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Order of Business Wednesday 11th March 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. 
Adjournment Debates
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.Mr Graham BradyCapital financing adjustment for local authority debt repayment.
11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.Mr Denis MacShaneThe BBC's coverage of Parliament.
12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.Mrs Angela BrowningBroadclyst new town.
1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.Mr Richard BurdenBirmingham health services.
1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.Norman BakerAnimal testing.
    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).

At 2.30 p.m. 
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
*1 Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk):    What progress has been made in the peace process in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
(32127)
*2 Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs):    What assessment she has made of the objectives of the Government of Ireland with regard to the Northern Ireland Peace Initiative.
(32128)
*3 The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South):    If she will extend the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 to Northern Ireland.
(32129)
*4 Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    What representations she has received on the devolution proposals contained in the framework documents; and if she will make a statement.
(32130)
*5 Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry):    What assessment she has made of the local economic implications of the introduction of a national minimum wage.
(32132)
*6 Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton):    What assessment she has made of the Unionist community's reception of the progress and direction of the All-Party Peace Talks.
(32133)
*7 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):    What steps her Department is taking to improve security in prisons.
(32134)
*8 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North):    If she will make a statement on the current peace talks.
(32135)
*9 Mrs Jackie Ballard (Taunton):    If she will make a statement about the role of women in the peace process.
(32137)
*10 Jean Corston (Bristol East):    If she will make a statement on plans for a new independent police complaints procedure in Northern Ireland.
(32138)
*11 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):    If she will make a statement on the impact of recent trends in company closures on the Northern Ireland economy.
(32139)
*12 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):    If she will make a statement on the progress her Department is making towards increasing the range of duties and responsibilities accorded to local government in Northern Ireland.
(32140)
*13 Mr Don Touhig (Islwyn):    What proposals she has for improving literacy and numeracy standards in Northern Ireland schools.
(32142)
*14 Mr David Hanson (Delyn):    What steps the European Union has taken to support the peace process in Northern Ireland.
(32143)
*15 Mr Phil Hope (Corby):    What assessment her Department has made of the current inward investment potential of Northern Ireland.
(32144)
*16 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    What is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the future of grammar schools in Northern Ireland.
(32145)
*17 Mr Roy Beggs (East Antrim):    If she will make a statement on the development of after school homework clubs and literacy and numeracy clubs in Northern Ireland.
(32146)
*18 Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    What discussions there have been in the multi-party talks concerning measures to build confidence in the peace process in Northern Ireland.
(32147)
*19 Mr William Ross (East Londonderry):    What progress has been made in decommisioning illegal firearms.
(32148)
*20 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    What progress is being made in the multi-party talks in Northern Ireland.
(32149)
*21 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    If she will make a statement about the security situation in Northern Ireland.
(32150)
*22 Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North):    If she will make a statement on progress to help reduce tensions over disputed parades in Northern Ireland.
(32151)
*23 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    What plans she has for the expansion of health and education services outside school hours for young people in Northern Ireland.
(32152)
*24 Mr David Trimble (Upper Bann):    What assessment she has received from the security forces as to the paramilitary organisations responsible for the murder of Kevin Conway and the bombings of Moira and Portadown.
(32153)
*25 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    If she will make a statement on the process of exclusion from and re-admission to the peace negotiations in respect of political parties in Northern Ireland.
(32154)
*26 Mr Ross Cranston (Dudley North):    If she will make a statement on the effects of recent company closures on the Northern Ireland economy.
(32155)
*27 Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson (Lagan Valley):    What progress has been made in achieving the decommissioning of illegal weapons by terrorist groups in Northern Ireland.
(32156)
At 3.00 p.m. 
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
*Q1 Mrs Marion Roe (Broxbourne):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32157)
*Q2 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32158)
*Q3 Mrs Jacqui Lait (Beckenham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32159)
*Q4 Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):    If he will make a statement on his plans to increase opportunities for lifelong learning.
(32160)
*Q5 Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32161)
*Q6 Dr Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32162)
*Q7 Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32163)
*Q8 Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32164)
*Q9 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32165)
*Q10 Mr Richard Page (South West Hertfordshire):    What plans he has to pay an official visit to South West Hertfordshire.
(32166)
*Q11 Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32167)
*Q12 Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32168)
*Q13 Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire):    When he expects to pay an official visit to South Derbyshire.
(32169)
*Q14 Mr Robert N. Wareing (Liverpool, West Derby):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32170)
*Q15 Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32171)
*Q16 Mr Tim Yeo (South Suffolk):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32172)
*Q17 Mr Eric Clarke (Midlothian):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32173)
*Q18 Sir Raymond Whitney (Wycombe):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32174)
*Q19 Julia Drown (South Swindon):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32175)
*Q20 Mr Gerry Sutcliffe (Bradford South):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th March.
(32176)

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


 
Preliminary Business
 
Ten minute rule Motion
2   HOUSING SERVICE CHARGES (AMENDMENT)    [Up to 20 minutes]
 Mr Barry Gardiner
        That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Housing Act 1996 to enable certain county court cases initiated on or before 1st September 1997 to transfer to a leasehold valuation tribunal.
        The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).

 
Main Business
 
+  3   CONSOLIDATED FUND (NO. 2) BILL:    Second Reading    [No debate]
 
        The Questions on Second and Third Reading of the Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Bill will be put without debate (Standing Order No. 56).
+  4   SCHOOL STANDARDS AND FRAMEWORK BILL:    As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.    [Until any hour]
 Mr Secretary Blunkett
        That the Bill, as amended, be considered in the following order, namely, New Clauses relating to Part I, amendments relating to Clauses 1 to 19 and Schedule 1, New Clauses relating to Parts II to IV, amendments relating to Clauses 20 to 106 and Schedules 2 to 25, New Clauses relating to Parts V to VII, amendments relating to Clauses 107 to 130 and Schedules 26 to 31, Remaining New Clauses, New Schedules.
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
 
        Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.
+  5   WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY BILL [LORDS]:    As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.    [Until any hour]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
Remaining stages may also be taken.
 
        Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.
At 10.00 p.m.
+     BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate]
 The Prime Minister
        That, at this day's sitting, the School Standards and Framework Bill and the Wireless Telegraphy Bill [Lords    ] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
        To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+  6   NORTHERN IRELAND GRAND COMMITTEE    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
 Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
Mrs Ann Taylor
 
        That--
        (1) the matter of the Northern Ireland economy, being a matter relating exclusively to Northern Ireland, be referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee for its consideration; and
        (2) at the sitting on Thursday 26th March--
          (i) the Committee shall consider, pursuant to Standing Order No. 114 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (legislative proposals and other matters relating exclusively to Northern Ireland)), the matter referred to under paragraph (1) above; and
          (ii) at the completion of those proceedings a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, pursuant to Standing Order No. 116 (1)(h) (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)).
        If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
At the end of the sitting:
7   ADJOURNMENT
 
        Proposed subject: Empty homes and taxation (Mr Jonathan R. Shaw).
        Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEES
1   Standing Committee A 10.30 a.m. Room 9 (public)
        To consider the Fireworks Bill.
2   Standing Committee C 4.30 p.m. Room 10 (public)
        To consider the Weights and Measures (Beer and Cider) Bill.
3   Standing Committee D 10.30 a.m. Room 11 (public)
        To consider the Public Interest Disclosure Bill.
4   Standing Committee E 10.30 a.m. Room 12 (public)
        To consider the Road Traffic Reduction (United Kingdom Targets) Bill.
5   Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 12 (public)
        To consider the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 1998.
SELECT COMMITTEES
6   Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee 9.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
Room 8 (private)
(public)
        Subject: Further Education.
        Witness: Baroness Blackstone, Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment.
7   Modernisation of the House of Commons 9.30 a.m. Room 21 (private)
8   Defence 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m.
Room 15 (private)
(public)
        Subject: Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.
        Witnesses: Lord Gilbert, Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Mr Chisholm, Chief Executive, Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.
9   Trade and Industry 10.00 a.m. Room 5 (private)
10   Social Security 11.00 a.m. Room 16 (private)
11   Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs 10.00 a.m. Room 6 (private)
12   Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee 11.30 a.m. Room 6 (public)
        Subject: Air Traffic Control.
        Witnesses: Dr John Riley, Managing Editor, Mr Tony Collins, Executive Editor, Computer Weekley, Professor Peter Ladkin, Professor of Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, University of Bielefeld, Germany.
13   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: Highland Council, Inverness and District Chamber of Commerce and Highlands and Islands Enterprise; States of Jersey Transport Authority and States of Guernsey Transport Board (at 4.45 p.m.); Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Regional Forum of Local Authorities and Birmingham International Airport (at 5.15 p.m.).
14   Northern Ireland Affairs 3.45 p.m. Room 8 (private)
15   Science and Technology 3.45 p.m. Room 20 (private)
16   Accommodation and Works 4.00 p.m. Room 7 (private)
17   European Legislation 4.00 p.m. Room 19 (private)
18   Selection 4.15 p.m. Room 13 (private)
19   Public Accounts 4.30 p.m. Room 16 (public)
        Subject: Class V, Vote 7: Passenger Rail Services: Office of Passenger Rail Franchising (OPRAF)-Reliability and Verification of Information on Passenger Train Services.
        Witnesses: Mr John O'Brien, Franchising Director, Mr David Revolta, Principal Finance Officer and Mr Chris Stokes, Deputy Franchising Director OPRAF.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 10th March for answer today++
1  
  
Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the Council Meeting of the Economic and Finance Ministers of the European Union held on 9th March.
(34326)
2  
  
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 the external financing limit for the British Waterways Board.
(34327)
3  
  
Mr Mike Hall (Weaver Vale):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if the Government proposes to continue to have separate Government offices for the North West and Merseyside.
(34328)
4  
  
Mr Alan Johnson (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how he intends to handle applications from bodies seeking Approved Inspector status under part II of the Building Act 1984.
(34329)
5  
  
Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun):    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what relief he will give to domestic customers in respect of sewerage charges in 1998-99.
(34451)
6  
  
Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East):    To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if she will make a statement on the general and compensation levies payable under the Pension Scheme Act 1993 by occupational and personal pension schemes.
(34452)

 
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