Mawrth, 19 Ionawr 1999
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will restore full British citizenship to residents of the island of St. Helena. [64585]
What assessment he has made of the prospects for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe verification mission in Kosovo.[64586]
When he last met his colleagues from other member states of the European Union to discuss matters relating to enlargement.[64588]
If he will make a statement on the middle east peace process following the Wye agreement.[64589]
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of India on the future of Kashmir.[64590]
When he plans to introduce tape recording of interviews by entry clearance offices at overseas posts. [64591]
What assessment he has made of Iraq's compliance with United Nations resolutions.[64592]
What training his Department provides to diplomats in the execution of an ethical foreign policy.[64595]
What steps he is taking to encourage democracy in Burma. [64596]
When he next intends to discuss the Basra enclave with his US counterpart.[64598]
What steps he is taking to assist in the re-establishment of an independent judiciary in Nigeria. [64599]
What measures he has taken to improve the United Kingdom's relations with Chile. [64600]
(by private notice): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the situation in Sierra Leone and Her Majesty's Government's response.
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. During Foreign Office questions, the Foreign Secretary—perhaps inadvertently—gave an entirely wrong answer to my hon. Friend the Member for East...
Mrs. Margaret Beckett, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Cook, Mr. Secretary Straw, Dr. Jack Cunningham, Mr. Secretary Dewar,...
[1ST ALLOTTED DAY]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 16, in clause 2, page 1, line 15, after 'of, insert 'Greater'.
1. This Part of this Schedule applies where there are three or more candidates in an Assembly constituency.
Each vote shall have a single transferable vote, that is to say a vote— (a) capable of being given so as to indicate the voter's order of preference for the candidates for election as...
1. This Part of this Schedule applies where there are three or more candidates in an Assembly constituency.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18(1)(a) (Consideration of draft deregulation orders),
That the draft Deregulation (Pipe-Lines) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 30th November 1998, be approved.—[Mr. Dowd.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(4) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—[Mr. Dowd.]
Ordered,
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Dowd.]
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