Llun, 21 Tachwedd 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will make a statement on the privatisation plans for the Tote.
If she will visit Halifax constituency to see the effects of the Government's spending on, and protection of, historic buildings in the town.
If she will make a statement on the timetable for digital switchover in Wales.
What measures the Government are taking to ensure full use of the powers to review licensing decisions under the Licensing Act 2003.
What assessment she has made of the opportunities for businesses in Gateshead and Washington arising from the 2012 London Olympic games.
Whether she plans to review categories of people required to pay the TV licence fee.
Whether the amount of associated investment from the public purse required to establish a super-casino project is taken into account in deciding whether to approve such a project.
How much lottery money intended for good causes is unallocated.
What account will be taken of companies' international performance on workers' rights in the process of tendering and awarding of contracts for the 2012 Olympics.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
If he will make a statement on the availability for sale of cathedral property to existing tenants over the next five years.
The hon. Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, was asked—
What research the commission has carried out on the likely impact of extending the franchise to 16-year-olds; and if he will make a statement.
The hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, was asked—
What the level of grant for church repairs was in each of the last three years.
What assessment the commissioners have made of the likely impact on Church finances of the establishment of diocesan trusts to run local secondary schools.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission was asked—
How much funding will be allocated for the National Audit Office for 2006–07.
I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am pleased to open the debate on the Bill on behalf of the Government. I know that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No.83A (6)(Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Equality Bill [Lords]: Committal 1. The Bill...
Queen's recommendation having been signified— Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)(Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Family Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 12th October, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.] Question agreed to. Motion made, and...
That the draft Access to Justice Act 1999 (Destination of Appeals) (Family Proceedings) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 12th October, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.] Question...
That the Revised Funding Code prepared by the Legal Services Commission, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 24th October, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 13th October, be...
That the draft Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 3rd November, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.] Question agreed to. Motion...
That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 12 and Transitory Provisions) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 27th October, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.]
Ordered, That David Lepper be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mrs Linda Riordan be added.—[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Ordered, That Mrs Betty Williams be discharged from the Welsh Affairs Committee and Jessica Morden be added.—[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Dhanda.]
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