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Order Paper Monday 10 March 1997

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No. 78 MONDAY 10TH MARCH 1997 2361
ORDER PAPER

* Indicates a Question for Oral Answer
Questions marked thus [R] indicate that a relevant registered interest has been declared

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

Questions to the Member answering for the House of Commons Commission and to the Finance and Services Committee will start not later than 3.15 p.m.

Questions to the Lord President of the Council will start not later than 3.25 p.m.

*1 Sir Michael Neubert (Romford):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has received on the establishment of regular passenger services on the River Thames.
17753
*2 Mr Stephen Timms (Newham North East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what road improvement measures he proposes to improve access to the site of the Millennium Festival at Greenwich.
17754
*3 Bridget Prentice (Lewisham East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what was the estimated cost to business of traffic congestion in London in the last year for which figures are available.
17755
*4 Dr Charles Goodson-Wickes (Wimbledon):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent consultations he has had with the Chief Executive of Stagecoach Holdings plc about the operation of South West Trains.
17756
*5 Mr Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what investigations are being undertaken by his Department into the safety of the infrastructure of the Barking to Gospel Oak Railway line.
17757
*6 Mr Jon Owen Jones (Cardiff Central):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what instructions he has given to the Franchising Director to ensure the disruption on South West Trains is not repeated (a) on that Company's lines and (b) on other lines.
17758
*7 Mr Anthony Steen (South Hams):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what organisations and companies he has consulted with regard to the European Ground Handling Directives; and what representations he has received.
17759
*8 Mr David Congdon (Croydon North East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the long term capital funding requirements of London Underground.
17760
*9 Mr Douglas French (Gloucester):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many vehicular accidents have been caused by defective road markings in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
17761
*10 Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield, Attercliffe):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on investment in the national railway infrastructure.
17762
*11 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress he has made with the negotiation of a new air services agreement with the United States of America.
17763
*12 Jane Kennedy (Liverpool, Broadgreen):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated into high-speed rail links in the United Kingdom.
17764
*13 Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what are the reasons for the delay in completion of the widening works of the M25 at Reigate; and who will meet the additional related costs.
17765
*14 Mr Bruce Grocott (The Wrekin):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his policy of transferring traffic from road to rail.
17766
*15 Mr David Clelland (Tyne Bridge):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what has been the change in the number of bus passenger journeys outside London made since 1985-86.
17767
*16 Mr John Marshall (Hendon South):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent representations he has received about the future of London Transport.
17768
*17 Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the valuation at the time of the Government's sale of (a) Eversholt and (b) Porterbrook Leasing.
17769
*18 Mr Don Touhig (Islwyn):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the level of Government investment in (a) road and (b) airport infrastructure over the last four years.
17770
*19 Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will investigate the reliability and punctuality of charter flight companies on long-haul flights.
17771
*20 Mr Tony Banks (Newham North West):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proposals he has to privatise the London Underground.
17772
*21 Mr Paul Flynn (Newport West):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what advice he has received from the Highways Agency on the backlog in road and bridge maintenance.
17773
*22 Mr Brian David Jenkins (South East Staffordshire):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the withdrawal of the A5 Weeford to Fazeley road improvement scheme.
17774
*23 Mr William O'Brien (Normanton):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the contribution made by transport to air pollution in British cities.
17775
*24 Mr Stanley Orme (Salford East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on Railtrack's railway investment since privatisation.
17776
*25 Lady Olga Maitland (Sutton and Cheam):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the future ownership of London Underground.
17777
*26 Sir Teddy Taylor (Southend East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many persons per week use the LTS line to Fenchurch Street station; and how passenger numbers have changed since privatisation.
17778
*27 Mr George Mudie (Leeds East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to persuade companies running charter flights to improve their punctuality.
17779
*28 Mr Nick Ainger (Pembroke):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is his current estimate of the cost of the 'Sea Empress' disaster which may be claimed from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund.
17780
*29 Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proposals he has to improve road links in East Sussex.
17781
*30 Mr Robert Ainsworth (Conventry North East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the proceeds of property sales by Railtrack.
17782

Questions to the Member answering for the House of Commons Commission and to the Finance and Services Committee will start not later than 3.15 p.m.

*31 Mr Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North):    To ask the Right honourable Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to increase the recruitment of disabled staff.
17783
*32 Mr Tony Banks (Newham North West):    To ask the Right honourable Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will make a statement about the financial arrangements for staff on short-term contracts during the General Election period.
17784
*33 Mr John Marshall (Hendon South):    To ask the Right honourable Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what is the Commission's current estimate of the staff overtime bill for 1996-97.
17785
*34 Mr Paul Flynn (Newport West):    To ask the Right honourable Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what proposals he has to improve the conditions of disabled staff.
17786

Questions to the Lord President of the Council will start not later than 3.25 p.m.

*35 Mr Simon Hughes (Southwark and Bermondsey):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, what proportion of the Government's legislative programme he plans to complete by Easter.
17787
*36 Mr Harry Cohen (Leyton):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, if he will establish a Grand Committee for London.
17789
*37 Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, how many recent representations he has received on the length of the annual summer recess; and if he will make a statement.
17790
*38 Mr Anthony Steen (South Hams):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, if he will bring forward measures to ensure that all European directives are debated on the floor of the House.
17791
*39 Mr Tim Rathbone (Lewes):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, what proposals he has to review the Government's strategy, Tackling Drugs Together.
17792
*40 Sir Teddy Taylor (Southend East):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, if he will review the procedures for consideration of EU legislation and expenditure.
17793
*41 Mr Jacques Arnold (Gravesham):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, if he will review the amount of time available to backbenchers to raise matters of concern to their constituents.
17794
*42 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, what has been the average length of the Easter adjournment during the last 10 years.
17795
*43 Mr Harry Greenway (Ealing North):    To ask the Lord President of the Council, what plans he has to bring forward measures to change voting procedures; and if he will make a statement.
17796

AT TEN O'CLOCK

Notice of Motion

The Prime Minister
        Business of the House:That, at this day's sitting, the Building Societies Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
        To be moved after the interruption of business at Ten o'clock and to be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 14.

ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS

Those marked thus * are Government Orders of the Day

1 OPPOSITION DAY [7th allotted day-first part]:
PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Mrs Margaret Ewing
Mr Dafydd Wigley
Mr Cynog Dafis
Mr Alex Salmond
Mr Andrew Welsh
Mr Elfyn Llywd
                    Roseanna Cunningham     Mr Ieuan Wyn Jones
        That this House calls for a concerted effort to eradicate poverty and create full employment; believes in a society free of social injustice and inequality where decent, democratic values ensure that priorities become the defeat of homelessness, the maintenance of free health care and the guarantee of dignity from cradle to grave for all citizens; pledges itself to working against the politics of selfishness and greed and to developing a society where the contribution of the whole community is sought and valued; and, for the above reasons, rejects the Government's proposed spending plans for 1997-98 and 1998-99.
        The Opposition Day is at the disposal of the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party pursuant to Standing Order No. 13(2). The selection of the matter to be debated this day has been made by the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru.
        Proceedings on the Motion will lapse at Seven o'clock, if not previously concluded, pursuant to Standing Order No. 13(2).
*2 BUILDING SOCIETIES BILL:    Second Reading.
3 BUILDING SOCIETIES BILL [MONEY]:    Queen's Recommendation signified.
Mr Michael Jack
        That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Building Societies Bill, it is expedient to authorise-
          (a) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to that Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under the Building Societies Act 1986; and
          (b) the payment of any amounts into the Consolidated Fund.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 50A(1)(a).
*4 POLICE AND FIREMEN'S PENSIONS BILL:    Second Reading. (The Second Reading Committee has recommended that the Bill ought to be read a second time.)
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 90(6).
5 POLICE AND FIREMEN'S PENSIONS BILL [MONEY]:    Queen's Recommendation signified.
Mr Michael Jack
        That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Police and Firemen's Pensions Bill, it is expedient to authorise--
          (a) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of such money under any other Act; and
          (b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable into the Consolidated Fund under any other Act.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 50A(1)(a).
6 LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (ENGLAND)
Mr Secretary Dorrell
        That the Special Grant Report (No. 24): Special Grant for Asylum Seekers' Accommodation (HC 257), which was laid before this House on 11th February, be approved.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No.101(6).
7 GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS
Secretary Sir George Young
        That the draft Driving Standards Agency Trading Fund Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 13th February, be approved.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(6).
8 GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS
Mr Secretary Gummer
        That the draft The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Trading Fund Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 17th February, be approved.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(6).
9 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
Mr Secretary Gummer
        That the draft Town and Country Planning (Compensation for Restrictions on Mineral Working and Mineral Waste Depositing) Regulations 1997, which were laid before this House on 19th February, be approved.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(6).
10 REPORT OF THE COURT OF AUDITORS
The Prime Minister
Mr Secretary Heseltine
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Mr Secretary Howard
Mr Secretary Rifkind
Mr Secretary Lang
        That this House takes note of Official Journal No. C340 of 12th November 1996, the Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors concerning the financial year 1995, together with the institutions' replies, and Official Journal No. C395 of 31st December 1996, the Court of Auditors Statements of Assurance concerning activities financed from the general budget for the financial year 1995 and of the sixth and seventh European Development Funds for 1995, together with the associated special reports and the institutions' replies; and supports the Government's continuing efforts to improve financial management and control within the European Community.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 102(9).
11 GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS
Mr Secretary Dorrell
        That the draft Medicines Control Agency Trading Fund (Variation) Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 12th February, be approved.
        To be decided forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 101(6).
12 WASTE PREVENTION BILL [MONEY]:    Queen's Recommendation signified.
Mr Michael Jack
        That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Waste Prevention Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums which under any other enactment are payable out of money so provided.
          The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motion not later than three-quarters of an hour after it has been made, pursuant to Standing Order No. 50A(1)(b).
        On the Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9 Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody proposes to raise the subject of Foreign Office support for street children.
COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1 Treasury 4.00 p.m. Room 8 (private)
4.15 p.m. (public)
        Subject: The Personal Investment Authority.
        Witnesses: The Chairman and Chief Executive of the Personal Investment Authority.
2 Health 4.30 p.m. Room 6 (private)
3 Information 4.30 p.m. Room 13 (private)
4 Public Accounts 4.30 p.m. Room 15 (public)
        Subject: The Seizure of Drug Traffickers' Assets.
        Witnesses: Mrs Valerie Strachan, CB, Chairman, Mr Michael Eland, Commissioner, HM Customs and Excise.
5 Standards and Privileges 4.30 p.m. Room 19 (private)
6 Trade and Industry 4.30 p.m. Room 16 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

 
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