Order of Business for 12 November 1998

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Order of Business Thursday 12th November 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.

At 2.30 p.m. Prayers

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

*1 Mrs Liz Blackman (Erewash):    If he will make a statement on the timescale for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.

(58041)

*2 Paddy Tipping (Sherwood):    What recent discussions he has had with supermarket chains about meat prices.

(58042)

*3 Mr William Thompson (West Tyrone):    If he will make a statement on the current state of the pig industry.

(58043)

*4 Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands):    What proposals he has to encourage the regeneration of the Moorlands.

(58044)

*5 Mr Derek Foster (Bishop Auckland):    What measures have been taken to promote farm diversification.

(58045)

*6 Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East):    What assessment he has made of food safety standards across the European Union.

(58046)

*7 Ms Debra Shipley (Stourbridge):    What steps the Government is taking to ensure the clear labelling of genetically modified foods.

(58047)

*8 Mr Ian Pearson (Dudley South):    What progress has been made on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.

(58048)

*9 Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes):    When he last met representatives of the fishing industry to discuss the current state of the fishing industry.

(58049)

*10 Mr John Townend (East Yorkshire):    If he will make a statement on the current state of the pig industry.

(58051)

*11 Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen Central):    When he last met representatives of the National Fisherman's Federation and the Scottish Fisherman's Federation to discuss fishing quotas.

(58052)

*12 Mrs Eileen Gordon (Romford):    What steps the Government is taking to ensure the clear labelling of genetically-modified foods.

(58053)

*13 Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove):    What steps he is taking to improve the conditions in which live animals are transported.

(58054)

*14 Mr Andrew George (St Ives):    What steps his Department is taking to define and promote sustainable fisheries, and to co-operate with its European counterparts to promote sustainable fishing methods across the European Union.

(58055)

*15 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    When he last held discussions with representatives of the fishing industry to discuss protection of the Irish Box.

(58056)

*16 Mr David Drew (Stroud):    What measures have been taken to combat TB in cattle.

(58057)

*17 Angela Smith (Basildon):    What representations he has received on the Cattle Traceability Scheme.

(58058)

*18 Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):    What progress is being made on the lifting of the EU beef export ban.

(58060)

*19 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    What assessment he has made of the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on hill famers in the United Kingdom.

(58061)

*20 Mr Hilton Dawson (Lancaster and Wyre):    What plans he has made to introduce an early retirement scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement.

(58062)

*21 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    If he will make a statement on the future prospects on agriculture in the English lowlands.

(58064)

*22 Mr Patrick Hall (Bedford):    What action his Department is taking to support organic farming.

(58065)

*23 Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter):    What recent measures he has taken to help livestock farmers in the South West.

(58066)

*24 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    What assessment he has made of the over-production of food within the EU; and what are the latest figures for the cost of dumping surpluses and destroying food.

(58067)

*25 Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton):    When he last held discussions with representatives of the fishing industry on the regional management of fisheries.

(58068)

*26 Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West):    When he expects to introduce legislation for a food standards agency.

(58070)

At 3.15 p.m.

Oral Questions to Mr Attorney General

*27 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North):    If he will make a statement on his policy on the prosecution of foreign nationals while in the United Kingdom for the torture and killings of British citizens elsewhere.

(58031)

*28 Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):    When he last met the President of the Law Society to discuss the work of the Crown Prosecution Service.

(58032)

*29 Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon):    If he will make a statement on the roles of (a) the Chief Executive of the Crown Prosecution Service and (b) the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(58034)

*30 Mr Colin Breed (South East Cornwall):    If he will make it his policy not to prosecute children under 16 years for prostitution-related offences.

(58035)

*31 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    In how many cases since 1990 he and his predecessors have decided not to proceed with (a) a prosecution and (b) a retrial because of the alleged adverse impact of a trial on the health of the defendant.

(58036)

*32 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    What proposals he has for reviewing the enforcement of (a) the criminal law and (b) international law in the United Kingdom.

(58037)

*33 Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West):    If he will make a statement about the role of his Department in extradition proceedings.

(58038)

*34 Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire):    How many staff in the Crown Prosecution Service deal with extradition cases.

(58039)

*35 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent representations he has received on improving the enforcement of the criminal law.

(58040)

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

Main Business
+ 1	ADJOURNMENT *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister That this House do now adjourn. Proposed subject for debate: *The Royal Navy.* *The Eighth Report from the Defence Committee of Session 1997-98, on the Strategic Defence Review (HC 138-I), is relevant.*
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

2	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Scottish Borders economy* (Mr Archy Kirkwood).* *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	Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	10.30 a.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the draft Channel 4 (Application of Excess Revenues) Order 1998.
SELECT COMMITTEES
2	Health	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Primary Care Groups.
	Witnesses: British Medical Association and Community NHS Trust representatives; Rt. Hon. Alan Milburn, MP, Minister of State, Department of Health.
3	Treasury	10.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private)
4	Culture, Media and Sport	10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject: Heritage Lottery Fund.
	Witnesses: English Nature and the Countryside Commission; Scottish Natural Heritage (at 10.50 a.m.); Countryside Council for Wales (at 11.30 a.m.) Wildlife Trusts (at 12.00 noon). [The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 11th November for answer today++
1	Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans she has in respect of appointments to the Parades Commission.
	(59872)
2	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when he intends to publish the draft of the National Assembly for Wales Transfer of Functions Order.
	(59873)
3	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what plans he has to make adjustments to the distribution of revenue support grant for 1998-99 to local authorities in Wales.
	(59874)
4	Mr Clive Efford (Eltham): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what targets London Transport has been set for 1998-99.
	(59965)
5	Mrs Liz Blackman (Erewash): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he has received a formal extradition request for Senator Pinochet via diplomatic channels.
	(59966)
6	Ms Fiona Jones (Newark): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he proposes to make any changes to the authority responsible for making arrangements for the classification of video works under the Video Recordings Act 1984; and if he will make a statement.
	(59967)
7	Mr Ivan Henderson (Harwich): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the EU Consumer Affairs Council held on 3rd November.
	(59968)
8	Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what new appointments he has made to the Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals.
	(59969)
9	Mrs Liz Blackman (Erewash): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what plans he has to carry out research into badger capture methods.
	(59970)
10	Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber): To ask Mr Attorney General, if he will make a statement about the approach made by Mr Alan Steele of the Treasury Solicitor's Department to the Sun Newspaper about the resignation of the former Secretary of State for Wales.
	(59971)

Standing Committee Notices

The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 18th November at 4.30pm. to consider the Disability Discrimination (Exemption for Small Employers) Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 2618).

The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 17th November at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Social Security (New Deal Pilot) Regulations 1998 and the draft Jobseeker's Allowance Amendment (New Deal) Regulations 1998.

The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 17th November 10.30 am. to consider the draft Civil Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 1998.

The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 17th November at 10.30 am. to consider the Social Security (Contributions) Amendment (No. 3) Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 2211).

The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 17th November at 4.30pm to consider the draft Education (Grammar School Ballots) Regulations 1998.

The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 17th November at 4.30pm. to consider the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) (Miscellaneous Changes) Order 1998.

The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 17th November at 4.30pm. to consider the Social Security (Welfare to Work) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 2231).

The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 18th November at 10.30am. to consider the Education (Infant Class Sizes) (England) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998 No. 1973).

The Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 18th November at 4.30pm. to consider the Environmental Assessment (Forestry) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1731).

The Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 18th November at 4.30pm. to consider the Cattle Database Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1796).

European Standing Committee A will meet on Wednesday 18th November at 10.30am. to consider European Community Document Number 9597/98 relating to Agrimonetary arrangements and the introduction of the Euro.

European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 18th November at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Community Document No. 9690/98 relating to EC Development Aid to South Africa (1986-1996).

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
*1	Mrs Liz Blackman (Erewash): If he will make a statement on the timescale for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
	(58041)
*2	Paddy Tipping (Sherwood): What recent discussions he has had with supermarket chains about meat prices.
	(58042)
*3	Mr William Thompson (West Tyrone): If he will make a statement on the current state of the pig industry.
	(58043)
*4	Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands): What proposals he has to encourage the regeneration of the Moorlands.
	(58044)
*5	Mr Derek Foster (Bishop Auckland): What measures have been taken to promote farm diversification.
	(58045)
*6	Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): What assessment he has made of food safety standards across the European Union.
	(58046)
*7	Ms Debra Shipley (Stourbridge): What steps the Government is taking to ensure the clear labelling of genetically modified foods.
	(58047)
*8	Mr Ian Pearson (Dudley South): What progress has been made on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
	(58048)
*9	Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): When he last met representatives of the fishing industry to discuss the current state of the fishing industry.
	(58049)
*10	Mr John Townend (East Yorkshire): If he will make a statement on the current state of the pig industry.
	(58051)
*11	Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen Central): When he last met representatives of the National Fisherman's Federation and the Scottish Fisherman's Federation to discuss fishing quotas.
	(58052)
*12	Mrs Eileen Gordon (Romford): What steps the Government is taking to ensure the clear labelling of genetically-modified foods.
	(58053)
*13	Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove): What steps he is taking to improve the conditions in which live animals are transported.
	(58054)
*14	Mr Andrew George (St Ives): What steps his Department is taking to define and promote sustainable fisheries, and to co-operate with its European counterparts to promote sustainable fishing methods across the European Union.
	(58055)
*15	Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): When he last held discussions with representatives of the fishing industry to discuss protection of the Irish Box.
	(58056)
*16	Mr David Drew (Stroud): What measures have been taken to combat TB in cattle.
	(58057)
*17	Angela Smith (Basildon): What representations he has received on the Cattle Traceability Scheme.
	(58058)
*18	Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What progress is being made on the lifting of the EU beef export ban.
	(58060)
*19	Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): What assessment he has made of the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on hill famers in the United Kingdom.
	(58061)
*20	Mr Hilton Dawson (Lancaster and Wyre): What plans he has made to introduce an early retirement scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement.
	(58062)
*21	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): If he will make a statement on the future prospects on agriculture in the English lowlands.
	(58064)
*22	Mr Patrick Hall (Bedford): What action his Department is taking to support organic farming.
	(58065)
*23	Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter): What recent measures he has taken to help livestock farmers in the South West.
	(58066)
*24	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): What assessment he has made of the over-production of food within the EU; and what are the latest figures for the cost of dumping surpluses and destroying food.
	(58067)
*25	Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): When he last held discussions with representatives of the fishing industry on the regional management of fisheries.
	(58068)
*26	Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West): When he expects to introduce legislation for a food standards agency.
	(58070)

Oral Questions to Mr Attorney General
*27	Mr David Winnick (Walsall North): If he will make a statement on his policy on the prosecution of foreign nationals while in the United Kingdom for the torture and killings of British citizens elsewhere.
	(58031)
*28	Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): When he last met the President of the Law Society to discuss the work of the Crown Prosecution Service.
	(58032)
*29	Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon): If he will make a statement on the roles of (a) the Chief Executive of the Crown Prosecution Service and (b) the Director of Public Prosecutions.
	(58034)
*30	Mr Colin Breed (South East Cornwall): If he will make it his policy not to prosecute children under 16 years for prostitution-related offences.
	(58035)
*31	Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): In how many cases since 1990 he and his predecessors have decided not to proceed with (a) a prosecution and (b) a retrial because of the alleged adverse impact of a trial on the health of the defendant.
	(58036)
*32	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): What proposals he has for reviewing the enforcement of (a) the criminal law and (b) international law in the United Kingdom.
	(58037)
*33	Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West): If he will make a statement about the role of his Department in extradition proceedings.
	(58038)
*34	Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire): How many staff in the Crown Prosecution Service deal with extradition cases.
	(58039)
*35	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent representations he has received on improving the enforcement of the criminal law.
	(58040)