House of Commons portcullis
House of Commons
Session 2008 - 09
Publications on the internet
Summary Agendas and Orders of Business

Order of Business Thursday 4 June 2009

Here you can browse the House of Commons Order of Business for Thursday 4 June 2009.

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 10.30 am
  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 Energy and Climate Change
 1
Martin Linton (Battersea): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the effects of climate change on the global population; and if he will make a statement.
(277918)
 2
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions arising from road transport.
(277919)
 3
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): What recent assessment he has made of the energy efficiency of domestic and commercial buildings in the UK; and if he will make a statement.
(277920)
 4
John Howell (Henley): What the Government's priorities are for a global agreement on climate change in Copenhagen in December.
(277921)
 5
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What assessment he has made of the merits of using liquefied petroleum gas as a domestic heating fuel; and if he will make a statement.
(277922)
 6
Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the Government's policy on carbon dioxide emissions arising from the generation of electricity used by electric vehicles.
(277923)
 7
Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What recent assessment he has made of the viability of tidal impoundment schemes for electricity generation.
(277924)
 8
Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): Which estuaries in Great Britain are being considered for possible electricity generating barrages; and if he will make a statement.
(277925)
 9
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): When he last met the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to discuss Government policy on adaptation to climate change.
(277927)
 10
Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford): When he next plans to review the effectiveness of the law on the export of nuclear waste; and if he will make a statement.
(277928)
 11
Ann Winterton (Congleton): What assessment his Department has made of the current efficacy of carbon capture technologies in coal-fired power stations.
(277932)
 12
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet representatives of renewable energy companies to discuss off-shore wind farms.
(277935)
 13
Philip Davies (Shipley): What his timetable is for consultation on the framework for development of new coal-fired power stations; and if he will make a statement.
(277937)
At 11.05 am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Philip Davies (Shipley): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(277938)
 T2
Robert Key (Salisbury):
(277940)
 T3
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East):
(277943)
 T4
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):
(277944)
 T5
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):
(277945)
 
At 11.15 am
Oral Questions to the Leader of the House and the honourable Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission
 1
Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Leader of the House, what steps she is taking to ensure the completeness of answers to Parliamentary Questions for written answer.
(277946)
 2
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): To ask the Leader of the House, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of arrangements for the scrutiny by the House of legislation brought forward under the European Communities Act 1972.
(277947)
 3
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): To ask the honourable Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the House of Commons Commission is taking to ensure unimpeded access to and from the parliamentary estate for hon. Members and staff at all times.
(277948)
 4
Philip Davies (Shipley): To ask the Leader of the House, what steps she is taking to ensure the completeness of answers to Parliamentary Questions for written answer.
(277950)
 5
Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): To ask the Leader of the House, if she will bring forward proposals to establish a business committee to determine the House's business; and if she will make a statement.
(277954)
 6
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): To ask the honourable Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, how much has been spent from the House of Commons Administration Vote on completed administrative and legal challenges to decisions of the Information Commissioner, the Information Tribunal and the courts made in respect of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
(277955)

At 11.30 am
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Business Question to the Leader of the House
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
1
TOPICAL DEBATE: THE ECONOMY: SUPPORTING BUSINESS
[Up to one and a half hours]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That this House has considered the matter of the economy: supporting business.
Debate may continue for one and a half hours (Standing Order No. 24A).
2
DEFENCE IN THE WORLD
[Until 6.00 pm]
The Prime Minister
 
   That this House has considered the matter of defence in the world.
Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.
3
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 6.00 pm]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That, at the sitting on Wednesday 10 June, paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to the Motion in the names of Mr Elfyn Llwyd and Angus Robertson as if the day were an Opposition Day; and proceedings on the Motion may continue for three hours or until 7.00 pm, whichever is earlier, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
4
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Safeguarding children in private schools  (Ms Sally Keeble).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Telecoms Council) in Luxembourg, 11 June 2009.
2
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Consultation on guidance on how to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions.
3
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Independent Monitor Report (April to September 2008).
4
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Home Office Annual Report.
5
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Agenda of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 8 June 2009, Luxembourg.

 

 

 
House of Commons home page Houses of Parliament home page House of Lords home page search page enquiries ordering index

© Parliamentary copyright 2009
Prepared 4 June 2009