House of Commons portcullis
House of Commons
Session 1997-98
Publications on the internet
Summary Agendas and Orders of Business

Order of Business Tuesday 28th October 1997

Here you can browse the House of Commons Order of Business for Tuesday 28 October 1997.


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.

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


At 2.30 p.m. Prayers
At 2.35 p.m.
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
*1 Mr Nick Hawkins (Surrey Heath)    What is Her Majesty's Government's policy on joining the arrangements for a single currency on 1st January 1999.
(12111)
*2 Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield)    If he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's relations with the ASEAN group of nations with particular reference to Indonesia.
(12112)
*3 Mr Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield)    If he will make a statement on his assessment of progress in the Middle East peace process.
(12113)
*4 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire)    If he will make a statement on the enlargement of the European Union.
(12115)
*5 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough)    On what dates during 1997 the computer system at at Islamabad has failed to operate properly; and how applicants for entry clearance have been informed of the consequences for their applications of problems caused by computer failures.
(12116)
*6 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley)    What recent discussions the Government has had with representatives of the Indian and Pakistan Governments on the issue of Kashmir.
(12117)
*7 Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire)    If he will make a statement on progress towards meeting the Dayton Accords with respect to Bosnia.
(12118)
*8 Mr David Hanson (Delyn)    What plans he has to meet the UN envoy to Cyprus to discuss the outcome of recent initiatives by the UN.
(12119)
*9 Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset)    What assessment he has made of the foreign policy factors leading to the sale of Hawk Jets to the Indonesian Government.
(12120)
*10 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow)    If he will make a statement about his meeting with the Lord Advocate in September on the issues arising out of new information on Lockerbie and Libyan sanctions.
(12121)
*11 Mr Robert Walter (North Dorset)    What assessment he has made of the impact on United Kingdom job creation of the United Kingdom's adoption of the employment chapter in the Amsterdam Treaty.
(12122)
*12 Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne)    What progress has been made in the talks about the future of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement.
(12123)
*13 Jean Corston (Bristol East)    If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with China.
(12124)
*14 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)    If he will make a statement about the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice regarding third pillar issues.
(12125)
*15 Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley)    What discussions about the increase in the United Kingdom contribution to the EU budget took place at the Amsterdam summit.
(12127)
*16 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham)    For what reasons the agreement reached on quota-hopping was not included in the Amsterdam Treaty.
(12129)
*17 Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow)    If he will make a statement on Britain's objectives in respect of common foreign and security policy matters during its presidency of the European Union.
(12130)
*18 Miss Ann Widdecombe (Maidstone and The Weald)    What practical measures will be taken to ensure new countries are helped to join the European Community.
(12131)
*19 Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough)    If he will make a statement on his Department's policy towards Kashmir.
(12132)
*20 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury)    What he expects will be Britain's (a) gross and (b) net contribution to the European Union's budget for common foreign and security policy matters for the year 1998--99.
(12133)
*21 Mr Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton)    If he will make a statement on the areas in which the European Court of Justice has gained jurisdiction under the terms of the Amsterdam Treaty.
(12134)
*22 Mr Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North)    If he will make a statement on his Department's policy towards Kashmir.
(12135)
*23 Mr John Home Robertson (East Lothian)    If he will make a statement on the progress of the peace process in Bosnia.
(12136)
*24 Mr Neil Gerrard (Walthamstow)    If he will make a statement on the current situation regarding the Middle East peace process.
(12138)
*25 Mr Roger Casale (Wimbledon)    If he will make a statement on his assessment of progress in the Middle East peace process.
(12139)
*26 Mr Stephen Twigg (Enfield, Southgate)    If he will make a statement on the progress of the Middle East peace process.
(12141)
*27 Mr Eric Clarke (Midlothian)    What initiatives he has put forward to try to solve the impasse over the re-unification of Cyprus.
(12142)
*28 Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire)    If he will make a statement on human rights in Indonesia.
(12143)
*29 Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry)    What steps he is taking to reduce incidents of fraud in relation to the EU budget.
(12144)
*30 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East)    If he will make a statement on the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the expansion of the European Union.
(12145)
*31 Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton)    If he will make a statement on relations with Taiwan.
(12146)
*32 Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge)    If he will make a statement on the UN reform package.
(12147)
*33 Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere)    What recent representations he has received regarding the Middle East peace process.
(12148)
*34 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)    What steps he is taking to improve communications between national parliamentarians and EU institutions.
(12149)
*35 Mr John McAllion (Dundee East)    What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Cuban government on relations with the European Union and the United Nations.
(12150)

At 3.30 p.m. Private Notice Questions (if any)
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business
Notices of Presentation of Bills
+1 BANK OF ENGLAND    [No debate]
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
        Bill to make provision about the constitution, regulation, financial arrangements and functions of the Bank of England, including provision for the transfer of supervisory functions; to amend the Banking Act 1987 in relation to the provision and disclosure of information; to make provision relating to appointments to the governing body of a designated agency under the Financial Services Act 1986; to amend Schedule 5 to that Act; to make provision relating to the registration of Government stocks and bonds; to make provision about the application of section 207 of the Companies Act 1989 to bearer securities; and for connected purposes.
Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
+2 GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (REFERENDUM)    [No debate]
Mr Secretary Prescott
        Bill to make provision for the holding of a referendum on the establishment of a Greater London Authority and for expenditure in preparation for such an Authority; and to confer additional functions on the Local Government Commission for England in connection with the establishment of such an Authority.
Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
Ten minute rule Motion
3 PREVENTION OF DELAY IN TRIALS    [Up to 20 minutes]
Miss Anne McIntosh
        That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that a person indicted for a serious criminal offence shall be brought to trial within a period of not more than 110 days; 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
+4 ADJOURNMENT    [Until 10.00 p.m.]
The Prime Minister
        That this House do now adjourn.
        Proposed subject for debate: British defence policy.
        Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 29th July (Gulf War Illnesses), HC 222-i, and 30th July (Strategic Defence Review), HC 138-i, and the First Special Report from the Defence Committee (Government Replies to First to Sixth Reports of Session 1996--97: HC 94 (Sale of the Married Quarters Estate), HC 211 (The Army Terms of Service (Amendment) Regulations (S.I., 1996, No. 2973)), HC 142 (Defence Medical Services), HC 127 (Defence Spending), HC 233 (Heavy Lift) and HC 158 (Gulf War Illnesses: Latest Developments)), HC 153, are relevant.
Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
+5 PUBLIC ACCOUNTS    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
Mrs Ann Taylor
        That Standing Order No. 148 (Committee of Public Accounts) be amended, in line 7, by leaving out the word 'fifteen' and inserting the word 'sixteen'.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
At the end of the sitting:
6 ADJOURNMENT    [Until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later]
        Proposed subject: Aircraft noise in south-west London (Mr Tony Colman).
        Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m., or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEE
1 Standing Committee B 10.30 a.m. Room 14 (public)
4.30 p.m. (public)
        To consider the Social Security Bill
SELECT COMMITTEES
2 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee 9.00 a.m. Room 17 (private)
9.45 a.m. (public)
        Subject: Sewage Treatment and Disposal.
        Witnesses: Officials of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions; Officials of the Environment Agency (at 10.45 a.m.).
3 Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee 9.30 a.m. Room 19 (private)
4 International Development 9.30 a.m. Room 15 (private)
11.00 a.m. (public)
        Subject: Montserrat.
        Witness: Mr David Brandt, Chief Minister, Government of Montserrat.
5 Agriculture 10.15 a.m. Room 20 (private)
6 Home Affairs 10.15 a.m. Room 6 (private)
10.30 a.m. (public)
        Subject: Police Disciplinary and Complaints Procedures.
        Witnesses: Police Complaints Authority.
7 Public Administration 10.30 a.m. Room 8 (private)
11.00 a.m. (public)
        Subject: The Role and Responsibilities of the Head of the Home Civil Service.
        Witness: Sir Robin Butler, GCB, CVO.
8 Standards and Privileges 10.30 a.m. Room 13 (private)
9 Culture, Media and Sport 11.00 a.m. Room 7 (private)
10 Education and Employment 11.00 a.m. Room 19 (private)
11 Foreign Affairs 11.00 a.m. Room 5 (private)
12 Defence 2.30 p.m. Room 16 (private)
13 Education and Employment: Employment Sub-Committee 3.45 p.m. Room 19 (private)
4.00 p.m. (public)
        Subject: The New Deal.
        Witness: Sir Peter Davis, Chairman, New Deal Task Force.
14 Procedure 5.00 p.m. Room 5 (private)
        To choose chairman and consider course of proceeding.
15 Statutory Instruments Immediately after the meeting of the Joint
Committee
Room 7 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEE
16 Statutory Instruments 4.15 p.m. Room 7 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

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

© Parliamentary copyright 1997
Prepared 28 October 1997