Order of Business for 18 December 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 President of the Board of Trade

*1 Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    What priority her Department attaches to improving the competitiveness of British industry in respect of the export market.

(19867)

*2 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    What action her Department is taking to encourage financial institutions to invest in high technology companies.

(19868)

*3 Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham):    If she will make a statement on the work of the Low Pay Commission, with special reference to Yorkshire.

(19870)

*4 Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne and Sheppey):    What is the role of her Department in assisting British business to prepare for EMU.

(19871)

*5 Mrs Virginia Bottomley (South West Surrey):    When she last met the chairmen of the research councils to discuss science policy.

(19872)

*6 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire):    If she will make a statement about her Department's policy towards promoting the greater use of renewable energy sources.

(19873)

*7 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    What representations she has received from business about the effect of a single currency.

(19874)

*8 Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton):    How many jobs she estimates have been created in the United Kingdom since 1st May as a result of inward investment.

(19875)

*9 Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North):    If she will make a statement about the development of the third generation mobile telephones.

(19877)

*10 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    What mechanisms she will employ to improve co-ordination across departments in implementing the Foresight programme.

(19878)

*11 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    How frequently and by what mechanism she consults chambers of commerce; and if she will make a statement.

(19879)

*12 Jacqui Smith (Redditch):    What action her Department is taking to secure diverse and reliable sources of energy.

(19880)

*13 Helen Jones (Warrington North):    If she will investigate the levels of profits on sales of soft drinks in public houses.

(19881)

*14 Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire):    What measures her Department have taken to improve consumer protection standards.

(19882)

*15 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    When she will make a decision on the application by British Aerospace for launch aid for the A340-500/600.

(19883)

*16 Mr David Kidney (Stafford):    If she will make a statement on her Department's role on the flotation of GEC Alsthom.

(19884)

*17 Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West):    What recent communications her Department has had with Locate in Scotland on inward investment issues.

(19885)

*18 Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside):    What steps she is taking to ensure that her Department's responsibilities are co-ordinated with the proposed regional development agencies.

(19886)

*19 Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby):    If she will make a statement on establishing a statutory right to interest on the late payment of debt.

(19887)

*20 Mr Tony Baldry (Banbury):    When she last met the Chairman of RJB Mining plc.

(19888)

*21 Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West):    What plans she has to assist high technology companies to expand their businesses.

(19890)

*22 Mr Piara S. Khabra (Ealing, Southall):    What representations she has received on the current dispute between Barclays Bank and its staff; and if she will make a statement.

(19891)

*23 Mr David Hanson (Delyn):    If she will make a statement about the work of the Low Pay Commission.

(19892)

*24 Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley):    What measures she is taking to ensure the spread of inward investment benefits throughout England.

(19893)

*25 Mr Ian Stewart (Eccles):    What measures her Department is taking to improve communication between business and research base organisations.

(19894)

*26 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    What was the total sum spent on the production and development of industrial enterprises in the most recent year for which figures are available.

(19896)

*27 Mr Iain Coleman (Hammersmith and Fulham):    If she will invite ACAS to use their conciliation services in the Barclays Bank dispute.

(19897)

*28 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    What representations she has received on the current dispute between Barclays Bank and its staff.

(19898)

*29 Mrs Janet Dean (Burton):    What measures she has taken to improve the competitiveness of British companies.

(19899)

*30 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    What recent representations she has received on minimum wage proposals.

(19901)

*31 Mr Tony Clarke (Northampton South):    What measures she has taken to improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses.

(19902)

*32 Mr Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove):    What assessment she has made of the impact of freezing approvals for gas-powered electricity generation plant on achieving the Government's target of 20 per cent. reductions in carbon emissions by 2010.

(19903)

*33 Norman Baker (Lewes):    What account she takes of environmental aspects when pursuing trade contracts.

(19904)

*34 Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr):    If she will make a statement on progress in developing a single market in energy in the European Community.

(19905)

*35 Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire):    If she will make a statement on exemptions to the national minimum wage.

(19906)

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

Main Business
+ 1	SIR DONALD WILLIAM LIMON KCB *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister Mrs Ann Taylor Mr William Hague Mr Paddy Ashdown Mr David Trimble Mrs Margaret Ewing

Mr Dafydd Wigley

Mr John Hume

The Reverend Ian Paisley

	That Madam Speaker be requested to convey to Sir Donald William Limon KCB, on his retirement from the office of Clerk of this House, the House's gratitude for his long and distinguished career, for his wise contribution to the development of the procedure of the House, and for the courteous and helpful advice always given to individual honourable Members.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
+ 2	PUBLIC PROCESSIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
+ 3	PUBLIC PROCESSIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen's Recommendation signified. *[No debate]*
	Dawn Primarolo That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenses of the Secretary of State incurred in consequence of that Act.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52 (1)(a)).*

At the end of the sitting:

4	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Hospital Services in Brentwood and Ongar* (Mr Eric Pickles). *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEE
1	Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	10.30 a.m.	Room 11 (public)
	To consider the Council Tax Benefit (General) Amendment Regulations 1997 (S.I., 1997, No.1841)
SELECT COMMITTEES
2	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Jubilee Room Westminster Hall (private)
3	Welsh Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Current Crisis in the Livestock Industry.
	Witnesses: National Farmers' Union and the Farmers' Union of Wales.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 17th December for answer today++

1	Mr Stephen Timms (East Ham): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the Code of Practice on consultation, mentioned in paragraph 5.1 of his Pre-Budget Report, will be published.
	(21875)
2	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the Government's plans for reform of complaints handling and compensation schemes for financial services.
	(22011)
3	Mr Keith Hill (Streatham): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans the Government has to allow local authorities to use their own housing stock for asylum seekers where the authority is under a statutory duty to provide accommodation.
	(22012)
4	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what changes he proposes to make to regulations governing council tax enforcement, the levy of distress and houses in multiple occupation as a result of the consultation papers issued in September.
	(22013)
5	David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he intends to bring into effect the provisions on construction contracts which are contained in Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
	(22014)
6	Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Boundary Commission has to conduct an interim review of parliamentary constituencies in England.
	(22015)
7	Mr Bill Etherington (Sunderland North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement about progress on including a photograph of the holder on driving licences.
	(22016)
8	Mr Eric Clarke (Midlothian): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the Government's response to the Government Panel on Sustainable Development's Third Annual Report will be published.
	(22017)
9	Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has for publishing the White Paper on the instruments adopted at the 83rd Session of the International Labour Conference and the instrument for the amendment of the ILO Constitution adopted at the 85th Session of the International Labour Conference.
	(22018)
10	Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if she will make a statement on the outcome of the Energy Council meeting on 8th December.
	(22083)
11	Mr Christopher Leslie (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Environment Council on 16th December.
	(22084)
12	Mr Christopher Leslie (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he plans to restrict the use of lead shot over wetlands.
	(22085)
13	Mr Graham Stringer (Manchester, Blackley): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many responses he has received to the White Paper, The People's Lottery; and if he will make a statement.
	(22125)
14	Caroline Flint (Don Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what decisions he has taken on public expenditure allocations for 1998-99.
	(22126)
15	Mr Llew Smith (Blaenau Gwent): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Environment Council meeting on 16th December, indicating which of the decisions were taken by vote; and whether the council proceedings were held in public.
	(22127)
16	Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans he has for the private sector to lead a partnership for the organisation and delivery of the New Deal for 18 to 24 year olds; and if he will make a statement.
	(22128)
17	Dr Ashok Kumar (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, when the Government plans to respond to the 5th Report of the Science and Technology Committee of Session 1996-97 (HC 373), on the Cloning of Animals from Adult Cells; and if she will make a statement.
	(22105)

Standing Committee Notices

Standing Committee D will meet on Tuesday 13th January at 10.30 a.m. to consider the National Minimum Wage Bill.

The Second Standing Committe on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 14th January at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Activity Centres (Young Persons' Safety) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.

European Standing Committee A will meet on Wednesday 14th January at 10.30 a.m. to consider EC Document No. 8164/96 relating to cocoa and chocolate.

Oral Questions to the President of the Board of Trade
*1	Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): What priority her Department attaches to improving the competitiveness of British industry in respect of the export market.
	(19867)
*2	Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): What action her Department is taking to encourage financial institutions to invest in high technology companies.
	(19868)
*3	Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham): If she will make a statement on the work of the Low Pay Commission, with special reference to Yorkshire.
	(19870)
*4	Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne and Sheppey): What is the role of her Department in assisting British business to prepare for EMU.
	(19871)
*5	Mrs Virginia Bottomley (South West Surrey): When she last met the chairmen of the research councils to discuss science policy.
	(19872)
*6	Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): If she will make a statement about her Department's policy towards promoting the greater use of renewable energy sources.
	(19873)
*7	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What representations she has received from business about the effect of a single currency.
	(19874)
*8	Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton): How many jobs she estimates have been created in the United Kingdom since 1st May as a result of inward investment.
	(19875)
*9	Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): If she will make a statement about the development of the third generation mobile telephones.
	(19877)
*10	Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): What mechanisms she will employ to improve co-ordination across departments in implementing the Foresight programme.
	(19878)
*11	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): How frequently and by what mechanism she consults chambers of commerce; and if she will make a statement.
	(19879)
*12	Jacqui Smith (Redditch): What action her Department is taking to secure diverse and reliable sources of energy.
	(19880)
*13	Helen Jones (Warrington North): If she will investigate the levels of profits on sales of soft drinks in public houses.
	(19881)
*14	Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What measures her Department have taken to improve consumer protection standards.
	(19882)
*15	Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): When she will make a decision on the application by British Aerospace for launch aid for the A340-500/600.
	(19883)
*16	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): If she will make a statement on her Department's role on the flotation of GEC Alsthom.
	(19884)
*17	Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West): What recent communications her Department has had with Locate in Scotland on inward investment issues.
	(19885)
*18	Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): What steps she is taking to ensure that her Department's responsibilities are co-ordinated with the proposed regional development agencies.
	(19886)
*19	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): If she will make a statement on establishing a statutory right to interest on the late payment of debt.
	(19887)
*20	Mr Tony Baldry (Banbury): When she last met the Chairman of RJB Mining plc.
	(19888)
*21	Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): What plans she has to assist high technology companies to expand their businesses.
	(19890)
*22	Mr Piara S. Khabra (Ealing, Southall): What representations she has received on the current dispute between Barclays Bank and its staff; and if she will make a statement.
	(19891)
*23	Mr David Hanson (Delyn): If she will make a statement about the work of the Low Pay Commission.
	(19892)
*24	Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): What measures she is taking to ensure the spread of inward investment benefits throughout England.
	(19893)
*25	Mr Ian Stewart (Eccles): What measures her Department is taking to improve communication between business and research base organisations.
	(19894)
*26	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): What was the total sum spent on the production and development of industrial enterprises in the most recent year for which figures are available.
	(19896)
*27	Mr Iain Coleman (Hammersmith and Fulham): If she will invite ACAS to use their conciliation services in the Barclays Bank dispute.
	(19897)
*28	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): What representations she has received on the current dispute between Barclays Bank and its staff.
	(19898)
*29	Mrs Janet Dean (Burton): What measures she has taken to improve the competitiveness of British companies.
	(19899)
*30	Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): What recent representations she has received on minimum wage proposals.
	(19901)
*31	Mr Tony Clarke (Northampton South): What measures she has taken to improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses.
	(19902)
*32	Mr Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove): What assessment she has made of the impact of freezing approvals for gas-powered electricity generation plant on achieving the Government's target of 20 per cent. reductions in carbon emissions by 2010.
	(19903)
*33	Norman Baker (Lewes): What account she takes of environmental aspects when pursuing trade contracts.
	(19904)
*34	Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): If she will make a statement on progress in developing a single market in energy in the European Community.
	(19905)
*35	Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire): If she will make a statement on exemptions to the national minimum wage.
	(19906)



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