Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department |
*1 |
Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of EUROPOL in combating organised crime. |
| (85564) |
*2 |
Mr Dale Campbell-Savours (Workington): If he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the use of identity cards. |
| (85565) |
*3 |
Mr Colin Breed (South East Cornwall): If he will review his policy on charging individuals for checks made by the Criminal Records Bureau. |
| (85566) |
*4 |
Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde): How many persons awaiting deportation in 1998 were detained in Scottish prisons; and what was the average length of such detentions. |
| (85567) |
*5 |
Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): What action he is taking to support Crimestoppers. |
| (85568) |
*6 |
Caroline Flint (Don Valley): What plans he has to ensure that applicants to become European Union members meet the required standards in combating organised crime. |
| [R](85569) |
*7 |
Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth): What discussions he has had with the Parliamentary Beer Club about its research into licensing laws. |
| (85570) |
*8 |
Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): If he will make a statement on help offered by his Department to victims of domestic violence. |
| (85571) |
*9 |
Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): What recent reports he has received from police forces in England on attacks on elderly people; what advice he gives to the police on protecting the most vulnerable members of society; and if he will make a statement. |
| (85572) |
*10 |
Mr Martin Linton (Battersea): What measures he proposes to increase participation in elections following the result of the European elections. |
| (85574) |
*11 |
Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): What research he has commissioned on the impact of increases in funding of police forces on their performance. |
| (85575) |
*12 |
Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North and Fleetwood): What representations he has received on the role of the voluntary sector in tackling social exclusion. |
| (85576) |
*13 |
Christine Russell (City of Chester): If he will make a statement on his Department's role in neighbourhood renewal. |
| (85577) |
*14 |
Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South): If he will make a statement on his plans to change the system of support for asylum applicants. |
| (85578) |
*15 |
Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne): How many Kosovan refugees are currently being accommodated in (i) the United Kingdom, (ii) East Sussex and (iii) Eastbourne. |
| (85579) |
*16 |
Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East): What research his Department has commissioned about the effects of CCTV on crime levels. |
| (85580) |
*17 |
Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): If he will make a statement on the progress made in the inquiry relating to the murder of WPC Fletcher. |
| (85581) |
*18 |
Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): If he will make a statement on the method by which the contents of his Department's Annual Report are determined. |
| (85582) |
*19 |
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge): What representations he has received regarding proposed curtailment of the right to trial by jury. |
| (85583) |
*20 |
Mr Ronnie Campbell (Blyth Valley): What was the value of assets seized from drug dealers in the last year for which figures are available. |
| (85584) |
*21 |
Mr John Cryer (Hornchurch): What progress his Department's review of fire cover has made; and if he will make a statement. |
| (85585) |
*22 |
Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central): What steps he is taking to review the work and caseload of Probation Service staff. |
| (85586) |
*23 |
Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): What representation he has received concerning his plans to restrict the right to trial by jury. |
| (85587) |
*24 |
Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): What plans he has to improve the enforcement of fines. |
| (85588) |
*25 |
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What plans he has to review police overtime pay for the millennium public holidays. |
| (85589) |
*26 |
Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick and Leamington): What representations he has received on the role of the voluntary sector in tackling social exclusion. |
| (85591) |
*27 |
Mr Edward Garnier (Harborough): When he will publish the bill to restrict the right to trial by jury in criminal cases. |
| [R](85592) |
*28 |
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): What representations he has received regarding recruitment of special constables. |
| (85593) |
*29 |
Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): What steps he will take to ensure that all police custody officers are fully trained before being allocated their custody duties. |
| (85594) |
*30 |
Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): What plans he has to amend the disclosure rules in cases of (a) rape and (b) domestic violence. |
| (85595) |
*31 |
Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green and Bow): What assessment the Government has made of the role of voluntary organisations as partners in combating crime and disorder. |
| (85596) |
*32 |
Mr David Amess (Southend West): When he last met the Association of Police Authorities to discuss police manpower. |
| (85597) |
*33 |
Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): What progress has been made in resolving the problems arising from the move of the Immigration and Nationality Department. |
| (85598) |
*34 |
Angela Smith (Basildon): When he last met members of the Animal Procedures Committee; and what discussions took place on licences. |
| (85599) |
*35 |
Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden): What steps he is taking to enhance the recruitment, retention and promotion of Black and Asian police officers in the Metropolitan Police Force. |
| (85600) |
*36 |
Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet): What discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Department of Education and Employment to ensure that schools are fully involved in local partnerships to combat crime and disorder. |
| (85601) |
*37 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): When he expects to conclude his review of sex offences. |
| (85602) |
*38 |
Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): What plans he has to review the law relating to the causing of death by dangerous driving. |
| (85603) |
|
+ 2 |
NORTHERN IRELAND [No debate] |
| Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
That the draft Northern Ireland (Emergency and Prevention of Terrorism Provisions) (Continuance) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 13th May, be approved. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)). |
+ 3 |
TRUSTEE DELEGATION BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. (The Second Reading Committee has recommended that the Bill be read a second time.) [No debate] |
| To be decided without debate, but, if opposed, cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 90(6)). |
+ 4 |
DEFENCE [No debate] |
| Mr Secretary Robertson
That the draft Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 6th May, be approved. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)). |
+ 5 |
PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE [No debate] |
| Mr Secretary Dobson
That the draft Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Clinical Scientists Board) Order of Council 1999, which was laid before this House on 18th May, be approved. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)). |
+ 6 |
PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE [No debate] |
| Mr Secretary Dobson
That the draft Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Speech and Language Therapists Board) Order of Council 1999, which was laid before this House on 18th May, be approved. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)). |
+ 7 |
PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE [No debate] |
| Mr Secretary Dobson
That the draft Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Paramedics Board) Order of Council 1999, which was laid before this House on 18th May, be approved. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)). |
+ 8 |
GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM [No debate] |
| The Prime Minister
Mr Secretary Prescott
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Mr Secretary Cook
Mr Secretary Straw
Mr Secretary Blunkett |
| That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 6528/99, a Commission Communication: Galileo--involving Europe in a new generation of satellite navigation services; and endorses the Government's prudent approach to the Commission's proposals as set out in the Explanatory Memorandum. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)). |
9 |
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE [No debate after 10.00 p.m.] |
| Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Joe Benton be discharged from the Education and Employment Committee and Mr Bill Rammell be added to the Committee. |
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m. |
10 |
NORTHERN IRELAND AFFAIRS COMMITTEE [No debate after 10.00 p.m.] |
| Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
That Mr Ken Livingstone be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Mr Stephen Pound be added to the Committee. |
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m. |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
STANDING COMMITTEES |
1 |
Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation |
4.30 p.m. |
Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the draft Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Registered Political Parties) Order 1999. |
SELECT COMMITTEES |
2 |
Trade and Industry |
4.00 p.m.
4.15 p.m. |
Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Electronic Government: The Horizon Project for Automated Payment of Benefits Through Post Offices. |
| Witnesses: National Federation of Sub-Postmasters; Communication Workers Union; ICL Pathway; The Post Office. |
3 |
Home Affairs |
4.30 p.m. |
Room 20 (private) |
4 |
Public Accounts |
4.30 p.m. |
Room 15 (public) |
| Subject: Financial Management and Governance at Gwent Tertiary College. |
| Witnesses: Mr Jon Shortridge, Permanent Secretary, Welsh Office; Professor John Andrews, Chief Executive, Mr Richard Hirst, Director of Finance, Further Education Funding Council for Wales; Mr David Mason, Principal, Gwent Tertiary College. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
|
Written Questions tabled on Friday 11th June for answer today++ |
1 | Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans Her Majesty's Government has to issue a coin to commemorate the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act of 1850. |
| (87113) |
2 | Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when it is intended to publish a consultation paper on legal aid reform in Northern Ireland. |
| (87141) |
3 | Ms Linda Perham (Ilford North): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what performance targets have been set for the Defence Medical Training Organisation for 1999-2000. |
| (87142) |
4 | Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, when the quinquennial review of the Royal Air Force Signals Engineering Establishment will start. |
| (87143) |
5 | Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what progress is being made with the introduction of the system of periodic inquiry into entitlement to disability living allowance; and if he will make a statement. |
| (87144) |
6 | Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what measures he is taking relating to benefit decisions which depend upon national insurance contribution issues; and if he will make a statement. |
| (87145) |
7 | Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what plans he has to deal with changes in a person's medical condition which effect benefit entitlement; and if he will make a statement. |
| (87146) |
8 | Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green and Bow): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement on the future of the habitual residence test. |
| (87147) |
9 | Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has concerning the treatment of the pensions of public servants transferring to private sector employers. |
| (87160) |
|