Order of Business for 31 July 1998

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Order of Business Friday 31st 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 9.30 a.m.    Prayers

At 9.35 a.m.

Main Business

+  1   NORTHERN IRELAND BILL:    Third Reading [allotted day].    [Until 2.30 p.m.]

    Proceedings shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 2.30 p.m. (Order of 17th July).

+  2   NON-SITTING FRIDAYS    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mrs Margaret Beckett
    That the Order of 19th May 1997 relating to non-sitting Fridays be amended by adding `and Friday 23rd October.'

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

+  3   ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SERVICE CANDIDATES    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mrs Margaret Beckett
Mr Secretary Straw

    That the Resolution of the House of 18th February 1963, relating to the appointment by the Home Secretary of an Advisory Committee to examine every application for release from the armed forces for the purpose of contesting a parliamentary election, and to report to the appropriate Service Minister, in each case, whether or not it is satisfied that it is a bona fide application, be rescinded.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

4   TREASURY COMMITTEE    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]

Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
    That Mr Malcolm Bruce be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Dr Vincent Cable be added to the Committee.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

5   ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Nuclear weapons in India and Pakistan (Mr Harry Cohen).

    Debate may continue until 3.00 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 11).

Written Questions tabled on Thursday 30th July for answer today++
1	Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on his plans for the disposal of RAF Manston.
	(54967)
2	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he hopes to publish his proposals on the future of the Probation Service and for improving their joint effectiveness with the Prison Service; and if he will make a statement.
	(54968)
3	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what measures are being put in place to ensure that the United Kingdom complies with the provisions in the Europol Convention related to breaches of discretion or confidentiality following its entry into force on 1st October.
	(54969)
4	Mr Chris Mullin (Sunderland South): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what action he is taking to implement the Government's obligations under the Ottawa Convention.
	(54970)
5	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what evidence he has assessed of the extent to which local authorities have been charging for section 117 Mental Health Act 1983 residential or domiciliary services; and if he will give guidance to those who have paid for such services.
	(54971)
6	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what number and percentage of people admitted to hospital were readmitted within 28 days of being discharged (a) in total and (b) for those people aged (i) up to 64 and (ii) 65 years and over in the last year for which figures are available.
	(54972)
7	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many hospital aftercare schemes or hospital at home schemes exist within the NHS; and if he will provide a breakdown by NHS region.
	(54973)
8	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what number and percentage of hospital aftercare schemes or hospital at home schemes are run by (a) NHS trusts, (b) voluntary organisations and (c) others.
	(54974)
9	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what number and percentage of NHS trusts employ a hospital discharge coordinator or equivalent.
	(54975)
10	Mr John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the future of RAF St. Athan.
	(54976)
11	Ms Dari Taylor (Stockton South): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he has reached a decision on grants to the University of Stockton.
	(54977)
12	Mr Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East and Mexborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will consult on proposed changes to the planning appeals system as part of the Government's Modernising Planning Initiative.
	(54978)
13	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if a decision on the outcome of the catering and mess services market test covering the provision of catering and mess services to the British Army in Germany has been reached.
	(54979)
14	Mr Derek Twigg (Halton): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the arrangements for paying tax in euros after the single currency is introduced on 1st January 1999.
	(54980)
15	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54981)
16	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54982)
17	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54983)
18	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54984)
19	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54985)
20	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54986)
21	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54987)
22	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54988)
23	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54989)
24	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54990)
25	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54991)
26	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54992)
27	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54993)
28	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54995)
29	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, how much his Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54997)
30	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how much her Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54994)
31	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much her Department expects to spend in each year from 1998-99 to 2000-01 on vehicle replacements.
	(54996)
32	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to reform and consolidate the law on corruption; and what progress has been made on the recommendations by the Committee on Standards in Public Life to (i) clarify the law on corruption in relation to honourable Members and (ii) introduce a new statutory offence of misuse of public office.
	(55130)
33	Mr Christopher Leslie (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he proposes to announce the results of the Roads Review.
	(55131)
34	Mr Christopher Leslie (Shipley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what provision he intends to make for investment in trunk roads in England.
	(55132)
35	Mr David Drew (Stroud): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what work for his Department will be undertaken at the BNFL Magnox facility at Berkeley Centre in Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement.
	(55133)
36	Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, when he will publish the latest figures on his Department's handling of correspondence from honourable Members; and if he will make a statement.
	(55134)
37	Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will make a statement on the performace of the main departments and agencies against the six service standards for central government.
	(55135)
38	Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will list the reviews and task forces announced by the Government since 1st May 1997 and in each case the date they reported or the date they are expected to report.
	(55136)
39	Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): To ask the Prime Minister, what topics the Social Exclusion Unit will focus on in its next phase.
	(55137)
40	Mr Patrick McLoughlin (West Derbyshire): To ask the Prime Minister, what factors underlay the retail cost of (a) the Government Annual Report CM 3969 and (b) In Touch with the People CM 4014 ; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for the difference.
	(55138)
41	Mrs Janet Dean (Burton): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what progress has been made in considering the issue of Bovine TB.
	(55185)
42	Ms Claire Ward (Watford): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the shipment of arms to Ethiopia and Eritrea.
	(55186)
43	Ms Claire Ward (Watford): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Annual Report of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy will be available.
	(55187)
44	Ms Claire Ward (Watford): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the United Kingdom will ratify the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines.
	(55188)
45	Mr Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he will announce his proposals for modernising local government in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
	(55189)
46	Mr Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make a statement about discretionary rate relief granted by local authorities to their own schools.
	(55190)
47	Mr Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he expects to respond to the report on the 'Sea Empress' Environmental Evaluation Committee.
	(55191)
48	Mr David Drew (Stroud): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he plans to publish the Animal Welfare Survey Report of the Meat Hygiene Service.
	(55192)
49	Mr David Drew (Stroud): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he will publish the 1997-98 Annual Report and Accounts for the Veterinary Laboratories Agency.
	(55193)
50	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he plans to change the debt structure of NHS trusts; and if he will make a statement.
	(55194)
51	Mr Derek Foster (Bishop Auckland): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he plans to issue further guidance on the criteria which regional chambers must meet in order to be designated for the purposes of regional development agencies.
	(55195)
52	Mr John McWilliam (Blaydon): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement about the future of DERA's land ranges at Eskmeals, Shoeburyness and Pendine.
	(55200)
53	Jean Corston (Bristol East): To ask the Prime Minister, what progress has been made in fulfilling the Government's commitment to more open government; and if he will make a statement.
	(55221)
54	Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will announce his decision on the outcome of consultation on HM Coastguard's five-year strategy; and if he will make a statement in the context of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency merger.
	(55233)
55	Mr Jonathan R. Shaw (Chatham and Aylesford): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what are the Government's proposals for the future of the British Transport Police.
	(55234)
56	Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if he will make a statement on the implementation of the Office of Science and Technology's guidelines on the use of Scientific Advice in Policy Making by Government Departments.
	(55236)
57	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what assessment he has made of the impact on (a) gas-fired electricity generators and (b) the offshore gas supply industry if the present policy on new consents for gas-fired power stations continue beyond the electricity regulator's target date of April 2000 for the completion of market reforms; and if he will make a statement.
	(55238)
58	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the environmental cost in terms of emissions if no new planning consents for gas-fired power stations are granted before April 2000; and if he will make a statement.
	(55239)

Main Business
+ 1	NORTHERN IRELAND BILL: Third Reading [allotted day]. *[Until 2.30 p.m.]*
	*Proceedings shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 2.30 p.m. (Order of 17th July).*
+ 2	NON-SITTING FRIDAYS *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mrs Margaret Beckett That the Order of 19th May 1997 relating to non-sitting Fridays be amended by adding `and Friday 23rd October.'
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*
+ 3	ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SERVICE CANDIDATES *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mrs Margaret Beckett Mr Secretary Straw
	That the Resolution of the House of 18th February 1963, relating to the appointment by the Home Secretary of an Advisory Committee to examine every application for release from the armed forces for the purpose of contesting a parliamentary election, and to report to the appropriate Service Minister, in each case, whether or not it is satisfied that it is a bona fide application, be rescinded.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*
4	TREASURY COMMITTEE *[No debate after 2.30 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr Malcolm Bruce be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Dr Vincent Cable be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.*

5	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Nuclear weapons in India and Pakistan* (Mr Harry Cohen). *Debate may continue until 3.00 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 11).*