Mercher, 22 Ionawr 1964
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
asked the Secretary of State for War if he will define the rôle of the Territorial Army.
asked the Secretary of State for War what was the total value of rail travel warrants issued at Catterick camp over the last convenient period of 12 months.
asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will offer the Borough of Woolwich an option to purchase a proportion of the 500 acres of Woolwich Arsenal land released by his Department.
asked the Secretary of State for War what consideration he has given to the defence of troops going into action in helicopters, having regard to the heavy casualties sustained by United States...
asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he is taking to dispose of the site of the former Royal Ordnance factory at Swynnerton; and if he will ensure that its disposal will contribute to...
asked the Secretary of State for War how many contracts for the supply of arms to South Africa still exist; how many of them relate to spare parts for Saracen armoured vehicles; when these...
asked the Secretary of State for War how many acres of land were used by his Department in the Stanford battle area, Norfolk in1946, 1952, and 1963, respectively; when the latest review of this...
asked the Secretary of State for War why the number of administrative, executive and clerical grade civil servants employed by the War Office has increased by more than 10 per cent. since 1st...
asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will make a statement on the situation of British personnel seconded to the Army of Tanganyika and of their dependants.
asked the Secretary of State for War what is the weight of the walkie-talkie wireless set at present used by the infantry; and what would be the weight of an equivalent transistorised set.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many air raid shelters built for and during the last war still remain in the City of Aberdeen; and what are his plans for their removal.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland for what reasons he decided not to advise Her Majesty to exercise Her Royal Prerogative of Mercy in the case of Henry John Burnett.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has now considered the Wheatley Report, Command Paper No. 2066;and whether he intends to introduce the necessary legislation to establish a general...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the continuing delays and postponements of pleading diets and trials and of congestion at Glasgow sheriff courts; if he is further...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of the advantages, financial or otherwise, which accrue to localities inside the designated growth areas of Central Scotland as...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he has taken arising from the petition sent to him by Jane Buxton concerning conditions in Gateside Women's Prison, Greenock.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the additional road improvement expenditure which will be necessary if Dr. Beeching's rail closure proposals are adopted.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that Glasgow recently was relatively clear of fog in the smokeless zone area but handicapped beyond it; and if he will make a...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland for what reason he has refused the application for an off-sales licence to Messrs. Lemon & Co., Aerated Waters, Ltd., Dingwall, when at a meeting of...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to authorise sufficient expenditure by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board to enable it to provide supply in North Uist and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he approved the Western Isles Ferry Services timetable of Messrs. MacBrayne's without consulting the island district councils and other responsible...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland on what precise date the first 45 houses in the scheme of 270 at Livingston Station will now be ready for occupation.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent surveys have been made of the laundry needs of elderly persons; and to what extent these needs are being met.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many local authority areas there are regular joint meetings of the local authorities, voluntary associations and National Health Service...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to ensure adequate school accommodation in the Burgh of Clydebank.
Mr. Hence: asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received respecting the shortage of primary school accommodation in the Burgh of Kirkintilloch.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland for what reason nominations are already being sought from hotel and catering interests for membership of the proposed Scottish Tourist Amenities Council;...
(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the multiple accidents on the M.1 motorway, on 21st January, in which 200 vehicles were involved, as a result of...
On a point of order. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise a point of order to inquire why today's Order Paper gives no indication that an Amendment to the Legal Aid Bill was tabled by me on...
I beg to give notice that on Friday, 7th February, I shall call attention to the need for development in rural areas, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that on Friday, 7th February, I shall call attention to the need to abolish the House of Lords, and move a Resolution.
I beg to give notice that on Friday, 7th February, I shall call attention to the disabilities suffered by illegitimate and fatherless children, and move a Resolution.
3.45 p.m.
Bill to provide for the registration of travel agencies; and for purposes connected therewith, presented accordingly and read the First time; to be read a Second time upon Friday, 14th February,...
Order for Second Reading read.
[Queen's Recommendation signified]
10.2 p.m.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. I. Fraser.]
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