Mawrth, 3 Ebrill 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
MEDWAY COUNCIL BILL [LORDS]
The Secretary of State was asked—
When she last met representatives of business and trade unions to discuss the implications of the Budget for Scotland. [155169]
What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the collapse of Chester Street Holdings and its implications for sufferers from asbestos-related diseases in Scotland; and if...
What representations she has received from the First Minister concerning borrowings under section 66 of the Scotland Act 1998. [155171]
The Advocate-General was asked—
If she will make a statement on her role in devolution issue cases to be heard before the Privy Council. [155194]
If she will make a statement about the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 for fixed fees in legal aid. [155195]
What recent advice she has given on the implications of the European convention on human rights; and if she will make a statement. [155196]
In what proportion of the devolution issue cases referred to her she has intervened to date. [155197]
The Parliamentary Secretary was asked—
If she will make a statement on the Lord Chancellor's proposals for reforming the funding of the courts' guardians ad litem. [155198]
If he will make a statement on the family graduated fees scheme. [155199]
What her policy is on maintaining the lay magistracy.[155200]
If he will make a statement on the planned closure of county courts in England. [155201]
The President of the Council was asked—
If she will make a statement on her role in respect of the jurisdiction of visitor in respect of certain universities. [155215]
The President of the Council was asked—
If she will bring forward proposals to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons to improve hon. Members' access to the PDVN system. [155217]
What further proposals she plans to bring before the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on parliamentary reform; and if she will make a statement. [155218]
What assessment she has made of the experiment with deferred Divisions; and when it will be reviewed. [155219]
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, the hon. Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Jane Kennedy), answered Question 30 by referring me to a...
Mr. Secretary Straw, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Secretary Murphy, Mr. Secretary Reid and Mr. Mike O'Brien, presented a Bill to...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the sale of spray paint to minors; to authorise local authorities to require people subject to community service orders to...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. We will shortly debate a motion tabled by the Leader of the House on the business of the House, but before we can sensibly do that we need to have an idea of the...
Order for Second Reading read.
I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply to the International Criminal Court Bill [Lords]:
1. The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee.
4. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are commenced or, if that day is a...
7. 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 motion to vary or...
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
Queen's recommendation having been signified—
With permission, I shall put together motions 8 to 10.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Clelland.]
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