Mawrth, 15 Rhagfyr 2009
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked-
If he will make an assessment of the merits of regulating the practice of high frequency share trading; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of the fiscal measures to help businesses he announced in Budget 2009.
When he next expects to meet representatives of the Bank of England to discuss regulation of the financial services sector.
If he will commission comparative research into levels of remuneration in (a) the banking sector and (b) the public sector; and if he will make a statement.
If he will take steps to limit the levels of penalty charges imposed by banks on their customers; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on EU regulation of financial services.
When he expects to announce arrangements for the next comprehensive spending review.
What recent assessment he has made of the relative effect of the UK budget deficit on the economy in comparison with other G20 economies.
What recent discussions he has had with credit ratings agencies in respect of the UK's AAA rating.
What his most recent assessment is of the effectiveness of his programme of bank recapitalisation; and if he will make a statement.
What response his Department plans to make to the National Audit Office report on the Government's support for banks; and if he will make a statement.
What estimate he has made of the current and future level of growth in the UK economy compared to other G20 countries; and if he will make a statement.
When he expects to announce arrangements for the next comprehensive spending review; and if he will make a statement.
What recent representations he has received on the effect on the economy of the level of youth unemployment.
What recent assessment he has made of the likely effect on the economy of maintaining present levels of Exchequer spending on public services.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
I am announcing today changes to the defence programme, which will enhance the support to our personnel on operations in Afghanistan, worth £900 million over the next three years, and...
With permission, I shall make a statement on the Employment White Paper and the consultation document on housing benefit that we are publishing today. Families across Britain have been affected...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Under Standing Order No. 14, the Government are required to name 13 days on which private Members' business has precedence over Government business....
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Mr. Siôn Simon, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Ben Bradshaw, Mr. Pat McFadden and Mr....
[Relevant Documents: The Sixth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Session 2008-09, on the Draft Flood and Water Management Bill, HC 555-I, and the Government...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A (7) ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Flood and Water Management Bill: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed...
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 Flood and Water Management Bill, it...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 41A), That, at this day's sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the motion in the name of Secretary...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 25 November, be approved.- ( Kerry McCarthy.) Question agreed to.
I beg to move, That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 10 November, in the previous Session of...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order 118(6) and Order, 7 December), That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Anthony Hugh...
Resolved , That, in respect of the Video Recordings Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill...
Motion made, That- (1) Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall have effect for this Session with the following modifications, namely: In paragraph (4) the word 'eight' shall...
I wish to present a petition whose terms are probably fairly well known to the House by now, as they have been read out a number of times. It concerns the Badman report. I am indebted to my...
I, too, wish to present a petition on the subject of the Badman report and home education. It was organised by the Stockman family, who live in Rotherhithe, and has been signed by 46 constituents...
I wish to present a petition in similar terms, in the names of Mr. and Mrs. McCallum and others residing in the Vale of York. I am a great supporter of home education, and I pay tribute to the...
I rise to present a petition passed to me by Durham students union and the People & Planet society, on behalf of 600 students who are pressing the Government and the international community...
I rise to present a petition with more than 1,000 signatures, on behalf of my constituents, Mr. Tom and Mrs. Margaret Beswarick, among others. The petition states: The Petition of the George...
I rise to present a petition in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Crannis and 46 other constituents of mine on the Badman report. I will not read out the entire petition, as that has been done many times...
I rise to submit a petition on behalf of more than 500 residents, including my constituent Jean Quinn of Avon road, who are opposed to the planned closure of Burnage walk-in centre. I fully...
I should like to present a petition of 70 residents from the Ceredigion constituency, which has been organised by the Clarke family of Drefach, on the Badman report. Given the lateness of the...
I, too, wish to present a petition on the Badman report, on behalf of Julie Taylor and others from the Blaydon constituency who wish to express the genuine concerns about the report. They...
I, too, rise to present a petition on the Badman report, which has been signed by 42 of my constituents in the same terms as were so ably read out by the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr....
Some 5,300 people signed this petition, many of whom come from the UK Kurdish community. The Kurds are a proud and wonderful people, who have suffered oppression and betrayal over many years....
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Mark Tami.)
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