Does my hon. Friend agree that other areas are also particularly affected in a similar way, such as my constituency? There has been a chronic understating of population figures in my constituency, and a ping-pong debate with the Minister concerning that understatement and the inadequacy of the figures from the...

Does my hon. Friend agree that other areas are also particularly affected in a similar way, such as my constituency? There has been a chronic understating of population figures in my constituency, and a ping-pong debate with the Minister concerning that understatement and the inadequacy of the figures from the...

I am delighted to have been selected to introduce this debate, which will contain some complex statistical matter, although I hope not to test your patience too far, Mr. Jones. The part of west London that I have the privilege to represent has an excellent record of harmonious community relationships....

I am delighted to have been selected to introduce this debate, which will contain some complex statistical matter, although I hope not to test your patience too far, Mr. Jones. The part of west London that I have the privilege to represent has an excellent record of harmonious community relationships....

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I am a strong believer in the contribution that the recent migrants have made to our national economy, but an important point to make on top of my hon. Friend’s point is that most of their contribution—in higher tax revenues and national insurance contributions—goes...

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I am a strong believer in the contribution that the recent migrants have made to our national economy, but an important point to make on top of my hon. Friend’s point is that most of their contribution—in higher tax revenues and national insurance contributions—goes...

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and congratulate him on securing this important debate. Does he agree that there seems to be a disparity in some geographical hot spots throughout the country, both urban and rural, between the economic benefits of mass migration from the EU10 and its...

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and congratulate him on securing this important debate. Does he agree that there seems to be a disparity in some geographical hot spots throughout the country, both urban and rural, between the economic benefits of mass migration from the EU10 and its...

My hon. Friend is quite right. Others also have the same problem, which is by no means unique to my constituency or local authority. I have spoken with officers in Westminster city council and with London Councils, which used to be known as the Association of London Government. Slough borough...

My hon. Friend is quite right. Others also have the same problem, which is by no means unique to my constituency or local authority. I have spoken with officers in Westminster city council and with London Councils, which used to be known as the Association of London Government. Slough borough...

The hon. Gentleman said in his speech that his authority was not unique—that the problem applied also to Enfield and no doubt to other authorities. Perhaps I may respond to the hon. Gentleman by sending him more information on this important subject. Briefly, there are two points to consider. First,...

The hon. Gentleman said in his speech that his authority was not unique—that the problem applied also to Enfield and no doubt to other authorities. Perhaps I may respond to the hon. Gentleman by sending him more information on this important subject. Briefly, there are two points to consider. First,...

I realise that time is short, but I want to take the Minister back to a point that he made earlier. He said that funding settlements can be altered only in exceptional circumstances. I appreciate what he is saying about the stability provided by projecting forward, which was certainly welcome...

I realise that time is short, but I want to take the Minister back to a point that he made earlier. He said that funding settlements can be altered only in exceptional circumstances. I appreciate what he is saying about the stability provided by projecting forward, which was certainly welcome...

Congratulations are due to the hon. Member for Hammersmith and Fulham (Mr. Hands) on securing this debate, and to the hon. Members for Peterborough (Mr. Jackson) and for Enfield, Southgate (Mr. Burrowes) on their interventions. The debate gives me the opportunity to put on the record the effect of population...

Congratulations are due to the hon. Member for Hammersmith and Fulham (Mr. Hands) on securing this debate, and to the hon. Members for Peterborough (Mr. Jackson) and for Enfield, Southgate (Mr. Burrowes) on their interventions. The debate gives me the opportunity to put on the record the effect of population...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the effects of population growth between censuses on local government finance.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the effects of population growth between censuses on local government finance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether a race equality impact assessment was undertaken on the decision to use current methodology for population projections in the local government funding system.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether a race equality impact assessment was undertaken on the decision to use current methodology for population projections in the local government funding system.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the life expectancy is of (a) men and (b) women in (i) the East Midlands and (ii) the South East; and what it was in (1) 1996 and (2) 2000 in each case.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the life expectancy is of (a) men and (b) women in (i) the East Midlands and (ii) the South East; and what it was in (1) 1996 and (2) 2000 in each case.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the population of (a) England, (b) Surrey, (c) Reigate constituency and (d) the borough of Reigate and Banstead is aged over 65 years.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the population of (a) England, (b) Surrey, (c) Reigate constituency and (d) the borough of Reigate and Banstead is aged over 65 years.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the mid year estimates made in (a) 2003, (b) 2004 and (c) 2005 were of the population in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne; and what the estimates of future population were for each year.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the mid year estimates made in (a) 2003, (b) 2004 and (c) 2005 were of the population in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne; and what the estimates of future population were for each year.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how much has been spent on the Improving Migration Population Statistics programme each year since the 2001 census, broken down by main budget heading;

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how much has been spent on the Improving Migration Population Statistics programme each year since the 2001 census, broken down by main budget heading;

(2) how much was spent on the Office for National Statistics’ Task Group to investigate migration using central data sources, broken down by main budget heading.

(2) how much was spent on the Office for National Statistics’ Task Group to investigate migration using central data sources, broken down by main budget heading.

Draft SI on national assembly for wales (transfer of functions) (no 2) (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanantory memorandum from Wales Office. Approved by Parliament. Made 14 December 2006 (SI 2006/3334) .Coming into force 15 December 2006

Draft SI on national assembly for wales (transfer of functions) (no 2) (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanantory memorandum from Wales Office. Approved by Parliament. Made 14 December 2006 (SI 2006/3334) .Coming into force 15 December 2006

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what purposes mid-year population estimates are used other than for local government finance.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what purposes mid-year population estimates are used other than for local government finance.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which local authorities have been identified by the Office for National Statistics as being affected by flawed population statistics.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which local authorities have been identified by the Office for National Statistics as being affected by flawed population statistics.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what representations she has received on population density in the Thames Gateway area.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what representations she has received on population density in the Thames Gateway area.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many and what percentage of people in the UK lived in (a) rural and (b) urban areas in each year since 1997; and what estimates have been made for each year to 2020.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many and what percentage of people in the UK lived in (a) rural and (b) urban areas in each year since 1997; and what estimates have been made for each year to 2020.