Order of Business for 25 November 1997

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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.
++ These are ordinary written questions of which no previous notice has been given. For other questions for written answer today see the 'Order Book'.

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 Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge):    If he will make a statement on those provisions of the Amsterdam Treaty title on immigration, asylum and visas which allow the United Kingdom to opt-in subject to national veto.

(15988)

*2 Mr Hugh Bayley (City of York):    What communications he has had with the United States Secretary of State about the forthcoming Kyoto Conference.

(15989)

*3 Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):    What representations he has received from the Government of Indonesia in respect of the Foreign Office mission statement.

(15990)

*4 Julia Drown (South Swindon):    If he will make a statement on the impact on his Department of the recommendations of the Export Forum.

(15991)

*5 Mr Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton):    What European Commission finance is presently available in the United Kingdom to fund information campaigns.

(15993)

*6 Mr Charles Clarke (Norwich South):    If he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's relations with Japan.

(15994)

*7 Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon):    If he will make a statement about his recent meeting with the Prime Minister of Israel.

(15995)

*8 Mr Tim Yeo (South Suffolk):    What recent representations he has received about the environmental objectives of foreign policy.

(15996)

*9 Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire):    If he will make a statement on relations between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

(15997)

*10 Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin):    What assessment he has made of the difficulties of Punjabi people travelling to New Delhi to pursue applications for entry clearance to the United Kingdom; and if he will establish a consular service in Chandigarh.

(15998)

*11 Ms Debra Shipley (Stourbridge):    If he will set out the initiatives taken by his Department to improve its role in export promotion.

(15999)

*12 Mr Paul Marsden (Shrewsbury and Atcham):    What recent assessment he has made of United Kingdom relations with China in respect of the hand over of Hong Kong.

(16000)

*13 Mr Andrew Tyrie (Chichester):    If he will make a statement on the status of Gibraltar.

(16001)

*14 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire):    If he will make a statement about the outcome of the Luxembourg Special Summit on Employment.

(16002)

*15 Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset):    What discussions he has had with the Government of Nigeria in respect of the restoration of democracy.

(16003)

*16 Mrs Angela Browning (Tiverton and Honiton):    If he will make a statement on those provisions for bringing forward legislation in the Social Chapter which operate under QMV.

(16004)

*17 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    What response he has received from the Organisation of African States and the Arab League about his invitation to them to inspect the Scottish justice system in relation to Lockerbie.

(16005)

*18 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    When he next plans to visit India and Canada.

(16006)

*19 Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley):    When he next plans to visit Gibraltar.

(16007)

*20 Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford):    What meetings he has had with representatives of the Government of Sri Lanka since 1st May.

(16008)

*21 Kali Mountford (Colne Valley):    If he will make a statement about the outcome of the Luxembourg Special Summit on Employment.

(16010)

*22 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with Iraq.

(16011)

*23 Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):    When he plans next to meet the Secretary of State for Defence to discuss the foreign policy basis for the Strategic Defence Review.

(16012)

*24 Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr):    If he will make a statement on the responsibilities of his Department in promoting enlargement of the European Union and in drawing up Agenda 2000.

(16013)

*25 Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):    If he will make a statement concerning his role in relation to Kashmir.

(16014)

*26 Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover):    How many times he has met EU Foreign Ministers since 1st May to discuss European co-operation.

(16015)

*27 Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove):    If he will make a statement on the recent visit to the United Kingdom of the Prime Minister of Israel.

(16017)

*28 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    If he will make a statement on the case of Mr George Atkinson, imprisoned in Dubai.

(16018)

*29 Mr David Hanson (Delyn):    What representations he has made to the United Nations with regard to the situation in Iraq.

(16019)

*30 Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West):    What representations he made to the Israeli Prime Minister during his recent visit to London.

(16020)

*31 Mr Stephen Timms (East Ham):    What will be the role of the European Union under the terms of the Amsterdam Treaty in the protection of fundamental human rights.

(16021)

*32 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    If he will make a statement about the United Kingdom contributions to the European Union budget activities on the common foreign and security policy.

(16022)

*33 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    What representations he has received on Australia's proposals on Native Title of their indigenous peoples.

(16023)

*34 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    What representations he has received on the provisions of the Maastricht Treaty relating to political integration.

(16024)

*35 Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough):    What steps his Department is taking to encourage export promotion to Central and Eastern Europe.

(16025)

*36 Mr Ivan Lewis (Bury South):    If he will make a statement on his recent talks with the Prime Minister of Israel.

(16026)

*37 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    What discussions his Department has had with representatives of countries seeking entry into the European Union.

(16027)

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

REFORM OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS [Up to 20 minutes]

Mr David Amess

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to allow the importation of pet animals from the European Union and rabies-free countries without quarantine upon proof of vaccinations, blood tests and permanent identification by microchip; to improve standards in quarantine kennels; 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
+ 2	EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS BILL: Second Reading. *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mrs Margaret Ewing
	Mr Alex Salmond
	Mr Andrew Welsh That this House declines to give a Second Reading to the European Parliamentary Elections Bill, which, whilst providing for a system of proportional representation for the elections to the European Parliament, makes no provision for an additional seat for Scotland as supported by the Prime Minister, speaking on behalf of the official Opposition, during the passage of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1993.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
	Mr Secretary Straw After Second Reading of the European Parliamentary Elections Bill, to move, That the European Parliamentary Elections Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 63(2)).*
+ 3	EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS BILL [MONEY]: Queen's Recommendation signified. *[No debate]*
	Dawn Primarolo That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the European Parliamentary Elections Bill, it is expedient to authorise the charging on and payment out of the Consolidated Fund of_ (1) charges to which returning officers are entitled by virtue of that Act, and (2) sums required by the Secretary of State for expenditure on the provision of training relating to functions conferred on returning officers by virtue of that Act.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)).*
+ 4	LANDFILL OF WASTE *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister
	Mr Secretary Prescott
	Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
	Mr Secretary Cook
	Mr Secretary Straw
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 6692/97, relating to the landfill of waste; and welcomes the intention to set high regulatory standards for landfill sites.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
+ 5	TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES: CONTROLS ON CATTLE, SHEEP AND GOATS *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister
	Mr Secretary Prescott
	Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
	Mr Secretary Cook
	Mr Secretary Straw
	Dr Jack Cunningham That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 10040/97, on the prohibition of the use of material presenting risks relating to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies; and supports the Government's position that such controls are necessary for the protection of public health and to avoid the risk of undermining the Single Market.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
+ 6	DRAFT BUDGET FOR 1998 *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister
	Mr Secretary Prescott
	Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
	Mr Secretary Cook
	Mr Secretary Straw
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That this House takes note of European Community Documents Nos. 10153/97, the draft general budget of the European Communities for 1998, and PE262.699, the European Parliament's proposed amendments to the draft general budget of the European Communities for 1998; and supports the Government's efforts to maintain budget discipline in the Community.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
+ 7	NORTHERN IRELAND *[No debate]*
	Secretary Marjorie Mowlam That the draft Industrial Pollution Control (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 28th October, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 8	NORTHERN IRELAND *[No debate]*
	Secretary Marjorie Mowlam That the draft Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 28th October, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 9	CIVIL AVIATION *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Prescott That the draft Carriage by Air Acts (Application of Provisions) (Fourth Amendment) Order 1997, which was laid before this House on 3rd November, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*

At the end of the sitting:

10	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject : *Re-opening the investigation into the loss of the Gaul* (Mr Alan Johnson). *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Standing Committee A	4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Bill.
2	Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m.	Room 11 (public)
	Further to consider the Social Security Bill.
		4.30 p.m.	(public)
3	Standing Committee D	10.30 a.m.	Room 12 (public)
		4.30 p.m.	(public)
	Further to consider the Bank of England Bill.
4	European Standing Comittee B	10.30 a.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the European Community Document No. 10510/97 relating to Biotechnological Inventions.
SELECT COMMITTEES
5	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee	9.00 a.m.	Room 17 (private)
		9.15 a.m.	(public)
	Subject: Sewage Treatment and Disposal.
	Witnesses: National Farmers' Union; Country Landowners Association (at 10.00 a.m.); Agrivert (at 10.45 a.m.).
6	Education and Employment	9.30 a.m.	Room 19 (private)
7	Foreign Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (private)
		10.30 a.m.	(public)
	Subject: Foreign Policy and Human Rights.
	Witnesses: Mr Neal Ascherson, The Independent on Sunday, Mr Simon Jenkins, The Times, Mr Edward Mortimer, Financial Times; Dr Tony Evans, Department of Politics, University of Southampton, Professor Christopher Greenwood, Professor of International Law, London School of Economics, Professor Nigel Rodley, Faculty of Law, University of Essex (at 11.30 a.m.).
8	Public Administration	10.00 a.m.	Room 8 (private)
		10.30 a.m.	(public)
	Subject: The Report of the Health Service Commissioner for 1996^97.
	Witnesses: Newham Healthcare NHS Trust; Addenbrooke's NHS Trust (at 11.30 a.m. approximately).
9	Home Affairs	10.15 a.m.	Room 6 (private)
10	Environmental Audit	10.30 a.m.	Room 21 (private)
	To choose chairman and consider course of proceeding.
11	Culture, Media and Sport	11.00 a.m.	Room 7 (private)
12	Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee	11.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m.	Room 19 (private) (public)
	Subject: Further Education.
	Witness: Mr Roger Ward, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges.
13	Welsh Affairs	11.00 a.m.	Room 18 (private)
14	Education and Employment: Employment Sub-Committee	3.45 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 19 (private) (public)
	Subject: The New Deal.
	Witnesses: Mr Brian Bell, Mr John Van Reesen, Institute for Fiscal Studies.
15	Finance and Services	4.00 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
	To choose chairman and consider course of proceeding.
16	Procedure	4.30 p.m.	Room 21 (private)
17	Administration	5.00 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
18	Statutory Instruments	Immediately after the meeting of the Joint Committee	Room 7 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
19	Parliamentary Privilege	10.30 a.m.	Room 4 (private)
20	Statutory Instruments	4.15 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
*1	Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge): If he will make a statement on those provisions of the Amsterdam Treaty title on immigration, asylum and visas which allow the United Kingdom to opt-in subject to national veto.
	(15988)
*2	Mr Hugh Bayley (City of York): What communications he has had with the United States Secretary of State about the forthcoming Kyoto Conference.
	(15989)
*3	Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): What representations he has received from the Government of Indonesia in respect of the Foreign Office mission statement.
	(15990)
*4	Julia Drown (South Swindon): If he will make a statement on the impact on his Department of the recommendations of the Export Forum.
	(15991)
*5	Mr Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton): What European Commission finance is presently available in the United Kingdom to fund information campaigns.
	(15993)
*6	Mr Charles Clarke (Norwich South): If he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's relations with Japan.
	(15994)
*7	Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon): If he will make a statement about his recent meeting with the Prime Minister of Israel.
	(15995)
*8	Mr Tim Yeo (South Suffolk): What recent representations he has received about the environmental objectives of foreign policy.
	(15996)
*9	Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire): If he will make a statement on relations between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
	(15997)
*10	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): What assessment he has made of the difficulties of Punjabi people travelling to New Delhi to pursue applications for entry clearance to the United Kingdom; and if he will establish a consular service in Chandigarh.
	(15998)
*11	Ms Debra Shipley (Stourbridge): If he will set out the initiatives taken by his Department to improve its role in export promotion.
	(15999)
*12	Mr Paul Marsden (Shrewsbury and Atcham): What recent assessment he has made of United Kingdom relations with China in respect of the hand over of Hong Kong.
	(16000)
*13	Mr Andrew Tyrie (Chichester): If he will make a statement on the status of Gibraltar.
	(16001)
*14	Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): If he will make a statement about the outcome of the Luxembourg Special Summit on Employment.
	(16002)
*15	Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset): What discussions he has had with the Government of Nigeria in respect of the restoration of democracy.
	(16003)
*16	Mrs Angela Browning (Tiverton and Honiton): If he will make a statement on those provisions for bringing forward legislation in the Social Chapter which operate under QMV.
	(16004)
*17	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): What response he has received from the Organisation of African States and the Arab League about his invitation to them to inspect the Scottish justice system in relation to Lockerbie.
	(16005)
*18	Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): When he next plans to visit India and Canada.
	(16006)
*19	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): When he next plans to visit Gibraltar.
	(16007)
*20	Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): What meetings he has had with representatives of the Government of Sri Lanka since 1st May.
	(16008)
*21	Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): If he will make a statement about the outcome of the Luxembourg Special Summit on Employment.
	(16010)
*22	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with Iraq.
	(16011)
*23	Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): When he plans next to meet the Secretary of State for Defence to discuss the foreign policy basis for the Strategic Defence Review.
	(16012)
*24	Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): If he will make a statement on the responsibilities of his Department in promoting enlargement of the European Union and in drawing up Agenda 2000.
	(16013)
*25	Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): If he will make a statement concerning his role in relation to Kashmir.
	(16014)
*26	Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover): How many times he has met EU Foreign Ministers since 1st May to discuss European co-operation.
	(16015)
*27	Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove): If he will make a statement on the recent visit to the United Kingdom of the Prime Minister of Israel.
	(16017)
*28	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): If he will make a statement on the case of Mr George Atkinson, imprisoned in Dubai.
	(16018)
*29	Mr David Hanson (Delyn): What representations he has made to the United Nations with regard to the situation in Iraq.
	(16019)
*30	Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): What representations he made to the Israeli Prime Minister during his recent visit to London.
	(16020)
*31	Mr Stephen Timms (East Ham): What will be the role of the European Union under the terms of the Amsterdam Treaty in the protection of fundamental human rights.
	(16021)
*32	Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): If he will make a statement about the United Kingdom contributions to the European Union budget activities on the common foreign and security policy.
	(16022)
*33	Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): What representations he has received on Australia's proposals on Native Title of their indigenous peoples.
	(16023)
*34	Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): What representations he has received on the provisions of the Maastricht Treaty relating to political integration.
	(16024)
*35	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): What steps his Department is taking to encourage export promotion to Central and Eastern Europe.
	(16025)
*36	Mr Ivan Lewis (Bury South): If he will make a statement on his recent talks with the Prime Minister of Israel.
	(16026)
*37	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): What discussions his Department has had with representatives of countries seeking entry into the European Union.
	(16027)