Order of Business Monday 11 July 2011

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

House of Commons
Order of Business
 
At 2.30 pm
  Prayers
Afterwards
Notes:
  * indicates a question for oral answer.
 
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
 
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer
 
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
* 1
Fiona O'Donnell (East Lothian):  When he plans to issue his transition plan for the careers service.
(64597)
* 2
Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne):  What assessment he has made of the effects of the decision not to include religious education in the English Baccalaureate.
(64598)
* 3
Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough):  What steps he is taking to ensure that public examinations are set to a high standard.
(64599)
* 4
Ann Coffey (Stockport):  What representations he has received on the report Out of Mind, Out of Sight issued by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre.
(64600)
* 5
Pamela Nash (Airdrie and Shotts):  On how many days annually on average schools were closed due to strike action between (a) 1979 and 1997 and (b) 1997 and 2010; and what assessment he has made of the likely trends in days lost to such action in the next four years.
(64601)
* 6
Stella Creasy (Walthamstow):  What recent representations he has received on the benefits of year-round youth services.
(64602)
* 7
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):  How many schools in England are attended entirely by Traveller children.
(64603)
* 8
Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston):  What recent representations he has received on face-to-face careers advice.
(64604)
* 9
Eric Ollerenshaw (Lancaster and Fleetwood):  What assessment he has made of the way in which the pupil premium is being spent in (a) Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency and (b) England.
(64605)
* 10
Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire):  When he plans to launch the internal review of personal, social, health and economic education announced in the Teaching White Paper.
(64606)
* 11
Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East):  What assessment he has made of the level of interest in establishing university technical colleges.
(64607)
* 12
Robert Flello (Stoke-on-Trent South):  What recent representations he has received on the breadth of the curriculum.
(64608)
* 13
Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow):  What recent representations he has received on encouraging children to study music.
(64609)
* 14
Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham):  What recent representations he has received on the teaching of British history to all children of secondary school age.
(64610)
* 15
Mr Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith):  What assessment he has made of the effect of changes in funding for Sure Start Children's Centres in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
(64611)
* 16
Bob Blackman (Harrow East):  How many schools in (a) Harrow East constituency and (b) England have converted, or applied to convert, to Academy status.
(64612)
* 17
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East):  Whether young people being raised by kinship carers will be eligible for the bursary scheme which will replace education maintenance allowance.
(64613)
* 18
Mrs Helen Grant (Maidstone and The Weald):  What steps he is taking to promote family-friendly policies.
(64614)
* 19
Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye):  What steps he is taking to reduce the burden of administration on schools.
(64615)
* 20
Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):  What assessment he has made of the change in his Department's funding of youth services in (a) Manchester Central constituency and (b) England in 2011-12.
(64617)
* 21
Paul Flynn (Newport West):  What recent representations he has received on the breadth of the curriculum.
(64618)
* 22
Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall):  What his policy is on the future of youth services.
(64619)
* 23
Emma Reynolds (Wolverhampton North East):  When he plans to issue his transition plan for the careers service.
(64620)
* 24
Mr David Hanson (Delyn):  When he next expects to meet representatives of teaching unions.
(64621)
At 3.15 pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
* T1
Nicky Morgan (Loughborough):  If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(64622)
* T2
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight):
(64623)
* T3
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough):
(64624)
* T4
Mel Stride (Central Devon):
(64625)
* T5
Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax):
(64626)
* T6
Duncan Hames (Chippenham):
(64627)
* T7
Charlie Elphicke (Dover):
(64628)
* T8
Matthew Hancock (West Suffolk):
(64629)
* T9
Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton):
(64630)
* T10
Karl McCartney (Lincoln):
(64631)
 
At 3.30 pm
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements, including on Open Public Services White Paper
 
Main Business
†
  indicates Government Business
†
1
EUROPEAN UNION BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)
[No debate]
Secretary William Hague
 
   That the following provisions shall apply to the European Union Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 7 December 2010 (European Union Bill (Programme)) and 24 January 2011 (European Union Bill (Programme) (No. 2)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
   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 today’s sitting.
Subsequent stages
   2.   Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
   3.   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.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)).
†
2
EUROPEAN UNION BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
   For Motions and Amendments relating to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.
   Proceedings on Lords Amendments will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion four hours after their commencement, if the European Union Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.
†
3
RIGHTS AND PROTECTION OF VICTIMS
[Up to one and half hours]
Secretary Kenneth Clarke
 
   That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 10610/11 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to the Draft Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, No. 10613/11 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to the Draft Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters, No. 10612/11 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to a Commission Communication–strengthening victims’ rights in the EU and the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 16 May 2011 relating to a Council Resolution on a Roadmap for strengthening the rights and protection of victims, in particular in criminal proceedings; and welcomes the opportunity to consider views on whether the UK should opt in to the draft Directive establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims and the Draft Regulation on mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters.
   The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and a half hours after their commencement (Standing Order No. 16(1)).
 
At 10.00 pm
†
DEFERRED DIVISIONS
[No debate]
The Prime Minister
 
   That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Mark Hoban relating to International Monetary Fund.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3)).
 
†
4
DRAFT FINANCIAL SERVICES BILL (JOINT COMMITTEE)
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
 
   That this House concurs with the Lords Message of 21 June, that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider the draft Financial Services Bill presented to both Houses on 16 June (Cm 8083).
 
That a Select Committee of six Members be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords to consider the draft Financial Services Bill presented to both Houses on 16 June (Cm 8083).
 
That the Committee should report on the draft Bill by 1 December 2011.
 
That the Committee shall have power—
(i)   
to send for persons, papers and records;
(ii)   
to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House;
(iii)   
to report from time to time;
(iv)   
to appoint specialist advisers; and
(v)   
to adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom.
 
That Mr Nicholas Brown, Mr David Laws, Mr Peter Lilley, David Mowat, Mr George Mudie and Mr David Ruffley be members of the Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
†
5
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (13 JULY)
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
 
   That, at the sitting on Wednesday 13 July, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), opposition business may be proceeded with until 7.00 pm; and proceedings shall then lapse if not previously disposed of.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
†
6
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (18 JULY)
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
 
   That, at the sitting on Monday 18 July, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Secretary Chris Huhne relating to National Policy Statements not later than 9.00 pm; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
†
7
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
[No debate]
Mark Hoban
 
   That the draft International Monetary Fund (Increase in Subscription) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 13 June, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
 
At the end of the sitting:
8
ADJOURNMENT
  
   Proposed subject: Carnforth Station platforms  (David Morris).
   Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
 
COMMITTEES
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
1
European Committee B
4.30 pm
Room 10 (public)
   To consider European Union Documents No. 11491/11, relating to a Commission communication on concluding the first European Semester of economic policy coordination, No. 11196/11 relating to a Draft Council Recommendation on the UK’s National Reform Programme 2011 and a Council opinion on its updated Convergence Programme for 2011–2014, and No. SEC(2011)736 relating to a Commission Staff Working Document on the assessment of the UK’s 2011 National Reform Programme and Convergence Programme.
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
2
First Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 6 (public)
   To consider the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Regulations 2011 and the draft Renewable Heat Incentive (Amendment to the Energy Act 2008) Regulations 2011.
3
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 16 (public)
   To consider the draft Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011.
4
Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 9 (public)
   To consider the draft Charities Act 2006 (Changes in Exempt Charities) Order 2011 and the draft Charities Act 2006 (Principal Regulators of Exempt Charities) Regulations 2011.
5
Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 11 (public)
   To consider the draft Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011.
6
Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 12 (public)
   To consider the draft Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Contravention of Information Requirements) Order 2011.
SELECT COMMITTEES
7
Public Accounts
3.00 pm
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
4.00 pm
(public)
   Subject: Aircraft Carriers.
   Witnesses: Ursula Brennan, Permanent Under-Secretary and Amjad Hussain, Senior Responsible Owner, Ministry of Defence.
8
Science and Technology
3.30 pm
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
3.40 pm
(public)
   Subject: Commissioning of X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Services.
   Witnesses: Dr Graham Bushnell-Wye, Prospect Trade Union and Daresbury Laboratory, Professor David Delpy, Chief Executive, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and Professor Colin Whitehouse, Head of Daresbury Laboratory.
9
Committees on Arms Export Controls
4.00 pm
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
10
Communities and Local Government
4.00 pm
Room 18 (private)
11
Administration
4.30 pm
Room 19 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
12
Draft Defamation Bill
4.00 pm
Room 8 (private)
 
4.05 pm
(public)
   Subject: Draft Defamation Bill.
   Witness: Ian Hislop, Editor, Private Eye.
13
Human Rights
4.00 pm
Room 5 (private)
14
Draft House of Lords Reform Bill
5.00 pm
Room 4a (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
 
PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Friday 8 July
Time of publication
No.
1
Northern Ireland Affairs
00.01 am
HC 1227
   Air Passenger Duty: Implications for Northern Ireland (Second Report).
2
Public Administration
10.00 am
HC 1220
   Pre-appointment hearing for the post of Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Ninth Report).
3
Public Administration
10.00 am
HC 1350
   Remuneration of Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (Tenth Report).
Saturday 9 July
Time of publication
No.
4
Public Accounts
00.01 am
HC 1035
   Department for Transport: The InterCity East Coast Passenger Rail Franchise (Thirty-Ninth Report).
Monday 11 July
Time of publication
No.
5
Business, Innovation and Skills
00.01 am
HC 735
   Rebalancing the Economy: Trade and Investment (Seventh Report).
6
European Scrutiny
11.00 am
HC 428-xxxi
   (Thirty-Fifth Report).
 
Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: UK Inward Investment 2010-11 Report.
2
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: S4C funding and the Public Bodies Bill.
3
Secretary of State for Defence: Ministry of Defence Police and Guarding Agency priorities for 2011-12.
4
Secretary of State for Defence: Service Complaints Commissioner Annual Report 2010.
5
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Independence of the Republic of South Sudan.
6
Secretary of State for Health: The Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal.
7
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Annual Report (2010-11) of the Security Industry Authority.
8
Secretary of State for Justice: Freedom of Information Act 2000.
9
Secretary of State for Transport: Olympic route network.
10
Secretary of State for Transport: Search and Rescue helicopters.
11
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Disability employment support.
 
General Committee Notices
        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm and Thursday 14 July at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm to consider the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.
        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm and Thursday 14 July at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm further to consider the Health and Social Care (Re-committed) Bill.
        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm and Thursday 14 July at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm further to consider the Pensions Bill [Lords].
        European Standing Committee B will meet on Monday 11 July at 4.30 pm to consider European Union Documents No. 11491/11, relating to a Commission communication on concluding the first European Semester of economic policy coordination, No. 11196/11, relating to a Draft Council Recommendation on the UK’s National Reform Programme 2011 and a Council opinion on its updated Convergence Programme for 2011–2014, and No. SEC(2011)736 relating to a Commission Staff Working Document on the assessment of the UK’s 2011 National Reform Programme and Convergence Programme.
        European Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 4.30 pm to consider European Union Document COM (2011) 149, relating to consular protection for EU citizens in third countries.
        European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 13 July at 8.55 am to consider Unnumbered explanatory memorandum dated 27 May 2011 from HM Treasury on the Statement of Estimates of the Commission for 2012 (preparation of the 2012 Draft Budget).
        The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 11 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Regulations 2011 and the draft Renewable Heat Incentive (Amendment to the Energy Act 2008) Regulations 2011.
        The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 11 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011.
        The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 10.30 am to consider the draft Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2011.
        The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 10.30 am to consider the draft International Tax Enforcement (Liberia) Order 2011, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Aruba) Order 2011, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Curaçao, Sint Maarten and BES Islands) Order 2011, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (South Africa) Order 2011 and the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Mauritius) Order 2011.
        The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 July at 10.30 am to consider the draft Disclosure of State Pension Credit Information (Warm Home Discount) Regulations 2011.
        The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 13 July at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Land Registration (Network Access) (Amendment) Rules 2011.
        The Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 14 July at 8.55 am to consider the draft International Renewable Energy Agency (Legal Capacities) Order 2011.
        The Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 11 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Charities Act 2006 (Changes in Exempt Charities) Order 2011 and the draft Charities Act 2006 (Principal Regulators of Exempt Charities) Regulations 2011.
        The Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 11 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Equality Act 2010 (Work on Ships and Hovercraft) Regulations 2011.
        The Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 11 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Contravention of Information Requirements) Order 2011.
 

Prepared 9th July 2011