Mawrth, 8 Chwefror 2005
Order for Second Reading read. To be read a Second time on Tuesday 22 February.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on future economic strategy in Scotland.
What estimate he has made of the number of jobs in Scotland which are dependent upon the defence industry.
What plans he has to support the Gaelic language.
What discussions he has had with the First Minister on development of wind farms in Scotland.
What discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive and Cabinet colleagues on the future of energy policy for Scotland.
If he will seek to promote the interests of areas in Scotland likely to lose access to EU structural funds when public sector relocations are being planned.
The Advocate-General was asked—
What devolution issues have been raised with her since 11 January.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State was asked—
What measures he is taking to retain magistrates.
If he will make a statement on the availability of legal aid in domestic violence cases.
If he will bring forward proposals to improve the contact between magistrates and the police and communities they serve; and if he will make a statement.
On what date he expects a full planning application to be made for a new courthouse in Colchester; when he expects construction to commence; and what the scheduled opening date is.
How many magistrates courts there are in the west midlands region.
What mechanism is in place to review the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
What changes he plans to make to legal aid as a result of his fundamental review of legal aid.
If he will make a statement on the regulation of the legal profession.
The hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What plans the Commission has to provide child care facilities in the House.
The Leader of the House was asked—
What input he has had to the Procedure Committee inquiry into the operation of the House's sub judice resolution.
The hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, was asked—
What plans he has for the Youth Parliament to sit in the House of Commons Chamber.
Ms Debra Shipley, supported by Vera Baird, Alan Howarth, Geraint Davies, Mr. Andy Reed, Mr. Simon Thomas, Mr. Ernie Ross, Mr. Graham Allen, Mr. Paul Burstow, Mr. Paul Tyler, Angela Eagle and Mr....
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Brian Cotter accordingly presented a Bill to require local authorities to develop plans to support small shops; to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to impose additional planning...
I beg to move, That this House endorses the comments of Sir David King that climate change is the most serious threat facing the planet and congratulates him on his work in this area; welcomes...
I advise the House that when debating the motion hon. Members should take care to avoid referring to individual cases that may be before the courts. The Chair will be particularly attentive in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), That, at this day's sitting, proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Peter Hain relating to...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (3) (Deferred divisions), That, at this day's sitting, deferred Divisions shall not apply to the Question on the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House— (i) approves the Third Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges (House of Commons Paper No. 233); and (ii) accordingly...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No.118 (6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 20th January, be approved.—[Gillian Merron.] Question agreed to.
Ordered, That the Lords Message of 2nd February relating to a Joint Committee of both Houses to consider and report on any draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill presented to both Houses by a...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Gillian Merron.]
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