Order of Business for 24 June 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 Keith Darvill Crime in London.

11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Mr Keith Simpson Vitamin B6.

12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Mr John Healey Rotherham and Mexborough travel to work area.

1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. Mr Gerald Howarth The Parachute Regiment.

1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. Ms Margaret Moran Immigration cases involving domestic violence.

    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 Wales

*1 Mr David Hanson (Delyn):    If he will make a statement on discussions relating to agriculture during the recent visit of the President of the European Union Commission to Wales.

(45897)

*2 Mr Llew Smith (Blaenau Gwent):    Pursuant to his Department's letter of 1st June, when he expects to have completed the collation of data relating to European monies allocated to Gwent Tertiary College for each individual project.

(45898)

*3 Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay):    If he will make a statement on the impact on staff levels in the Welsh Office of the creation of a Welsh Assembly.

(45899)

*4 Mr Andrew George (St Ives):    If he will introduce measures to develop cultural links relating to Celtic heritage with (a) Scotland, (b) Cornwall, (c) Isle of Man, (d) Ireland and (e) Brittany.

(45900)

*5 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    What representations he has received about primary school class sizes in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

(45903)

*6 Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge):    When he expects hospital waiting lists in Wales to start falling; and when he expects them to fall to the level of 1st May 1997.

(45904)

*7 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):    What representations he has received concerning the Government's policy on the environment in Wales.

(45905)

*8 Mr Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn):    What discussions he has had with the European Commission concerning lifting the ban on the export of beef.

(45906)

*9 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    What representations he has received concerning the Government's policy on agriculture in Wales.

(45907)

*10 Mr Barry Jones (Alyn and Deeside):    What measures he is taking to tackle waiting lists for cataract operations.

(45908)

*11 Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk):    What representations he has received concerning the re-structuring of the health service in Wales.

(45909)

*12 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    What plans he has to increase NHS provision in Wales.

(45910)

*13 Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley):    If he will make a statement on the Childcare Strategy for Wales.

(45911)

*14 Mr Rhodri Morgan (Cardiff West):    What proposals he has received for the development of heart transplant surgery in Wales.

(45912)

*15 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    What are his Department's policies to ensure the minimum waste of domestic energy.

(45913)

*16 Mr Cynog Dafis (Ceredigion):    How many farmers in Wales have had their 1997 applications for (a) sheep annual premium, (b) suckler cow premium, (c) hill livestock compensatory allowance and (d) beef special premium rejected; and if he will make a statement.

(45914)

*17 Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy):    What representations he has received during the past three months from training providers in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

(45915)

*18 Mr Martyn Jones (Clwyd South):    What progress he has made in implementing an all-Wales agri-environment scheme.

(45916)

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

*Q1 Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45927)

*Q2 Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45928)

*Q3 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45929)

*Q4 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45930)

*Q5 Mr Christopher Fraser (Mid Dorset and North Poole):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45931)

*Q6 Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45932)

*Q7 Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45933)

*Q8 Jean Corston (Bristol East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45934)

*Q9 Mr Ivan Lewis (Bury South):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45935)

*Q10 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45936)

*Q11 Mr William Cash (Stone):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45937)

*Q12 Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45938)

*Q13 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45939)

*Q14 Ms Beverley Hughes (Stretford and Urmston):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45940)

*Q15 Mr David Rendel (Newbury):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45941)

*Q16 Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45942)

*Q17 Mr Terry Lewis (Worsley):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45943)

*Q18 Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):    What plans he has to establish a national policy for the safe storage of radioactive waste.

(45944)

*Q19 Mr Neil Gerrard (Walthamstow):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45945)

*Q20 Mr Ken Purchase (Wolverhampton North East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.

(45946)

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

SALE OF ALCOHOL TO YOUNG PERSONS (PROHIBITION) [Up to 20 minutes]

Mr Paul Truswell

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 18 by any person on licensed premises; 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).

Main Business
+ 3	HUMAN RIGHTS BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) *[No debate]*
	Mrs Ann Taylor Mr Secretary Straw
	That the further Report [23rd June] from the Business Committee be now considered.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 82).*
	Mrs Ann Taylor Mr Secretary Straw
	(Upon consideration of the Report) To move, That this House agrees with the Committee in its Resolution.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 82).*
+ 4	HUMAN RIGHTS BILL [LORDS]: Committee [3rd allotted day] (Progress reported 17th June). *[Up to 6.5 hours]*
*For Amendments, see separate Paper.*
	*Proceedings on Clauses 7 to 22 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion 6.5 hours after their commencement (if the Report of the Business Committee is agreed to).*

At the end of the sitting:

5	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed Subject: Coastal erosion (Mr Adrian Sanders). *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	Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No.1375).
2	Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the draft Welfare of Livestock (Amendment) Regulations 1998.
3	Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the draft Air Carrier Liability Order 1998.
SELECT COMMITTEES
4	Education and Employment: Education Sub Committee	9.00 a.m.	Room 18 (private)
5	Defence	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 16 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Reserves Call-up Order.
	Witnesses: Brigadier Richard Holmes, Director of Reserve Forces and Cadets, Brigadier John Smales, Assistant Chief of Staff Reserves, John Tesh, Deputy Command Secretary, Land Command.
6	Trade and Industry	10.00 a.m.	Room 8 (public)
	Subject: Electricity Liberalisation.
	Witnesses: East Midlands Electricity and Southern Electricity; Centrica (at 10.40 a.m.); Electricity Consumers' Committees Chairman's Group (at 11.15 a.m.); OFFER (at 11.40 a.m.).
7	Scottish Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 21 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Operation of Multi-layer Democracy.
	Witnesses: Mr Douglas Sinclair, Chief Executive, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities; Dr Tom Nairn, University of Edinburgh, and Mr John Barnes, London School of Economics (at 11.15 a.m.).
8	Social Security	10.30 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Pension Sharing on Divorce.
	Witness: Mr John Denham, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Social Security.
9	International Development	3.30 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Sudan.
	Witnesses: Rt hon Clare Short MP, Secretary of State for International Development; Mr Will Day and Mr David Bryer, Disasters Emergency Committee, Mr Robert Smith, Director, Ms Marie Staunton, Deputy Director, UK Committee for Unicef, and Ms Rosie Boycott, Editor, Daily Express (at 5.00 p.m.).
10	European Legislation	4.00 p.m.	Room 19 (private)
11	Selection	4.15 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
12	Public Accounts	4.30 p.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject:The Distribution of Lottery Funds by the English Sports Council.
	Witnesses: Mr Robin Young, Permanent Secretary, Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Mr Derek Casey, Chief Executive, English Sports Council.
JOINT COMMITTEE
13	Consolidated &c., Bills	4.30 p.m.	Room 4 (public)
	Subject: Statute Law (Repeals) Bill [Lords].
	Witnesses: Mr John Saunders, Head of Statute Law repeals, Law Commission; Mr A. M. Rowland, Law Commission; and Mrs Dianne Howieson, Scottish Law Commission.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 23rd June for answer today++
1	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the recent resolution from the Organisation of African Unity relating to Lockerbie; and if he will make a statement.
	(47574)
2	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans Her Majesty's Government has to issue any new commemorative coins.
	(47674)
3	Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Joint Environment and Transport Council held in Luxembourg on 17th June.
	(47675)
4	Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Transport Council held in Luxembourg on 17th and 18th June.
	(47676)
5	Mr Marsha Singh (Bradford West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Environment Council held in Luxembourg on 16th and 17th June.
	(47764)
6	Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Private Finance Initiative contract for the British Embassy in Berlin will be signed; and if he will make a statement.
	(47798)
7	Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the approval of an export licence for the supply of bomb disposal equipment to the Ministry of the Interior, Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia.
	(47799)
8	Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration his Department is giving to Law Commission reports; and if he will make a statement.
	(47814)
9	Mr Stephen Twigg (Enfield, Southgate): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when his Department will respond to the Fifth Report of the Education and Employment Committee, Session 1997-98 (HC 498) on Disaffected Children.
	(47826)

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 Keith Darvill	Crime in London.
	11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.	Mr Keith Simpson	Vitamin B6.
	12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.	Mr John Healey	Rotherham and Mexborough travel to work area.
	1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.	Mr Gerald Howarth	The Parachute Regiment.
	1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.	Ms Margaret Moran	Immigration cases involving domestic violence.
	*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 Wales
*1	Mr David Hanson (Delyn): If he will make a statement on discussions relating to agriculture during the recent visit of the President of the European Union Commission to Wales.
	(45897)
*2	Mr Llew Smith (Blaenau Gwent): Pursuant to his Department's letter of 1st June, when he expects to have completed the collation of data relating to European monies allocated to Gwent Tertiary College for each individual project.
	(45898)
*3	Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay): If he will make a statement on the impact on staff levels in the Welsh Office of the creation of a Welsh Assembly.
	(45899)
*4	Mr Andrew George (St Ives): If he will introduce measures to develop cultural links relating to Celtic heritage with (a) Scotland, (b) Cornwall, (c) Isle of Man, (d) Ireland and (e) Brittany.
	(45900)
*5	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What representations he has received about primary school class sizes in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
	(45903)
*6	Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge): When he expects hospital waiting lists in Wales to start falling; and when he expects them to fall to the level of 1st May 1997.
	(45904)
*7	Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): What representations he has received concerning the Government's policy on the environment in Wales.
	(45905)
*8	Mr Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn): What discussions he has had with the European Commission concerning lifting the ban on the export of beef.
	(45906)
*9	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): What representations he has received concerning the Government's policy on agriculture in Wales.
	(45907)
*10	Mr Barry Jones (Alyn and Deeside): What measures he is taking to tackle waiting lists for cataract operations.
	(45908)
*11	Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): What representations he has received concerning the re-structuring of the health service in Wales.
	(45909)
*12	Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): What plans he has to increase NHS provision in Wales.
	(45910)
*13	Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley): If he will make a statement on the Childcare Strategy for Wales.
	(45911)
*14	Mr Rhodri Morgan (Cardiff West): What proposals he has received for the development of heart transplant surgery in Wales.
	(45912)
*15	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): What are his Department's policies to ensure the minimum waste of domestic energy.
	(45913)
*16	Mr Cynog Dafis (Ceredigion): How many farmers in Wales have had their 1997 applications for (a) sheep annual premium, (b) suckler cow premium, (c) hill livestock compensatory allowance and (d) beef special premium rejected; and if he will make a statement.
	(45914)
*17	Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): What representations he has received during the past three months from training providers in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
	(45915)
*18	Mr Martyn Jones (Clwyd South): What progress he has made in implementing an all-Wales agri-environment scheme.
	(45916)

*Q1	Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45927)
*Q2	Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45928)
*Q3	Mr David Amess (Southend West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45929)
*Q4	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45930)
*Q5	Mr Christopher Fraser (Mid Dorset and North Poole): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45931)
*Q6	Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45932)
*Q7	Mrs Teresa Gorman (Billericay): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45933)
*Q8	Jean Corston (Bristol East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45934)
*Q9	Mr Ivan Lewis (Bury South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45935)
*Q10	Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45936)
*Q11	Mr William Cash (Stone): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45937)
*Q12	Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45938)
*Q13	Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45939)
*Q14	Ms Beverley Hughes (Stretford and Urmston): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45940)
*Q15	Mr David Rendel (Newbury): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45941)
*Q16	Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45942)
*Q17	Mr Terry Lewis (Worsley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45943)
*Q18	Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): What plans he has to establish a national policy for the safe storage of radioactive waste.
	(45944)
*Q19	Mr Neil Gerrard (Walthamstow): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45945)
*Q20	Mr Ken Purchase (Wolverhampton North East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24th June.
	(45946)