Iau, 22 Hydref 2009
Motion made, That the Bill be now considered. Hon. Members: Object. Bill to be considered on Thursday 29 October.
Motion made, That the Bill be now considered. Hon. Members: Object. Bill to be considered on Thursday 29 October.
Third Reading opposed and deferred until Thursday 29 October ( Standing Order No. 27) Object.
Motion made, That so much of the Lords Message [ 12 October] as relates to the City of Westminster Bill [ Lords] be now considered. -(The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.) Hon. Members:...
The Minister of State was asked-
When he expects to announce his decision in respect of the proposed Mersey gateway bridge.
If he will hold discussions with train operating companies on proposals to increase the number of rail services operating on Boxing day 2009.
What assessment his Department has made of the economic effects of the introduction of a high-speed rail line via Yorkshire.
What percentage of road deaths involved collisions with heavy goods vehicles in the last five years.
If his Department will amend the local transport plan criteria to allow local authorities more discretion in approving transport schemes.
How many fixed speed cameras there were in England in (a) 1997 and (b) 2008.
What steps he is taking to increase awareness of the risks for commercial drivers of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea.
What steps he is taking to improve rail services for Northampton.
What assessment he has made of the effect on small and medium-sized businesses of changes to arrangements for the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency to test goods vehicles.
What recent representations he has received on the functioning of rail franchises; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions his Department has had with the operators of the Severn crossings.
If he will assess the effect on the tourism industry of the proposed reduction in the number of direct rail services between London and Torbay constituency.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
The Minister for Women and Equality was asked-
What recent discussions she has had with the chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the commission's co-ordination of its work on different strands of discrimination.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on steps to implement the recommendations made in the Corston report relating to women in prison addicted to drugs.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on plans to reform arrangements for parental leave; and if she will make a statement.
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on application of the Government's policies on equality to married couples in the armed forces with children.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on levels of race inequality among NHS staff.
What her role was in the compilation of the Government Equalities Office's recent publication "Women in Power: Milestones".
What research the Equality and Human Rights Commission has undertaken to assess the effect of the recession on the level of funding available for the support of disabled people.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I understand that you are looking at making arrangements for the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to come here to answer questions. Will...
Topical debate.
I beg to move, That this House takes note of the 1st to the 6th, the 8th to the 11th, the 13th to the 23rd and the 31st Reports of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2008-09, and of the...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mark Tami.)
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