Order of Business for 13 February 1998

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Order of Business Friday 13th February 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   EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Chris Pond

2   POLICE BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew Mackinlay

3   ELECTIONS (VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOTERS) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Paul Burstow

4   NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (EQUITY OF FUNDING) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew George

5   PUBLIC HOUSE NAMES BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Nicholas Winterton

6   COMPANIES (MILLENNIUM COMPUTER COMPLIANCE) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr David Atkinson

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

8   EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (DISPUTE RESOLUTION) BILL [LORDS]:    As amended (in the Committee), to be considered.
     Member in Charge:    Mr John Healey

9   EMPLOYMENT (AGE DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISEMENTS) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [6th February].
    And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:--
Member in Charge: Ms Linda Perham
10   CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS (AMENDMENT) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
      Member in Charge: Mr Paul Burstow

11   COMMUNITY CARE (RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION) BILL: Third Reading.
      Member in Charge: Mr Marsha Singh

12   REFORM OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS BILL: Second Reading.
      Member in Charge: Mr David Amess

13   TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE    [Up to 1 hour]

Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
    That Mr Alan Johnson be discharged from the Trade and Industry Committee and Mr Lindsay Hoyle be added to the Committee.

    The Speaker will put the question at 3.30 p.m. or one hour after proceedings begin, whichever is later (Standing Orders Nos. 11 and 15).

14   NORTHERN IRELAND AFFAIRS COMMITTEE    [Up to 1 hour]

Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
    That Ms Margaret Moran be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Mr Stephen Hesford be added to the Committee.

    The Speaker will put the question at 3.30 p.m. or one hour after proceedings begin, whichever is later (Standing Orders Nos. 11 and 15).

At the end of the sitting

15   ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Possible military action in relation to Iraq (Mr Tam Dalyell).

    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 12th February for answer today++

1
   Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on passport fees.

(29769)

2
   Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West):    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make a statement on Scottish local authority expenditure constraints in 1998-99.

(29916)

3
   Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the resources available to the Prison Service.

(29957)

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	EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Chris Pond
2	POLICE BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Andrew Mackinlay
3	ELECTIONS (VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOTERS) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Paul Burstow
4	NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (EQUITY OF FUNDING) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Andrew George
5	PUBLIC HOUSE NAMES BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Nicholas Winterton
6	COMPANIES (MILLENNIUM COMPUTER COMPLIANCE) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr David Atkinson
7	REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Harry Barnes
8	EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (DISPUTE RESOLUTION) BILL [LORDS]: As amended (in the Committee), to be considered. Member in Charge: Mr John Healey
9	EMPLOYMENT (AGE DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISEMENTS) BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [6th February].
	And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge: Ms Linda Perham
10	CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS (AMENDMENT) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Paul Burstow
11	COMMUNITY CARE (RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION) BILL: Third Reading. Member in Charge: Mr Marsha Singh
12	REFORM OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS BILL: Second Reading. Member in Charge: Mr David Amess
13	TRADE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE *[Up to 1 hour]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr Alan Johnson be discharged from the Trade and Industry Committee and Mr Lindsay Hoyle be added to the Committee. *The Speaker will put the question at 3.30 p.m. or one hour after proceedings begin, whichever is later (Standing Orders Nos. 11 and 15).*
14	NORTHERN IRELAND AFFAIRS COMMITTEE *[Up to 1 hour]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Ms Margaret Moran be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Mr Stephen Hesford be added to the Committee. *The Speaker will put the question at 3.30 p.m. or one hour after proceedings begin, whichever is later (Standing Orders Nos. 11 and 15).*

15	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Possible military action in relation to Iraq* (Mr Tam Dalyell). *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 12th February for answer today++
1	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on passport fees.
	(29769)
2	Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make a statement on Scottish local authority expenditure constraints in 1998-99.
	(29916)
3	Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the resources available to the Prison Service.
	(29957)



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