House of Commons
Session 2010-12
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Summary Agendas and Orders of Business
Order of Business Tuesday 17 January 2012
+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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At 2.30 pm |
Prayers |
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
Further Consideration of Bill, as amended
London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
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On further Consideration of the London Local Authorities Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be further considered upon this day six months. |
For Amendments see pages 165-167 (Amendment 15 onwards) and 169-171 of Notices relating to Private Business.
A full list of marshalled Amendments is available from the Private Bill Office.
Second Readings
1. London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
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On Second Reading of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months. |
2. Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
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On Second Reading of the Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months. |
Afterwards
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs |
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Jane Ellison (Battersea): What recent progress he has made towards securing the release of Shaker Aamer from Guantánamo Bay. |
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Hugh Bayley (York Central): What assessment he has made of UK relations with the government of Libya; and if he will make a statement. |
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Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South): What assessment he has made of the outcome of the International Conference on Afghanistan in Bonn; and if he will make a statement. |
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What his role would be in a national emergency. |
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Anne Marie Morris (Newton Abbot): What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department of economic conditions in the EU. |
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Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on bilateral relations with Brazil of that country having overtaken the UK as the sixth largest economy. |
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Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Palestinian National Authority on rocket attacks on Israel. |
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Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): If he will make representations to the government of Israel on the increase in demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank in 2011. |
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Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton): What steps he plans to take in response to recent reports of human rights abuses by the government of Russia. |
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Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield): What representations he has made to the President of Colombia on protection for trade unionists and human rights activists in that country. |
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Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): What support the Government is giving to the development of democracy in Tunisia. |
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Mr Sam Gyimah (East Surrey): What assessment he has made of political progress in Burma; and if he will make a statement. |
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Mr Jamie Reed (Copeland): What steps he is taking to support the unlocking of Libyan assets. |
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Dr Julian Huppert (Cambridge): What assessment he has made of his recent visit to Burma; and if he will make a statement. |
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Ian Austin (Dudley North): What recent assessment he has made of the Iranian nuclear programme; and if he will make a statement. |
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Mr Mark Spencer (Sherwood): What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department of economic conditions in the EU. |
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Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere): What assessment he has made of the extent of persecution of Christians in North Africa and the Middle East. |
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Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown): What assessment he has made of the state of bilateral relations with Burma; and if he will make a statement. |
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Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton): What support the Government is giving to the development of democracy in Tunisia. |
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Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West): What recent progress he has made on the return of self-government in the Turks and Caicos Islands. |
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Guto Bebb (Aberconwy): What recent assessment he has made of the status of the Middle East Peace Process; and if he will make a statement. |
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Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan): What recent assessment he has made of the status of the Middle East Peace Process; and if he will make a statement. |
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Esther McVey (Wirral West): What recent assessment he has made of his Department's diplomatic network; and if he will make a statement. |
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Stuart Andrew (Pudsey): What assessment he has made of the UK's role in reinvigorating the Commonwealth; and if he will make a statement. |
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Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): What assessment he has made of the political situation in Palestine; and if he will make a statement. |
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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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Margot James (Stourbridge): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. |
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Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown): |
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): |
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Sandra Osborne (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock): |
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Jonathan Reynolds (Stalybridge and Hyde): |
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Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South): |
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Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife): |
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Steve Brine (Winchester): |
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Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): |
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At 3.30 pm |
Urgent Questions (if any) |
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Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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SEXUAL OFFENCES (AMENDMENT) |
[Up to 20 minutes] |
John Mann
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to create an offence of paying for sexual services of a person under the age of 21 years; and for connected purposes. |
The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
Main Business
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indicates Government Business |
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS (un-allotted day) |
[Until 10.00 pm] |
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FUTURE OF TOWN CENTRES AND HIGH STREETS |
Mr Marcus Jones
Stephen Lloyd
Justin Tomlinson
Sir Bob Russell
Jim Dowd
Mr Philip Hollobone
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That this House has considered the matter of the future of town centres and high streets. |
Debate may continue until 10.00 pm.
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IMMIGRATION |
[No debate] |
Secretary Theresa May
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That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 6 December, be approved. |
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
At the end of the sitting:
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ADJOURNMENT |
Proposed subject: Midwife and maternity services (Henry Smith).
Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
COMMITTEES
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES |
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Second Delegated Legislation Committee |
10.30 am |
Room 11 (public) |
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To consider the draft Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (Dissolution) Order 2012. |
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Third Delegated Legislation Committee |
4.30 pm |
Room 9 (public) |
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To consider the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement) Order 2011. |
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SELECT COMMITTEES |
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Health |
9.30 am |
Room 6 (private) |
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10.30 am |
(public) |
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Subject: Social Care. |
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Witnesses: Paul Burstow MP, Minister of State for Care Services, and David Behan CBE, Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnership, Department of Health. |
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Standards and Privileges |
9.30 am |
Room 7 (private) |
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Treasury |
9.45 am |
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) |
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10.00 am |
(public) |
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Subject: Financial Stability. |
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Witnesses: Sir Mervyn King, Governor, Andy Haldane, Executive Director, Financial Stability, Bob Jenkins and Michael Cohrs, external members of the interim Financial Policy Committee, Bank of England. |
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Business, Innovation and Skills |
10.00 am |
Room 20 (private) |
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Energy and Climate Change |
10.00 am |
Room 8 (private) |
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10.20 am |
(public) |
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Subject: Consumption-based Emissions Reporting. |
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Witnesses: Aldersgate Group, Carbon Trust, Public Interest Research Centre and WWF; Lake District National Park Authority, Manchester City Council, Small World Consulting, and West Sussex County Council (at 11.20 am). |
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Foreign Affairs |
10.00 am |
Room 19 (private) |
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International Development |
10.00 am |
Room 5 (private) |
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10.30 am |
(public) |
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Subject: South Sudan. |
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Witnesses: Save the Children, Tearfund, and International Rescue Committee; Overseas Development Institute, Episcopal Church of Sudan and UK Partners (at 11.30 am). |
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Public Administration |
10.00 am |
Room 17 (private) |
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Transport |
10.00 am |
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) |
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10.05 am |
(public) |
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Subject: Road Safety. |
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Witnesses: Quentin Willson, journalist, Nick Starling, Association of British Insurers, Neil Greig, Institute of Advanced Motorists, and Edmund King, the AA; Tony Russell, Sustrans, Roger Geffen, CTC, Craig Carey-Clinch, Motor Cycle Industry Association and Jack Semple, Road Haulage Association (at 10.50 am); Jim Punter, MOT Trade Forum, and Bill Duffy, Pro-MOTe (at 11.35 am). |
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Welsh Affairs |
10.00 am |
Room 18 (private) |
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Culture, Media and Sport |
10.15 am |
Room 13 (private) |
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Home Affairs |
10.15 am |
Room 15 (private) |
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11.30 am |
(public) |
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Subject: (i) Work of the National Crime Agency; (ii) Work of the Permanent Secretary. |
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Witnesses: (i) Keith Bristow, Head of the National Crime Agency; (ii) Dame Helen Ghosh DCB, Permanent Secretary, Home Office (at 12 noon). |
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
11.00 am |
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private) |
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12 noon |
(public) |
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Subject: Greening the Common Agricultural Policy. |
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Witness: Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. |
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Backbench Business |
12.55 pm |
Room 16 (private) |
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1.00 pm |
(public) |
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Subject: Proposals for Backbench Debates. |
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Witnesses: Members of Parliament. |
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Defence |
2.00 pm |
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) |
JOINT COMMITTEE |
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Human Rights |
2.00 pm |
Room 5 (private) |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Tuesday 17 January |
Time of publication |
No. |
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Public Accounts |
00.01 am |
HC 1617 |
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Preparations for the roll-out of smart meters (Sixty-third Report). |
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Justice |
10.00 pm |
HC 1597 |
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Joint Enterprise (Eleventh Report). |
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Regional development agencies closure. |
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Disabled Facilities Grant. |
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Secretary of State for Defence: Announcement of fields for the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme—Tranche 2. |
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Secretary of State for Defence: Findings of Puma ZA934 Service Inquiry. |
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Deputy Prime Minister: Commission on the consequences of devolution for the House of Commons. |
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Dealing with the problems of late night drinking: A consultation on secondary legislation for the Late Night Levy and Early Morning Restriction Orders. |
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Prime Minister: Appointment to the UK delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. |
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Secretary of State for Transport: Civil Aviation Authority environmental objectives. |
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Secretary of State for Transport: Outcome of the Plug-In Car Grant Review. |