Llun, 23 Ebrill 2001
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on military action in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. [156926]
If he will make a statement on his Department's procurement policies. [156927]
When the first type 45 destroyer will enter service with the Royal Navy. [156929]
If he will make a statement on the role of the armed forces in tackling the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. [156930]
How much his Department has paid in compensation to ex-service men in each of the past five years. [156931]
When the Army will reach its full manning strength. [156932]
By how many the Territorial Army is under strength; and if he will make a statement. [156934]
What recent discussions he has had with his French and German counterparts on the proposed European rapid reaction force. [156935]
How many civilian jobs in the north-east of England he has (a) created and (b) safeguarded by the awarding of defence contracts since the completion of the defence review. [156938]
If he will make a statement on the contributions of British forces to security and training in Sierra Leone. [156939]
What representations he has received on his amendments to defence policy priorities since the strategic defence review; and if he will make a statement. [156942]
What recent assessment he has made of the fighting capabilities of female soldiers. [156946]
If he will make a statement on Army manpower. [156947]
What discussions he has had with the US Administration about threats posed to western security by Russia. [156948]
What representations he has received concerning the European security and defence policy. [156955]
(by private notice): To ask the Minister for the Environment if he will make a statement on the work of the rural taskforce with regard to the foot and mouth crisis.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I wish to raise the issue of the Crystal Palace Bill, presented on Tuesday 10 April, the day on which the House rose for the Easter recess. I have written to you...
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I beg to move amendment No. 4, in page 12, line 25, at end insert— '(2A) Prior to the commencement date the Treasury shall publish a scheme of rebates to those persons charged with the levy...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That this schedule be the Fourth schedule to the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That this schedule be the Fifth schedule to the Bill.
Question proposed, That this schedule be the Sixth schedule to the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That this schedule be the Eighth schedule to the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 22, in page 33, line 33, leave out "confirmed" and insert "revoked".
Question proposed That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
11 pm
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. McNulty.]
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