Order of Business Wednesday 18 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 Northern Ireland
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 1
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Heidi Alexander (Lewisham East):
When he expects to receive a final report on armaments from the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning.
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(55379)
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2
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Mr David Hanson (Delyn):
What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the level of security threat from dissidents.
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(55380)
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3
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Patrick Mercer (Newark):
Whether he has reviewed the personal protection training plan for Government workers and VIPs in Northern Ireland in the light
of recent trends in terrorist activity; and if he will make a statement.
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(55381)
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4
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Paul Murphy (Torfaen):
What progress has been made on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
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(55382)
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5
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Gregg McClymont (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East):
What his policy is on the treatment of any request by a Northern Ireland political party for a referendum on the future of
Northern Ireland as part of the Union; and if he will make a statement.
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(55383)
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6
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Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East):
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on powers to detain terrorist suspects.
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(55384)
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7
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Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan):
What recent assessment he has made of the state of the Northern Ireland economy.
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(55385)
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8
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Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire):
What discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the establishment of a commission to examine the West Lothian question.
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(55386)
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9
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Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly):
What assessment he has made of the security threat from dissident republicans; and if he will make a statement.
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(55387)
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10
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Ian Murray (Edinburgh South):
Whether he plans to provide further direct funding for projects to deal with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
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(55388)
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11
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David Rutley (Macclesfield):
What discussions he has had with the United States administration on inward investment into Northern Ireland.
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(55389)
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12
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford):
What recent assessment he has made of the state of the Northern Ireland economy.
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(55390)
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13
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Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight):
What his policy is on the powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly to set the rate of corporation tax in Northern Ireland.
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(55391)
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14
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Mark Durkan (Foyle):
What discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues and Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive on the implications
for Northern Ireland of the Government's proposals for universal credit.
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(55392)
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15
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Valerie Vaz (Walsall South):
When he plans to announce the outcome of his consideration of whether to establish a public inquiry into the death of Pat
Finucane; and if he will make a statement.
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(55393)
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At 12 noon
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Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
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Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
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Q1
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 May.
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(55953)
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Q2
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Tom Blenkinsop (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland):
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(55954)
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Q3
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Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown):
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(55955)
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Q4
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Sir Alan Beith (Berwick-upon-Tweed):
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(55956)
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Q5
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Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):
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(55957)
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Q6
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Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk):
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(55958)
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Q7
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Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East):
What recent discussions he has had with the Leader of the Opposition on the future of the nuclear deterrent.
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(55959)
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Q8
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Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere):
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(55960)
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Q9
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John Robertson (Glasgow North West):
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(55961)
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Q10
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Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport):
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(55962)
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Q11
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Jessica Morden (Newport East):
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(55963)
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Q12
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Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover):
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(55964)
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Q13
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Anna Soubry (Broxtowe):
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(55965)
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Q14
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Margot James (Stourbridge):
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(55966)
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Q15
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Alok Sharma (Reading West):
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(55967)
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At 12.30 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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1
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ROAD SAFETY
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision requiring the fitting of equipment
to heavy goods vehicles to eliminate driver blind spots; to make other provisions relating to the safety of cyclists, pedestrians
and other road users; 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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LOCALISM BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be further considered [2nd day]. (Queen’s Consent and Prince of Wales’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.)
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[Until 7.00 pm]
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For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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Relevant documents:
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The Second Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, Abolition of Regional Spatial Strategies: a planning
vacuum?, HC 517;
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Written evidence submitted to the Communities and Local Government Committee on the General Power of Competence, HC 931;
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The Third Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Sustainable Development in the Localism Bill, HC 799.
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Third Reading will also be taken.
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Proceedings on new Clauses and new Schedules relating to Part 3, new Clauses and new Schedules relating to tax in connection
with the provisions of Parts 6 and 7 and remaining new Clauses and new Schedules relating to Part 7 and on amendments to Parts
3 and 7 and Schedules 19 to 23 will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 4.00 pm, proceedings
on remaining new Clauses relating to Part 6 and other remaining new Clauses and new Schedules and on amendments to Parts 6
and 8 and Schedules 14 to 18 and 24 and remaining proceedings on Consideration will, so far as not previously concluded, be
brought to a conclusion at 6.00 pm, and proceedings on Third Reading will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought
to a conclusion at 7.00 pm (Order of 17 May).
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†
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3
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MECHANISMS FOR CONTROL
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[No debate]
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That this House takes note of European Union Document No. PE-CONS 64/10, relating to a Draft Regulation laying down the rules
and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers,
which was agreed by the Council and Parliament at First Reading and formally adopted by the European Council on 14 February
2011; and supports the Government’s approach to ensure Member States can examine and scrutinise fully implementing acts before
they are adopted by the Commission.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)).
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At the end of the sitting:
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4
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PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITION
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[No debate]
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Abduction (Devlan and Caelan Spooner (Mark Lancaster).
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Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).
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Proposed subject: Government policy on the use of power line technology devices (Mark Lancaster).
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Debate may continue until 7.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
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1
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
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2.30 pm
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Monetary Penalty Notices and Consents for Interception) Regulations
2011.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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2
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Science and Technology
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9.00 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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3
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Education
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9.15 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.30 am
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(public)
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10.30 am
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(private)
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Subject: 16-19 Participation in Education and Training.
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Witnesses: Joanne McAllister, Cumbria County Council 14-19 Support Team, Professor Tony Watts, Life President, National Institute
for Careers Education and Counselling, Martin Doel, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges, and Allan Foulds, Head of Cheltenham
Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre, Association of School and College Leaders; Brooke House Sixth Form College (at 10.30
am).
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4
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Justice
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9.15 am
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Room 8 (private)
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9.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Role of the Probation Service.
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Witnesses: Clive Martin, Director, Clinks, Rob Smith, Chief Executive, Youth Support Services, Chris Wright, Director of Operations,
Catch22, and Andrew Neilson, Assistant Director for Public Affairs and Policy, Howard League for Penal Reform.
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5
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Work and Pensions
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9.15 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Migration to Employment and Support Allowance.
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Witnesses: Atos Healthcare; Professor Malcolm Harrington (at 10.30 am).
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6
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Transport
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11.40 am
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The Falmouth Hotel, Falmouth (private)
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11.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: The Coastguard, Emergency Towing Vessels and the Maritime Incident Response Group.
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Witnesses: Steve Brown, Training and Development Manager, Cornwall Fire and Rescue, Andy Brigden, Maritime Manager, Cornwall
Council, Captain Mark Samson, Falmouth Harbour Commissioner, and Rob Grose, Chairman, Truro and Penryn Harbour Forum; Jon
Gifford, Honorary President, National Coastwatch Institution, Gus Lewis, Head of Legal and Government Affairs, Royal Yachting
Association, and Captain Kevin Richardson, President, UK Harbour Masters Association (at 12.30 pm).
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7
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Defence
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1.30 pm
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Strategic Defence and Security Review and the National Security Strategy.
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Witnesses: Air Chief Marshal (rtd) Lord Stirrup GCB AFC ADC DSc, former Chief of the Defence Staff; General (rtd) Sir Rupert
Smith KCB DSO OBE QGM (at 3.30 pm).
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8
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European Scrutiny
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2.00 pm
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Room 19 (private)
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9
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Foreign Affairs
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2.00 pm
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10
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Scottish Affairs
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2.00 pm
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Room 6 (private)
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11
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Northern Ireland Affairs
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2.15 pm
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Room 5 (private)
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12
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Environmental Audit
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2.30 pm
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.50 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Budget 2011 and Environmental Taxes.
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Witnesses: Justine Greening MP, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury, and officials.
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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2.30 pm
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Room 16 (private)
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3.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: EU Proposals for the Dairy Industry.
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Witness: Rt Hon James Paice MP, Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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14
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Procedure
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3.00 pm
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Room 20 (private)
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3.15 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Lay Members of the Committee on Standards and Privileges.
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Witness: Rt Hon Kevin Barron MP, Chair, Committee on Standards and Privileges.
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15
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Statutory Instruments
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As soon as convenient after 3.45 pm
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Room 7 (private)
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16
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Selection
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5.00 pm
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Room 13 (private)
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JOINT COMMITTEES
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17
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Draft Defamation Bill
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9.15 am
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Room 6 (private)
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9.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Draft Defamation Bill.
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Witnesses: Sophie Farthing, Policy Officer, Liberty, David Marshall, Senior In-House Lawyer, Which?, Charmian Gooch, Director,
Global Witness, and Rowan Davies, Campaigns Organiser, Mumsnet; Rt Hon the Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT PC, Former Lord Chancellor,
and Rt Hon the Lord Wakeham PC DL FCA, Former Chairman, Press Complaints Commission.
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18
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Statutory Instruments
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3.45 pm
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Room 7 (private)
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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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Wednesday 18 May
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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International Development
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11.00 am
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HC 959
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The 2011 Millennium Development Goals Review Summit: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report of Session 2010-11
(Second Special Report).
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2
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International Development
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11.00 am
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HC 1043
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Department for International Development Annual Report and Resource Accounts 2009-10: Government Response to the Committee’s
Third Report of Session 2010-11 (Third Special Report).
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3
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International Development
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11.00 am
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HC 1044
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The World Bank: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourth Report of Session 2010-11 (Fourth Special Report).
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4
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International Development
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11.00 am
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HC 1045
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The Future of CDC: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2010-11 (Fifth Special Report).
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Local enterprise partnerships—Gloucestershire.
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2
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Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Review of intellectual property and growth.
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3
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Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Review of offender learning.
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4
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Ecofin: 17 May 2011.
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5
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Minister for the Cabinet Office: A cross-government approach to identity assurance.
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6
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Agenda of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO), 19 May 2011, Brussels.
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7
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Secretary of State for Defence: End of UK-Iraq Bilateral Agreement.
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8
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Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: Interim report on lessons learnt from Fukushima.
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9
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Annual report of the Veterinary Products Committee and its sub-committees 2010.
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10
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Single Payment Scheme.
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