Mercher, 28 Hydref 1998
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Pope.]
11 am
Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to raise this important national and constituency issue on the Floor of the House. With the Minister's agreement, I shall restrict my comments...
It may seem strange to introduce what may be thought of as a rather marginal debate, but I believe that its subject will grow in importance, and that we shall come back to it. Last week, at the...
I am pleased to have secured this debate. I was born and brought up on a farm—my brother now runs the family farm—and farming is very much in my bones. I am lucky to represent a...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans she has to increase the number of Irish language schools. [54760]
Which parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly she has met to discuss the level of public support for the peace process; and if she will make a statement. [54762]
What plans she has to improve mental health provision. [54763]
What steps her Department has taken to ensure high educational standards in Northern Ireland. [54764]
What progress has been made towards strengthening the economy in Northern Ireland. [54765]
What steps she is taking to encourage more women to become involved in elected politics. [54766]
What measures her Department has taken to promote equality of opportunity in Northern Ireland. [54767]
What is the estimated cost of the security forces' deployment at Drumcree in 1998. [54769]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28 October.
With permission Madam Speaker, I should like to set out the next phase of the Government's plans to reform the welfare state and to deal with the annual uprating of benefits. When we came to...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. There has been a very significant development in the case of Senator Pinochet. The divisional court has now held that he is entitled to immunity from...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make it an offence to place advertisements for prostitutes in public telephone boxes; and for connected purposes
Ms Karen Buck accordingly presented a Bill to make it an offence to place advertisements for prostitutes in public telephone boxes; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the First...
[Relevant documents: The Eighth Report from the Defence Committee of Session 1997–98, on the Strategic Defence Review (HC 138-I).]
10 pm
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Betts.]
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.
