Order of Business Thursday 24 May 2012

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House of Commons

Order of Business

At 10.30 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 [21 May] 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 proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Leeds City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [21 May] 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 proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Nottingham City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [21 May] 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 proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

Reading Borough Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [21 May] 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 proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords]: That so much of the Lords Message [21 May] 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 [21 May] 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 [21 May] 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 Business, Innovation and Skills

 1 Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon): What steps he has taken to reduce the burden of regulation on (a) small and medium-sized and (b) other businesses. (109146)

 2 Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on business confidence of the economy entering recession. (109148)

 3 Mr John Spellar (Warley): What steps he is taking to further develop the motor and components industry. (109149)

 4 Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire): What recent progress he has made on securing the future of the post office network. (109150)

 5 Andrew Stephenson (Pendle): What recent progress he has made on the recruitment of business mentors. (109151)

 6 Alec Shelbrooke (Elmet and Rothwell): What funds his Department makes available for training and employment for adults. (109152)

 7 Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South): What recent assessment he has made of the Government's relationship with the business community. (109153)

 8 Duncan Hames (Chippenham): What recent assessment he has made of the employment circumstances of apprentices on completion of their placement. (109154)

 9 Henry Smith (Crawley): What support his Department is giving to small and medium-sized businesses to enable them to grow. (109155)

 10 Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North): If he will assess the commercial prospects of the caravan manufacturing industry in and around Hull. (109156)

 11 Mr Charles Kennedy (Ross, Skye and Lochaber): When he last met representatives of the Russell Group; and what matters were discussed. (109157)

 12 Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): What steps he is taking to promote exports to the Far East; and if he will make a statement. (109158)

 13 Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North and Leith): What steps he is taking to improve access to finance for small businesses. (109160)

 14 Iain McKenzie (Inverclyde): What steps his Department is taking in response to the economy entering recession; and if he will make a statement. (109162)

 15 Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of the higher education sector to economic growth. (109164)

 16 David Mowat (Warrington South): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on the potential effect on process manufacturing of the Government's policy on energy pricing. (109165)

 17 Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of the higher education sector on economic growth. (109166)

 18 Robert Halfon (Harlow): What steps he is taking to promote economic growth in cities; and if he will make a statement. (109167)

 19 Adam Afriyie (Windsor): What progress he has made on the roll-out of catapult centres. (109168)

 20 Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of the higher education sector to economic growth. (109170)

At 11.15 am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

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

 T1 George Freeman (Mid Norfolk): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (109171)

 T2 Mr Nicholas Brown (Newcastle Upon Tyne East):  (109172)

 T3 Jessica Morden (Newport East):  (109173)

 T4 Heidi Alexander (Lewisham East):  (109174)

 T5 Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central):  (109175)

 T6 Peter Aldous (Waveney):  (109176)

 T7 Simon Hughes (Bermondsey and Old Southwark):  (109177)

 T8 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):  (109180)

At 11.30 am Urgent Questions (if any)

Business Question to the Leader of the House

Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

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† 1 MATTERS TO BE RAISED BEFORE THE FORTHCOMING ADJOURNMENT [Until 6.00 pm]

The Prime Minister

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment.

Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.

At the end of the sitting:

2 ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject: Disappearance of Mr Illias Ali (Mr Gerry Sutcliffe).

Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE

Further to consider the Bill.

DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

To consider the draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2012.

SELECT COMMITTEE

Subject: Work of the Cabinet Secretary 2012-13.

Witness: Sir Jeremy Heywood KCB CVO, Cabinet Secretary.

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

PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

HM Revenue and Customs: Compliance and Enforcement Programme (Eighty-seventh Report of Session 2010–12).

(First Report).

Draft Legislative Reform (Annual Review of Local Authorities) Order 2012 (First Report).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Law Commission review of unfair contract terms.

2Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Pre-Council Written Ministerial Statement: EU Competitiveness Council 30-31 May 2012.

3Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Research into a potential cap on high cost credit.

4Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Budget consultation on the taxation of unauthorised unit trusts.

5Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Fire and Rescue Service.

6Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport: Telecommunications Council.

7Secretary of State for Defence: Progress on reform of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

8Secretary of State for Defence: Service Complaints Commissioner’s Fourth Annual Report.

9Secretary of State for Education: Children who perform.

10Secretary of State for Education: School funding.

11Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Gangmasters Licensing Authority: Outcome of the Red Tape Challenge.

12Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan monthly progress report for April 2012.

13Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Friends of Yemen Ministerial meeting.

14Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs Council: 29 May.

15Secretary of State for the Home Department: G6 meeting, Munich.

16Secretary of State for the Home Department: Report on corruption in the police service in England and Wales by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

17Secretary of State for Justice: Implementation of Part 2 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012; Civil litigation funding and costs.

18Secretary of State for Transport: Infrastructure: roads.

19Secretary of State for Transport: Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

General Committee Notices

A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 June at 10.30 am and 4.30 pm and Thursday 14 June at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm further to consider the Finance Bill (except Clauses 1, 4, 8, 189 and 209, Schedules 1, 23 and 33 and certain new clauses and new schedules).

The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 June at 10.30 am to consider a Motion in the name of Mr peter Lilley relating to the House of Commons Members’ Fund.

The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 June at 10.30 am to consider the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment of Schedule 6) Order 2012.

The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 12 June at 10.30 am to consider the draft Community Right to Challenge (Fire and Rescue Authorities and Rejection of Expressions of Interest) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 12 June at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Police (Collaboration: Specified Function) Order 2012.