1 | ADJOURNMENT [Until 2.00 p.m.] |
| The Prime Minister |
| That this House do now adjourn. |
| Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House: |
| 9.35 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. | Jim Fitzpatrick | Channel Tunnel rail link. |
| 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. | Mrs Margaret Ewing | Benefits Integrity Project. |
| 12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. | Mr John McDonnell | HMG's response to the CRE's reports on Irish-born people in Britain. |
| 1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. | Mr Adrian Sanders | Driving restrictions for insulin-dependent diabetics. |
| 1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. | Mrs Ann Cryer | Housing in the Green Belt at Silsden. |
| The Motion for the Adjournment of the House will lapse at 2.00 p.m. and the sitting will be suspended until 2.30 p.m. (Standing Order No. 10). |
|
Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster |
*1 |
Miss Melanie Johnson (Welwyn Hatfield): What responses he has received to his White Paper on Freedom of Information. |
| (30864) |
*2 |
Norman Baker (Lewes): What steps he has taken to ensure that new initiatives in the operation of central Government comply with his proposed freedom of information legislation. |
| (30865) |
*3 |
Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): When he expects to publish the White Paper on Better Government. |
| (30866) |
*4 |
Mr John Grogan (Selby): If he will make a statement on the representations he received during the consultation period on the Freedom of Information White Paper. |
| (30867) |
*5 |
Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on (a) simplifying EU rules and (b) reducing bureaucratic requirements imposed by the EU during the UK presidency. |
| (30868) |
*6 |
Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire): What steps he will take to improve the efficiency of data management in government. |
| (30869) |
*7 |
Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): If it is his policy for reports commissioned by government from outside individuals or agencies to be published; and if he will make a statement. |
| (30870) |
*8 |
Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): What representations he has received on his Freedom of Information White Paper in relation to whistle blower activities. |
| (30871) |
*9 |
Mr Alan Campbell (Tynemouth): What representations he has received on the potential use of smartcards to deliver government services. |
| (30872) |
*10 |
Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): What pilot projects are currently underway to develop the technology used in delivering government services. |
| (30873) |
*11 |
Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): If he will make a statement on his Department's objectives for the UK Presidency. |
| (30874) |
*12 |
Paul Flynn (Newport West): What representations he has had from the Data Protection Registrar on reconciling current privacy and freedom of information bills. |
| (30875) |
*13 |
Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome): What assessment he has made of the value of public information films produced by the Central Office of Information being screened in the early hours of the morning. |
| (30876) |
*14 |
Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent representations he has received on his Department's policies on open government. |
| (30877) |
*15 |
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): If he will make a statement on his policy on freedom of information as it relates to his own Department. |
| (30878) |
*16 |
Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire): If he will make a statement on progress in his consultation on freedom of information legislation. |
| (30880) |
*17 |
Dr Tony Wright (Cannock Chase): What plans he has to change the system for public appointments. |
| (30881) |
*18 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will make a statement on his responsibilities in respect of the disseminating of information to the public about Government policy and activities, with particular reference to his open government initiative. |
| (30882) |
*19 |
Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): What assessment he has made of the effective use of Information Technology systems by Government departments. |
| (30883) |
*20 |
Mr Edward O'Hara (Knowsley South): What steps he has taken to permit individuals to supply information electronically to Government. |
| (30885) |
*21 |
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What plans he has to improve the effectiveness of the charter programme. |
| (30886) |
*22 |
Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What proposals he is considering for the electronic delivery of Government services. |
| (30887) |
*23 |
Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): What plans he has to improve civil servants' understanding of the regions and nations of the United Kingdom. |
| (30888) |
*24 |
Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset): How many Government departments have completed their work on the year 2000 problem. |
| (30889) |
*25 |
Mr David Hanson (Delyn): What representations he has received from national organisations concerning his White Paper on Freedom of Information. |
| (30890) |
*26 |
Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): If he will make a statement on his plans to reduce the number of non-departmental public bodies. |
| (30891) |
*27 |
Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): What steps he is taking to improve the effectiveness of policy implementation where co-operative working between Next Steps agencies is required. |
| (30892) |
*28 |
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What steps he is taking to achieve political balance among magistrates in the Duchy. |
| (30893) |
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
*1 |
Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30894) |
*2 |
Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): If he list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30895) |
*3 |
Mr Ken Livingstone (Brent East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30896) |
*4 |
Maria Fyfe (Glasgow, Maryhill): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30897) |
*5 |
Mr Llew Smith (Blaenau Gwent): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30898) |
*6 |
Mr Chris Mullin (Sunderland South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30899) |
*7 |
Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith (Wealden): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30900) |
*8 |
Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30901) |
*9 |
Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30902) |
*10 |
Norman Baker (Lewes): When he next plans to visit the Lewes constituency. |
| (30903) |
*11 |
Mr Bill Michie (Sheffield, Heeley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30904) |
*12 |
Ms Beverley Hughes (Stretford and Urmston): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30905) |
*13 |
Mr Mike Hancock (Portsmouth South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30906) |
*14 |
Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30907) |
*15 |
Mr Keith Simpson (Mid Norfolk): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30908) |
*16 |
Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30909) |
*17 |
Julia Drown (South Swindon): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30910) |
*18 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30911) |
*19 |
Mr John Grogan (Selby): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30912) |
*20 |
Mr Eric Clarke (Midlothian): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 4th March. |
| (30913) |
|
Main Business |
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SCOTLAND BILL: Committee [6th allotted day] (Progress reported 23rd February). [Until 10.00 p.m.] |
| Clause No. 81 (Scottish representation at Westminster).
Amendment (No. 258) proposed, in page 37, line 32, to leave out from the word `is' to the end of line 33 and insert the words `120 per cent. of the electoral quota for England', instead thereof.--(Dr Liam Fox.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made; |
For Amendments, see separate Paper. |
| Proceedings shall, if not previously brought to a conclusion, be brought to a conclusion at the times specified below (Order of 23rd February): |
COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
STANDING COMMITTEES |
1 |
Standing Committee C |
10.30 a.m. |
Room 10 (public) |
| To consider the Pesticides Bill. |
2 |
Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation |
4.30 p.m. |
Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the draft Local Authorities (Transport Charges) Regulations 1998. |
SELECT COMMITTEES |
3 |
Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee |
9.00 a.m.
9.15 a.m. |
Room 17 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Further Education. |
| Witnesses: Mr Paul Mackney, General Secretary, National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education; TEC National Council and Local Government Association (at approximately 10.15 a.m.). |
4 |
Catering |
9.30 a.m. |
Room 13 (private) |
5 |
Modernisation of the House of Commons |
9.30 a.m. |
Room 21 (private) |
6 |
Defence |
10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. |
Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Lessons of the Chinook Helicopter Crash on the Mull of Kintyre. |
| Witness: Dr John Reid, MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, MoD. |
7 |
Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs |
10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. |
Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| |
| Witnesses: SERPLAN; London Planning Advisory Committee, West Sussex County Council. |
8 |
Scottish Affairs |
10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. |
Room 6 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Scottish Arts Council. |
| Witnesses: Dance Base, Freeway Films and Wildcat Stage Productions. |
9 |
Social Security |
10.30 a.m. |
Room 19 (private) |
10 |
Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee |
3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. |
Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Regional Air Services. |
| Witnesses: Consumers' Association; Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and Industry (at 4.45 p.m.); Confederation of British Industry and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (at 5.15 p.m.) |
11 |
Science and Technology |
3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. |
Room 20 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Year 2000 and Computer Compliance. |
| Witnesses: Health and Safety Executive; British Bankers' Association (at 4.45 p.m.) |
12 |
European Legislation |
3.30 p.m. |
Room 19 (private) |
13 |
Selection |
4.15 p.m. |
Room 13 (private) |
14 |
Public Accounts |
4.30 p.m. |
Room 16 (public) |
| Subject: Construction of the Southampton Oceanography Centre. |
| Witnesses: Professor John Krebs, Chief Executive, Mr Colin Read, Director, Finance and Information Systems, and Mr John Hansford, Director, Personnel and Estates, Natural Environment Research Council. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
|
Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 3rd March for answer today++ |
1 | Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what are the latest figures for vacant dwellings in England. |
| (33101) |
2 | Mr John Healey (Wentworth): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what conclusions he has reached following his consultations in 1997 in reviewing planning policy on opencast coal. |
| (33127) |
3 | Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he intends to publish the Government's Green Paper on Defence Diversification. |
| (33128) |
4 | Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when she proposes to announce the new levels of contracted out rebates to apply from April 1999. |
| (33141) |
5 | Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will publish the discussion paper for the multi-party talks entitled Principles for Policing in Northern Ireland. |
| (33142) |
6 | Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what plans she has for the reform of company law; and if she will make a statement. |
| (33143) |
7 | Mr Bill Etherington (Sunderland North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what steps he has taken to enhance protection of the aquatic environment against pollution by dangerous substances. |
| (33228) |
8 | Mrs Diana Organ (Forest of Dean): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will make a statement about grants for rural development and conservation in the uplands of England. |
| (33229) |
9 | Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what decision he has taken on the future of the enforcement provisions of section 5 of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994. |
| (33230) |
10 | Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the impact of the delay to the Deep Waste Repository on the afloat storage of decommissioned nuclear submarines. |
| (33272) |
11 | Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): To ask the Prime Minister, when he plans to meet the relatives of the victims of the Lockerbie air disaster. |
| (33273) |
12 | Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reasons he cancelled his proposed meeting with the relatives of the victims of the Lockerbie air disaster. |
| (33274) |
|