Sir Christopher Chope

That this House notes with concern that the burden of council tax has risen from ú10.1 billion in 1996-97 to ú14.7 billion in 2001-02, an increase of over 45 per cent; further notes that the burden of council tax falls disproportionately on pensioner households; expresses alarm a

8 Mar 2001

That this House notes that the honourable Member for High Peak has repaid the Sergeant at Arms for the cost of 4,000 post-paid House of Commons envelopes which were used in breach of the rules of the House approved by the Speaker on the recommendation of the Administration Commit

1 Mar 2001

That this House expresses its sympathy for all the honourable Members who signed Early Day Motion 305 on 4th December 1996 in the name of the honourable Member for West Ham stating that the 2006 World Cup should he held in South Africa both as a tribute to that country's welcome

12 Jul 2000

That this House believes that the statement of the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 9th November, Official Report 319 c14, that he has never been, and does not intend to be, involved in procuring or negotiating sponsorship deals for the New Millennium Experience Compa

1 Dec 1998

That this House welcomes the acknowledgement by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry that his responsibilities for competition policy require him 'both to act fairly and impartially and to be seen to do so'; notes that he satisfied himself he could take decisions about t

28 Oct 1998

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the State Immunity (Merchant Shipping ) Order 1997 (S.I., 1997, No. 2591), dated 30th October 1997, a copy of which was laid before this House on 31st October, be annulled.

8 Dec 1997