Mawrth, 5 Mai 2009
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had on Sir Hayden Phillips's recommendations on party funding.
What representations he has received on proposals for further privatisation of prisons; and if he will make a statement.
What plans he has to set up dedicated drug courts.
How many offences have been committed since 1997 by those who had previously been released from prison or completed community sentences.
What recent assessment he has made of the integrity of electoral registers.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the provision of mental health services in prisons.
On how many occasions offenders under probation service supervision reoffended in 2008.
What changes he plans to make to prison officers' terms and conditions of employment in the next two years.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Before the Justice Ministers leave the Chamber, can you tell us whether you have heard from any of them what action is going to be taken in respect of their...
Motion for leave to introduce a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
[Relevant documents: The Fourth Report from the Children, Schools and Families Committee, Session 2007-08, the Draft Apprenticeships Bill, HC 1082, and the Government's response, HC 259, Session...
'After section 562 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) insert— "Chapter 5A Persons detained in youth accommodation Provisions applying to detained persons 562A Application of Act to detained...
'After section 39 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) insert— "39A Detention of child or young person: local education authorities to be notified (1) Subsection (2) applies where a...
'(1) The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13) is amended as follows. (2) In section 19 (supplementary powers of a further education corporation), after subsection (8) add— "(9) A...
'(1) Before section 10 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) insert— "9A Targets for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (1) The Secretary of State may, in accordance with...
'(1) Part 2 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) is amended as follows. (2) In section 13 (establishment of LSCBs) after subsection (5) insert— "(5A) A children's services authority in England...
'After section 14 of the Children Act 2004 (c. 31) insert— "14A LSCBs: annual reports (1) At least once in every 12 month period, a Local Safeguarding Children Board established under...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall commission an audit, to be completed by a person or body he considers appropriate, of all further education colleges in England with the objective of...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall commission a comparative study, to be conducted by a person or body he considers appropriate, of the standards of— (a) GCSEs, and (b) A levels, with...
Amendment made: 10, page 31, line 1, leave out Clause 49.— (Ed Balls.)
Amendment made: 11, page 32, line 12, leave out Clause 50. — (Ed Balls.)
Amendment made: 18, page 68, line 27, leave out Clause 117.— (Ed Balls.)
Amendment made: 50, page 69, line 26, leave out from 'means' to end of line 27 and insert 'functions of the Chief Executive conferred by or under any Act;'.— (Ed Balls.)
Amendments made: 21, page 73, line 2, leave out 'different types' and insert 'range'. Amendment 22, page 73, line 8, after 'any' insert 'relevant'. Amendment 23, page 73, line 9, leave out from...
Amendment made: 25, page 74, line 35, leave out from 'is' to end of line 38 and insert 'any of the following— (a) a foundation degree; (b) a first degree; (c) a degree at a higher...
Amendment proposed: 80, page 80, line 3, after 'may', insert 'in exceptional circumstances'.— (Mr. Laws.) Question put, That the amendment be made. The House divided: Ayes 41, Noes 275.
Amendments made: 26, page 82, line 13, at end insert— '( ) At any time before the surrender date Ofqual may vary that date by giving further notice to the recognised body.'. Amendment 27,...
Amendment made: 28, page 86, line 20, after 'a' insert 'form of a'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment made: 29, page 92, line 22, leave out 'has the same meaning as in' and insert 'means a higher education institution within the meaning of'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment made: 30, page 94, line 33, leave out 'or will' and insert ', will be or may reasonably be expected to'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment made: 110, page 129, line 23, leave out subsection (3).— (Ed Balls.)
Amendment made: 42, page 129, line 28, leave out Clause 222.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment made: 43, page 130, line 6, leave out from '221(2)' to end of line 8.—
Amendment made: 44, page 130, line 14, leave out Clause 224.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendments made: 45, page 130, line 30, leave out ', section 224(2)(b)'. Amendment 46, page 130, line 38, leave out subsection (4). Amendment 47, page 131, line 11, leave out subsection (7)....
Amendment made: 49, page 134, line 14, leave out '224(2)(a) or'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendments made: 38, page 143, line 33, at end insert— '(2A) A relevant partner must secure that, at least once in every 12 month period, a partnership report is prepared and submitted to...
Amendment made: 51, page 145, line 22, leave out ', 11, 12 and 17' and insert 'to 12, 12C, 12D and 17A'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment made: 19, page 148, line 23, leave out Clause 248.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment made: 16, page 155, line 12, at end insert— '(fa) paragraphs 53A to 53C of Schedule 6, so far as relating to Wales;'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Staff transfer schemes1 The Secretary of State may make a scheme (a "staff transfer scheme") providing for the transfer of designated employees of the LSC— (a) to a permitted transferee,...
Amendment made: 52, page 167, line 24, leave out 'service in' and insert 'employment in'.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendment s made: 17, page 177, line 5, at end insert— 'Education Act 2002 (c. 32)53A The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.53B After section 208 insert— "208A Recoupment:...
Amendment made: 41, page 177, line 28, leave out Schedule 7.— ( Ed Balls .)
Amendments made: 20, page 185, line 36, at end insert— '"(11) A sixth form college corporation may provide advice or assistance to any other person where it appears to the corporation to...
Amendments made: 31, page 210, line 45, leave out from beginning to end of line 1 on page 211 and insert— '(4) For subsection (1B) substitute— "(1B) The functions set out in...
Amendments made: 36, page 231, line 30, leave out '30(6)' and insert '30(1C), (1D), (2) and (6)'. Amendment 37, page 233, line 4, leave out '162(3) and' and insert '162(2) to'.— ( Ed Balls...
With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 3 to 5 together.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Contribution to Costs of Special Resolution Regime) Regulations 2009 (S.I.,...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 805), dated 29 March 2009, a...
Queen's recommendation signified.
I rise to present the petition of my constituent, Mr. Howard Horsley. In doing so, I am supported, although in his absence, by the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Mr. Mitchell), who has consented...
You will be relieved to hear that this is a slightly shorter petition, Mr. Speaker. The petition states: The Petition of users of the sorting office in Church Stretton, Declares that the proposed...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —(Ms Diana R. Johnson.)
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