Mawrth, 24 Mai 2005
The following Members took and subscribed the Oath, or made and subscribed the Affirmation required by Law: Marsha Singh, for Bradford, West Charlotte Jean Atkins, Staffordshire, Moorlands...
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the Liverpool City Council (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work) Bill [Lords] be now considered. That this House...
Ordered, That Returns be laid before the House for Session 2004–05 of information and statistics relating to— (1) Business of the House; (2) Closure of Debate, Proposal of Question...
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on bus regulation.
What steps are being taken to reduce overcrowding on train services.
What representations he has received about the criteria for installing speed cameras.
When Corsham station in Wiltshire will be reopened; and if he will make a statement.
When he expects to announce funding for the Rushenden link road on the Isle of Sheppey.
What his policy is on a north-south high-speed rail line.
What plans he has for the further development of community rail; and if he will make a statement.
When work on the next stage of the Greater Manchester Metrolink system will start.
What improvements are planned to the train service to Northampton.
What discussions he has had with Nottingham city council on transport issues in the city.
When he expects to give financial approval for lines 2 and 3 of the Nottingham tram.
What assessment he has made of the reliability and quality of rolling stock on smaller branch lines.
what discussions he has had with representatives of the aviation industry about a possible sixth terminal at Heathrow.
The Chancellor was asked—
what recent discussions he has held with the relevant trade unions about public sector pension reform.
What steps he is taking to increase diversity in the civil service.
If he will take steps to assist the Duchy of Lancaster to assess the impact of the single farm payment on rural life in Lancashire.
What plans he has for reform of the Civil Service.
The following Member took and subscribed the Oath, or made and subscribed the Affirmation required by Law: Patsy Calton, for Cheadle
Mr. Secretary Straw, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Margaret Beckett, Secretary John Reid, Secretary Alan Johnson, Mr....
Secretary Tessa Jowell, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Margaret Beckett, Mr. Secretary Darling, Ms Secretary Hewitt, Mr....
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 17 May], That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, as follows: Most Gracious Sovereign. We, your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal...
I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.
I beg to move, That the draft Tax Information Exchange Agreement (Taxes on Income) (Aruba) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 17th May, be approved.
Resolved, That the draft Tax Information Exchange Agreement (Taxes on Income) (Netherlands Antilles) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 17th May, be approved.—[John Healey]...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18(1) (Consideration of draft regulatory reform orders),
That the draft Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which was laid before the House on 17th March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.—[Mr. Alan Campbell.] Question...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Thursday 26th May, do adjourn till Monday 6th June...
Ordered, That Private Members' Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 14th, 21st and 28th October; 11th November; 2nd December 2005; 20th January; 24th February; 10th and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Alan Campbell.]
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