Letters dated 27/11/2015 from the Charge d'Affaires of the Russian Embassy to the Speaker attaching: i) an Appeal of the 6th State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to the Parliament of Montenegro, parliamentarians of Member-States of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, b) an Appeal of the Council of the Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to foreign parliaments and international parliamentary organisations on the necessity of joining efforts to combat international terrorism. 18 p.

Letters dated 27/11/2015 from the Charge d'Affaires of the Russian Embassy to the Speaker attaching: i) an Appeal of the 6th State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to the Parliament of Montenegro, parliamentarians of Member-States of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the Parliamentary Assembly of the...

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (Variation of Schedule 8) (England) Order 2015.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Agricultural Holdings Act...

Speaker's statement announcing the receipt of the election petition relating to the Orkney and Shetland constituency election on 7 May 2015 and that the judges determined that the petition be dismissed and certifying that Alistair Carmichael was duly returned at the said election.

Speaker's statement announcing the receipt of the election petition relating to the Orkney and Shetland constituency election on 7 May 2015 and that the judges determined that the petition be dismissed and certifying that Alistair Carmichael was duly returned at the said election.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Claims Management Complaints) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2016.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Legal...

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83J, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, Clauses 2, 4 and 6 of the Childcare Bill [Lords] (Bill 84) relate exclusively to England on matters within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83J.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83J, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, Clauses 2, 4 and 6 of the Childcare Bill [Lords] (Bill 84) relate exclusively to England on matters within devolved legislative competence, as defined in...

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Code E) Order 2015.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Police...

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2015.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83P, and on the basis of material put before him, that, in his opinion, the following draft instrument relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence, as defined in Standing Order No. 83P: draft Non-Domestic Rating (Levy...

Speaker's statement on observing a two-minute silence on Armistice Day.

Speaker's statement on observing a two-minute silence on Armistice Day.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83J, and on the basis of the material put before him, that, in his opinion, the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [Lords] (Bill 69) relates exclusively to England and Wales on matters within devolved legislative competence.

The Speaker has certified, for the purposes of Standing Order No. 83J, and on the basis of the material put before him, that, in his opinion, the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill [Lords] (Bill 69) relates exclusively to England and Wales on matters within devolved legislative competence.

The Speaker has certified, in respect of the Housing and Planning Bill, that Clauses 1 to 58, 60 to 70, 72 to 76, 78 to 84, 86 to 88 and 92 to 110 and Schedules 1 to 4 and 6 relate exclusively to England and are within devolved legislative competence; and that Clauses 59, 71, 85, 90, 91, 111 to 139 and Schedules 5 and 7 to 11 relate exclusively to England and Wales and are within devolved legislative competence (Standing Order No. 83J.)

The Speaker has certified, in respect of the Housing and Planning Bill, that Clauses 1 to 58, 60 to 70, 72 to 76, 78 to 84, 86 to 88 and 92 to 110 and Schedules 1 to 4 and 6 relate exclusively to England and are within devolved legislative competence;...

I am sure the House will wish to join me in mourning the passing, since the House last sat, of two distinguished former Members of this place: Lord Healey of Riddlesden in the County of West Yorkshire, and Lord Howe of Aberavon. By any yardstick, and without any doubt, both those individuals were outstanding parliamentarians, and people who served their constituents, their parties and their country with unwavering loyalty and distinction. Intellectually and politically formidable, they will be greatly missed. They both had impressive hinterlands, and the House will wish to join me in extending condolences to their families and friends. Today at Home Office questions we must manage without the Minister for Security, who graciously informed me in advance that he is absent on important parliamentary and Government business in Japan. We shall endeavour to bear up under the burden of his absence.

I am sure the House will wish to join me in mourning the passing, since the House last sat, of two distinguished former Members of this place: Lord Healey of Riddlesden in the County of West Yorkshire, and Lord Howe of Aberavon. By any yardstick, and without any doubt, both...

Letters dated 24/06/2015, 10/10/2015 and 26/05/2015 from the Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Croatia and from the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan to the Speaker offering congratulations on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's Official Birthday. 8 p.

Letters dated 24/06/2015, 10/10/2015 and 26/05/2015 from the Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Croatia and from the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan to the Speaker offering congratulations on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's...

Letter dated 27/07/2015 from the Parliament of Rwanda to the Speaker and Lord Speaker enclosing the Declaration of the Parliament of Rwanda relating to the commemoration of the 21st anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. 8 p.

Letter dated 27/07/2015 from the Parliament of Rwanda to the Speaker and Lord Speaker enclosing the Declaration of the Parliament of Rwanda relating to the commemoration of the 21st anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. 8 p.

The Speaker has certified that the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911.

The Speaker has certified that the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911.

Letter dated 02/06/2015 from the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, to the Speaker expressing condolences on the passing of Rt. Hon. Charles Kennedy. 1 p.

Letter dated 02/06/2015 from the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, to the Speaker expressing condolences on the passing of Rt. Hon. Charles Kennedy. 1 p.

Statement on the duties and responsibilities of Members and announcement of arrangements for the election of Deputy Speakers and the nomination of Sir Roger Gale and George Howarth to serve as temporary Deputy Speakers.

Statement on the duties and responsibilities of Members and announcement of arrangements for the election of Deputy Speakers and the nomination of Sir Roger Gale and George Howarth to serve as temporary Deputy Speakers.

Letter dated 19/05/2015 from the Speaker to Deposited Papers Clerk depositing a letter dated 12/02/2015 from the Ambassador of the Russian Embassy attaching an appeal of the State Duma of the Russian Federation to Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the Parliaments of European States. 4 p.

Letter dated 19/05/2015 from the Speaker to Deposited Papers Clerk depositing a letter dated 12/02/2015 from the Ambassador of the Russian Embassy attaching an appeal of the State Duma of the Russian Federation to Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Parliamentary Assembly...

Letter dated 25/03/2015 from the Speaker to Deposited Papers Clerk depositing a) a letter dated 13/03/2015 from the Turkish Ambassador, Abdurrahman Bilgic, regarding the adjournment debate on 23 March: 'The centennary of the 1915 Armenian genocide' 5p., b) a leaflet from the Center for Eurasian Studies, Ankara entitled 'The events of 1915 and the Turkish-Armenian controversy over history' 2p., and c) a book 'Documents on Turkish-Armenian relations in the Ottoman Period' 186p.(c is available in hard copy only)

Letter dated 25/03/2015 from the Speaker to Deposited Papers Clerk depositing a) a letter dated 13/03/2015 from the Turkish Ambassador, Abdurrahman Bilgic, regarding the adjournment debate on 23 March: 'The centennary of the 1915 Armenian genocide' 5p., b) a leaflet from the Center for Eurasian Studies, Ankara entitled 'The events...

Ruling that a Minister cannot act as a private Member and therefore cannot present a public petition on the floor of the House.

Ruling that a Minister cannot act as a private Member and therefore cannot present a public petition on the floor of the House.

Statement on the appointment of David Natzler as Clerk of the House of Commons and the recruitment process for the Director General of the House of Commons.

Statement on the appointment of David Natzler as Clerk of the House of Commons and the recruitment process for the Director General of the House of Commons.