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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 Defence

*1 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West)    If he will make a statement on the role of the Territorial Army.

(11734)

*2 Mr David Amess (Southend West)    What recent representations he has received on Britain's independent nuclear capability.

(11735)

*3 Mr Syd Rapson (Portsmouth North)    When he plans to publish his plans for a Defence Diversification Agency.

(11736)

*4 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North)    If he will make a statement on the future of IFOR in Bosnia.

(11737)

*5 Mr Andrew Tyrie (Chichester)    If he will make a statement on progress towards NATO enlargement.

(11738)

*6 Mr Ian Taylor (Esher and Walton)    When he will publish the first annual report on UK strategic exports.

(11739)

*7 Mr David Borrow (South Ribble)    If he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Strategic Defence Review in respect of policy on RAF procurement.

(11740)

*8 Mr Keith Simpson (Mid Norfolk)    If he will make a statement on his Department's contribution to Her Majesty's Government's comprehensive spending review.

(11741)

*9 Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton)    If he will make a statement on the future of the Eurofighter programme.

(11742)

*10 Mr Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford)    What are his plans for commemorating Armistice Day.

(11743)

*11 Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire)    If he will make a statement on the Government's policy relating to Gulf War illnesses.

(11744)

*12 Mr Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks)    If he will make a statement on the current levels of recruitment to the armed forces.

(11745)

*13 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley)    When he expects the Royal Air Force to commence taking delivery of operational Eurofighter aircraft.

(11746)

*14 Miss Ann Widdecombe (Maidstone and the Weald)    If he will make a statement about the future of the Greenwich Royal Naval Hospitial.

(11747)

*15 Mr Edward Garnier (Harborough)    If he will make a statement about the future of the Defence Medical Services.

(11748)

*16 Mr Eric Clarke (Midlothian)    What plans his Department has to establish an arms diversification agency.

(11749)

*17 Mr Bowen Wells (Hertford and Stortford)    If he will make a statement on his Department's contribution to Her Majesty's Treasury's comprehensive spending review with particular reference to its impact on the United Kingdom's strategic response.

(11751)

*18 Helen Jones (Warrington North)    If he will make a statement on the future of the Eurofighter programme.

(11752)

*19 Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire)    What studies are being undertaken to examine the benefits of low flying to RAF active service operations.

(11753)

*20 Paul Flynn (Newport West)    What new proposals he has to reduce alcohol mis-use in the armed forces.

(11754)

*21 Mr Andrew F. Bennett (Denton and Reddish)    If he will make a statement about purchase by his Department of electrical batteries.

(11755)

*22 Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley)    When he expects to announce an order for production of Eurofighter.

(11756)

*23 Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere)    What representations he has received on the conclusions of his strategic defence review in respect of the Army.

(11757)

*24 Mr Nigel Beard (Bexleyheath and Crayford)    If he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Strategic Defence Review in defining the circumstances in which British forces are likely to be called into action.

(11758)

*25 Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover)    When he expects to announce the results of the Defence Review.

(11759)

*26 Mr David Prior (North Norfolk)    When he last met industry representatives to discuss the progress of the Strategic Defence Review in respect of the Army.

(11760)

*27 Mr Gary Streeter (South West Devon)    What plans he has to visit the Royal Marines in Stoaehouse, Plymouth, to discuss their role in the strategic defence of the United Kingdom.

(11761)

*28 Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby)    What assessment he has made of the impact of the 1996 World Court judgement on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons on British nuclear strategy.

(11762)

*29 Mr Martin Bell (Tatton)    If he will make a statement on the progress of the Strategic Defence Review, with particular reference to the problems of overstretch.

(11763)

*30 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby)    If he will make a statement on the future role of the territorial armed forces units.

(11764)

*31 Mr David Hanson (Delyn)    If he will make a statement on Britain's contribution to the multinational stabilisation force in the former Yugoslavia.

(11766)

*32 Alice Mahon (Halifax)    When he plans to publish his plans for a defence diversification agency.

(11767)

*33 Mr Tony Baldry (Banbury)    If he will make a statement on the contribution made by the TAVR to UK peacekeeping operations overseas.

(11768)

Oral Questions to the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners and to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission

*34 Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset):        To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the funds available for the National Audit Office.

(11769)

*35 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What plans the Church Commissioners have to mark the millennium.

(11770)

*36 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What representations he has received regarding changes in funding for clergy pensions.

(11771)

*37 Paul Flynn (Newport West):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What new proposals he has to increase the returns from Church investments.

(11772)

*38 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What steps the Commissioners are taking to reorganise their investment portfolio as a result of the withdrawal of ACT credit.

(11773)

*39 Mr Norman Baker (Lewes):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What assessment he has carried out of the investment in Monsanto.

(11774)

*40 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What are the investment priorities of the Commissioners for the coming year.

(11775)

*41 Mr Hugh Bayley (City of York):        To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, What additional resources the Comptroller and Auditor General would require to enable the National Audit Office to respond to requests for studies from departmental select committees.

(11776)

*42 Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What support the Church Commissioners receive from Her Majesty's Government to enable them to maintain redundant and under-utilised churches.

(11777)

*43 Mr Archy Kirkwood (Roxburgh and Berwickshire):        To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What steps have been taken to implement the recommendations of the Social Security Committee, Fifth Report (HC 340 Session 1995--96) relating to pension provision in the church.

(11778)

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

Preliminary Business

Notice of Motion

+1 WELSH AFFAIRS    [No Debate]
Mrs Ann Taylor
    That the matter of North Wales and the Government's proposals for a Welsh Assembly, being a matter relating exclusively to Wales, be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 107).

    Note:It is proposed that a Business Motion will be moved at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).

Main Business

+2 FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL:    Consideration of Lords Amendments.    [Until any hour]

For Amendments to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.

Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

At 10.00 p.m.

     BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate]

The Prime Minister
    That, at this day's sitting, Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Firearms (Amendment) Bill and proceedings on the Education (Student Loans) Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

    To be moved at 10.00 p.m. and decided     without debate     (Standing Order No. 15).

+3 EDUCATION (STUDENT LOANS) BILL:    Not amended, in the Standing Committee, to be considered.    [Until any hour]

For Amendments, see separate paper.

Remaining Stages may also be taken.

Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

+4 WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE    [No debate]

Mrs Ann Taylor
Mr Secretary Davies
    That the Welsh Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Tuesday 18th November at half past Ten o'clock to take questions under Standing Order No. 103, (Welsh Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)), and to consider the matter of North Wales and the Government's proposals for a Welsh Assembly under Standing Order No. 107 (Welsh Grand Committee (matters relating exclusively to Wales)).

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 108).

+5 SUPREME COURT (OFFICES) BILL    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Mrs Ann Taylor
    That, in respect of the Supreme Court (Offices) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

6 ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject:    Unadopted roads (Caroline Flint).

  Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

Committee Meetings

SELECT COMMITTEES

1 Information 4.30 p.m. Room 13 (private)

2 Modernisation of the House of Commons 6.00 p.m. Room 21 (private)

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

Standing Committee Notices

Corrigendum

European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 5th November at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Community Document Nos. 10385/97 and 7310/97 relating to the fifth framework programme for Research and Technological Development (RTD).

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At 2.35 p.m.
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

*1	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) If he will make a statement on the role of the Territorial Army.
	(11734)
*2	Mr David Amess (Southend West) What recent representations he has received on Britain's independent nuclear capability.
	(11735)
*3	Mr Syd Rapson (Portsmouth North) When he plans to publish his plans for a Defence Diversification Agency.
	(11736)
*4	Mr David Winnick (Walsall North) If he will make a statement on the future of IFOR in Bosnia.
	(11737)
*5	Mr Andrew Tyrie (Chichester) If he will make a statement on progress towards NATO enlargement.
	(11738)
*6	Mr Ian Taylor (Esher and Walton) When he will publish the first annual report on UK strategic exports.
	(11739)
*7	Mr David Borrow (South Ribble) If he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Strategic Defence Review in respect of policy on RAF procurement.
	(11740)
*8	Mr Keith Simpson (Mid Norfolk) If he will make a statement on his Department's contribution to Her Majesty's Government's comprehensive spending review.
	(11741)
*9	Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton) If he will make a statement on the future of the Eurofighter programme.
	(11742)
*10	Mr Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford) What are his plans for commemorating Armistice Day.
	(11743)
*11	Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire) If he will make a statement on the Government's policy relating to Gulf War illnesses.
	(11744)
*12	Mr Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks) If he will make a statement on the current levels of recruitment to the armed forces.
	(11745)
*13	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley) When he expects the Royal Air Force to commence taking delivery of operational Eurofighter aircraft.
	(11746)
*14	Miss Ann Widdecombe (Maidstone and the Weald) If he will make a statement about the future of the Greenwich Royal Naval Hospitial.
	(11747)
*15	Mr Edward Garnier (Harborough) If he will make a statement about the future of the Defence Medical Services.
	(11748)
*16	Mr Eric Clarke (Midlothian) What plans his Department has to establish an arms diversification agency.
	(11749)
*17	Mr Bowen Wells (Hertford and Stortford) If he will make a statement on his Department's contribution to Her Majesty's Treasury's comprehensive spending review with particular reference to its impact on the United Kingdom's strategic response.
	(11751)
*18	Helen Jones (Warrington North) If he will make a statement on the future of the Eurofighter programme.
	(11752)
*19	Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) What studies are being undertaken to examine the benefits of low flying to RAF active service operations.
	(11753)
*20	Paul Flynn (Newport West) What new proposals he has to reduce alcohol mis-use in the armed forces.
	(11754)
*21	Mr Andrew F. Bennett (Denton and Reddish) If he will make a statement about purchase by his Department of electrical batteries.
	(11755)
*22	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley) When he expects to announce an order for production of Eurofighter.
	(11756)
*23	Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere) What representations he has received on the conclusions of his strategic defence review in respect of the Army.
	(11757)
*24	Mr Nigel Beard (Bexleyheath and Crayford) If he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's Strategic Defence Review in defining the circumstances in which British forces are likely to be called into action.
	(11758)
*25	Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) When he expects to announce the results of the Defence Review.
	(11759)
*26	Mr David Prior (North Norfolk) When he last met industry representatives to discuss the progress of the Strategic Defence Review in respect of the Army.
	(11760)
*27	Mr Gary Streeter (South West Devon) What plans he has to visit the Royal Marines in Stoaehouse, Plymouth, to discuss their role in the strategic defence of the United Kingdom.
	(11761)
*28	Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby) What assessment he has made of the impact of the 1996 World Court judgement on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons on British nuclear strategy.
	(11762)
*29	Mr Martin Bell (Tatton) If he will make a statement on the progress of the Strategic Defence Review, with particular reference to the problems of overstretch.
	(11763)
*30	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby) If he will make a statement on the future role of the territorial armed forces units.
	(11764)
*31	Mr David Hanson (Delyn) If he will make a statement on Britain's contribution to the multinational stabilisation force in the former Yugoslavia.
	(11766)
*32	Alice Mahon (Halifax) When he plans to publish his plans for a defence diversification agency.
	(11767)
*33	Mr Tony Baldry (Banbury) If he will make a statement on the contribution made by the TAVR to UK peacekeeping operations overseas.
	(11768)
Oral Questions to the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners and to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission
*34	Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset): To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the funds available for the National Audit Office.
	(11769)
*35	Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What plans the Church Commissioners have to mark the millennium.
	(11770)
*36	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What representations he has received regarding changes in funding for clergy pensions.
	(11771)
*37	Paul Flynn (Newport West): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What new proposals he has to increase the returns from Church investments.
	(11772)
*38	Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What steps the Commissioners are taking to reorganise their investment portfolio as a result of the withdrawal of ACT credit.
	(11773)
*39	Mr Norman Baker (Lewes): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What assessment he has carried out of the investment in Monsanto.
	(11774)
*40	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What are the investment priorities of the Commissioners for the coming year.
	(11775)
*41	Mr Hugh Bayley (City of York): To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, What additional resources the Comptroller and Auditor General would require to enable the National Audit Office to respond to requests for studies from departmental select committees.
	(11776)
*42	Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What support the Church Commissioners receive from Her Majesty's Government to enable them to maintain redundant and under-utilised churches.
	(11777)
*43	Mr Archy Kirkwood (Roxburgh and Berwickshire): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, as representing the Church Commissioners, What steps have been taken to implement the recommendations of the Social Security Committee, Fifth Report (HC 340 Session 1995--96) relating to pension provision in the church.
	(11778)

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

Preliminary Business
Notice of Motion
+1	WELSH AFFAIRS [No Debate]
	Mrs Ann Taylor That the matter of North Wales and the Government's proposals for a Welsh Assembly, being a matter relating exclusively to Wales, be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 107).

*Note:It is proposed that a Business Motion will be moved at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).*

+2	FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments. [Until any hour]
For Amendments to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.
	*Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.*

+3	EDUCATION (STUDENT LOANS) BILL: Not amended, in the Standing Committee, to be considered. [Until any hour]
For Amendments, see separate paper.
Remaining Stages may also be taken.
	*Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.*

+4	WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE [No debate]
	Mrs Ann Taylor Mr Secretary Davies That the Welsh Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Tuesday 18th November at half past Ten o'clock to take questions under Standing Order No. 103, (Welsh Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)), and to consider the matter of North Wales and the Government's proposals for a Welsh Assembly under Standing Order No. 107 (Welsh Grand Committee (matters relating exclusively to Wales)).
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 108).

+5	SUPREME COURT (OFFICES) BILL [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
	Mrs Ann Taylor That, in respect of the Supreme Court (Offices) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

6	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Unadopted roads* (Caroline Flint).*
	*Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

SELECT COMMITTEES
1	Information	4.30 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
2	Modernisation of the House of Commons	6.00 p.m.	Room 21 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Standing Committee Notices
Corrigendum
European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 5th November at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Community Document Nos. 10385/97 and 7310/97 relating to the fifth framework programme for Research and Technological Development (RTD).