House of Commons
Session 2010-12
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Summary Agendas and Orders of Business
Order of Business Tuesday 25 October 2011
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Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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At 2.30 pm
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Prayers
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Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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Afterwards
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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Mike Freer (Finchley and Golders Green):
What assessment he has made of the economic situation in the Palestinian Territories; and if he will make a statement.
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(76293)
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Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Dwyfor Meirionnydd):
Whether he has made recent representations to the government of Ukraine on the treatment of former President Tymoshenko.
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(76294)
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Nicky Morgan (Loughborough):
What the Government's priorities are for the European Union in the next year; and if he will make a statement.
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(76295)
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Stella Creasy (Walthamstow):
What recent reports he has received on the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission in Sri Lanka.
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(76296)
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Steve Rotheram (Liverpool, Walton):
What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the future of the European Single Market.
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(76297)
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Gemma Doyle (West Dunbartonshire):
What recent discussions he has had with the Egyptian authorities on the protection of human rights.
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(76298)
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough):
What recent guidance he has issued to overseas posts on implementing the new Government strategy on human trafficking.
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(76299)
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Nigel Mills (Amber Valley):
What recent steps he has taken to strengthen relations with countries in Central Asia; and if he will make a statement.
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(76300)
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Stephen Timms (East Ham):
What recent discussions he has had with the Mexican authorities on progress in the investigation into the abduction of Lydia
Hunt.
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(76301)
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Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock):
What assessment he has made of the political situation in Syria.
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(76302)
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Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham):
What assessment his Department has made of implications for UK foreign policy of the EU's enhanced observer status at the
United Nations.
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(76303)
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Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South):
What recent assessment he has made of the Afghan High Peace Council's role in the political process in that country.
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(76304)
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Ian Lavery (Wansbeck):
What recent reports he has received on the continued detention of Palestinian children in Israeli military prisons.
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(76305)
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford):
What recent assessment he has made of political progress in South Sudan; and if he will make a statement.
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(76306)
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Mel Stride (Central Devon):
What his policy is on sanctions against Iran; and if he will make a statement.
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(76307)
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Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East):
What his policy is on the admission of Palestine to the United Nations.
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(76308)
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Luciana Berger (Liverpool, Wavertree):
What support his Department is providing to projects promoting co-existence between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel.
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(76309)
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Grahame M. Morris (Easington):
What assessment he has made of the recent settlement announcements by the Israeli government.
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(76310)
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Thirsk and Malton):
What assessment he has made of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the EU; and if he will make a statement.
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(76311)
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Neil Parish (Tiverton and Honiton):
What assessment he has made of bilateral relations with Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement.
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(76312)
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Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke):
What assessment he has made of Iranian involvement in Syria; and if he will make a statement.
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Chi Onwurah (Newcastle Upon Tyne Central):
What steps his Department has taken to promote trade between countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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(76314)
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Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay):
What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Libya; and what recent discussions he has had with the National
Transitional Council.
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Andrew Stephenson (Pendle):
What assessment he has made of bilateral relations with Bangladesh; and if he will make a statement.
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Toby Perkins (Chesterfield):
What recent assessment he has made of the Pakistani authorities' attempts to tackle violent extremism in that country.
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indicates a question for oral answer.
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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George Eustice (Camborne and Redruth):
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(76318)
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Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye):
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(76319)
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Valerie Vaz (Walsall South):
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(76320)
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Mr Edward Timpson (Crewe and Nantwich):
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(76322)
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Rushanara Ali (Bethnal Green and Bow):
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(76323)
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Henry Smith (Crawley):
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(76324)
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Mike Freer (Finchley and Golders Green):
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(76325)
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Jane Ellison (Battersea):
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(76326)
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Richard Fuller (Bedford):
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(76327)
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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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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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The Speaker will put any Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing
Order No. 83A(9)).
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The Fifth Report from the Public Administration Select Committee, Smaller Government: Shrinking the Quango State, HC 537,
and the Government response, Cm 8044, are relevant.
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For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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Third Reading will also be taken.
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Proceedings on new Clauses, new Schedules, and amendments to Clause 1 and Schedule 1, Clause 2 and Schedule 2, Clause 3 and
Schedule 3, and Clause 4 and Schedule 4 will be brought to a conclusion at 7.45 pm, proceedings on amendments to Clause 5
and Schedule 5, Clauses 6 to 27, Schedule 6, Clauses 28 to 35, and remaining proceedings on Consideration will be brought
to a conclusion at 9.00 pm, and proceedings on Third Reading will be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm if the Public Bodies
Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).
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Proposed subject: Future constitutional status of Scotland (Mr Tom Harris).
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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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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
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1
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European Committee B
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4.30 pm
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider European Union Documents No. 11055/11 and Addendum, relating to a Commission Communication on the protection of
the financial interests of the European Union by criminal law and by administrative investigations, and No. 12141/11 and Addendum,
relating to the Commission Communication on the Commission anti-fraud strategy.
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DELEGATED LEGISLAITON COMMITTEE
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2
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 11 (public)
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To consider the draft Medicines Act 1968 (Pharmacy) Order 2011.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Public Administration
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9.30 am
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Room 15 (private)
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10.00 am
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(public)
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Subject: Work of the Charity Commission.
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Witnesses: Dame Suzi Leather DBE, DL, Chair, and Sam Younger CBE, Chief Executive, Charity Commission.
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4
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Standards and Privileges
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9.30 am
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Room 17 (private)
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5
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Treasury
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9.30 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: (i) Quantitative Easing; (ii) Financial Conduct Authority (at 10.30 am); (iii) Independent Commission on Banking:
Final Report (at 12.15 pm).
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Witnesses: (i) Sir Mervyn King, Governor, and Charles Bean, Deputy Governor, Monetary Policy, Bank of England; (ii) Aviva
Plc, Killik and Co. and Fidelity (at 10.30 am); Citizens Advice, Which? and Consumer Focus (11.30 am); (iii) Which? and Consumer Focus (at 12.15 pm).
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.00 am
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Room 16 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Gambling.
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Witnesses: Rank Group and Gala Coral Group; John Greenway, former Chairman, Joint Committee on the Draft Gambling Bill (at
11.30 am).
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Energy and Climate Change
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10.00 am
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Room 21 (private)
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11.00 am
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(public)
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Subject: EU Emissions Trading System.
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Witness: Gregory Barker MP, Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change.
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Foreign Affairs
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10.00 am
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Room 20 (private)
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10.10 am
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10.40 am
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(private)
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Subject: UK-Turkey Relations and Turkey’s Regional Role.
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Witness: Katinka Barysch, Deputy Director, Centre for European Reform.
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Health
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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: Social Care.
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Witnesses: Julie Jones, Social Care Institute for Excellence, Martin Knapp, Personal Social Services Research Unit, London
School of Economics, Gillian Manthorpe, Social Care Workforce Research Unit, Kings College London and Richard Humphries, The
Kings Fund; Heléna Herklots, AgeUK, Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer’s Society and Bruce Moore, Hanover Housing (at 11.45 am).
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International Development
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10.00 am
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Room 5 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Private Foundations.
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Witnesses: Institute for Development Studies, Nuffield Foundation, and Christian Aid; The Wood Family Trust, and Children’s
Investment Fund Foundation (at 11.30 am).
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Transport
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10.00 am
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Room 19 (private)
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10.15 am
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(public)
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Subject: Sulphur Emissions By Ships.
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Witnesses: Maritime UK, European Cruise Council, and British Marine Federation; RMT, Clean Air in London, Exhaust Gas Cleaning
System Association, and Air Pollution and Climate Secretariat (at 11.00 am); European Commission (at 11.45 am).
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Justice
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10.15 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: Joint Enterprise.
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Witnesses: Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions; Jean Taylor and Christine Jones, Families Fighting for Justice
(at 11.15 am); Gloria Morrison and Dr Andrew Green, Joint Enterprise-Not Guilty by Association (at 11.40 am).
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Business, Innovation and Skills
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10.30 am
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Room 7 (private)
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14
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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10.30 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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11.00 am
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(public)
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Subject: Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
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Witnesses: National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations; Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (at 11.40 am); New Under Ten
Fishermen’s Association (at 12.20 pm).
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Home Affairs
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11.15 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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11.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: Policing Large Scale Disorder.
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Witnesses: Waltham Forest Council and Kickz; Prince’s Trust Head of Policy and two young people (at 12.15 pm); Rt Hon Kenneth
Clarke QC MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (at 12.45 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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Members’ Expenses
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3.15 pm
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Room 16 (private)
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3.25 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Operation of the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009.
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Witnesses: Hugh Thomas, former Head of Compliance for the Conservative Party; Dr Ruth Fox, Director, and Matt Korris, Research
Fellow, Parliament and Government Programme, Hansard Society (at 3.45 pm); Sir Ian Kennedy, Chair, Andrew McDonald, Chief
Executive, and John Sills, Director of Policy, Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (at 4.15 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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2.20 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Right of Disabled People to Independent Living.
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Witnesses: Maria Miller MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions, Paul Burstow MP, Minister
of State, Department of Health, and Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Minister of State for Housing and Local Government, Department
for Communities and Local Government.
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Draft Financial Services Bill
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3.30 pm
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Room 3 (private)
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3.45 pm
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(public)
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4.45 pm
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(private)
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Subject: Draft Financial Services Bill.
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Witnesses: Association of British Insurers.
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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 25 October
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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Energy and Climate Change
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00.01 am
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HC 1065
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The UK’s Energy Supply: Security or Independence (Eighth Report).
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2
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European Scrutiny
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11.00 am
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HC 428-xxxvii
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(Forty-Second Report).
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Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
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9.30 am
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HC 354-xxvix
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(Twenty-Ninth Report).
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Public Accounts
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00.01 am
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HC 1469
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Managing High Value Capital Equipment in the NHS in England (Fifty-Third Report).
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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