Mercher, 14 Chwefror 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Minister was asked—
If she will make it her policy that all Government Departments and agencies make use of constituents' postcodes in correspondence with hon. Members and others. [148766]
If she will make a statement on preparations for the Commonwealth games. [148768]
If she will make a statement on the effectiveness of drug arrest referral schemes. [148769]
What recent discussions she has had with her colleagues in other Departments on the co-ordination of rural development. [148770]
What new initiatives and resources are planned in the campaign against drug usage by younger adolescents. [148771]
If she will make a statement on her role in achieving better regulation by Government Departments. [148772]
If she will make a statement on her Department's role in co-ordinating the information relating to health in the Government's annual report. [148776]
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14 February.
What plans he has to visit Wimbledon.
May I welcome the employment figures published today? They show that unemployment in Wirral, South, for example, has fallen by a third generally since the last election, and by 80 per cent. among...
I have a short statement to make about the conduct of Question Time. I wish to ensure that the four hours each week that the House devotes to Question Time are used to best effect. The primary...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Some hon. Members have been very concerned that the Opposition's policies have been mentioned at Question Time. We are therefore grateful to you for saying today...
Mr. Andy King, supported by Mr. Stephen Hepburn, Mr. Martin Bell? Mr. Steve McCabe, Mr. Bill Olner, Mr. Peter Bradley, Mr. David Stewart, Mr. Tony Clarke and Mr. Tom Brake, presented a Bill to...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to emend the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 to allow for the creation of community mutuals; and to improve accountability of key...
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 to allow for the creation of community mutuals; and to improve accountability of key...
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the Health and Social Care Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 10th January:
1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.
5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to...
1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.
5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
'.—(1) Section 115 of the Police Act 1997 (enhanced criminal record certificates) shall be amended as follows.
?.After section 43 of the 1977 Act them shall be inserted
?.—(1) The Common Council may establish a committee which has, in relation to the City of London, the powers which under section 021(2)(f) of the Local Government Act 2000 a local...
?.—(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make such provision for and in connection with requiring and regulating the transmission, holding, processing or otherwise dealing with...
".—(1) The Secretary of State shall lay before Parliament within 12 months of the date of coming into force of this section regulations setting out a scheme for the reform of Community...
".—(1) The Secretary of State shall by regulations provide for the establishment of bodies to be known as Patients' Councils (referred to in this section as "Councils") the members of which...
". After section 19 of the 1977 Act there shall be inserted—
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the Pig Industry Restructuring (Capital Grant) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 251) dated 1st February 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved.—[Mrs....
Motion made,
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [31 January],
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [23 January],
Motion made,
Motion made,
I am grateful for the chance to present a petition on behalf of more than 2,000 of my constituents. It was collected on the streets of Thornbury and Yate and in the Gazette newspaper on behalf of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mrs. McGuire.]
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