Mawrth, 6 Rhagfyr 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on rail passenger services in north-west Leicestershire.
If he will make a statement on the work of the regional transport forums.
When he expects to reissue guidance on the use of road humps.
If he will make a statement on the introduction of the concessionary bus fare scheme.
What assessment he has made of the relative benefits of railway stations inside and outside towns; and if he will make a statement.
If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on airport expansion in the United Kingdom.
What progress he is making on increasing the capacity of the east coast main line.
What plans he has to develop a policy on ports.
What steps he is taking to ensure carbon dioxide emissions are reduced in the transport sector.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was asked—
What recent representations he has received on the extent of his powers of patronage.
If he will make a statement on progress in implementing the Hampton report on reducing the number of Government agencies.
What level of retraining and reskilling he proposes to offer to Government workers who will be redeployed.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on benefits uprating in the context of the Government's continued fight against poverty and our ambitious programme to renew the...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Obviously, you know that Foreign Affairs questions are due to be answered after the recess, on 10 January. There is a great deal of concern among many people,...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require all employment vacancies to be advertised with a combined valuation of pay and pension rights; and for connected purposes. Having...
Mr. John Denham accordingly presented a Bill to require all employment vacancies to be advertised with a combined valuation of pay and pension rights; and for connected purposes: And the same was...
[Relevant documents: The Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 18th October, 25th October and 1st November, on London Olympics: First Steps, HC 552-i, -ii...
'(1) In this section "transfer scheme" means a scheme providing for the transfer to the Olympic Delivery Authority of specified property, rights and liabilities of a person specified in...
'The Greater London Authority shall not raise more than £625 million from the council tax for expenditure in connection with the London Olympics.'. —[Hugh Robertson.] Brought up, and...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall from time to time pay to the London Organising Committee such sums as are, in his opinion, equivalent to the sums paid into the Consolidated Fund as a result...
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 3, line 10, at end insert— '( ) pay compensation to any owner of a business whose interests are injuriously affected by the development of land,...
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in clause 18, page 12, line 41, after 'Committee,', insert— '(ba) shall have regard to the desirability of promoting the interests of voluntary and...
Amendment made: No. 20, in page 17, line 33, leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.—[Mr. Caborn.]
I beg to move amendment No. 15, in page 25, line 5 [Clause 35], leave out subsection (2).
Amendment made: No. 18, in page 27, line 23, after '3,' insert— '(ea) section 35(2A)(a) and (d),'.—[Mr. Caborn.]
Amendment made: No. 16, in page 28, line 34, leave out 'Olympics' and insert 'Olympic Games and Paralympic Games'.—[Mr. Caborn.]
Introduction 1 In this Schedule— "the Authority" means the Olympic Delivery Authority, "transfer scheme" means a scheme under section [Olympic Delivery Authority: transfer schemes],...
I beg to move amendment No. 21, in page 44, line 27, leave out paragraph (a).
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Tony Cunningham.]
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