Iau, 10 Chwefror 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps she is taking to improve the capacity of the Environment Agency to tackle illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
What assessment she has made of the scientific evidence presented at the avoiding dangerous climate change conference.
If she will make a statement on numbers of wild birds in the UK.
What initiatives her Department has undertaken to support recycling by local communities.
What discussions she has had with the Environment Agency on the control of emissions from toxic waste tips.
If he will make a statement on farm incomes.
What steps the Government are taking to reduce flood risks in urban areas.
What plans she has to make greenhouse gas emission targets statutory and binding.
What initiatives her Department has introduced since 2001 to promote recreation in rural areas.
What recent discussions she has had with colleagues in the Department of Trade and Industry regarding the supermarket code of practice.
What discussions she has held with European Trade Commissioners about health and sanitary standards as a barrier to trade in agricultural products.
I have a statement to make about the use of electronic devices by Members in the Chamber. I am aware that a new generation of such devices is being used by Members. My predecessor ruled in 1997...
Will the Leader of the House please give us the business for the week after we return?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. This is a serious and genuine point of order. You are a stout defender of the rights of Members of this House, and we look to you for that protection and rely on...
Mr. Paul Tyler, supported by Mr. Kenneth Clarke, Mr. Robin Cook, Tony Wright and Sir George Young, presented a Bill to make provision for and in connection with membership of the Second Chamber...
I beg to move, That the Order of 20th December 2004 (Identity Cards Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows: For paragraph 4 substitute— 4. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken in...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered. [Relevant document: The Fifth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2004–05, on the Identity Cards Bill (House of...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall establish a National Identification Scheme ("the Scheme") consisting of— (a) a register of individuals ("the Register"), and (b) the provision of...
'(1) The following provisions shall have effect in relation to reports and information which have been prepared in relation to this Act. (2) The Commissioner is a public authority under the...
Amendment made: No. 56, in page 21, line 45 at end insert— '( ) In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) (public authorities for the purposes of that Act),...
Amendment proposed: No. 26, in page 22, line 3 [Clause 25], leave out from 'must' to 'about' and insert 'lay before each House of Parliament a general report'.— [Mr. Malins] Question put,...
'(1) This section shall have effect in relation to any disclosure from the Register which is authorised by provisions in sections 19 to 23. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person who obtains...
Amendment proposed: No. 44, in page 4, line 43, at end insert '(d) state that the individual does not consent to be included in the Register on the basis of the application.'. Question put, That...
Amendment made: No. 52, in page 4, line 29, at end insert— '( ) The Secretary of State must not make an order containing (with or without other provision) any provision designating a...
Amendments made: No. 53, in page 19, line 43, leave out 'person' and insert 'public authority'. No. 54, in page 19, line 44, at end insert— '( ) the information is not information...
I beg to move amendment No. 57, in page 25, line 11, at end insert 'or'.
Amendments made: No. 59, in page 25, line 31, leave out second 'or'. No. 60, in page 25, line 32, at end insert '; or ( ) the carrying out of the Commissioner's functions.'.—[Mr. Browne.]
Amendments made: No. 75, in page 26, line 34, leave out 'and the requisite knowledge'. No. 76, in page 26, line 38, leave out from 'modification' to end of line 41. No. 77, in page 27, line 10,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 13th January, be approved.—[Mr. McAvoy.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Asylum (Designated States) Order 2005, which was...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9) (European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 13177/04, on the European Commission Green Paper on Defence Procurement; endorses the Government's support for the Green Paper's aim to...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 22nd February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put...
Ordered, That, in respect of the Electoral Registration (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords], notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Mc.Avoy.]
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