Order of Business Tuesday 17 April 2012

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

House of Commons

Order of Business

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.

Second Reading

Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [Lords] (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

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.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords]: That the promoters of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2007-08 on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).


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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

*  1 Bill Esterson (Sefton Central): What discussions he has had with his NATO counterparts on the political situation in Afghanistan. (102851)

*  2 Iain McKenzie (Inverclyde): What reports he has received on the capacity of the authorities in Afghanistan to preside over free and fair presidential elections in 2014. (102852)

*  3 Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): Whether he has had discussions with the Ethiopian government on the human rights situation in that country; and if he will make a statement. (102853)

*  4 David Rutley (Macclesfield): What steps his Department is taking to support the UK economy; and if he will make a statement. (102854)

*  5 Mrs Jenny Chapman (Darlington): What reports he has received on the conduct of recent presidential elections in the Russian Federation. (102855)

*  6 Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South): What reports he has received on the capacity of the authorities in Afghanistan to preside over free and fair presidential elections in 2014. (102856)

*  7 Kwasi Kwarteng (Spelthorne): What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the situaiton in Syria; and if he will make a statement. (102857)

*  8 Ian Murray (Edinburgh South): What reports he has received on the cohesion of the opposition to the Syrian government. (102858)

*  9 Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What representations he has made to the government of Israel on the increase in demolition of Palestinian houses in the last year. (102859)

*  10 Heidi Alexander (Lewisham East): What reports he has received on the capacity of the authorities in Afghanistan to preside over free and fair presidential elections in 2014. (102860)

*  11 James Morris (Halesowen and Rowley Regis): What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on Iran; and if he will make a statement. (102861)

*  12 Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford): What recent assessment he has made of the political and security situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement. (102862)

*  13 Neil Carmichael (Stroud): What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on Iran; and if he will make a statement. (102864)

*  14 Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston): What recent discussions he has had on human rights in Sri Lanka. (102865)

*  15 Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North): What recent contact he has had with the government of Iran to discuss improving diplomatic relations. (102866)

*  16 Ian Lavery (Wansbeck): What discussions he had with the US administration during the Prime Minister's visit to Washington DC on ending the combat role of British troops in Afghanistan. (102867)

*  17 Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly): What reports he has received on the conduct of recent presidential elections in the Russian Federation. (102868)

*  18 Mark Garnier (Wyre Forest): What support the Government is providing to Falkland Islanders; and if he will make a statement. (102869)

*  19 Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye): What recent reports he has received on the security situation in Syria; and if he will make a statement. (102870)

*  20 Iain Stewart (Milton Keynes South): What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on Iran; and if he will make a statement. (102871)

*  21 Clive Efford (Eltham): What discussions he has had with his NATO counterparts on co-ordination of the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan. (102872)

*  22 Dame Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford): What recent assessment he has made of due process and fairness in trials in Iraq. (102873)

*  23 Stephen Timms (East Ham): What recent assessment he has made of human rights in Sri Lanka. (102874)

*  24 Graham Jones (Hyndburn): What discussions he has had with the governments of Sudan and South Sudan on the ongoing dispute over oil. (102875)

At 3.15 pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.

*  T1 Steve Rotheram (Liverpool, Walton): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (102876)

*  T2 Robert Halfon (Harlow):  (102877)

*  T3 Fiona Bruce (Congleton):  (102878)

*  T4 Phil Wilson (Sedgefield):  (102879)

*  T5 Tom Greatrex (Rutherglen and Hamilton West):  (102880)

*  T6 Guy Opperman (Hexham):  (102881)

*  T7 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):  (102882)

*  T8 Stephen Timms (East Ham):  (102883)

*  T9 Caroline Dinenage (Gosport):  (102884)

*  T10 Cathy Jamieson (Kilmarnock and Loudoun):  (102885)


At 3.30 pm Urgent Questions (if any)

Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

1 SURROGATE PARENTS (LEAVE, PAY AND ALLOWANCE ARRANGEMENTS) [Up to 20 minutes]

John Healey

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision to introduce leave, pay and allowance arrangements for parents of children born to surrogate mothers equal to those available to parents whose children are born to them; 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

† indicates Government Business

† 2 LEGAL AID, SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3) [No debate]

Secretary Kenneth Clarke

That the following provisions shall apply to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 29 June 2011 (Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (Programme)) and 31 October 2011 (Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders 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 at 10.00 pm at today’s sitting.

2. The proceedings shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table.

3. The proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.

TABLE

Lords Amendments

Time for conclusion of proceedings

Nos. 1, 3 to 5 and 24.

5.30 pm.

Nos. 2, 189 to 194, 196, 217 to 220, 243, 168, 169, 240, 170 to 172, 177 to 181 and 206 to 216.

8.15 pm.

Nos. 31 and 32, 6 to 23, 25 to 30, 33 to 167, 173 to 176, 182 to 188, 195, 197 to 205, 221 to 239, 241, 242 and 244 to 326.

10.00 pm.

Subsequent stages

4. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

5. 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)).

† 3 LEGAL AID, SENTENCING AND PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments (Lords Amendments 1, 2, 6, 9, 24, 100, 104, 168 to 173, 176, 178, 181 to 187, 195, 197, 198, 203, 207, 210, 212, 215, 216, 220, 221, 228, 229, 231, 233 to 240, 243 and 244 engage financial privilege).  [Until 10.00 pm]

For Motions and Amendments relating to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.

Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments will be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm, if the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.

† 4 PENSIONS [No debate]

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Automatic Enrolment (Offshore Employment) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 5 PENSIONS [No debate]

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Automatic Enrolment) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 6 POSTAL SERVICES [No debate]

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Postal Services Act 2011 (Penalties) (Rules for Calculation of Turnover) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 9 February, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 7 POSTAL SERVICES [No debate]

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Postal Services Act 2011 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 27 February, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).


† 8 FINANCIAL SERVICES CREDIT RATING AGENCIES [No debate]

Mark Hoban

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 17308/11 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to a Draft Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No. 1060/2009 on credit rating agencies (CRAs) and No. 17329/11 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to a Draft Directive amending Directive 2009/65/EC on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to undertakings of collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) and Directive 2011/61/EU on Alternative Investment Fund Managers in respect of the excessive reliance on credit ratings; notes that these proposals, known collectively as CRA3, seek to address key reform areas associated with CRA ratings which, according to the Commission are not sufficiently addressed through existing regulation; supports the Government’s view that the financial sector’s overreliance on credit ratings should be reduced, the ratings process and methodologies made more transparent and competition strengthened; and further supports the Government’s view that there should not be a harmonised civil liability regime imposed on CRAs across Europe.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)).

At the end of the sitting:

9 PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS [No debate]

Emergency Fire Control Services in Cumbria (Tim Farron)

Olympic Transport Arrangements (Meg Hillier)

Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).

10 ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject: Cigarette packaging and contraband cigarettes (Mr Geoffrey Robinson).

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 Document No. 17394/11 and Addendum, relating to the Commission Work Programme 2012-Delivering European Renewal, which sets out the Commission’s priorities and previews the legislative proposals, initiatives and communications that the Commission is planning to put forward in 2012.

DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES

2

Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee

10.30 am

Room 9 (public)

To consider the draft Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (Disclosure of Social Security and Revenue Information) Regulations 2012.

3

Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 pm

Room 9 (public)

To consider the draft Apprenticeships (Alternative English Completion Conditions) Regulations 2012.

SELECT COMMITTEES

4

Treasury

9.45 am

Room 17 (private)

5

Energy and Climate Change

10.00 am

Room 15 (private)

10.30 am

(public)

Subject: Impact of Potential Scottish Independence on Energy and Climate Change.

Witnesses: Professor Jo Armstrong, University of Glasgow, and Professor Alex Kemp, University of Aberdeen; Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, and David Wilson, Director for Energy and Climate Change, Scottish Government (at 11.15 am).

6

Foreign Affairs

10.00 am

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

7

Health

10.00 am

Room 8 (private)

10.30 am

(public)

Subject: Government’s Alcohol Strategy.

Witnesses: Sir Ian Gilmore, RCP Special Advisor on Alcohol and Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance, Eric Appleby, Chief Executive, Alcohol Concern, and Professor Alan Brennan, and Dr John Holmes, Sheffield Alcohol Research Group; Chris Sorek, Chief Executive, Drinkaware (at 11.45 am).

8

International Development

10.00 am

Room 19 (private)

9

Transport

10.00 am

Room 5 (private)

10.05 am

(public)

Subject: Competition in the Local Bus Market.

Witnesses: Beverley Bell, Acting Senior Traffic Commissioner; Mike Cooper, Executive Director, UK Bus Operations, Arriva, Steve Salmon, Director of Policy Development, Confederation of Passenger Transport, Giles Fearnley, Managing Director UK Bus, FirstGroup, James Freeman, Managing Director, Reading Buses, and Association of Local Bus Company Managers (ALBUM) (at 10.45 am); Bobby Morton, National Officer for Passenger Transport, and Martin Mayer, Executive Member for Passenger Transport, Unite, and Mick Cash, Senior Assistant General Secretary, RMT (at 11.30 am).

10

Culture, Media and Sport

10.15 am

Room 20 (private)

11

Justice

10.15 am

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

10.30 am

(public)

Subject: Post-legislative Scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Witnesses: Rt Hon Jack Straw MP; Dr Nick Palmer, Director of Policy, Michelle Thew, Chief Executive, and David Thomas, Legal Consultant, British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (at 11.30 am).

12

Business, Innovation and Skills

10.15 am

Room 6 (private)

10.30 am

(public)

Subject: Apprenticeships.

Witnesses: Association of Colleges, and TUC; Nick Linford, Author and Managing Editor, FE Week (at 11.30 am).

13

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

10.30 am

Room 18 (private)

14

Public Administration

10.30 am

Room 21 (private)

15

Home Affairs

10.40 am

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

11.00 am

(public)

Subject: (i) Private Investigators; (ii) Work of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.

Witnesses: (i) Richard Caseby, Managing Editor, The Sun, Philip Johnston, Assistant Editor, Home News, Daily Telegraph, and Jon Steafel, Deputy Editor, Daily Mail; David Jordan, Director of Editorial Policy and Standards, BBC (at 11.45 am); (ii) Bernard Hogan-Howe, Commissioner, Metropolitan Police (at 12.15 pm).

16

Backbench Business

12.30 pm

Room 16 (private)

1.00 pm

(public)

Subject: Proposals for Backbench Debates.

Witnesses: Members of Parliament.

17

Defence

1.45 pm

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

2.30 pm

(public)

Subject: Further Maritime Surveillance.

Witnesses: Rod Johnson, Chief Coastguard, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Dr Lee Willett, Senior Research Fellow, Maritime Studies, RUSI, and Rear Admiral Tony Rix CB (rtd); Edward Ferguson, Head Defence Strategy and Priorities, Rear Admiral Ian Corder, Commander Operations, Maritime Operations, Air Vice Marshal Mark Green CBE, Director, Joint and Air Capability Transformation, Air Commodore Robert Noel, ISTAR Force Commander, and Captain Russell Pegg OBE, Head, National Maritime Information Centre, Ministry of Defence (at 3.30 pm).

18

International Development

2.00 pm

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

2.10 pm

(public)

Subject: Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Witnesses: Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Roll Back Malaria Partnership, UK Consortium on AIDS and International Development, UK Coalition to stop TB, and Aidspan (at 2.45 pm); Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, Secretary of State, Department for International Development (at 3.30 pm).

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

Tuesday 17 April

Time of publication

No.

1

Public Accounts

00.01 am

HC 1503

Accountability for public money-progress report (Seventy-ninth Report).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Export controls: Additional measures.

2Minister for the Cabinet Office: Launch of Big Society Capital.

3Minister for the Cabinet Office: List of Ministerial responsibilities.

4Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Third disbursement of the bilateral loan to Ireland.

5Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: China: Mr Neil Heywood.

6Secretary of State for the Home Department: Abu Qatada

7Secretary of State for Scotland: Reforming the law on Scottish unincorporated associations and criminal liability of Scottish partnerships.

Prepared 17th April 2012