Mercher, 9 Rhagfyr 1964
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Bill to confirm a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, relating to the Clyde Navigation (to be proceeded with under section 7 of the Act), presented by...
asked the Paymaster-General where his official office is; and where he carries out his duties.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children aged five years are receiving part-time education in Clydebank and Kirkintilloch; and what steps he is taking to remedy the situation.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many voluntary nursery schools there are in the County of Dunbartonshire under the auspices of the National Association of Pre-School Playgroups; and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will introduce proposals for a widows and orphans pension scheme for the teaching profession as part of a comprehensive plan to increase the...
Mr. Edward M. Taylor: asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what will be the terms of reference of the proposed Scottish Planning Board; how many members will serve on the Board; and what is...
Mr. Edward M. Taylor: asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that comprehensive reorganisation of the structure of local government in Scotland is required; and when he intends...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the need for modernised hospital accommodation, he will bring forward the starting date of the new general hospital to be built at Airdrie.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will authorise the starting of the new schools for Airdrie High School and Coatbridge St. Patrick's High School, for January-February, 1965; and if...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent, following the recent extension of fishing limits, he has considered the possibility of alternating conservation zones so that they are...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the studies of the Highlands, the Border, the northeast and the south-west of Scotland, which were undertaken by the Scottish Development Group, are...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will review the allocations of money for school building in Scotland over the next three years.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to assist the county council of Inverness to provide the necessary educational facilities for the incoming population...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when work will start in the Strome Ferry bypass on road A.890.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when work will be started on a permanent replacement for the temporary Bailey bridge on the A.9 road at Conon Bridge.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will initiate a full investigation into the Solway Barrage Scheme.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will regard burghs of population of 2,000 and under as part of the landward areas of counties for grant purposes.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will remove the three-mile fishing limit in the Moray Firth, particularly with reference to seine net boats.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will set up a committee to examine the operation of the collection of feu duties in Scotland.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consult the Ayr County Council regarding the shortage of school accommodation in the Burgh of Irvine, and give it additional financial help,...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he has given to the setting up of a small department within the Scottish Office to deal with forestry; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what rôle he envisages for the Scottish Council; and if he will make a statement.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he is planning to hold with Aberdeen Trades Council, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and Aberdeen Corporation in preparing national and...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the increase in the incidence of rickets in children in Glasgow, and that the uptake of vitamin welfare foods has declined by...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what outside impartial advice is available to him when deciding competing claims for land use between agriculture and forestry.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for extending the Small Farmers (Scotland) Scheme.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a report on the recent operation of the extensions of Scottish fishing limits indicating the number and nature of international fishing...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the employment position in the Helmsdale district of Sutherland; and whether he will assist the Forestry Commission to obtain planting...
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what asistance or advice his Department is giving to Edinburgh Corporation about the traffic problems affecting the city.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek power to control taxi fares in Scotland.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the results of the Civil Defence recruiting campaign to date.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to introduce legislation to give effect to the proposals of the Wheatley Report.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion the average annual rent of local authority houses bears to the gross annual value of such houses.
Mr. Speaker, with permission, I should like to make a short business statement. On Thursday, 10th December, the House will be asked to consider, in addition to the business already announced,...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I will make a statement about the Committee which is to examine the future place of the aircraft industry in the British economy. Lord Plowden has accepted the...
Mr. Jenkins: Bill to prescribe new rates of salary for Ministers of the Crown, for the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, and for Mr. Speaker; to authorise the payment of salary...
Mr. Jenkins: Bill to enable the wives of persons, who are employed abroad and prevented by the nature of their occupation from going in person to a polling station, to vote as absent voters in...
Resolution reported,That, for the purposes of any Act of the present Session to make provision with respect to the departments and salaries of certain Ministers, it is expedient to authorise the...
Considered in Committee.
3.40 p.m.
Motion made, and Question put,That the Procedings on the Machinery of Government Bill may be entered upon and proceeded with at this day's Sitting at any hour, though opposed.—[Mr. Lawson.]
Again considered in Committee.
I beg to move Amendment No. 35, in page 1, line 14, after "to", to insert: the Chief Secretary to the Treasury and to".
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Lawson.]
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