Llun, 28 Tachwedd 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress his Department has made in simplifying the application process for council tax benefit.
By how much the basic state pension will be up-rated in 2006–07; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the take-up of pension credit.
If he will make a statement on the extent of pensioner poverty.
Why the incapacity benefit Green Paper was not published before the summer recess.
What his most recent estimate is of the level of pension fund deficits; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on his plans to reform housing benefit.
What assessment he has made of the performance of the new customer management system computer system.
How many incapacity benefit claimants he estimates will return to some level of work following his reform of incapacity benefit.
What representations he has received about the difficulties that people who are prelingually profoundly deaf may experience while claiming benefits; and if he will make a statement.
If he will take steps to increase the take-up of council tax benefit among pensioners.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the new deal; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the performance of the Child Support Agency.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister was asked why his Defence Ministers had suddenly stopped giving 2012 and 2015 as the projected in-service dates for the future...
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 Childcare Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall...
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. 52(1)(a) (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. Coaker.]
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