Mawrth, 27 Ionawr 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What date he has set for the full electrification of the midland main line.
What the average percentage change in the price of regulated rail fares has been since 1997.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government since December 2008 on the effects on the operation of ports of recent changes to the rating system...
What recent estimate he has made of the cost to the economy of disruption on the west coast main line over the new year period; and if he will make a statement.
What recent representations he has received in relation to fare increases for rail passengers on rail services operated by First Capital Connect and East Midlands Trains.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the introduction of the new multi-purpose test centres on the accessibility of driving test facilities to members of the public; and if he will make a...
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for Women and Equality was asked—
What steps she plans to take to facilitate women pursuing claims for unequal pay against employers.
When she next expects to meet representatives of small business groups to discuss measures to increase the number of female entrepreneurs.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on steps to implement the recommendations on women's prisons contained in the Corston report.
What recent representations she has received on shared parental leave; and if she will make a statement.
What steps she plans to take to encourage women who are experiencing sexual abuse in their own homes to seek help; and if she will make a statement.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I shall repeat a statement made by my noble Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. I begin by extending a warm welcome to the...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7) ) , That the following provisions shall apply to the Welfare Reform Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a...
Queen's recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) ) , That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Welfare Reform Bill, it is...
With the leave of the House, I will put motions 4, 5, 6 and 7 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 24 November, in the previous Session of Parliament, be approved. That the draft...
That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Loans and Related Transactions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 20...
That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Agreements concluded under Article XXI GATS) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4 December, be approved. —(Mr....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 119(11)),
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 15578/08 and Addenda 1 to 3, draft Council Regulation fixing for 2009 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain...
Ordered, That the Overview and Scrutiny (Reference by Councillors) (Excluded Matters) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 3261), dated 18 December 2008, be referred to a Delegated Legislation...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Mr. Frank Roy.)
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