Mawrth, 12 Rhagfyr 2000
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Ordered,That Returns be laid before the House for Session 1999–2000 of information and statistics relating to— (1) Business of the House;(2) Closure of Debate, Proposal of Question...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on restarting the middle east peace process. [141960]
When he last raised the case of the Iranian Jews imprisoned for espionage with the Iranian ambassador. [141961]
If he will make a statement about the discussions he has had with European Union Ministers about the RAXEN programme. [141962]
If he will make a statement on the recent EU summit in Nice. [141963]
What recent contacts he has had with his opposite numbers in Eastern Europe on the subject of EU enlargement. [141964]
When he next plans to meet the French President to discuss the work of the EU presidency; and if he will make a statement. [141965]
What steps he is taking to support and encourage progress on stability and reconstruction in Somaliland. [141968]
When he will next review the level of salaries available to his Department's staff serving overseas; and if he will make a statement. [141969]
If he will make a statement about the recent state visit to Italy. [141970]
What assessment he has made of the Indian Government's ceasefire in Kashmir. [141974]
If he will conduct an environmental and ecological assessment in those areas of the Chagos archipelago and Diego Garcia which have been uninhabited for 30 years, before considering facilitating...
What recent discussions he has held with his French, German and Italian counterparts about reinforced co-operation between member states of the EU. [141977]
What discussions he has had with his counterpart in Cyprus regarding inter-community relations; and if he will make a statement. [141978]
I should like to make a statement on behalf of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and myself on the communications White Paper "A New Future for Communications",...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As you will be aware, this House is under an obligation, as Britain is a signatory to the European convention on human rights, to ensure that all Bills put...
Mr. Secretary Prescott, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Byers, Mr. Secretary Milburn, Mr. Secretary Murphy, Mr. Nick Raynsford, Mr. Chris Mullin...
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I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition. I should tell the House that Back Benchers' speeches will be limited to 12 minutes.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business),That, at this day's sitting, the Motion on Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25,That this House, at its rising on Thursday 21st December, do adjourn till Monday 8th January 2001.—[Mr. McNulty.]
Motion made,That, at the sitting on Thursday 21st December, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until he shall have notified the Royal Assent to Acts agreed upon by both Houses.—[Mr....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 12,That the House shall not sit on the following Fridays:12th and 19th January, 16th February, 2nd March, 4th May, 22nd and...
Motion made,That Private Members' Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 2nd and 9th February, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th March, 6th and 27th April, 11th and 18th May, 8th and 15th...
Motion made,That, for the current Session of Parliament, Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) be amended as follows:Line 37, before the word 'European'...
I beg to move, That, for the purposes of their approval under section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, the Financial Statement and Budget Report 2000–01, the Economic and...
I am pleased to present a petition organised by Alan Macleod and signed by more than 500 residents, who seek to end the situation whereby Christian and religious groups are barred from owning...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Kevin Hughes.]
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