Order of Business for 2 July 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 2.30 p.m. Prayers

At 2.35 p.m.

Private Business

Note: Private business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

Third Reading

Lloyds TSB Bill [Lords]. (By Order.)

Mr Jim Cousins
Mr David Davis
Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Mr David Chaytor

    On Third Reading of the Lloyds TSB Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read the third time upon this day six months.

At 2.35 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

*1 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    What representations he has received from animal welfare organisations in connection with his Department's new ear tagging arrangements for cattle.

(47156)

*2 Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington):    When he expects to receive the report of the independent panel of scientists into alternatives to quarantine to combat rabies.

(47157)

*3 Mr John Bercow (Buckingham):    If he will make a statement on farm incomes in the year to 1st May.

(47158)

*4 Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    Pursuant to his Answer of 4th June, Official Report, column 341, on sea levels in the Thames Estuary and River Medway, if he will carry out surveys relating solely to projected sea level rises.

(47159)

*5 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    What assessment he has made of the impact of the German government's proposed reduction of its national contribution to the EU budget upon the Common Agricultural Policy.

(47160)

*6 Mr David Drew (Stroud):    If the Government will organise an independent investigation into genetically-modified organisms, with particular regard to (a) labelling and (b) segregation.

(47161)

*7 Mr Christopher Gill (Ludlow):    If he will reconsider his decision not to make agrimonetary compensation payments.

(47162)

*8 Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby):    When he next proposes to meet the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss the regulation of fishing.

(47163)

*9 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    What steps he is taking to ensure that British farmers cooperate with British supermarkets to ensure high-quality food.

(47164)

*10 Mr Ross Cranston (Dudley North):    What assessment he has made of the effect of the publication of hygiene scores for abattoirs.

(47165)

*11 Mr Martyn Jones (Clwyd South):    What is the UK Government's present policy regarding the use of drift nets.

(47167)

*12 Norman Baker (Lewes):    What estimate he has of the percentage of crops grown in England in 2008 which will be genetically manipulated.

(47168)

*13 Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley):    What discussions he has recently had concerning proposals for CAP reform.

(47169)

*14 Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough):    If he will make a statement on the role of set aside in a reformed CAP.

(47170)

*15 Mr William Thompson (West Tyrone):    If he will make a statement on the date-based scheme associated with the lifting of the beef ban.

(47172)

*16 Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire):    What steps he will take to assist the UK beef industry to regain former export markets once the ban has been lifted.

(47173)

*17 David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    When he next expects to meet farmers in North West Leicestershire to discuss the progress achieved in CAP reform.

(47174)

*18 Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes):    If he will make a statement on gangmasters.

(47175)

*19 Mr David Hanson (Delyn):    When he expects it to be possible to resume exports of beef.

(47176)

*20 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    If he will make a statement on prices for agricultural products for 1998-99.

(47177)

*21 Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West):    What steps his Department is taking to improve standards of animal welfare.

(47178)

*22 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):    What discussions he has had with the French Minister for Agriculture about the quality and safety of French beef.

(47179)

*23 Mr David Borrow (South Ribble):    If he will make a statement on the progress made at the Agriculture Council on 25th and 26th May with regard to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.

(47180)

*24 Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston):    If he will make a statement on progress on examining alternatives to the quarantine laws.

(47185)

*25 Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin):    What was the average income of British farmers in the last financial year; and what average percentage of it was received in subsidies.

(47181)

*26 Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire):    What progress is being made on the lifting of the EU ban on the export of British beef.

(47182)

*27 Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):    What plans he has to improve the flood defence and warning system for Northampton.

(47183)

*28 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    What plans he has to undertake a consultation exercise on the introduction of genetically modified organisms.

(47184)

At 3.15 p.m.

Oral Questions to Mr Attorney General

*29 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    When he last had discussions on the Crown Prosecution Service with (a) the Secretary of State for the Home Department and (b) the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis.

(47146)

*30 Mr Ross Cranston (Dudley North):    What analysis he has made of the use of juries in serious fraud trials.

(47147)

*31 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    What objectives he plans to set for the new Director of Public Prosecutions.

(47148)

*32 Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset):    If he will make a statement on the reorganisation of the Crown Prosecution Service.

(47149)

*33 Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome):    What contribution his Department makes to the work of the Restricted Enforcement Unit.

(47150)

*34 Mr David Kidney (Stafford):    How the Crown Prosecution Service is joining with the National Crime Squad to fight international and organised crime.

(47151)

*35 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire):    What representations he has received about the monitoring and assessment of barristers' fees.

(47152)

*36 Mr John Bercow (Buckingham):    When he last discusssed the future of the Crown Prosecution Service with (a) the Home Secretary and (b) a chief officer of police in England and Wales.

(47153)

*37 Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk):    If he will make a statement on reform of the Crown Prosecution Service.

(47155)

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

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

Main Business
+ 1	HUMAN RIGHTS BILL [LORDS]: Committee [4th allotted day] (Progress reported 24th June). [Up to 3 hours]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
	*Remaining proceedings in Committee shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion 3 hours after their commencement (Order of 17th June).*
+ 2	DATA PROTECTION BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. (Queen's and Prince of Wales's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.) [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 Data Protection Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).*

+ 3	NON-SITTING FRIDAYS *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mrs Ann Taylor That the Order of 19th May 1997 relating to Non-sitting Fridays be amended by leaving out `and 10th July'.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

4	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Emergency contraception* (Dr Jenny Tonge). *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	Northern Ireland Grand Committee	10.00 a.m.	Room 10 (public)
	i) Oral Questions
	ii) To consider the draft Appropriation (No. 2) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
2	Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
SELECT COMMITTEES
3	Education and Employment: Employment Sub Committee	10.30 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: The performance and future role of the Employment Service.
	Witnesses: Mr Leigh Lewis, Chief Executive of the Employment Service, and Employment Service officials.
4	Treasury	10.30 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Financial Services Authority.
	Witness: Prudential Corporation plc.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 1st July for answer today++
1	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what performance targets have been set for the Rate Collection Agency in 1998-99.
	(48962)
2	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what performance targets have been set for the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency in 1998-99.
	(49068)
3	Mr Marsha Singh (Bradford West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will publish the results of the Review of the Hedgerows Regulations 1997.
	(49069)
4	Mr Marsha Singh (Bradford West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he has received the Advisory Committee on Packaging's Report on Review of Packaging Regulations; and if he will make a statement.
	(49070)
5	Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when decisions will be reached on the treatment of the debts of the Humber Bridge.
	(49132)
6	Mr Archy Kirkwood (Roxburgh and Berwickshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what further measures he will take to develop the economy in the Scottish Borders.
	(49133)
7	Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will specify the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union for July; and if he will list the major European Union events for the next six months.
	(49162)
8	Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will report on the outcome of the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 29th June.
	(49163)

Standing Committee Notices

The Scottish Grand Committee will meet on Monday 6th July at 10.30 a.m. at New Parliament House, Edinburgh.

The Welsh Grand Committee will meet on Monday 13th July at 11.00 a.m. at The Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil.

The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 8th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Oman) Order 1998, the draft Double Taxation Relief (Air Transport) (Hong Kong) Order 1998 and the draft Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Kazakhstan) Order 1998.

European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 8th July at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Documents Nos SEC(98)800 and COM(98)300, relating to the 1999 Preliminary Draft Budget.

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
*1	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What representations he has received from animal welfare organisations in connection with his Department's new ear tagging arrangements for cattle.
	(47156)
*2	Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): When he expects to receive the report of the independent panel of scientists into alternatives to quarantine to combat rabies.
	(47157)
*3	Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): If he will make a statement on farm incomes in the year to 1st May.
	(47158)
*4	Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): Pursuant to his Answer of 4th June, Official Report, column 341, on sea levels in the Thames Estuary and River Medway, if he will carry out surveys relating solely to projected sea level rises.
	(47159)
*5	Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): What assessment he has made of the impact of the German government's proposed reduction of its national contribution to the EU budget upon the Common Agricultural Policy.
	(47160)
*6	Mr David Drew (Stroud): If the Government will organise an independent investigation into genetically-modified organisms, with particular regard to (a) labelling and (b) segregation.
	(47161)
*7	Mr Christopher Gill (Ludlow): If he will reconsider his decision not to make agrimonetary compensation payments.
	(47162)
*8	Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby): When he next proposes to meet the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss the regulation of fishing.
	(47163)
*9	Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): What steps he is taking to ensure that British farmers cooperate with British supermarkets to ensure high-quality food.
	(47164)
*10	Mr Ross Cranston (Dudley North): What assessment he has made of the effect of the publication of hygiene scores for abattoirs.
	(47165)
*11	Mr Martyn Jones (Clwyd South): What is the UK Government's present policy regarding the use of drift nets.
	(47167)
*12	Norman Baker (Lewes): What estimate he has of the percentage of crops grown in England in 2008 which will be genetically manipulated.
	(47168)
*13	Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): What discussions he has recently had concerning proposals for CAP reform.
	(47169)
*14	Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): If he will make a statement on the role of set aside in a reformed CAP.
	(47170)
*15	Mr William Thompson (West Tyrone): If he will make a statement on the date-based scheme associated with the lifting of the beef ban.
	(47172)
*16	Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire): What steps he will take to assist the UK beef industry to regain former export markets once the ban has been lifted.
	(47173)
*17	David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): When he next expects to meet farmers in North West Leicestershire to discuss the progress achieved in CAP reform.
	(47174)
*18	Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): If he will make a statement on gangmasters.
	(47175)
*19	Mr David Hanson (Delyn): When he expects it to be possible to resume exports of beef.
	(47176)
*20	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): If he will make a statement on prices for agricultural products for 1998-99.
	(47177)
*21	Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West): What steps his Department is taking to improve standards of animal welfare.
	(47178)
*22	Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury): What discussions he has had with the French Minister for Agriculture about the quality and safety of French beef.
	(47179)
*23	Mr David Borrow (South Ribble): If he will make a statement on the progress made at the Agriculture Council on 25th and 26th May with regard to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
	(47180)
*24	Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston): If he will make a statement on progress on examining alternatives to the quarantine laws.
	(47185)
*25	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): What was the average income of British farmers in the last financial year; and what average percentage of it was received in subsidies.
	(47181)
*26	Mr Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What progress is being made on the lifting of the EU ban on the export of British beef.
	(47182)
*27	Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What plans he has to improve the flood defence and warning system for Northampton.
	(47183)
*28	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): What plans he has to undertake a consultation exercise on the introduction of genetically modified organisms.
	(47184)

Oral Questions to Mr Attorney General
*29	Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): When he last had discussions on the Crown Prosecution Service with (a) the Secretary of State for the Home Department and (b) the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis.
	(47146)
*30	Mr Ross Cranston (Dudley North): What analysis he has made of the use of juries in serious fraud trials.
	(47147)
*31	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What objectives he plans to set for the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
	(47148)
*32	Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset): If he will make a statement on the reorganisation of the Crown Prosecution Service.
	(47149)
*33	Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome): What contribution his Department makes to the work of the Restricted Enforcement Unit.
	(47150)
*34	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): How the Crown Prosecution Service is joining with the National Crime Squad to fight international and organised crime.
	(47151)
*35	Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): What representations he has received about the monitoring and assessment of barristers' fees.
	(47152)
*36	Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): When he last discusssed the future of the Crown Prosecution Service with (a) the Home Secretary and (b) a chief officer of police in England and Wales.
	(47153)
*37	Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): If he will make a statement on reform of the Crown Prosecution Service.
	(47155)



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