Iau, 27 Hydref 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
How she expects proposals in the "Youth Matters" Green Paper will provide incentives for young people to engage in positive activities.
What measures she plans to put in place to enable young people to play a greater role in decisions on the provision of local services.
What assessment she has made of the 2004–05 GCSE results.
What discussions she had with the Prime Minister during the preparation of the education White Paper.
If she will make a statement on funding for adult learning in (a) 2006–07 and (b) 2007–08.
What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect of value added tax on city academies.
What steps she is taking to tackle academic under-achievement by children in care.
What plans she has to extend the Sure Start programme.
When she last discussed curriculum guidance with the examination boards.
The Solicitor-General was asked—
How prosecutors ensure that victims are kept informed about the progress of a case.
What steps he is taking to ensure that communication between the Crown Prosecution Service and victims of crime is improved.
What assessment he has made of the performance of the Crown Prosecution Service in Northamptonshire.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are back to business as usual this morning. Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. During business questions, the Leader of the House, in response—a very careful response—to the right hon. Member for Rotherham (Mr. MacShane), gave...
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Order for Second Reading read.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A(6)(Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the National Insurance Contributions Bill:...
Ordered, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 1st November, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put...
I present a petition that is one of a series instigated by the IsitFair campaign about council tax, signed by 422 people from the Stafford constituency. The petitioners request that the House of...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Watson.]
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