Business statement on Thursday, 1 February 2007, in the House of Commons, led by Jack Straw. The answering member was Baroness May of Maidenhead.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 456 c361
Session: 2006-07
Department: Leader of the House of Commons
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Business of the House
Thursday, 1 February 2007
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Thursday, 1 February 2007
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Thursday, 1 February 2007
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Proceeding contributions: Baroness May of Maidenhead | 456 c361 (Link to this contribution) May I ask the Leader of the House to give us the business for the coming weeks?; Jack Straw | 456 c361 (Link to this contribution) The business of the House for next week will be as follows: Monday 5 February—Second Reading of the...; Jack Straw | 456 c375 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the approbation that he offers to the Prime Minister, who is...; Jack Straw | 456 c370 (Link to this contribution) I have many responsibilities, but the investigation of complaints against the police is not one of t...; Jack Straw | 456 c369 (Link to this contribution) I shall certainly look at the point made by my hon. Friend, and ensure that my right hon. Friend the...; Jack Straw | 456 c366 (Link to this contribution) I certainly note my hon. Friend’s interest, and I congratulate her on the vigour with which she has ...; Brian Binley | 456 c372 (Link to this contribution) May I add my voice to those calling for a debate on the process of the restructuring of local govern...; Brian Iddon | 456 c371-2 (Link to this contribution) When we had a drugs tsar and he produced an annual report, we used to debate it on the Floor of the ...; Jack Straw | 456 c372-3 (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman is a lawyer. It is perfectly obvious why the Prime Minister cannot answer such qu...; Jim Sheridan | 456 c373 (Link to this contribution) May we have a debate on equality and balanced reporting in our press and media? Although it is right...; Jack Straw | 456 c371-2 (Link to this contribution) I accept the importance of that matter, and I will give consideration to whether we can have such a ...; Lord Watson of Wyre Forest | 456 c367 (Link to this contribution) Will my right hon. Friend consider a debate on the powers of local government? We read in the papers...; Justine Greening | 456 c369 (Link to this contribution) Will the Leader of the House allow us to have a debate on access to drug treatment for sufferers of ...; Bob Spink | 456 c375 (Link to this contribution) The Leader of the House will recall that the Prime Minister showed great courage, generosity and goo...; Jack Straw | 456 c373 (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman raises an important topic, and I will certainly think about whether we can have a...; Paul Burstow | 456 c370 (Link to this contribution) I draw the attention of the Leader of the House to early-day motion 108 concerning the Epsom and St....; Jack Straw | 456 c364-6 (Link to this contribution) On local government reorganisation, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and ...; Jack Straw | 456 c368 (Link to this contribution) Yes, we put large sums of money into flood defences. I am sad that the Liberal Democrat Minister in ...; Joan Walley | 456 c366 (Link to this contribution) May I draw my right hon. Friend’s attention to the number of signatures not just on petitions but on...; Tony Lloyd | 456 c369 (Link to this contribution) Will my right hon. Friend make time for a debate on the independence of the civil service, particula...; Keith Vaz | 456 c373-4 (Link to this contribution) Could we have an urgent debate about the treatment of British citizens in Saudi Arabia during haj vi...; Jack Straw | 456 c372 (Link to this contribution) My hon. Friend makes an extremely important point. We look to the premier league to ensure that, wit...; Andrew MacKay | 456 c367-8 (Link to this contribution) It is clear that to avoid continuing Government paralysis the Prime Minister must retire soon—so wil...; Jack Straw | 456 c361-4 (Link to this contribution) That was original. The right hon. Lady asked whether there would be a St. David’s day debate. Yes, ...; Jack Straw | 456 c367-8 (Link to this contribution) I promise the right hon. Gentleman that I am involved in a spirited discussion with the Department f...; Jack Straw | 456 c373 (Link to this contribution) The aim of equality legislation is to take everybody’s sensibilities into account, including those o...; David Anderson | 456 c369 (Link to this contribution) Is my right hon. Friend aware that on 24 February, the British National party will effectively be re...; Baroness May of Maidenhead | 456 c361-4 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the Leader of the House. On 1 March, can we have a St. David’s day debate on Wales,...; Andrew Pelling | 456 c370 (Link to this contribution) Will the Leader of the House investigate an allegation that I received recently about the treatment ...; Jack Straw | 456 c368-9 (Link to this contribution) I sometimes wonder why the House should put up with the hon. Gentleman for a minute longer—but I am ...; Pete Wishart | 456 c368-9 (Link to this contribution) Last week, the Leader of the House kindly agreed to a debate on the Act of Union. Will he make sure ...; Jack Straw | 456 c370-1 (Link to this contribution) I understand my hon. Friend’s concern and I will do what I can to see that there is an opportunity t...; Jack Straw | 456 c370 (Link to this contribution) If the hon. Gentleman wants to pursue the matter in an Adjournment debate, he is aware of the opport...; John Hayes | 456 c373 (Link to this contribution) Will the Leader of the House arrange for a debate on the growing sad army of NEETs—young people betw...; Mark Lazarowicz | 456 c368 (Link to this contribution) May I draw my right hon. Friend’s attention to early-day motion 791, which highlights the plight of ...; Jack Straw | 456 c374 (Link to this contribution) As I said last week, I greatly respect the hon. Gentleman’s views, if I do not altogether share them...; Jack Straw | 456 c364 (Link to this contribution) I commend my hon. Friend’s interest in that issue, which is too often neglected in the public prints...; Lord Young of Cookham | 456 c366-7 (Link to this contribution) The Chancellor of the Exchequer has much on his mind at the moment, so we hope that he has not forgo...; Judy Mallaber | 456 c364 (Link to this contribution) Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the UK’s continuing engagement with the Democrat...; Jack Straw | 456 c374 (Link to this contribution) I am afraid that I am not an expert on house prices in Milton Keynes— I know that it is a derelicti...; Andrew Miller | 456 c370-1 (Link to this contribution) My right hon. Friend knows that the Government have done much to change the law governing rape and s...; Jack Straw | 456 c371 (Link to this contribution) As the Speaker said, the hon. Lady has already started the debate. There are Health questions next T...; David Heath | 456 c364-6 (Link to this contribution) It may be helpful if I point out that between the two debates on Wednesday 7 February we will seek a...; Jack Straw | 456 c373-4 (Link to this contribution) I accept my right hon. Friend’s concern and ask him to send my personal condolences to the family co...; Jack Straw | 456 c369 (Link to this contribution) That is a good idea. Having read that Conservative document, which is an assemblage of various alleg...; Iain Wright | 456 c372 (Link to this contribution) May we have a debate on the new £625 million contract for premiership football games to be shown ove...; Jack Straw | 456 c367 (Link to this contribution) I would be delighted to try to arrange such a debate. We do indeed stand for hard-working families a...; Jack Straw | 456 c369 (Link to this contribution) Of course I understand the hon. Lady’s concern. Health questions will take place next Tuesday, and s...; Nadine Dorries | 456 c371 (Link to this contribution) May we have a debate on MRSA, even though the House has just had one? In the opening comments of the...; Evan Harris | 456 c374 (Link to this contribution) I hope that the House would agree, Mr. Speaker, that the private religious views of yourself, myself...; Jack Straw | 456 c366-7 (Link to this contribution) First, the Budget date will be announced in the appropriate way; the right hon. Gentleman has been i...; Jack Straw | 456 c372 (Link to this contribution) It is being looked at before we proceed. Areas may decide that they do not want to move. It is alway...; Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton | 456 c374 (Link to this contribution) Can we have a further debate on affordable housing, which remains a priority in Milton Keynes? Does ...; David Howarth | 456 c372-3 (Link to this contribution) May we have a debate on why the Prime Minister will not answer questions about the loans scandal? I ...
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