Llun, 12 Rhagfyr 2005
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.
What discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the possible effects of the Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill on Army efficiency and morale.
If he will make a statement on the development of the Iraqi security force.
If he will make a statement on the future of defence training.
What assessment he has made of the potential threat to NATO countries and armies of the development of long-range missile technology in Iran.
How many military vehicles were programmed to be converted for Bowman; and how many have been converted.
What role UK Chinooks have played in disaster relief in Pakistan.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I should like to make a statement on the explosion yesterday morning at the oil depot near Hemel Hempstead. I am sure that all Members will join me in thanking the...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Government's ex gratia payment scheme for former far east prisoners of war and civilian internees. On 1 December, I gave...
[Relevant documents: The First Report from the Defence Committee, Session 2005–06 (HC 747) on the Armed Forces Bill and the Second Report of the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Session...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83(A)(6) (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Armed Forces Bill: Select Committee 1. The...
Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: 1. The Committee shall have 14 members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection. 2. The...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Jobseeker's Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 15th November, be approved.—[Mr. Alan Campbell.] Question...
That the draft Safety of Sports Grounds (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 21st November, be approved.—[Mr. Alan Campbell.] Question agreed to.
With permission, I shall take motions 6 and 7 together. Ordered,
That Rosie Cooper be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee and Mrs. Sharon Hodgson be added.
That Sir Nicholas Winterton be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Mr. Christopher Chope be added.—[Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]
I wish to present a petition drawn up by my constituent, Mr. Derek Bunting, about council tax. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons votes to replace Council Tax with a fair...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Coaker.]
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