Order of Business Tuesday 15 February 2011
+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
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 1
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Mr Brian Binley (Northampton South):
What recent progress he has made on the preparation of guidance on the implementation of the Bribery Act 2010.
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(40452)
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2
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):
What assessment he has made of the potential effects of his proposals for legal aid reform on the provision of face-to-face
legal advice; and if he will make a statement.
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(40453)
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3
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Joseph Johnson (Orpington):
Which bodies he has consulted in the preparation of guidance on the implementaiton of the Bribery Act 2010.
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(40454)
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4
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Anas Sarwar (Glasgow Central):
What assessment he has made of the likely effects of the planned reduction in the legal aid budget on citizens advice bureaux
and law centres.
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(40455)
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5
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Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford):
What steps he is taking to ensure that prisoners gain the skills and experience required to find work after leaving prison.
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(40456)
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6
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Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East):
When he plans to implement the Bribery Act 2010; and if he will make a statement.
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(40457)
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7
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Nicky Morgan (Loughborough):
What plans he has for the size of his Department's budget for civil legal aid.
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(40458)
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8
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Mark Menzies (Fylde):
How many prisoners with convictions for violent offences were released under the early release scheme between 2007 and 2010.
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(40459)
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9
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Mr Steve Brine (Winchester):
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision of language translation support for foreign national prisoners.
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(40460)
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10
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Fiona Bruce (Congleton):
With which third sector organisations he plans to work to deliver his rehabilitation revolution policy.
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(40461)
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11
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Pamela Nash (Airdrie and Shotts):
What work his Department is undertaking on the future of the Human Rights Act 1998.
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(40462)
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12
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Bob Russell (Colchester):
What advice his Department provides to members of tribunals hearing appeals against decisions on the award of disability living
allowance.
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(40463)
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13
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Mel Stride (Central Devon):
What plans he has for community sentences.
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(40464)
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14
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Chris Skidmore (Kingswood):
What plans he has to increase the amount of work carried out by prisoners.
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(40465)
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15
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Shabana Mahmood (Birmingham, Ladywood):
What assessment he has made of the likely outcomes of the planned reductions in the legal aid budget.
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(40466)
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16
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Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East):
What plans he has for future funding for training for employees to work in young offender institutions.
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(40467)
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17
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Mr David Nuttall (Bury North):
What plans he has for the future of sentencing guidelines.
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(40468)
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18
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Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington):
What recent representations he has received on his proposals for the legal aid budget; and if he will make a statement.
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(40470)
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19
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Duncan Hames (Chippenham):
If he will bring forward proposals to reduce the time taken by tribunals to determine the outcome of appeals against work
capability assessments for employment and support allowance.
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(40471)
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20
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John Howell (Henley):
Which organisations he consulted in preparing guidance on the implementation of the Bribery Act 2010.
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(40472)
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21
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Eric Ollerenshaw (Lancaster and Fleetwood):
What plans he has for the future of the prison estate.
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(40473)
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22
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Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston):
What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the future of youth offending teams.
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(40474)
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23
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Kris Hopkins (Keighley):
What recent progress his Department has made in recouping outstanding financial penalties that remain uncollected by HM Courts
Service.
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(40475)
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At 3.15 pm
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
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The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
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T1
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Andrew Stephenson (Pendle):
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(40478)
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T2
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Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):
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(40479)
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T3
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Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire):
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(40480)
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T4
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Thirsk and Malton):
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(40481)
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T5
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Mr Gary Streeter (South West Devon):
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(40482)
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T6
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Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North):
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(40483)
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T7
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Helen Jones (Warrington North):
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(40484)
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T8
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Sheila Gilmore (Edinburgh East):
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(40485)
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T9
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Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne):
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(40486)
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At 3.30 pm
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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MASTER’S DEGREES (MINIMUM STANDARDS)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit universities awarding Master’s degrees unless certain standards of study
and assessment are met; and for connected purposes.
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The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
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Main Business
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†
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2
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PARLIAMENTARY VOTING SYSTEM AND CONSTITUENCIES BILL [MONEY] (No. 2): Queen’s Recommendation signified.
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[Up to 45 minutes]
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That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill, it is expedient
to authorise the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of charges payable to the Chief Counting Officer in connection with
the referendum on the voting system for parliamentary elections.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).
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†
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PARLIAMENTARY VOTING SYSTEM AND CONSTITUENCIES BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 5)
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[No debate]
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That the following provisions shall apply to the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill for the purpose of supplementing
the Order of 6 September 2010 (Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Programme)):
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Consideration of Lords Amendments
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1. Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four
hours after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
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2. The proceedings shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table and shall (so far as not previously
concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times shown in the second column.
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Lords Amendments
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Time for conclusion of proceedings
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Nos. 2 to 7, 9 to 15, 18 and 21 to 104
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One hour after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments
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Nos. 16 and 19
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Two hours after the commencement of the proceedings
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Nos. 17 and 20
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Three hours after the commencement of the proceedings
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Nos. 1 and 8
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Four hours after the commencement of the proceedings
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3. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
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4. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion
one hour after their commencement.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)).
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†
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PARLIAMENTARY VOTING SYSTEM AND CONSTITUENCIES BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
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For Motions and Amendments relating to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.
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Proceedings on Lords Amendments Nos. 2 to 7, 9 to 15, 18 and 21 to 104 will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought
to a conclusion one hour after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments; proceedings on Lords
Amendments Nos. 16 and 19 will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement
of the proceedings; proceedings on Lords Amendments Nos. 17 and 20 will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to
a conclusion three hours after the commencement of the proceedings, and proceedings on Lords Amendments Nos. 1 and 8 will,
so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of the proceedings, if the
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Programme) (No. 5) Motion is agreed to.
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†
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5
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PUBLIC SERVICES (SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND SOCIAL VALUE) BILL [MONEY]: Queen’s Recommendation signified.
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[Up to 45 minutes]
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That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill, it is expedient
to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred in consequence of this Act by a Minister
of the Crown, government department or other public authority.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).
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†
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SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
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[No debate]
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That the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 3038), dated 23 December 2010, a copy of which was
laid before this House on 23 December, be approved.
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The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of the House to the Instrument in its 13th Report
of Session 2010-11 (HC 354-xiii).
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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COURT OF JUDICATURE: NORTHERN IRELAND
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[No debate]
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That the Rules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No. 3) 2010 (S.R. (N.I.), 2010, No. 430), dated 23
December 2010, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 December, be approved.
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The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of the House to the Instrument in its 13th Report
of Session 2010-11 (HC 354-xiii).
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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POLITICAL PARTIES, NORTHERN IRELAND
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[No debate]
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That the draft Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order
2011, which was laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Economic development in the North East (Mr Nicholas Brown).
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Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
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1
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Health and Social Care Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 10 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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To consider the Bill.
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Localism Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 12 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 9 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
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4
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European Committee B
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4.30 pm
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Room 16 (public)
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To consider European Union Document No. 15285/10 and Addendum, relating to the Commission Communication: The EU Budget Review.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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5
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Standards and Privileges
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9.30 am
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Room 13 (private)
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6
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Armed Forces Bill
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10.00 am
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Room 14 (private)
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10.10 am
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(public)
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Subject: Further to consider the Bill.
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Business, Innovation and Skills
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10.00 am
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Room 6 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Rebalancing the Economy: Trade and Investment.
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Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council, Dr Kerry Brown, Head of Asia Programme, Chatham
House, and Professor Peter Nolan, Cambridge University; JSR Genetics Ltd, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, Simon Carter, and
Joan Turley (at 11.45 am).
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8
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Energy and Climate Change
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10.00 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.15 am
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(public)
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Subject: Electricity Market Reform.
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Witnesses: Alstom, DONG Energy, GE Energy, and Statoil; Carbon Capture and Storage Association, Energy Networks Association,
and National Grid (at 11.15 am).
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9
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Health
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10.00 am
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Room 8 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Complaints and Litigation.
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Witnesses: Ann Abraham, Health Service Ombudsman and Department of Health officials; NHS Litigation Authority, Department
of Health officials, and Ministry of Justice officials (at 11.45 am).
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10
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International Development
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10.00 am
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Room 20 (private)
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11
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Public Accounts
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10.00 am
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Room 15 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: BBC Digital Media Initiative.
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Witnesses: Mark Thompson, Director General, Erik Huggers, Director of Future Media and Technology, and Anthony Fry, Trustee,
BBC Trust.
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12
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Transport
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10.00 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Impact On Transport of Recent Adverse Weather Conditions.
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Witnesses: David Quarmby CBE and Brian Smith, Independent Review of Winter Resilience; Network Rail and Association of Train
Operating Companies (at 11.00 am); Highways Agency and Local Government Association (at 11.45 am).
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13
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.30 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: Football Governance.
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Witnesses: Greg Clarke, Chairman, and Andy Williamson, Chief Operating Officer, Football League; Gordon Taylor OBE, Chief
Executive, Paul Elliott MBE, Trustee, and Brede Hangeland, Management Committee Member, The Professional Footballers Association
(at 11.45 am).
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14
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Home Affairs
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10.30 am
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Room 16 (private)
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12.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Implications for Justice and Home Affairs Area of Accession of Turkey to European Union.
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Witnesses: Serious Organised Crime Agency; Poppy Project (at 12.30 pm).
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15
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Backbench Business
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12.55 pm
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Room 5 (private)
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1.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Proposals for Backbench Debates from Members of Parliament, including on Sudan.
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Witnesses: Members of Parliament.
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16
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Armed Forces Bill
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2.00 pm
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Room 14 (private)
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2.10 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Further to consider the Bill.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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17
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Human Rights
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2.00 pm
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Room 4a (private)
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2.15 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Human Rights Implications of UK Extradition Policy.
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Witness: David Bermingham.
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Tuesday 15 February
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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European Scrutiny
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11.00 am
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HC 428-xv
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(Seventeenth Report).
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2
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Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
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09.30 am
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HC 354-xv
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(Fifteenth Report).
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3
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Public Accounts
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00.01 am
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HC 721
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The youth justice system in England and Wales: reducing offending by young people (Twenty First Report).
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Ecofin 15 February 2011.
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2
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Interim Report of the Asset Protection Agency and amendments to the Asset Protection Scheme legal documentation.
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3
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Deputy Prime Minister: Protection of Freedoms Bill: Public Reading Stage.
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4
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Equality Act 2010.
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5
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: National DNA Database Ethics Group.
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6
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Secretary of State for Transport: Departmental expenditure limits.
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7
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Secretary of State for Transport: Departmental expenditure limits (Office of Rail Regulation).
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