Mercher, 12 Mai 1999
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. Hanson.]
I am pleased to have secured the debate. I look forward to Members' contributions and to the Minister's response on a complex and often controversial subject. I know from my many conversations...
Before I begin what I promise the Minister will be a very brief speech on this matter, I should like to put on record, and communicate through him, my gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister, who,...
I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise in the House the subject of body piercing. Many of us recognise that body piercing is a fashion and perhaps makes a generational point. There may be...
Opening the rural health forum conference on 26 October last year, the Secretary of State for Health said that the Government had looked at the special needs of each area, including the...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment she has made of the likely impact on Caribbean economies of United States demands for changes to the EU banana regime. [82947]
What assessment she has made of the effect of British development assistance on the promotion of good governance in Pakistan. [82948]
What assessment she has made of the roles of (a) advisers and (b) deliverers in the disbursement of development assistance funds. [82949]
If she will make a statement on the recent meeting of the Commission on Sustainable Development. [82950]
What assessment her Department has made of the aid which will be required (a) for Serbia following the cessation of military action and (b) for Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. [82951]
What measures her Department is taking to protect children's rights in areas affected by war. [82952]
If she will make a statement on her Department's support for refugees and asylum seekers. [82954]
What actions she is taking to increase the focus on poverty of the work of regional development banks. [82955]
The Prime Minister was asked—
What assessment he has made of the impact of the damage to (a) the water supply and (b) oil facilities in Iraq as a result of bombing since 23 March.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12 May.
If, following the election of the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly of Wales, he will review the organisation of government as regards matters relating exclusively to England.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that last Thursday's elections produced two amazing results for the Labour party? One was that we demonstrated beyond any shadow of a doubt that we were the most...
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. As you know, there has recently been some discussion in the House about the broadcasting of "Yesterday in Parliament". Can you tell us whether you have...
Mrs. Teresa Gorman, supported by Mr. David Davis, Mr. Eric Forth, Mr. James Gray, Mrs. Ann Winterton, Mr. Christopher Gill, Mr. Peter Luff, Mr. David Amess and Mr. Howard Flight, presented a Bill...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to enable traffic authorities to make provision in rural areas for the designation of highways where pedestrians, pedal cyclists and horse...
Mrs. Helen Brinton accordingly presented a Bill to enable traffic authorities to make provision in rural areas for the designation of highways where pedestrians, pedal cyclists and horse riders...
Considered in Committee.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 11, in page 2, line 30, leave out from "effect" to end of line 34 and insert "on 30th September 1999". The amendment deserves a fair amount of consideration in light...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in clause 4, page 3, line 16, leave out from 'person' to end. On the face of it, the amendment looks very simple, as all amendments do. The Committee can get the...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 3, line 43, at end insert— '(4) In this section "premises" includes any place.'. Clause 6 gives powers to resident magistrates and justices of the...
'.—The Secretary of State shall pay the cost of the funeral of any person which arises from the work of the Commission.'.—[Mr. Öpik.]
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Potato Industry Development Council (Amendment) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 13th April, be approved.—[Mr. Clelland.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
