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Commons Hansard for 16 May 2003 (Volume 405)
From the digitised editions of archive material. Last updated
13 May 2018 at 8.58am.
Commons Chamber
Record of debates that happened in the House of Commons main chamber.
House Of Commons
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Marine Safety Bill
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Disabled People (Duties Of Public Authorities) Bill
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Remaining Private Members' Bills
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Government Powers (Limitations) Bill
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Equality Bill Lords
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Council Tenants (Hammersmith And Fulham)
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Written Statements
Written statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain.
Written Answers
Content for Written Answers.
Written Answers To Questions
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Defence
Export Licences
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Illegal Arms Supply
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Afghanistan
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Antonov
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Armed Forces (Operational Duty)
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Armilla Patrol
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Bowman Communication System
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Brimstone Weapon
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Cluster Munitions
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Defence Logistics Organisation
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Defence Budget
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Defence Vetting Agency
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Democratic Republic Of The Congo
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Discarded Military Equipment
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E-Government Projects
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Eurofighter
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Falkland Islands
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Far East Naval Deployment
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Gibraltar
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Guided Multiple Rocket Launch System
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Hercules
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Hms Victory
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Infantry Tours
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Intelligence
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Iraq
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Joint Strike Fighter
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Mr Sean O'callaghan
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Naval Nuclear Regulatory Panel
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Next Geneation Light Anti-Armour Weapon
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Non-Precision Weapons
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Nuclear Weapons
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Operation Endeavour
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Operation Telic
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Peacekeeping (Africa)
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Raf Coltishall
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Regimental Strengths
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary
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Royal Navy
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Sierra Leone
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Smart Munitions
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Stevens Inquiry
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Strategic Trends Paper
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Submarines
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Type 45 Destroyer
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Trade And Industry
African Trade
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British Business Assistance
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Broadband
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Deregulation
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Downstream Oil Industry Forum
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Environmental Impact Assessments
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Eu Committees
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Export Licences
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Holiday Industry
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Insolvency Service
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Internet (Spam E-Mails)
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Mental Health
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Miners' Compensation
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National Institute For Medical Research
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Oil Pipelines
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Petrol Forecourts
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Post Office Card Account
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Post Office Subsidies
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Pyramid Selling
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Salmon
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Sickness Absence
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Statutory Instruments
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Statutory Performance Benchmarks
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Transport Fuel
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Transport
Airports
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Highways Agency
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Mobile Workers
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Pay Costs
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Rail Freight Grants
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Road Safety
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International Development
Africa
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Congo
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Ethiopia
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Eu Water Initiative
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Foreign Aid
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Honours
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Polio
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Primary Education
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Sponsorship
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Water And Sanitation
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Culture, Media And Sport
British Museum
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Darts Sponsorship
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Satisfaction Channel
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Sport (Women)
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Television Channels
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Health
Cancer Services
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Correspondence
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Document Classification
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Dysphasia
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Evesham Community Hospital
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General Practitioners
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Hysterectomies
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Nhs Dentistry
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Hospitals
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Scotland
Departmental Catering Services
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Departmental Expenditure
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Departmental Invoices
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Departmental Running Costs
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Market Research
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National Insurance
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Parental Leave
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Press Office
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Secondments
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Sickness Absence
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Advocate-General
Departmental Catering Services
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Departmental Invoices
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Departmental Expenditure
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Market Research
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Deputy Prime Minister
Fire Service College
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Former Council Houses
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Home Improvement Agencies (North-East)
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Housing
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Planning
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Social Exclusion And Urban Policy Units
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Travellers
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Vacant Government Buildings
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Waste Management
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Foreign And Commonwealth Affairs
Democratic Republic Of Congo
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Zimbabwe
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Framework Convention For Tobacco Control
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Indonesia
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Iraq
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Russia
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Syria
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Turkey
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Home Department
Children Act
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Asylum Seekers
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Child Prisoners
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Criminal Injuries Compensation
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Criminal Justice It Systems
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Criminal Offences
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Female Prisoners
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Inquests
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Leave To Remain
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Narrowing The Justice Gap Website
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Prison And Court Escort Services
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Prisons
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Sexual Assault Referral Centres
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Terrorism
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Work-Related Deaths
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