Iau, 3 Mawrth 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
What plans she has for increasing the use of environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
When she last met trade union representatives from the coal industry to discuss the future of the deep coal industry.
What recent representations she has received from United Kingdom companies concerning trade with the United States.
What steps the Department is taking to tackle data protection scams.
What steps she is taking to implement the Government's opportunities for all and energy White Paper commitments to a 2002–12 solar photovoltaics programme; and if she will make a statement.
What the take-up of the clear skies initiative has been since the start of the initiative.
what assessment she has made of the prospects for the engineering sector in the west midlands.
What plans she has to improve work-life balance for older people.
If she will make a statement on her policy with regard to European legislation on software patents.
The Minister for Women was asked—
What opportunities are available for women to undertake apprenticeships in science, engineering and technology-related subjects.
What representative groups she has met in the past three months to discuss the needs of parents.
What steps she plans to take towards closing the differential in pay between men and women.
Will the Leader of the House please give the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In circumstances where the main Opposition party has made it clear that it is prepared to extend the existing terrorist legislation and have offered the...
As amended in the Committee, considered.
'(1) In section 101 of the 1974 Act (right of hirer to terminate regulated consumer hire agreement) after subsection (8) insert— "(8A) If it appears to the OFT that it would be in the...
'(1) The Office of Fair Trading shall publish, at least annually, the range of interest rates and ancillary charges currently on the market for specified products. (2) The Office of Fair...
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 5, line 31, leave out 'on the day' and insert 'immediately'.
Amendments made: No. 3, in page 9, line 29, leave out 'on the day' and insert 'immediately'. No. 4, in page 9, line 31, leave out 'on' and insert 'at the end of'.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
I beg to move amendment No. 5, in page 11, line 27, at end insert— '( ) In section 32(1) of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 (c. 58) (regulation of civil procedure in sheriff...
Amendments made: No. 6, in page 12, line, leave out 'on the day' and insert 'immediately'. No. 7, in page 12, line 12, leave out first 'on' and insert 'at the end of'.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
I beg to move amendment No. 21, in page 13, line 19, at end insert— '(2A) For the purposes of this section, an agreement shall be automatically unfair if the court determines that—...
Amendments made: No. 9, in page 18, line 33, leave out 'business' and insert— 'consumer credit business or a consumer hire business (as the case may be)'. No. 10, in page 18, line 41...
Amendment made: No. 19, in page 25, line 20, leave out subsections (8) and (9) and insert— '(8) The procedures set out in subsections (6) and (7) shall be carried out concurrently with...
Amendment made: No. 14, in page 26, line 10, leave out subsections (1) to (5) and insert— '(1) Where— (a) a consumer credit EEA firm makes an application for a standard licence,...
Amendment made: No. 15, in page 29, line 15, leave out from 'on' to end of line 16 and insert 'such day as may be determined in accordance with provision made by regulations.'.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
Amendments made: No. 16, in page 29, line 34, leave out from 'made' to end of line 35 and insert— 'before such day as may be determined in accordance with provision made by the OFT by...
Amendment made: No. 18, in page 44, leave out lines 12 to 17 and insert— 'rate for the time being specified in section 17 of the Judgments Act 1838.'.—[Mr. Sutcliffe.]
Amendment made: No. 20, in page 57, line 45, at end insert— '(4A) Where— (a) the Tribunal disposes of an appeal against a determination to take a step falling within section...
With permission, I shall put together motions 2 to 6. Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Company Directors Disqualification (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 20th January, be approved. That the draft Insolvency (Northern...
That the draft Data Protection (Subject Access Modification) (Social Work) (Amendment) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 26th January, be approved.
That the Code of Audit Practice for local government bodies (2005), a copy of which was laid before this House on 27th January, be approved. That the Code of Audit Practice for local NHS bodies...
Motion made, That the Town and Country Planning (Temporary Stop Notice) (England) Regulations 2005, (S.I., 2005, No. 206), dated 3rd February 2005, be referred to a Standing Committee on...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Ms Bridget Prentice.]
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