Order of Business for 27 February 1998

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Order of Business Friday 27th 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

+  1   ADJOURNMENT    [Until 2.30 p.m.]

The Prime Minister
    That this House do now adjourn.

    Proposed subject for debate: Government's priorities for women.

Debate may continue until 2.30 p.m.

+  2   BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mrs Ann Taylor
    That, at the sitting on Thursday 5th March, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Community documents), the Speaker shall put the Question on the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Straw relating to the Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism not later than three hours after the start of proceedings thereon; and the said Motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, after Ten o'clock.

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

At the end of the sitting:

3   ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Housing revenue accounts and rent rebates (Mr Austin Mitchell).

    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 26th February for answer today++

1
   Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton):    To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when he proposes to undertake a quinquennial review of the Further Education Funding Council for England.

(32272)

2
   Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley):    To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what actions he is taking regarding the concerns expressed about the standards of pupil welfare at the Royal Ballet School.

(32273)

3
   Mr Martin Salter (Reading West):    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how expenditure by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland on preparations for events celebrating the new Millennium will be funded.

(32400)

4
   Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he expects to respond to the Report of the 'Sea Empress' Environmental Evaluation Committee.

(32533)

5
   Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make a statement regarding the concordats to be drawn up between departments of the United Kingdom Government and the National Assembly for Wales.

(32534)

6
   Mr John Home Robertson (East Lothian):    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his policy on disclosure of details of military and related police assistance provided to foreign governments; and if he will make a statement.

(32535)

7
   Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire):    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans she has for a quinquennial review of the Valuation and Lands Agency.

(32536)

8
   Ann Keen (Brentford and Isleworth):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he intends to issue a consultation paper on night restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted; when he intends to publish the results on night noise contours; and if he intends to undertake further research into sleep disturbance.

(32604)

9
   Mr Marsha Singh (Bradford West):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will be publishing the revised guidance to local authorities on the preparation and revision of recycling plans.

(32605)

10
   Ms Margaret Hodge (Barking):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he intends to issue new traffic management and parking guidance for London.

(32297)

Standing Committee Notices

    Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 4th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Pesticides Bill.

    Standing Committee D will meet on Tuesday 3rd March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Magistrates' Court (Procedure) Bill [Lords].

    Standing Committee E will meet on Tuesday 3rd March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Bill [Lords].

Main Business
+ 1	ADJOURNMENT *[Until 2.30 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister That this House do now adjourn. Proposed subject for debate: Government's priorities for women.
*Debate may continue until 2.30 p.m.*
+ 2	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mrs Ann Taylor That, at the sitting on Thursday 5th March, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Community documents), the Speaker shall put the Question on the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Straw relating to the Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism not later than three hours after the start of proceedings thereon; and the said Motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, after Ten o'clock.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*

3	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Housing revenue accounts and rent rebates* (Mr Austin Mitchell). *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 26th February for answer today++
1	Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when he proposes to undertake a quinquennial review of the Further Education Funding Council for England.
	(32272)
2	Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what actions he is taking regarding the concerns expressed about the standards of pupil welfare at the Royal Ballet School.
	(32273)
3	Mr Martin Salter (Reading West): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how expenditure by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland on preparations for events celebrating the new Millennium will be funded.
	(32400)
4	Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he expects to respond to the Report of the 'Sea Empress' Environmental Evaluation Committee.
	(32533)
5	Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make a statement regarding the concordats to be drawn up between departments of the United Kingdom Government and the National Assembly for Wales.
	(32534)
6	Mr John Home Robertson (East Lothian): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his policy on disclosure of details of military and related police assistance provided to foreign governments; and if he will make a statement.
	(32535)
7	Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans she has for a quinquennial review of the Valuation and Lands Agency.
	(32536)
8	Ann Keen (Brentford and Isleworth): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he intends to issue a consultation paper on night restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted; when he intends to publish the results on night noise contours; and if he intends to undertake further research into sleep disturbance.
	(32604)
9	Mr Marsha Singh (Bradford West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will be publishing the revised guidance to local authorities on the preparation and revision of recycling plans.
	(32605)
10	Ms Margaret Hodge (Barking): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he intends to issue new traffic management and parking guidance for London.
	(32297)



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