Order of Business for 13 May 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 Peter Bottomley Misuse of drugs.

11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Mr David Chaytor United Kingdom plutonium disposition policy.

12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Mr William Ross Combating election fraud in Northern Ireland.

1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. Ms Patricia Hewitt Prosecution and sentencing policy in fatal road traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.

1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. Mr John Wilkinson Impact of the long life assist Capital Allowance provision on British aviation.

    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 Mr John D. Taylor (Strangford):    When she was advised by Killyleagh Yarns that they had financial difficulties; when the IDB offered a rescue package to Killyleagh Yarns; when she was told of the decision to close the factory in Killyleagh; and what proposals she has made to attract new jobs to Killyleagh.

(40679)

*2 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    If she will make a statement on the contribution of the European Community to an outcome in the peace negotiations in Northern Ireland.

(40680)

*3 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    If she will make a statement on the impact of the Belfast Agreement on the Government's policy towards human rights.

(40681)

*4 Mr Roy Beggs (East Antrim):    If she will make a statement on the present level of unemployment in Northern Ireland.

(40682)

*5 Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green):    If she will make a statement on the impact of the Belfast settlement on the Government's human rights policy.

(40683)

*6 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    If she will publish the terms of reference for the review of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

(40684)

*7 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    If she will make a statement on the conditions contained within the Belfast Agreement concerning the release of prisoners convicted of terrorist offences on licence.

(40686)

*8 Mr Andrew Hunter (Basingstoke):    If she will make a statement on the Belfast Agreement's provisions for the release of prisoners.

(40687)

*9 Mr Andrew Reed (Loughborough):    What consultation she has had with business about the prospects for the economy following the Belfast Agreement.

(40688)

*10 Mr David Hanson (Delyn):    What discussions she is having with the European Union with regard to measures to assist the peace process.

(40689)

*11 Mr David Trimble (Upper Bann):    If she will make a statement on the Parades Commission.

(40690)

*12 Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk):    What is her assessment of the current security situation.

(40691)

*13 Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury):    If she will make a statement on the proposed review of the RUC.

(40693)

*14 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    If she will compile and publish a report on the circumstances in which Guardsman Shackleton was killed in Northern Ireland; and if she will assess the state of knowledge about the killing among the troops of the British Army at the time.

(40694)

*15 Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Canning Town):    What assessment she has made of the scope for increased cross-border co-operation on economic development.

(40695)

*16 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    What is her assessment of the security threat in the run-up to the referendum vote.

(40696)

*17 Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow):    If she will make a statement on the impact of the Belfast Agreement on the Government's human rights policies.

(40697)

*18 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    What percentage of secondary school children in Northern Ireland attend grammar schools.

(40698)

*19 Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands):    If she will make a statement on the future prospects for economic development in Northern Ireland.

(40699)

*20 Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    If she will make a statement on progress in drafting legislation for the Assembly and the formation of the executive.

(40700)

*21 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    How many terrorist weapons have been handed in since 10th April; and when she expects to draw up a timetable for the decommissioning of all such weapons.

(40701)

*22 Mr Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East and Mexborough):    If she will make a statement on the consultation process prior to the establishment of the Equality Commission.

(40702)

*23 Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton):    What representations she has received regarding the decommissioning of illegal weapons; and if she will make a statement.

(40703)

*24 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If she will make a statement on the prospects for reducing youth unemployment in the Province.

(40704)

*25 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    What representations she has received about gender equality issues as set out in the Belfast Agreement.

(40705)

*26 Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk):    What assessment she has made of the benefits for economic development from cross-border co-operation.

(40707)

*27 Mr Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton):    What progress is being made on the Comprehensive Spending Review in Northern Ireland.

(40708)

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

*Q1

Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde):    When he last met the Taoiseach to discuss matters relating to the referendums being conducted in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.

(40709)

*Q2 Mr Nick Hawkins (Surrey Heath):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40711)

*Q3 Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40710)

*Q4 Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40712)

*Q5 Mr Phil Woolas (Oldham East and Saddleworth):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40714)

*Q6 Mr Gerald Howarth (Aldershot):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40715)

*Q7 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40716)

*Q8 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40717)

*Q9 Mr David Prior (North Norfolk):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40718)

*Q10 Sir David Madel (South West Bedfordshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40719)

*Q11 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40721)

*Q12 Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40722)

*Q13 Mr Bob Laxton (Derby North):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40723)

*Q14 Mr Bernard Jenkin (North Essex):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40724)

*Q15 Mr Andrew Reed (Loughborough):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40725)

*Q16 Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40726)

*Q17 Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40727)

*Q18 Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.

(40728)

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

Preliminary Business
Notice of Presentation of Bill
+ 2	REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Straw Bill to make provision about the registration of political parties.
*Formal first reading: no debate or decision.*
Ten minute rule Motion
3	SCHOOL TRANSPORT *[Up to 20 minutes]*
	Dr George Turner That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make new provision with respect to home to school transport for pupils in maintained schools; to provide for the payment of grants to defray the costs incurred by local education authorities, and for connected purposes. *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
+ 4	SOCIAL SECURITY BILL [MONEY] (No. 2): Queen's Recommendation signified. *[Up to 45 minutes]*
	Dawn Primarolo That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Social Security Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under the Act by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue. *The Speaker will put the question not later than 45 minutes after the start of proceedings (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b).).*
+ 5	SOCIAL SECURITY BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments. *[Until any hour]*
	For Amendments to Lords Amendments, see separate Paper. *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, Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Social Security Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).*

At the end of the sitting:

6	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Recommissioning of oil and gas platforms* (Mr Anthony D. Wright (Great Yarmouth)). *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEE
1	Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the draft Cash Ratio Deposits (Value Bands and Ratios) Order 1998 and the draft Bank of England (Information Powers) Order 1998.
SELECT COMMITTEES
2	Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee	9.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Role of Head Teachers.
	Witnesses: The National Association of Head Teachers, the Secondary Heads Association and the National Primary Head Teachers Association.
3	Catering	9.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
4	Defence	10.30 a.m.	Room 16 (private)
5	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.15 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Housing.
	Witnesses: Transport 2000, Countryside Commission, Water UK, Rt Hon John Gummer MP, Lord Rogers of Riverside.
6	Social Security	10.30 a.m.	Room 19 (private)
7	Trade and Industry	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Regional Funding.
	Witnesses: Ms Barbara Roche, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Small Firms, Regional Policy and Trade and Export Matters, Department of Trade and Industry.
8	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee	3.45 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: London Underground.
	Witnesses: Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions officials.
9	Northern Ireland Affairs	3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Prison Service in Northern Ireland.
	Witnesses: The Prison Officers' Association (Northern Ireland).
10	Science and Technology	3.45 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 20 (private) (public)
	Subject: Engineering and Physical Sciences Based Innovation.
	Witnesses: Royal Society of Chemistry; Royal Academy of Engineering (at 4.45 p.m.).
11	Accommodation and Works	4.00 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
12	European Legislation	4.00 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: Civil Maritime Search and Rescue.
	Witnesses: Mr Maurice Storey, Chief Executive, Mr John Astbury, Chief Coastguard, Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 12th May for answer today++
1	Mr Kevin McNamara (Kingston upon Hull North): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if she will make a statement on the role of civil servants in the referendum campaign.
	(42125)
2	Christine Butler (Castle Point): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will publish the results of the 1996 English House Condition Survey.
	(42214)
3	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 1st April to the honourable Member for Reading East, Official Report, columns 532-3, if he will announce the composition of the expert group on thaumasite.
	(42215)
4	Paul Flynn (Newport West): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what measures he proposes to take to improve public health in Wales.
	(42216)
5	Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what was the outcome of the informal agriculture council held between 10th and 12th May; and if he will make a statement.
	(42269)
6	Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what plans she has to implement the objective in the Green Paper on Welfare Reform that the social security system should be flexible, efficient and easy to use.
	(42270)
7	Mr Stephen Twigg (Enfield, Southgate): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he intends to make public country assessments prepared in respect of the main asylum producing countries in the United Kingdom.
	(42271)

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 Peter Bottomley	Misuse of drugs.
	11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.	Mr David Chaytor	United Kingdom plutonium disposition policy.
	12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.	Mr William Ross	Combating election fraud in Northern Ireland.
	1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.	Ms Patricia Hewitt	Prosecution and sentencing policy in fatal road traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.
	1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.	Mr John Wilkinson	Impact of the long life assist Capital Allowance provision on British aviation.
	*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 Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
*1	Mr John D. Taylor (Strangford): When she was advised by Killyleagh Yarns that they had financial difficulties; when the IDB offered a rescue package to Killyleagh Yarns; when she was told of the decision to close the factory in Killyleagh; and what proposals she has made to attract new jobs to Killyleagh.
	(40679)
*2	Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If she will make a statement on the contribution of the European Community to an outcome in the peace negotiations in Northern Ireland.
	(40680)
*3	Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): If she will make a statement on the impact of the Belfast Agreement on the Government's policy towards human rights.
	(40681)
*4	Mr Roy Beggs (East Antrim): If she will make a statement on the present level of unemployment in Northern Ireland.
	(40682)
*5	Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green): If she will make a statement on the impact of the Belfast settlement on the Government's human rights policy.
	(40683)
*6	Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): If she will publish the terms of reference for the review of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
	(40684)
*7	Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): If she will make a statement on the conditions contained within the Belfast Agreement concerning the release of prisoners convicted of terrorist offences on licence.
	(40686)
*8	Mr Andrew Hunter (Basingstoke): If she will make a statement on the Belfast Agreement's provisions for the release of prisoners.
	(40687)
*9	Mr Andrew Reed (Loughborough): What consultation she has had with business about the prospects for the economy following the Belfast Agreement.
	(40688)
*10	Mr David Hanson (Delyn): What discussions she is having with the European Union with regard to measures to assist the peace process.
	(40689)
*11	Mr David Trimble (Upper Bann): If she will make a statement on the Parades Commission.
	(40690)
*12	Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): What is her assessment of the current security situation.
	(40691)
*13	Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): If she will make a statement on the proposed review of the RUC.
	(40693)
*14	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): If she will compile and publish a report on the circumstances in which Guardsman Shackleton was killed in Northern Ireland; and if she will assess the state of knowledge about the killing among the troops of the British Army at the time.
	(40694)
*15	Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Canning Town): What assessment she has made of the scope for increased cross-border co-operation on economic development.
	(40695)
*16	Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): What is her assessment of the security threat in the run-up to the referendum vote.
	(40696)
*17	Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow): If she will make a statement on the impact of the Belfast Agreement on the Government's human rights policies.
	(40697)
*18	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): What percentage of secondary school children in Northern Ireland attend grammar schools.
	(40698)
*19	Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands): If she will make a statement on the future prospects for economic development in Northern Ireland.
	(40699)
*20	Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): If she will make a statement on progress in drafting legislation for the Assembly and the formation of the executive.
	(40700)
*21	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): How many terrorist weapons have been handed in since 10th April; and when she expects to draw up a timetable for the decommissioning of all such weapons.
	(40701)
*22	Mr Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East and Mexborough): If she will make a statement on the consultation process prior to the establishment of the Equality Commission.
	(40702)
*23	Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton): What representations she has received regarding the decommissioning of illegal weapons; and if she will make a statement.
	(40703)
*24	Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If she will make a statement on the prospects for reducing youth unemployment in the Province.
	(40704)
*25	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): What representations she has received about gender equality issues as set out in the Belfast Agreement.
	(40705)
*26	Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk): What assessment she has made of the benefits for economic development from cross-border co-operation.
	(40707)
*27	Mr Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton): What progress is being made on the Comprehensive Spending Review in Northern Ireland.
	(40708)

Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde): When he last met the Taoiseach to discuss matters relating to the referendums being conducted in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
	(40709)
*Q2	Mr Nick Hawkins (Surrey Heath): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40711)
*Q3	Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40710)
*Q4	Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40712)
*Q5	Mr Phil Woolas (Oldham East and Saddleworth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40714)
*Q6	Mr Gerald Howarth (Aldershot): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40715)
*Q7	Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40716)
*Q8	Mr David Winnick (Walsall North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40717)
*Q9	Mr David Prior (North Norfolk): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40718)
*Q10	Sir David Madel (South West Bedfordshire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40719)
*Q11	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40721)
*Q12	Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40722)
*Q13	Mr Bob Laxton (Derby North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40723)
*Q14	Mr Bernard Jenkin (North Essex): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40724)
*Q15	Mr Andrew Reed (Loughborough): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40725)
*Q16	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40726)
*Q17	Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40727)
*Q18	Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th May.
	(40728)