Order of Business Wednesday 25 April 2012

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

House of Commons

Order of Business

At 11.30 am Prayers

Afterwards

Private Business

Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Canterbury City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the Canterbury City Council Bill be now considered.

That the promoters of the Canterbury City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House 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).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Leeds City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the Leeds City Council Bill be now considered.

That the promoters of the Leeds City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House 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).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Nottingham City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the Nottingham City Council Bill be now considered.

That the promoters of the Nottingham City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House 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).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Reading Borough Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the Reading Borough Council Bill be now considered.

That the promoters of the Reading Borough Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House 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).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords]: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords] be now considered.

That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

City of Westminster Bill [Lords]: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the City of Westminster Bill [Lords] be now considered.

That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Transport for London Bill [Lords]: That so much of the Lords Message [23 April] as relates to the Transport for London Bill [Lords] be now considered.

That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.

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 Wales

 1 Stuart Andrew (Pudsey): What discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues and others on marketing Wales as a destination for foreign business investment. (104184)

 2 Mark Tami (Alyn and Deeside): What assessment she has made of the effect of the Budget on the National Assembly for Wales; and if she will make a statement. (104185)

 3 Karl McCartney (Lincoln): What discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues and others on marketing Wales as a destination for foreign business investment. (104186)

 4 Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent): What assessment she has made of the treatment of capital allowances in enterprise zones in Wales; and if she will make a statement. (104187)

 5 Mr Mark Williams (Ceredigion): What discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues and others on funding for broadband technology in Wales. (104188)

 6 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What recent discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues on encouraging economic growth in Wales. (104189)

 7 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore): What recent progress has been made on electrification of the South Wales valley railways; and if she will make a statement. (104190)

 8 Bob Blackman (Harrow East): What discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues and others on funding for broadband technology in Wales. (104191)

 9 Albert Owen (Ynys Môn): What recent discussions she has had with the First Minister of Wales on developing rail transport in Wales. (104192)

 10 Robert Halfon (Harlow): What recent assessment she has made of the effect of petrol and diesel prices on the Welsh economy. (104193)

 11 Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire): What recent discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues and others on the aerospace industry in Wales. (104194)

 12 Chris Bryant (Rhondda): What recent discussions she has had with the First Minister of Wales on developing rail transport in Wales. (104195)

 13 Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend): What assessment she has made of the implications of the Budget for women in Wales. (104196)

 14 Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What recent discussions she has had with the First Minister of Wales on the First Great Western franchise. (104197)

At 12 noon

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.

 Q1 Gordon Henderson (Sittingbourne and Sheppey): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 April. (105079)

 Q2 Karl McCartney (Lincoln):  (105080)

 Q3 Gordon Birtwistle (Burnley):  (105081)

 Q4 Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford):  (105082)

 Q5 Mark Hendrick (Preston):  (105083)

 Q6 Iain McKenzie (Inverclyde):  (105084)

 Q7 David Simpson (Upper Bann):  (105085)

 Q8 Fiona O'Donnell (East Lothian):  (105086)

 Q9 Andrew Griffiths (Burton):  (105087)

 Q10 Bob Blackman (Harrow East):  (105088)

 Q11 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):  (105089)

 Q12 Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge):  (105090)

 Q13 Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne):  (105091)

 Q14 Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley):  (105092)

 Q15 Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East):  (105093)

At 12.30 pm Urgent Questions (if any)

Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

1 SUICIDE (PREVENTION) [Up to 20 minutes]

Dr William McCrea

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to set up a body to establish a public initiative for the prevention of suicide and self harm, to work with internet providers and others to reduce access to information on the internet and through other sources on methods of suicide and to develop a system of alerts and blocks for internet searches relating to suicide; 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

Note: The House may be asked to consider any Lords Amendments and Lords Messages which may be received.

† indicates Government Business

† 2 CIVIL AVIATION BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2) [Up to 45 minutes]

Mrs Theresa Villiers

That the Order of 30 January 2012 (Civil Aviation Bill) (Programme)) be varied as follows:

1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.

2. Proceedings on Consideration and proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken on two days in accordance with the following provisions.

Consideration

3. Proceedings on Consideration shall be taken on the first day and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.

Third Reading

4. Proceedings on Third Reading shall be taken on the second day and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement.

The Speaker will put any Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(9)).

† 3 CIVIL AVIATION BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered. [Until 7.00 pm]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Proceedings on consideration will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7.00 pm if the Civil Aviation Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.

Note: The House may also be asked to consider any Lords Amendments and Lords Messages which may be received.

At the end of the sitting:

4 ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject: Elections for police and crime commissioners (Wayne David).

Debate may continue until 7.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

Subject: Bridging the Valley of Death.

Witnesses: Katie Potts, Managing Director, Herald Investment Management, Anne Glover, Chief Executive, Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd, Stephen Welton, Chief Executive, Business Growth Fund, and Matthew Bullock, University of Cambridge; Dr Richard Worswick, Cobalt Light Systems, Dr Peter Dean, Cambio, and Dr Trevor Francis, Byotrol Technology Ltd (at 10.15 am).

Subject: Business Appointment Rules.

Witness: Rt Hon Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office.

Subject: Draft Order on the Abolition and Transfer of Functions of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission.

Witness: Maria Miller MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions.

Subject: UK Eggs Industry.

Witnesses: European Commission (via video-link); Food and Drink Federation (at 3.30 pm).

Subject: Budget 2012.

Witness: Chloe Smith MP, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury.

Subject: Debt Management Office.

Witnesses: Robert Stheeman, Chief Executive, Jo Whelan, Deputy Chief Executive and Joint Head of Policy and Markets, and Jim Juffs, Chief Operating Officer, UK Debt Management Office.

Subjects: Renewed Alcohol Strategy–Progress Report.

Witnesses: Brigid Simmonds OBE, Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association, and James Bielby, Chief Executive, Federation of Wholesale Distributors; Lin Homer, Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary, Dave Hartnett, Permanent Secretary for Tax, and Mike Norgrove, Director General Business Tax (Acting), HMRC (at 4.00 pm).

JOINT COMMITTEE

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

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Audit Commission pension scheme contingent liability.

2Secretary of State for Defence: 2012 annual review of the profit formula for non-competitive Government contracts.

3Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Agenda for April’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council.

4Secretary of State for the Home Department: Justice and Home Affairs pre-Council statement.

5Secretary of State for the Home Department: UK opt-in for the Asylum and Migration Fund and the Internal Security Fund (Police).