Mawrth, 11 Hydref 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to tackle congestion on the A27 in West Sussex.
If he will make a statement on the flagging of British vessels sailing outside EU waters.
What measures he is taking to improve the UK's rail network; and if he will make a statement.
When his Department last reviewed the role of the British Transport Police in providing security services for rail services.
When he expects a decision to be announced on the award of the integrated Kent rail franchise.
If he will make a statement on the speed and reliability of train services to Plymouth.
If he will make a statement on the future of the Waterloo International terminal.
What steps he is taking to improve the reliability of train services on the east coast main line.
What assessment he has made of the implications of the London Olympics in 2012 for his Department's budget; and if he will make a statement.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
If he will make a statement on the work programme of the Better Regulation Executive.
What plans he has made to reform the Government's information technology procurement policy.
If he will introduce a Civil Service Bill.
If he will make a statement on the better regulation agenda in the European Union.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the European Union's decisions of Monday last to open negotiations for full membership with Turkey and Croatia. Turkey is part...
Ms Harriet Harman, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Hain, Mr. Ian McCartney, Bridget Prentice and David Cairns, presented a...
Mr. Secretary Straw, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Prescott, Mr. Secretary Blunkett, Secretary Margaret Beckett, Mr. Secretary Clarke, Secretary Alan Johnson and Mr. Douglas...
Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, supported by Mr. Secretary Blunkett, Mr. Secretary Hain, Secretary Alan Johnson, Mr. Des Browne, Dawn Primarolo, John Healey and Mr. Ivan Lewis, presented a Bill...
Mr. Secretary Hain, supported by Mr. Secretary Straw, Secretary John Reid, Mr. Secretary Clarke and Mr. Shaun Woodward, presented Bill to provide for Part 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 to continue...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the anti-social use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the seizure of motor vehicles used in an anti-social manner; and for...
Bob Spink accordingly presented a Bill to prohibit the anti-social use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the seizure of motor vehicles used in an anti-social manner; and for connected...
As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.
'After section 22B of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 insert— "22BB Traffic regulation on byways etc. in National Parks in England and Wales (1) This section applies to a...
'(1) The Secretary of State may enter into an agreement with a designated body authorising that body to perform a DEFRA function— (a) either in relation to the whole of England or in...
'(1) A designated body ("A") may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, enter into an agreement with another designated body ("B") authorising B to perform a function of A that is...
'(1) In this Chapter "designated body" means a body listed in Schedule 7. (2) The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 7 so as to— (a) add a body to the list, or (b) ...
'(1) An agreement may not authorise a designated body to perform a reserved function. (2) The reserved functions are— (a) any function whose performance by the designated body would...
'The maximum period for which an agreement may authorise a designated body to perform— (a) a DEFRA function, or (b) a function that is related to or connected with a DEFRA function, is...
'(1) Nothing in this Chapter prevents a designated body from being authorised to perform a function conferred on that body by or under this Act or an Act passed after the passing of this Act....
'(1) This section applies where a local authority is authorised under an agreement to perform a function. (2) Subject to subsection (5), the function that the local authority is authorised to...
'(1) An agreement, and any approval given by the Secretary of State under section (Agreements between designated bodies), must be in writing. (2) The Secretary of State must arrange for a...
'(1) In sections (Reserved functions) to (Supplementary provisions with respect to agreements) "agreement" means an agreement under section (Agreement between Secretary of State and designated...
'(1) If a constable or an inspector reasonably believes— (a) that evidence of the commission of an offence under section 43 is to be found on any premises, or (b) that the evidence is...
'(1) Within 3 years of the date of commencement of sections 61 and 62 the Secretary of State shall review every modification order made, or applied for and subsequently made, in England and...
'(1) The importation of any exotic bird of a species listed in Annex A and Annex B of EU Regulation 338/97 shall be prohibited unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that— (a) the...
'(1) In section 22(5) of the 1981 Act (power to vary schedules), insert— "(c) add any animals or plants to, or remove any animals or plants from Part III of that Schedule." (2) After...
'The Secretary of State shall, five years after the establishment of the Commission, conduct a review of it with a view to deciding whether its responsibilities should be transferred to the...
Amendment made: No. 17, in page 6, line 25, at end insert— '( ) The power to give guidance under this section includes power to vary or revoke it.'.—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 18, in page 13, line 14, at end insert— '( ) Before giving any directions under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the National Assembly for Wales,...
Amendment made: No. 19, in page 28, line 20, leave out clause 70—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 20, in page 29, line 1, leave out clause 71—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 21, in page 29, line 17, leave out clause 72—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 22, in page 30, line 3, leave out clause 73—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 23, in page 30, line 32, leave out clause 74—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 24, in page 30, line 36, leave out clause 75—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 25, in page 31, line 12, leave out clause 76—[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 26, in page 31, line 33, leave out clause 77—[Jim Knight.]
Amendments made: No. 27, in page 37, line 5, after 'matter', insert 'related to or'. No. 28, in page 37, line 14, after 'by', insert 'or through'. —[Jim Knight.]
Amendment made: No. 29, in page 52, line 6, at end insert— '( ) Before appointing any members under paragraph 1(1), the Secretary of State must consult the National Assembly for Wales,...
Amendment made: No. 30, in page 58, line 15, after '(2)' insert '— (a) after "is committing" insert "or has committed", and (b) .'.—[Jim Knight.]
Amendments made: No. 31, in page 63, line 21, at end insert— ' A local authority (as defined by section (Interpretation)). A National Park authority established for a National...
Amendment made: No. 34, in page 69, line 13, leave out from 'if' to end of line 21 and insert— ', for the purposes of an agreement under Chapter 1 of Part 8 of the Natural Environment and...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (6) (Programme motions), That the Order of 14th June 2005 relating to the National Lottery Bill (Programme) be varied...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (6)(Programme motions), That the Order of 5th July 2005 relating to the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill...
Ordered,
That the Licensing Act 2003 (Second appointed day) Order 2005, (S.I. 2091), dated the 29th July 2005, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—[Mr. Watson.]
On the question whether Canvey Island should have its own town council, I take the view that people should have the maximum amount of information about the costs and benefits of a town council...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Watson.]
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