Monthly Archives: December 2008

Balance of Payments

December 18, 2008 – 5:45 pm

8. Mr. Henry Bellingham (North-West Norfolk) (Con): What recent assessment he has made of the macro-economic effect of the UK’s balance of payments. [244638] The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Stephen Timms): The pre-Budget report forecast the current account deficit of the UK balance of payments to narrow in the second half of 2008 [...]

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Shoplifting (Sentencing Guidelines) -Oral

December 9, 2008 – 5:58 pm

Mr. Henry Bellingham (North-West Norfolk) (Con): Are not the Minister’s remarks a little complacent? Paragraph 11 of today’s announcement by the Sentencing Guidelines Council makes it clear that burglars and shoplifters who steal to feed an addiction will get a lesser sentence. She must be aware that the retail sector is suffering from a chronic [...]

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Home Affairs and Justice -Oral

December 4, 2008 – 5:54 pm

Mr. Henry Bellingham (North-West Norfolk) (Con): The Home Secretary mentioned accountability and more local involvement. Is she satisfied with the current arrangements for appointing commissioners to the Metropolitan police and, in particular, with the upcoming appointment? Jacqui Smith: Yes, I am satisfied with the current arrangements for the appointment of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

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