Mercher, 22 Mehefin 2005
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 24 May], That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the Liverpool City Council (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work)...
Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 24 May], That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the London Local Authorities (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work)...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government plan to take to reform the electoral system for the National Assembly for Wales.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on legislation to ban smoking in public places in Wales.
What assessments he has made of the effects on businesses in border areas of Wales of the provision of more advantageous incentives to businesses in Wales.
If he will make a statement on measures being taken to eradicate knife attacks in (a) north Wales and (b) the rest of Wales.
Whether he has met the National Assembly for Wales Minister for Health to discuss the cross-border implications of the Assembly's plans for the provision of prescriptions in Wales.
If he will take steps to increase the scope of the powers of the National Assembly for Wales.
What discussions he has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the application of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to Wales.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 June.
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Mr. Mark Lazarowicz, supported by Dr. Alan Whitehead, Mr. Andrew Smith, Mr. Peter Ainsworth, Mr. Frank Doran, Andrew Stunell, Dr. Desmond Turner, Mr. Mike Weir, Joan Walley, Alan Simpson, Meg...
Miss Anne McIntosh, supported by David Davis, Patrick Mercer, Mr. Dominic Grieve, Mr. Frank Field, Mr. Mike Hancock, Lady Hermon, Kate Hoey, Dr. Richard Taylor, Mr. Mark Prisk, Chris Grayling and...
Mr. Tom Clarke, supported by Ann McKechin, Mr. Nicholas Brown, John Barrett, Angela Browning, Mr. Alex Salmond, Dan Norris, Ed Balls, Lady Hermon, Dr. Hywel Francis, John Bercow and Keith Vaz,...
Mr. Alan Williams, supported by Derek Conway, Mrs. Ann Cryer, Mr. Andrew Dismore, Clive Efford, Nia Griffith, Mr. David Heath, Mr. Michael Mates, Ms Emily Thornberry, Jon Trickett, Mrs. Betty...
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Dr. Alan Whitehead, supported by Mark Lazarowicz, Paddy Tipping, Mr. John Denham, Mr. Peter Ainsworth, Andrew Stunell, Mr. Andrew Robathan, Joan Ruddock, Colin Challen, Annette Brooke, Dr....
Mary Creagh, supported by David Taylor, Helen Goodman, Mark Durkan, Ms Emily Thornberry, Mr. Andy Reed, Mr. Paul Burstow, Vera Baird, Ms Barbara Keeley, Tom Levitt, Mr. Barry Sheerman and Mr....
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Mr. Nigel Evans, supported by David Davis, Mrs. Caroline Spelman, Mr. Robert Syms, Mr. Tobias Ellwood, Mr. Simon Burns, Mrs. Cheryl Gillan, Patrick Mercer, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Mr. Eric Pickles,...
Mr. David Curry, supported by Sir George Young, Alan Simpson, Mr. David S. Borrow, Mr. James Gray, Adam Afriyie, Mr. Gary Streeter, Derek Wyatt, Andrew Stunell, Mr. Phil Willis, Mr. Mark Oaten...
Mr. John Whittingdale, supported by Janet Anderson, Dr. Vincent Cable, Peter Luff, Chris Bryant, Mr. Don Foster, Mr. Hugo Swire, Jim Dowd, Pete Wishart, Mr. Nigel Evans, Lembit Öpik and...
Frank Cook, supported by Dr. Ian Gibson, Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody, Dr. Richard Taylor, Mr. Alan Williams, Sir George Young, John McDonnell, Roger Berry, Peter Bottomley, Kelvin Hopkins, Mr. Mike...
Mr. Owen Paterson, supported by Mr. William Cash, Mr. David Heathcoat-Amory, Mr. Frank Field, Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody, Nick Harvey, Mr. Edward Leigh, Mr. Desmond Swayne, Mr. Richard Shepherd, Angela...
Mr. Shailesh Vara, supported by Mr. Stephen Dorrell, Dr. Ian Gibson, Bob Russell, Angela Browning, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Mr. Roger Gale, Vera Baird, Mrs. Ann Cryer, Dr. Doug Naysmith, Annette...
Shona McIsaac, supported by Mr. Austin Mitchell, David Davis, Ms Diana R. Johnson, Mr. Greg Knight, Mr. Graham Stuart, Edward Miliband, Mr. Phil Willis, Mr. John Grogan and Mr. Edward Leigh,...
Mr. John Grogan, supported by Tony Lloyd, Joan Walley, Nick Harvey, John Mann, Shona McIsaac, Mr. Mike Hall, Dr. Alan Whitehead, Stephen Hesford, Jon Trickett, Mr. Clive Betts and Mr. Marsha...
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I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Mr. Speaker has chosen the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Gillian Merron.]
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