House of Lords debates for 2010-06-22

Department: House of Lords

Published: 2010-06-28 20:15:01

Introduction: Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town Introduction: Lord McAvoy Death of a Member: Lord Laing of Dunphail — Announcement Northern Ireland: Public Expenditure — Question Disabled People: Independent Living — Question Economy: Growth — Question Immigration: Deportation of Iraqis — Question Communications Committee — Membership Motion Constitution Committee — Membership Motion Economic Affairs Committee — Membership Motion European Union Committee — Membership Motion Information Committee Science and Technology Committee — Membership Motions International Development: Universal Primary Education — Motion to Take Note London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [HL] — Message from the Commons Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [HL] — Message from the Commons

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