Llun, 14 Tachwedd 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq.
What assessment he has made of the likely impact on civilian air passenger operations at Newquay of stationing the joint strike aircraft there.
If he will make a statement on the security situation in Afghanistan.
If he will make a statement on employment trends in the defence aerospace industry.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy and availability of British infantry to respond to additional urgent deployments.
If he will make a statement on the future carrier programme.
If he will make a statement on the possible prosecution of former military personnel in respect of past service in Northern Ireland.
How many civil servants in his Department are working on policy for replacing Trident, broken down by grade.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I would be grateful if you could offer me some guidance on how to ensure that right hon. and hon. Members do not abuse their parliamentary allowances in respect...
As amended in Standing Committee, considered.
'After section 85A of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) insert— "85B Power to search further education students for weapons (1) A member of staff of an institution...
'(1) The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (7) of section 1 (anti-social behaviour orders), for "two years" substitute "three months".'.—[Mr....
'(1) The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (6)(b) of section 139 (offence of having article with blade or point in public place), for "two years"...
Amendment proposed: No. 28, in page 2, line 20, at end insert— '(5) Before making a drinking banning order, a court may receive a report from an appropriate officer about the proposed...
Amendments made: No. 42, in page 9, line 14, leave out paragraph (c) and insert— '(c) every local authority in whose area the place where that individual normally resides is situated;...
I beg to move amendment No. 38, in page 10, line 25, after 'retail', insert ', provided that the premises have been proven to contribute to alcohol-related disturbances'.
Amendment made: No. 44, in page 26, line 6, leave out Clause 23.—[Hazel Blears.]
Amendment made: No. 45, in page 26, line 34, after 'part', insert 'of'.—[Hazel Blears.]
I beg to move amendment No. 108, in page 29, line 30, leave out subsection (2).
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6)(Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2558), dated 13th September 2005, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14th...
That the draft Civil Partnership (House of Commons Members' Fund) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 13th October, be approved. That the draft Civil Partnership (Judicial Pensions...
That the draft Civil Partnership (Family Proceedings and Housing Consequential Amendments) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.
That the draft Civil Partnership (Jurisdiction and Recognition of Judgments) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 27th October, be approved.
That the draft New Opportunities Fund (Specification of Initiatives) (No. 2) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 11th October, be approved.
That the draft Disability Discrimination (Private Clubs etc.) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.—[Mr. Heppell.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119(9)(European Standing Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 10514/05, draft Council Regulation on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector, and draft Council Regulation amending...
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 1386/04, Commission Communication on the Instruments for External Assistance under the Future Financial Perspective 2007–2013, No....
Ordered, That Mr Russell Brown, John Bercow, Mr Brian Binley, Mr William Cash, Mr Martin Caton, Colin Challen, Mr Nick Clegg, Jim Dobbin, Mr Steven Dorrell, Paul Farrelly, Mr John Macdougall and...
I wish to present a petition on behalf of the IsItFair council tax protest campaign in my constituency. I want to refer particularly to the lead signatory of the petition, Mr. Brian Jaye, one...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Heppell.]
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