Llun, 21 Chwefror 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions she has had with the National Campaign for the Arts on Government support for its objectives.
What support the Government have given to enable increased access to museums in the last five years.
What discussions she has had with regional cultural consortiums on policies to promote social inclusion.
What discussions she has had with her counterparts in the National Assembly for Wales Government on the use of leisure to assist physical and mental well-being.
What plans she has to amend the Osborne Estate Act 1902.
What progress her Department is making in increasing participation levels in sport and physical activity.
What discussions she has held with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on tax relief for amateur sports clubs.
What support her Department is giving to sports clubs in Workington constituency affected by recent flooding.
What recent meetings she has had with the Museums Association to discuss funding for museums.
What recent discussions she has had with football authorities on the governance of the professional game.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What discussions the Electoral Commission has had with the Foreign Office on distribution of leaflets on overseas voter registration.
What representations the Electoral Commission has received on guidance issued to electoral registration officers on postal voter identification.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
If he will make a statement on the review of clergy terms of service.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What recommendations the Electoral Commission has made on improving the security of postal voting.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What assessment the commissioners have made of the work of the Church Heritage Forum.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a short business statement. The business for this week will now be: Tuesday 22 February—Motions relating to the draft Social Security...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I seek your guidance about a ministerial statement on Stansted airport. You will probably be aware that, last Friday, while the House was not sitting, the High...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Programme Order of 10th January 2005 in relation to the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill be varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
I beg to move amendment No. 28, in page 3, line 3, at end insert 'save with the agreement of the owner and occupier of any such dwelling.'. For the benefit of the House, may I take this...
'In the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 (c. 3), after section 2 (offence of unauthorised abandonment of vehicles etc.) insert— "(1) A vehicle shall be deemed to be abandoned if—...
Amendment made: No. 24, in page 6, line 2, leave out '3' and insert '4'.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
Amendment made: No. 25, in page 6, line 34, leave out '3' and insert '4'.—[Mr. Jim Murphy.]
'In section 89 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Duty to keep land and highways clear of litter), after subsection (4) insert— "(4A) The appropriate person may by regulations make...
Amendments made: No. 26, in page 20, line 36, at end insert— '(7) For the purposes of this Schedule a person does not distribute printed matter if the distribution takes place inside a...
Amendments made: No. 22, in page 28, line 17, leave out 'fly-posting (or both)' and insert 'any poster or flyer the display of which contravenes regulations under section 220 of the Town and...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall consult waste collection and waste disposal authorities on the introduction of statutory targets for the minimisation of municipal waste. (2) The Secretary...
Amendment proposed: No. 29, page 46, line 31, at end insert ', in subsection (7)(c) after "authority", leave out "may" and insert "shall".'.—[Miss McIntosh.] Question put, That the...
'(1) The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/1078) are amended as follows. (2) In regulation 3(2) (interpretation), in the Table, at the appropriate place in...
I beg to move amendment No. 6, in page 73, line 23, at end insert— '(6) In proceedings against a person under sub-paragraph (4) for enforcement of a charge, it is a defence for the person...
Amendments made: No. 38, in page 76, line 40, after 'cases)', insert '— (a) '. No. 39, in page 76, line 41, leave out ', (fb)'. No. 40, in page 76, line 41, at end insert ', and (b) ...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 26th January, be approved.—[Margaret Moran.] Question agreed to.
Ordered, That Mr Liam Byrne be added to the European Scrutiny Committee.—[Mr. John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Margaret Moran.]
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