Order of Business Monday 14 November 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 Defence
* 1
Jessica Morden (Newport East):  What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the creation of a post of chief coroner to oversee the inquest system in relation to deaths of armed forces personnel.
(80068)
* 2
Mary Macleod (Brentford and Isleworth):  What assessment he has made of the potential effects on operations in Libya of the unavailability of an aircraft carrier.
(80069)
* 3
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport):  What the timetable is for the next terms of business agreement.
(80070)
* 4
Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon):  If he will make it his policy to oppose the creation of an EU Operational Headquarters.
(80071)
* 5
Lorraine Fullbrook (South Ribble):  What assessment he has made of recent export campaigns for the Eurofighter Typhoon; and if he will make a statement.
(80072)
* 6
Mel Stride (Central Devon):  What steps the Royal Navy is taking to tackle piracy off the Horn of Africa.
(80073)
* 7
Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East):  What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.
(80075)
* 8
Penny Mordaunt (Portsmouth North):  What assessment he has made of the potential effects on operations in Libya of the unavailability of an aircraft carrier.
(80076)
* 9
Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock):  What steps his Department is taking to prevent the desecration of war memorials.
(80077)
* 10
Jason McCartney (Colne Valley):  If he will make it his policy to oppose the creation of an EU Operational Headquarters.
(80078)
* 11
Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran):  What assessment he has made of the potential effects of changes to Ministry of Defence Police staffing levels at Defence Munitions Beith.
(80079)
* 12
Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke):  What assessment he has made of the potential effects on (a) the Army and (b) UK industry of the capability sustainment programme for the Warrior armoured fighting vehicle.
(80080)
* 13
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):  What role he expects UK armed forces to play in the protection of naval vessels against piracy.
(80081)
* 14
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):  What recent estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of the UK's operations in Libya.
(80082)
* 15
Margot James (Stourbridge):  What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of equipment supplied to troops in Afghanistan.
(80083)
* 16
Stephen Mosley (City of Chester):  How many children received support through the additional pupil premium for children of service families in the latest period for which figures are available.
(80084)
* 17
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North):  What steps his Department is taking to support strategically important defence manufacturing industry in the UK.
(80085)
* 18
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):  What steps his Department is taking in co-operation with other countries to develop future defence initiatives against Iran and to prevent the build-up of that country's nuclear weapons technology.
(80086)
* 19
Chris Evans (Islwyn):  What support his Department is providing to service personnel to access affordable housing.
(80087)
* 20
Matthew Hancock (West Suffolk):  What progress he has made in implementing the recommendations of the defence reform review.
(80088)
* 21
John Glen (Salisbury):  What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the armed forces in Operation Ellamy.
(80089)
* 22
Dr Daniel Poulter (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich):  What recent discussions he has had with representatives of trade unions on industrial action in the defence sector.
(80090)
* 23
Pamela Nash (Airdrie and Shotts):  What incentives are available to encourage people to become reservists.
(80091)
* 24
Jonathan Reynolds (Stalybridge and Hyde):  What support his Department is providing to EADS to win the combat jet tender for the Indian Air Force.
(80092)
At 3.15 pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
* T1
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):  If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(80093)
* T2
Sajid Javid (Bromsgrove):
(80094)
* T3
Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon):
(80095)
* T4
Jonathan Lord (Woking):
(80096)
* T5
Penny Mordaunt (Portsmouth North):
(80097)
* T6
Robert Halfon (Harlow):
(80098)
* T7
David Rutley (Macclesfield):
(80099)
* T8
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent):
(80100)
* T9
Lorraine Fullbrook (South Ribble):
(80101)
 
At 3.30 pm
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)
 
Main Business
†
  indicates Government Business
†
1
EDUCATION BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
[No debate]
Secretary Michael Gove
 
   That the following provisions shall apply to the Education Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 8 February 2011 (Education Bill (Programme)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
   1.   Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm at this day’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
EDUCATION BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
[Until 10.00 pm]
For Amendments relating to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.
   Proceedings on Lords Amendments will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm, if the Education Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.
†
3
CRIMINAL LAW
[No debate]
Mark Hoban
 
   That the draft Al-Qaida (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 11 October, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
†
4
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (22 NOVEMBER)
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
 
   That, at the sitting on Tuesday 22 November, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), Opposition business may be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours; proceedings shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
†
5
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (23 NOVEMBER)
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
 
   That, at the sitting on Wednesday 23 November, paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to the Motions in the name of Edward Miliband as if the day were an Opposition Day.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
6
ADMINISTRATION
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Bob Russell and Mr Shailesh Vara be discharged from the Administration Committee and Graham Evans, Mark Hunter and Simon Kirby be added.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
7
FINANCE AND SERVICES
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Mr Brooks Newmark be discharged from the Finance and Services Committee and Mr Shailesh Vara be added.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
8
TREASURY
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Tom Blenkinsop and John Cryer be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Mr Pat McFadden and Teresa Pearce be added.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
 
At the end of the sitting:
9
PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
[No debate]
 
   Swansea Coastguard Station (Nick Smith).
 
   Legal Aid for Gypsies and Travellers (Jeremy Corbyn).
Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).
10
ADJOURNMENT
  
   Proposed subject: Leeds City Region bid for the headquarters of the Green Investment Bank (Greg Mulholland).
   Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
 
COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1
Backbench Business
12.55 pm
Room 5 (private)
 
1.00 pm
(public)
   Subject: Proposals for Backbench Debates.
   Witnesses: Members of Parliament.
2
Public Accounts
3.00 pm
Room 15 (private)
 
3.15 pm
(public)
   Subject: Rural Payments Agency: follow up to NAO and PAC Recommendations.
   Witnesses: Bronwyn Hill, Permanent Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Mark Grimshaw, Chief Executive Officer, Rural Payments Agency, and Dame Helen Ghosh DCB, Permanent Secretary, Home Office.
3
Communities and Local Government
4.00 pm
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
4
Science and Technology
4.00 pm
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
4.15 pm
(public)
   Subject: Malware and Cyber-crime.
   Witnesses: Gordon Morrison, Director of Defence and Security, Intellect, Janet Williams, Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Charlie McMurdie, Detective Superintendent, Head of Police Central e-Crime Unit, Metropolitan Police, and Lesley Cowley, Chief Executive, Nominet; James Brokenshire MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (at 5.00 pm).
5
Work and Pensions
4.25 pm
Room 6 (private)
6
Administration
4.30 pm
Room 16 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
7
Privacy and Injunctions
2.00 pm
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
2.15 pm
(public)
   Subject: Privacy and Injunctions.
   Witnesses: Paul Staines, Jamie East, David Allen Green, and Richard Wilson; Sir Christopher Meyer, former Chairman, Press Complaints Commission, Martin Moore, Director, Media Standards Trust, Julian Petley, Chair, Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom, and John Kampfner, Index on Censorship (at 3.15 pm).
8
Draft House of Lords Reform Bill
4.30 pm
The Moses Room, House of Lords (private)
 
4.35 pm
(public)
 
5.45 pm
(private)
 
6.00 pm
(public)
   Subject: Draft House of Lords Reform Bill.
   Witnesses: Katie Ghose, Chief Executive, Electoral Reform Society; Professor John Curtice, University of Strathclyde and Professor David Denver, Lancaster University (at 6.00 pm).
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
 
PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Friday 11 November
Time of publication
No.
1
Standards and Privileges
11.00 am
HC 1578
   IPSA procedures for investigations and related matters (Twentieth Report).
2
Work and Pensions
11.00 am
HC 1641
   The role of incapacity benefit reassessment in helping claimants into employment: Government Response to the Committee’s Sixth Report of Session 2010-12 (Seventh Special Report).
Monday 14 November
Time of publication
No.
3
Environmental Audit
00.01 am
HC 1024
   Air Quality: a follow up report (Ninth Report).
4
Treasury
11.00 am
HC 1637
   Appointments to the Office of Tax Simplification (Twenty-fourth Report).
 
Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Modernising the personal tax system.
2
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Council tax.
3
Secretary of State for Defence: Call-Out Order to support operations in Afghanistan.
4
Secretary of State for Education: New Schools.
5
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Agenda for the November Agriculture and Fisheries Council.
6
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Tell Us Once: Roll-out of the birth and bereavement service and the suspension of change of address.
 
 

Prepared 14th November 2011