Order of Business for 30 January 1998

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Order of Business Friday 30th January 1998

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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 9.30 a.m.    Prayers

At 9.35 a.m.

Main Business

    Note: If proceedings on the first Bill end before 2.30 p.m., the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30 p.m., only those Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.

1   ROAD TRAFFIC REDUCTION (UNITED KINGDOM TARGETS BILL):    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Cynog Dafis

2   BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Mike Hall

3   PUBLIC RECORDS (AMENDMENT) BILL:    Second Reading. (Queen's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.)
      Member in Charge:    Norman Baker

4   BRITISH NATIONALITY (ST HELENA) BILL [LORDS]:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Dr John Marek

5   TELEVISION LICENCE PAYMENTS (AGE EXEMPTION) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Howard Flight

6   ELECTRO-CONVULSIVE THERAPY (RESTRICTIONS ON USE) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr John Gunnell

7   ENERGY EFFICIENCY (INFORMATION) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Julia Drown

8   REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (AMENDMENT) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Harry Barnes

9   EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (DISPUTE RESOLUTION) BILL [LORDS]: Committee.
      Member in Charge:    Mr John Healey

    For an Amendment, see separate Paper.

10   COMMUNITY CARE (RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION) BILL:    Committee.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Marsha Singh

11   COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS (WIND CHILL FACTOR) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [23rd January].
    And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:--
      Member in Charge:    Mr Nigel Evans
12   REFERENDUM (ENGLISH PARLIAMENT) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [16th January].
    And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:--
      Member in Charge:    Mrs Teresa Gorman
13   REPRESENTATION OF GIBRALTAR AT WESTMINSTER AND IN THE EUROPEAN UNION BILL:    Second Reading. (Queen's Consent to be signified.)
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew Mackinlay

14   REPRESENTATION OF DEPENDENCIES AT WESTMINSTER BILL:    Second Reading. (Queen's Consent to be signified.)
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew Mackinlay

15   WIDENING OF THE M25 MOTORWAY BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew Mackinlay

16   WAR WIDOWS AND PENSIONERS (EQUAL TREATMENT) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew Mackinlay

17   MENTAL HEALTH (AMENDMENT) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12th December].
    And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:--
      Member in Charge:    Dr Julian Lewis
18   REFORM OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr David Amess

19   HARE COURSING BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Colin Pickthall

+  20   TRIBUNALS OF INQUIRY (EVIDENCE) ACT 1921    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

The Prime Minister
Secretary Marjorie Mowlam

    That it is expedient that a Tribunal be established for inquiring into a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely the events on Sunday 30th January 1972 which led to loss of life in connection with the procession in Londonderry on that day, taking account of any new information relevant to events on that day.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

+  21   BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mrs Ann Taylor
    That, at the sitting on Thursday 5th February, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Community documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions on any Motions in the name of Mr Secretary Prescott relating to Local Government Finance not later than Ten o'clock.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

+  22   SELECT COMMITTEE ON EUROPEAN LEGISLATION    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mr George Mudie
    That Mrs Anne McGuire and Ms Hazel Blears be discharged from the Select Committee on European Legislation and Mr Jim Dobbin and Mrs Rosemary McKenna be added to the Committee.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

+  23   SELECT COMMITTEE ON MODERNISATION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mr George Mudie
    That Mr Huw Edwards be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Mr David Drew be added to the Committee.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

24   ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Public access to land (Mr Gordon Prentice).

    Debate may continue until 3.00 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 11).

Written Questions tabled on Thursday 29th January for answer today++


1
   Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby):    To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will make a statement on farm incomes.

(27079)

2
   Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when she will next conduct the quinquennial review of the Fire Authority for Northern Ireland.

(27080)

3
   Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how expenditure by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland on the promotion and development of Parliament Buildings and the Stormont Estate as a public amenity and visitor attraction will be funded.

(27081)

4
   Mr Roger Stott (Wigan):    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what delegations have been made since the Civil Service (Management Functions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 came into operation on 20th September 1994; to whom those delegations were made; and what were the main conditions that were attatched to them.

(27082)

5
   Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries):    To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what progress is being made in tackling the millennium computer problem within central Government.

(27140)

6
   Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will publish the consultation document on Drink Driving.

(27161)

7
   Yvette Cooper (Pontefract and Castleford):    To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if she will make a statement on the Government's evidence to the Low Pay Commission.

(27290)

8
   Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central):    To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if she will make a statement on further measures taken by Her Majesty's Government to implement the international guidelines on plutonium.

(27291)

9
   Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North):    To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what are his Department's proposals in respect of grant-in-aid for the Equal Opportunities Commission in 1998-99.

(27314)

Main Business
	Note: If proceedings on the first Bill end before 2.30 p.m., the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30 p.m., only those Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.
1	ROAD TRAFFIC REDUCTION (UNITED KINGDOM TARGETS BILL): Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Cynog Dafis
2	BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Mike Hall
3	PUBLIC RECORDS (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading. (Queen's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.) Member in Charge: Norman Baker
4	BRITISH NATIONALITY (ST HELENA) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Dr John Marek
5	TELEVISION LICENCE PAYMENTS (AGE EXEMPTION) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Howard Flight
6	ELECTRO-CONVULSIVE THERAPY (RESTRICTIONS ON USE) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr John Gunnell
7	ENERGY EFFICIENCY (INFORMATION) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Julia Drown
8	REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Harry Barnes
9	EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (DISPUTE RESOLUTION) BILL [LORDS]: Committee. Member in Charge: Mr John Healey
	For an Amendment, see separate Paper.
10	COMMUNITY CARE (RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION) BILL: Committee. Member in Charge: Mr Marsha Singh
11	COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS (WIND CHILL FACTOR) BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [23rd January].
	And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge: Mr Nigel Evans
12	REFERENDUM (ENGLISH PARLIAMENT) BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [16th January].
	And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge: Mrs Teresa Gorman
13	REPRESENTATION OF GIBRALTAR AT WESTMINSTER AND IN THE EUROPEAN UNION BILL: Second Reading. (Queen's Consent to be signified.) Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mackinlay
14	REPRESENTATION OF DEPENDENCIES AT WESTMINSTER BILL: Second Reading. (Queen's Consent to be signified.) Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mackinlay
15	WIDENING OF THE M25 MOTORWAY BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mackinlay
16	WAR WIDOWS AND PENSIONERS (EQUAL TREATMENT) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mackinlay
17	MENTAL HEALTH (AMENDMENT) BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12th December].
	And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge: Dr Julian Lewis
18	REFORM OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr David Amess
19	HARE COURSING BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Colin Pickthall
+ 20	TRIBUNALS OF INQUIRY (EVIDENCE) ACT 1921 *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
	That it is expedient that a Tribunal be established for inquiring into a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely the events on Sunday 30th January 1972 which led to loss of life in connection with the procession in Londonderry on that day, taking account of any new information relevant to events on that day.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*
+ 21	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mrs Ann Taylor That, at the sitting on Thursday 5th February, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Community documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions on any Motions in the name of Mr Secretary Prescott relating to Local Government Finance not later than Ten o'clock.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*
+ 22	SELECT COMMITTEE ON EUROPEAN LEGISLATION *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mr George Mudie That Mrs Anne McGuire and Ms Hazel Blears be discharged from the Select Committee on European Legislation and Mr Jim Dobbin and Mrs Rosemary McKenna be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*
+ 23	SELECT COMMITTEE ON MODERNISATION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mr George Mudie That Mr Huw Edwards be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Mr David Drew be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*

24	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Public access to land* (Mr Gordon Prentice). *Debate may continue until 3.00 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 11).*

Written Questions tabled on Thursday 29th January for answer today++

1	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will make a statement on farm incomes.
	(27079)
2	Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when she will next conduct the quinquennial review of the Fire Authority for Northern Ireland.
	(27080)
3	Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how expenditure by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland on the promotion and development of Parliament Buildings and the Stormont Estate as a public amenity and visitor attraction will be funded.
	(27081)
4	Mr Roger Stott (Wigan): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what delegations have been made since the Civil Service (Management Functions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 came into operation on 20th September 1994; to whom those delegations were made; and what were the main conditions that were attatched to them.
	(27082)
5	Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what progress is being made in tackling the millennium computer problem within central Government.
	(27140)
6	Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will publish the consultation document on Drink Driving.
	(27161)
7	Yvette Cooper (Pontefract and Castleford): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if she will make a statement on the Government's evidence to the Low Pay Commission.
	(27290)
8	Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if she will make a statement on further measures taken by Her Majesty's Government to implement the international guidelines on plutonium.
	(27291)
9	Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what are his Department's proposals in respect of grant-in-aid for the Equal Opportunities Commission in 1998-99.
	(27314)



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