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Commons Hansard for 12 March 2009 (Volume 489)
From the bound volume. Last updated
13 May 2018 at 8.06pm.
Commons Chamber
Record of debates that happened in the House of Commons main chamber.
House of Commons
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Prayers
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Oral Answers to Questions
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Innovation, Universities and Skills
Student Housing
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Apprenticeships (Mitcham and Morden)
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Unemployment (New Skills)
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Science and Engineering Apprenticeships (Young Women)
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Apprenticeships
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Student Loan Book
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Apprenticeships (Sedgefield)
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Student Loan Repayments (Arrears)
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University Access
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Topical Questions
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Business of the House
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Lord Laming’s Progress Report
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Point of Order
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Public Accounts
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Use of the Chamber (Youth Parliament)
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royal assent
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Use of the Chamber (Youth Parliament)
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Flooding in Somerset
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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
Transport
A3: Hindhead
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Aviation: Carbon Emissions
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Aviation: Fuels
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Bus Services: Northumberland
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Catalytic Converters
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Departmental Absenteeism
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Departmental Data Protection
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Departmental Manpower
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Departmental Ministerial Policy Advisers
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Departmental Public Appointments
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Departmental Training
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Departmental Video Conferencing
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Departmental Visits Abroad
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Diesel Trains Limited
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Driving Offences: Insurance
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Great Western Railway: Electrification
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Heathrow Airport
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Level Crossings: Accidents
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M25
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Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions
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Railways Stations
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Railways: Employment
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Railways: Fees and Charges
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Railways: Franchises
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Railways: Passengers
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Railways: Plastics
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Railways: Repairs and Maintenance
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Railways: Tickets
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Rolling Stock
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Severn Bridge: Tolls
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Speed Limits
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Written Questions: Government Responses
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Energy and Climate Change
Energy: Prices
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Industrial Injuries: Compensation
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Low Carbon Buildings Programme: Northumberland
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Nordic Council
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Nuclear Power: Public Consultation
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Renewable Energy: EC Action
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Prime Minister
10 Downing Street: Internet
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Colombia: Military Aid
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Israel
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Israel: Anniversaries
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Nuclear Weapons
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Orders and Regulations
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US Congress
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USA
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USA: Official Gifts
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World Economic Forum
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Defence
Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
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Armed Forces: Training
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles
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Defence: Finance
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Departmental Research
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EU Defence Policy
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Rachel Reid
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Submarines: Accidents
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Algeria: Human Rights
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Cayman Islands: Illegal Immigrants
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Cayman Islands: Overseas Residence
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Central Africa: Peacekeeping Operations
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Colombia: Human Rights
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Colombia: Military Aid
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Mining
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Democratic Republic of Congo: War Crimes
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Departmental Art Works
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Departmental Bank Services
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Departmental Data Protection
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Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings
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Departmental ICT
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Departmental Marketing
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Departmental Ministerial Policy Advisors
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Departmental Public Consultation
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Departmental Public Expenditure
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Departmental Surveys
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Departmental Visits Abroad
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Economic Situation
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Horn of Africa: Security
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Israel: Embassies
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Kashmir
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Kenya: Elections
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Kenya: Internally Displaced Persons
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Middle East: Armed Conflict
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Overseas Trade
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Persian Gulf: Security
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Somalia: Piracy
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Sri Lanka: Armed Conflict
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Sudan: Armed Conflict
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Sudan: Chad
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Sudan: Peacekeeping Operations
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Sudan: War Crimes
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Trade Unions
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United Arab Emirates: Sports
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Venezuela: Politics and Government
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Western Sahara: Politics and Government
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Written Questions: Government Responses
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Home Department
Departmental Responsibilities
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Drugs: Crime
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European Police Office
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Immigration Controls: Educational Institutions
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Passports: Fraud
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Police
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Police: Finance
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Police: Road Traffic Control
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Police: Stun Guns
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Sexual Offences: Rural Areas
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Innovation, Universities and Skills
Learning and Skills Council
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Further Education Capital Projects
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Basford Hall Campus
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Apprenticeships
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Unemployment New Skills
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Critical Thinking and Philosophy
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Apprenticeships Wirral, South
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Adult Learning
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Longbridge College
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Apprentices: Public Sector
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Departmental Public Appointments
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Further Education: Finance
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Further Education: West Midlands
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Higher Education: Admissions
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Measurement
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Redundancy: Vocational Training
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Students: Loans
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Training: Learning Disability
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Unemployed
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York University
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Justice
Christmas
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Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses
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Community Service Orders: Costs
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Courts: Domestic Violence
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Courts: Prison Accommodation
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Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings
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Departmental Pay
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Electoral Register
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Electoral Register: Northern Ireland
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Firearms: Convictions
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Land Registry
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Legal Advice and Assistance: Travelling People
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Legal Aid Scheme
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Powers of Entry: Local Government
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Prisoners Release: Re-offenders
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Prisons: Drugs
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Prisons: Religion
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Prisons: Young Offenders
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Security Guards: Recruitment
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Television: Licensing
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Wymott Prison: Manpower
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Agriculture: Hertfordshire
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Agriculture: Subsidies
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Agriculture: Waste Disposal
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Bees: Disease Control
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Bovine Tuberculosis: Compensation
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Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control
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Departmental Data Protection
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Departmental Ministerial Policy Advisers
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Departmental Public Appointments
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Departmental Recycling
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Domestic Waste: Waste Disposal
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Energy Conservation
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Fisheries: Scotland
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Fly Tipping: Chelmsford
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Food Supply
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Fruit: Schools
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Genetically Modified Organisms
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Horses
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Insulation: Hazardous Substances
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Members: Correspondence
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National Flood Forum
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Paper and Plastics: Waste Disposal
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Recycling
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Veal
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Veterinary Services: Rural Areas
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Waste Disposal: Electronic Equipment
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Waste Disposal: Fees and Charges
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Waste Management: Conferences
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Wood: Licensing
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Work and Pensions
Departmental Art Works
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Departmental Visits Abroad
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Employment And Support Allowance
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National Insurance Fund
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Pensioners: Personal Savings
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Pensions
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Sunbeds: Safety
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Workstep
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Written Questions: Government Responses
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International Development
Africa: Food Aid
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Departmental Recruitment
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Departmental Surveys
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Developing Countries: Debts
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Exchange Rates
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International Assistance: Costs
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Overseas Aid: Diabetes
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Sri Lanka: Internally Displaced Persons
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St. Helena: Airports
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Trade Unions
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Health
Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
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Allergies
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Cardiovascular System: Diseases
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Dementia
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Departmental Bank Services
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Departmental Correspondence
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Diabetes
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Diabetes: Expenditure
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Diabetes: Pupils
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Diabetes: Syringes
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Drugs: Young People
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Food: Labelling
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Health Visitors
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HIV Infection
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Hospitals: Food
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Human Papilloma Virus: Hertfordshire
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Injuries: Children
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Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation: Standards
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Mental Health Services: Sexual Offences
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NHS: Negligence
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Nutrition
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Nutrition: Children
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Nutrition: Screening
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Orthopaedics
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Orthopaedics: Rehabilitation
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Southampton Independent Sector Treatment Centre
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Steroid Drugs
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Transplant Surgery: Foreigners
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Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Broadband
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Defence Equipment: Procurement
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Manufacturing Industries: Motor Vehicles
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Motor Industry: Government Assistance
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Motor Vehicles: North East
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Children, Schools and Families
Children: Abuse
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Children: Protection
(item number 1)
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Departmental Data Protection
(item number 1)
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Departmental Official Hospitality
(item number 1)
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Departmental Pay
(item number 1)
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Departmental Public Consultation
(item number 1)
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Departmental Rail Travel
(item number 1)
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Departmental Visits Abroad
(item number 1)
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Free School Meals
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Haringey Borough Council: Standards
(item number 1)
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Parenting Orders: Hemel Hempstead
(item number 1)
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Schools: Admissions
(item number 1)
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Social Services: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Trade Unions
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Duchy of Lancaster
Departmental Data Protection
(item number 1)
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Departmental Manpower
(item number 1)
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Departmental Visits Abroad
(item number 1)
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Job Vacancies
(item number 1)
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Office for National Statistics: Empty Property
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Treasury
Crown Estate Commissioners
(item number 1)
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Departmental Consultants
(item number 1)
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Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings
(item number 1)
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Departmental Public Expenditure
(item number 1)
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Departmental Visits Abroad
(item number 1)
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Environment Protection: Expenditure
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Fred Goodwin
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Friendly Societies: Accountancy
(item number 1)
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Income Tax
(item number 1)
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Local Income Tax: Scotland
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Members: Correspondence
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Public Expenditure
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Public Sector: Termination of Employment
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Smuggling: Tobacco
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Stamp Duty Land Tax
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Valuation Office: Freedom of Information
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Valuation Office: Rent Service
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Valuation Office: Rightmove
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VAT
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Written Questions: Government Responses
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Communities and Local Government
Allotments
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Business Improvement Districts
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Community Development
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Conference Centres: Blackpool
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Council Tax
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Council Tax: Discounts
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Council Tax: Valuation
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Councillors: Allowances
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Councillors: Arun
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Departmental Training
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Departmental Visits Abroad
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Eco-Towns
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Eco-Towns: Public Consultation
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Empty Property
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Energy Performance Certificates
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European Commission: Financial Corrections
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HomeBuy Scheme
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Homes and Communities Agency
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Homes and Communities Agency: Public Relations
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Housing: Construction
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Joint Waste Authorities: Complaints
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Listed Buildings: Energy Performance Certificates
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LLM Communications
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Local Government: Fixed Penalties
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Local Authority Business Growth Incentives Scheme
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Local Government
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Local Government Finance
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Local Government: Pay
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Local Government: Pensions
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Local Government: Reorganisation
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000031)
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000032)
Mortgages: Government Assistance
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000033)
National Policy Statements
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000034)
Neighbourhood Renewal Fund
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000035)
Non-Domestic Rates
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000036)
Non-Domestic Rates: Business
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000037)
Non-Domestic Rates: Ports
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000038)
Non-Domestic Rates: Valuation
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000039)
Planning Permission
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000040)
Private Rented Housing
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000041)
Publicity
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000042)
Regeneration
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000043)
Regional Assemblies: Finance
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000044)
Regional Ministers: Official Engagements
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000045)
Regional Planning and Development: South East
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000046)
Right To Buy Scheme
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000047)
Thames Gateway: Finance
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000048)
Valuation Office: Rightmove
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000049)
Waste Disposal
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000050)
Waste Disposal: Fees and Charges
(item number 1)
(id 09031292000051)
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