Mawrth, 18 Mawrth 1997
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
To be considered on Tuesday 25 March.
Order for Third Reading read.
Order for Second Reading read.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for the use of the private sector in primary care provision in the NHS. [19161]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the levels of NHS dental charges. [19162]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many hospitals' chief nursing officers currently bear the title matron; and if he will make a statement. [19163]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy to require all general practitioners to become fundholders. [19164]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for use of the private sector in clinical services in the NHS. [19165]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on provision for mental health patients. [19166]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many patients in the Manchester area have been waiting longer than 12 months for hospital admission. [19167]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to visit the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital, Stanmore, to discuss the future major development plans. [19168]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the rehabilitation services provided for the elderly. [19169]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on his plans to improve patient care in the NHS. [19171]
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 18 March. [19191]
To ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to pay an official visit to a London NHS hospital to discuss the operation of casualty units. [19193]
Mr. Chris Davies presented a Bill to amend section 81 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 so as to impose a speed limit of 20 miles per hour in built-up areas: And the same was read the First...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I hope that you will ask the Secretary of State for Transport to come here this afternoon to make an urgent statement about the allegation that Great Eastern...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the clear marking of a number or name on every dwelling and to make provision for standard sizes for all new letter boxes....
Mr. Tim Devlin accordingly presented a Bill to provide for the clear marking of a number or name on every dwelling and to make provision for standard sizes for all new letter boxes: And the same...
As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered
BURDENS ON CROFTING PROPERTY TO BE DISPOSED OF
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 1, line 27, leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'. Amendment No. 1 ensures that all the mineral, sporting and other rights will be transferred with the...
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in page 2, line 15, leave out 'persons' and insert 'the community'. The Minister is aware of the debate that we had on this is Committee, when the terms "persons"...
As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 16, line 33, leave out '1 to 24' and insert '1, 3 to 24'.
I beg to move amendment No. 3, in page 17, line 15, at end insert— '3A. Any payment to the injured person arising out of their contracting mesothelioma.'. Mesothelioma is a pernicious form...
With permission, Madam Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the business to be taken tomorrow. The business will be as follows: WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH—Until 2 pm, there will be...
Not amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
Resolved, That the draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice No. 4) Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 13th March, be approved.—[Mr. Carrington.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice) (No. 2) Order 1997, dated 27th February 1997, which was laid before this House on...
I beg to move, That the Treasure Act 1996 draft Code of Practice (England and Wales), which was laid before this House on 13th March, be approved.
Resolved, That the draft Legal Aid (Functions) Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 30th January, be approved.—[Mr. Streeter.]
Ordered, That Standing Committee A be discharged from considering the Police and Firemen's Pensions Bill and that the Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.—[Mr. Streeter.]
The petition is signed by 12,000 electors who live in the area served by North West Water, and arises out of their concern about the health and safety aspects of the company's plans to introduce...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Carrington.]
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