Mercher, 16 Tachwedd 2005
The Deputy Prime Minister was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the homelessness innovation fund.
What recent representations he has received relating to his planning guidance proposals for dealing with flood plains.
What plans he has to hold a referendum on the future of the South West regional assembly.
What progress is being made towards his targets for the construction of new (a) shared ownership and (b) affordable rented homes.
If he will make a statement on the future of neighbourhood renewal funding.
If he will make a statement on progress with the Thames Gateway proposals.
How many professional whole-time firefighters have been in service in (a) England and (b) Northamptonshire in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 November.
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that income tax be not chargeable on the earnings of persons living in poverty. The Bill is designed to alleviate poverty for some...
Mr. Geoffrey Clifton-Brown accordingly presented a Bill to provide that income tax be not chargeable on the earnings of persons living in poverty: And the same was read the First time; and...
[Relevant documents: The Second Report of the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Session 2003–04, on Asylum and Immigration Appeals, HC 211, the Fifth Report of the Committee, Session...
'(1) A person does not commit an offence under section 24(1)(b)(i) of the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (over-staying leave to enter or remain) by virtue only of remaining in the United Kingdom...
'(1) After section 153 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c.33) (removal centre: rules) insert— (2) "153A Detained persons: national minimum wage A detained person does not...
I now have to announce the result of a Division deferred from a previous day. On the motion on Marketing of Foods Derived from Genetically Modified Maize, the Ayes were 216, the Noes were 73, so...
Amendment proposed: No. 47, in page 1, line 3, leave out clause 1.—[Dr. Evan Harris.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House divided: Ayes 228, Noes 270.
Amendment made: No. 27, in page 3, line 32, at end insert— '(2) For section 23(1) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (monitoring refusals of entry clearance) substitute—...
Amendment made: No. 28, in page 5, line 18, leave out from 'Kingdom' to end of line 21 and add— '(4A) An appeal under section 82(1) brought by a person while he is in the United Kingdom...
I beg to move amendment No. 8, in page 6, line 28, after 'employ', insert 'for more than 15 hours in any one week'.
I beg to move amendment No. 17, in page 14, line 38, after 'owner', insert ', captain'.
Amendments made: No. 30, in page 23, line 40, at end insert— '(1A) In section 99(4) (expenditure) after "section" insert "4,".'. No. 31, in page 23, line 41, leave out 'after "section"...
Amendment made: No. 32, in page 26, line 7, leave out from 'paid' to 'provide' in line 8 and insert '; and the rules referred to in subsection (1) may'. —[Mr. Dhanda.]
I beg to move amendment No. 34, in page 28, line 1, leave out Clause 51.
Amendment proposed: No. 37, in page 28, line 32, leave out subsection (1).—[Mr. Carmichael.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House divided: Ayes 60, Noes 278.
Amendment made: No. 29, in page 32, line 34, at end insert— '13A In section 104(5) (pending appeal) for "(d), (e) or (f)" substitute "(f), (fa) or (fb)".'.—[Mr. McNulty.] Order...
Ordered, That this House, at its rising on Tuesday 20th December 2005, do adjourn till Monday 9th January 2006.—[Mr. Alan Campbell.]
Ordered, That, on Tuesday 20th December— (1) references to specific times in the Standing Orders of this House shall apply as if that day were a Wednesday; and (2) there shall be no sitting...
I would like to submit a petition from constituents who live in the beautiful town of Machynlleth and it relates to council tax. The petition reads as follows: The Petition of the Isitfair...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Alan Campbell] 7.16 pm
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 12197/05, draft Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of foods and food ingredients from genetically modified maize line...
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