Order of Business Tuesday 3 May 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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 1
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Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon):
What progress he has made on his proposals to reinvigorate the Commonwealth; and if he will make a statement.
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(53519)
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2
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Mr Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central):
What structures there are for co-ordination of post-conflict reconstruction in Libya.
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(53520)
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3
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Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East):
What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Arab League on the situation in Libya.
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(53521)
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4
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Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock):
What progress he has made on his proposals to reinvigorate the Commonwealth; and if he will make a statement.
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(53522)
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5
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Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay):
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the role of the European External Action Service; and if he
will make a statement.
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(53523)
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6
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Glyn Davies (Montgomeryshire):
What plans he has for the future of his Department's global diplomatic network.
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(53524)
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7
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Jason McCartney (Colne Valley):
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's actions with respect to Libya; and if he will
make a statement.
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(53525)
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8
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Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham):
What recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the situation in Libya.
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(53527)
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9
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire):
What recent discussions he has had with the Palestinian Authority to encourage the resumption of peace negotiations.
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(53528)
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10
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Mark Lancaster (Milton Keynes North):
What recent reports he has received on the condition of the Hazara population in Pakistan; and if he will make a statement.
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(53529)
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11
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Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke):
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's actions with respect to Libya; and if he will
make a statement.
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(53530)
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12
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Charlie Elphicke (Dover):
What reports he has received on the situation in Japan following the recent earthquake and tsunami; and if he will make a
statement.
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(53531)
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13
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David Morris (Morecambe and Lunesdale):
What recent assessment he has made of the state of bilateral relations between the UK and Turkey; and if he will make a statement.
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(53534)
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14
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Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland):
What recent progress he has made in strengthening bilateral relations with India; and if he will make a statement.
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(53535)
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15
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Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East):
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Ivory Coast.
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(53536)
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16
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Nadhim Zahawi (Stratford-on-Avon):
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement.
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(53537)
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17
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Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley):
What discussions his Department has had with the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture on the case of Bradley Manning.
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(53538)
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18
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Clive Efford (Eltham):
What recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the situation in Egypt.
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(53539)
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19
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Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport):
What recent steps he has taken to ensure that diamond extraction standards in Zimbabwe comply with the monitoring standards
under the Kimberley Process.
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(53540)
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20
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David Rutley (Macclesfield):
What recent assessment he has made of the state of bilateral relations between the UK and Turkey; and if he will make a statement.
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(53541)
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21
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Robert Halfon (Harlow):
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement.
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(53542)
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22
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Mr Chuka Umunna (Streatham):
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Ivory Coast.
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(53543)
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At 3.15 pm
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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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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Graham Evans (Weaver Vale):
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(53544)
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T2
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Fiona Bruce (Congleton):
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(53545)
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T3
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire):
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(53546)
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T4
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Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon):
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(53547)
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T5
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Christopher Pincher (Tamworth):
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(53548)
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T6
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Simon Hughes (Bermondsey and Old Southwark):
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(53549)
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T7
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Mark Lancaster (Milton Keynes North):
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(53550)
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T8
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington):
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(53551)
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T9
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Eric Ollerenshaw (Lancaster and Fleetwood):
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(53552)
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T10
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Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston):
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(53553)
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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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PLANNING (GREEN BELT PROTECTION)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to increase the powers available to local authorities in relation to unauthorised development
of green belt and greenfield land; 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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FINANCE (No. 3) BILL (Clauses 4, 7, 10, 19, 35 and 72): Committee.
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[Until any hour]
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For Amendments, see separate paper.
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The Eleventh Report from the Treasury Committee, Finance (No. 3) Bill 2010-11, HC 497, is relevant.
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Debate may continue until any hour.
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At the end of the sitting:
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PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITION
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[No debate]
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NHS reforms (Hugh Bayley)
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Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).
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Proposed subject: Role of the Special Representative for International Trade and Investment (Paul Flynn).
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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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Protection of Freedoms 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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Welfare Reform Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 14 (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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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (Time Limit for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and the draft
Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme) (Rights of Appeal) Regulations 2011.
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Second Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Patents County Court (Financial Limits) Order 2011.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Business, Innovation and Skills
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10.00 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Future of Higher Education.
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Witnesses: 157 Group, Open University, Association of Colleges, Association of Teachers and Lecturers and Sutton Trust.
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Public Administration
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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: Funding of the Voluntary Sector.
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Witnesses: Chris Blackhurst, City Editor, London Evening Standard, Martin Brookes, Chief Executive, New Philanthropy Capital,
Robert Mirsky, Head of Hedge Funds UK, KPMG, and Sir Sandy Crombie, Senior Independent Director, Royal Bank of Scotland.
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 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: Ofcom.
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Witnesses: Colette Bowe, Chair, and Ed Richards, Chief Executive, Ofcom.
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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11.30 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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11.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: EU Proposals for the Dairy Industry.
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Witnesses: The Co-operative Group; European Commission (at 12.30 pm).
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Backbench Business
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12.55 pm
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Room 8 (private)
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1.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Proposals for Backbench Debates.
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Witnesses: Members of Parliament.
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Regulatory Reform
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2.00 pm
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Room 19 (private)
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11
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Health
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4.00 pm
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Room 7 (private)
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12
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Transport
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4.00 pm
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Room 15 (private)
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4.15 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Bus Services after the Spending Review.
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Witnesses: Panel of Bus Service Users; Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport (at
4.45 pm).
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JOINT COMMITTEES
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Human Rights
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2.00 pm
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Room 5 (private)
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14
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Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills
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3.45 pm
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Room 3 (private)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extensions) Bills.
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Witnesses: Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington QPM, former Commissioner, and Andy Hayman, former Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan
Police.
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report March 2011.
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General Committee Notices
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 3 May at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm further to consider the Protection of Freedoms
Bill.
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 3 May at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm further to consider the Welfare Reform Bill.
The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 3 May at 10.30 am to consider the draft Pensions Appeal Tribunals
Act 1943 (Time Limit for Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and the draft Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (Armed Forces
and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme) (Rights of Appeal) Regulations 2011.
The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 3 May at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Patents County Court
(Financial Limits) Order 2011.
The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 4 May at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Defence Science and
Technology Laboratory Trading Fund Order 2011.
The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 4 May at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Companies Act 2006
(Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011.
The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 5 May at 8.55 am to consider the draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Trading Scheme (Nitrous Oxide) Regulations 2011.
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