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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 9.30 a.m. Prayers

Afterwards

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:

9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Mrs Helen Brinton Environmental effects of taxation.

11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Mr Nigel Evans Pig and livestock industry.

12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Mr Huw Edwards Recent floods in South Wales.

1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. Sir Teddy Taylor Proposal for a trial in The Hague for the alleged Lockerbie suspects.

1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. Mr Tony McWalter Use of the PFI by West Hertfordshire Health Authority.

    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.

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

NOTICE OF MOTION AT THE TIME OF PRIVATE BUSINESS
The Chairman of Ways and Means

    Private Bills [LORDS] (Suspension):    That so much of the Lords Message [17th November] as relates to the London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] be now considered.

    That this House doth concur with the Lords in their Resolution.

At 2.30 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

*1 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    What plans he has to extend the use of new technologies by public services to improve their performance and allow greater access by the public.

(58911)

*2 Dr Tony Wright (Cannock Chase):    If he will make a statement on the responsibilities of the Cabinet Office in respect of the Government's policies for constitutional reform.

(58912)

*3 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire):    If he will make a statement on progress in improving the timeliness and quality of ministerial replies from all government departments to requests from honourable Members.

(58913)

*4 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    If he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's priorities for reducing drugs mis-use in 1998 and 1999.

(58914)

*5 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    What new measures he plans to take to ensure the independence of the Civil Service.

(58916)

*6 Mr Hugh Bayley (City of York):    If he will make a statement about the Government's policies to curb the use of illicit drugs.

(58918)

*7 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    What consultations he has held with Cabinet colleagues over the presentation of government policy towards European economic and monetary union.

(58919)

*8 Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central):    What new powers he is proposing for executive agencies.

(58920)

*9 Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston):    What consultation he has had with the Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator on policies on the use of Ecstasy.

(58921)

*10 Barbara Follett (Stevenage):    If he will make a statement on his role as Minister with responsibility for co-ordinating the Government's anti-drugs policies.

(58922)

*11 Mr Rhodri Morgan (Cardiff West):    What consultations he is undertaking on the proposed Better Government White Paper.

(58923)

*12 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    For what reasons the White Paper on Better Government has been delayed.

(58924)

*13 Ms Claire Ward (Watford):    If he will make a statement on the progress of the Better Government for Older People pilot projects.

(58925)

*14 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    If he will make a statement on the role of the Government Information Service.

(58926)

*15 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    What recent discussions he has had with honourable Members on the mechanisms for the co-ordination of Government policy.

(58929)

*16 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    What plans he has to use new technology to improve communication between Government and citizens.

(58930)

*17 Mr Barry Jones (Alyn and Deeside):    What plans he has to visit Wales in the course of his duties.

(58931)

*18 Norman Baker (Lewes):    What assessment he has made of the delivery across departments of government policy relating to genetically modified organisms.

(58932)

*19 Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington):    What use he will make of the first results from the People's Panel in the development of public services.

(58933)

*20 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    What further changes he proposes to make in the deregulation process following the publication of the Better Regulation Guide.

(58935)

*21 Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry):    What arrangements he is making in connection with public servants whose contracts have expired to avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest arising from their subsequent employment by the private sector.

(58936)

*22 Mr Eric Martlew (Carlisle):    What plans he has to inform honourable Members of the problems created by drug mis-use in the United Kingdom.

(58937)

*23 Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton):    If he will make a statement on progress in the Government's anti-drug strategy following the appointment of the anti-drugs co-ordinator.

(58938)

*24 Mr Tom Clarke ( Coatbridge and Chryston):    What step he is taking to ensure disability access to government publications.

(58939)

*25 Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham):    What steps he is taking to ensure greater action against drugs by public authorities acting at community level.

(58940)

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

*Q1 Valerie Davey (Bristol West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58891)

*Q2 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58892)

*Q3 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58893)

*Q4 Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58894)

*Q5 Mr Humfrey Malins (Woking):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58896)

*Q6 Mr Lawrence Cunliffe (Leigh):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58898)

*Q7 Mr Malcolm Bruce (Gordon):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58899)

*Q8 Mr Edward Davey (Kingston and Surbiton):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58900)

*Q9 Steve Webb (Northavon):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58901)

*Q10 Mrs Jacqui Lait (Beckenham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58902)

*Q11 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58903)

*Q12 Mr Shaun Woodward (Witney):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58904)

*Q13 Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58905)

*Q14 Mr David Lock (Wyre Forest):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58906)

*Q15 Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58907)

*Q16 Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58908)

*Q17 Bob Russell (Colchester):    What plans he has to make an official visit to East Anglia.

(58909)

*Q18 Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.

(58910)

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

Preliminary Business
*Notice of Presentation of Bill*
2	FINANCIAL SERVICES (ETHICAL, &c. CONSIDERATIONS) *[No debate]*
	Mr Tony Colman Bill to require the Financial Services Authority to issue guidance to persons authorised to provide financial services regarding advice to be given to clients.
*Formal first reading: no debate or decision.*
*Ten minute rule Motion*
3	FREEDOM OF INFORMATION *[Up to 20 minutes]*
	Mr Andrew Mackinlay That leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend the right of access to information held by public 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   BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [Until 10.00 p.m.]

Margaret Beckett
    That, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Messages from the Lords shall have been received.

Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.

+  5   EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS BILL:    Consideration of Lords Reason for insisting on their Amendments and for disagreeing to the further Commons Amendment in lieu.    [Until any hour]

    For a Motion to insist on disagreement with the Lords Amendments and a further Amendment in lieu of the Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.

    Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

+  6   NORTHERN IRELAND BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)    [Up to 45 minutes]

Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
Margaret Beckett
Mr James Arbuthnot
Mr Paul Tyler

    That the Order [17th July] relating to the Northern Ireland Bill (Programme) be supplemented as follows--

Lords Amendments

    1. Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall be completed at this day's sitting and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of the proceedings.

    2.--(1) This paragraph applies for the purpose of bringing proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 1.

    (2) The Speaker shall first put forthwith any Question already proposed from the Chair and not yet decided.

    (3) If that Question is for the amendment of a Lords Amendment the Speaker shall then put forthwith--

    (a) the Question on any further amendment to the Lords Amendment moved by a Minister of the Crown, and

    (b) the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House agrees or disagrees with the Lords in the Amendment or (as the case may be) in the Amendment as amended.

    (4) The Speaker shall then designate such of the remaining Lords Amendments as appear to the Speaker to involve questions of Privilege.

    (5) The Speaker shall then put forthwith--

    (a) the Question on any Amendment moved by a Minister of the Crown to a Lords Amendment, and

    (b) the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House agrees or disagrees with the Lords in the Amendment or (as the case may be) in the Amendment as amended.

    (6) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House disagrees with the Lords in a Lords Amendment.

    (7) The Speaker shall then put forthwith with respect to the Lords Amendments designated by the Speaker which have not been disposed of the Question, That this House agrees with the Lords in those Amendments.

    (8) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question, That this House agrees with the Lords in all the remaining Lords Amendments.

    (9) As soon as the House has agreed or disagreed with the Lords in any of their Amendments, or disposed of an Amendment relevant to a Lords Amendment which has been disagreed to, the Speaker shall put forthwith a separate Question on any other Amendment which is moved by a Minister of the Crown and relevant to the Lords Amendment.

    (10) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons and the appointment of its Chairman.

    (11) Proceedings under this paragraph shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.

Supplemental

    3. A Committee appointed to draw up Reasons shall report before the conclusion of the sitting.
          4. Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on Consideration of the Lords Amendments for any part of the period of four hours after the commencement of the proceedings which falls after Ten o'clock.

    Proceedings on the Motion, if not previously concluded, will be brought to a conclusion 45 minutes after their commencement (Order of 17th July).

+  7   NORTHERN IRELAND BILL [MONEY] (No. 2):    Queen's recommendation signified.    [Up to 45 minutes]

Dawn Primarolo
    That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Northern Ireland Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Lord Chancellor under the Act.

    The Speaker will put the question not later than 45 minutes after the start of proceedings (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).

+  8   NORTHERN IRELAND BILL:    Consideration of Lords Amendments.    [Up to 4 hours]

    If the Motion on the Northern Ireland Bill (Programme) (No. 2) is agreed to, proceedings may continue for up to 4 hours.

    Consideration of any Lords Messages and Amendments that may be received.

At 10.00 p.m.

+     BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate]

The Prime Minister
    That, at this day's sitting, the European Parliamentary Elections Bill and the consideration of any Lords Messages and Amendments that may be received may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+  9   EDUCATION    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Blunkett
    That the draft Education (Grammar School Ballots) Regulations 1998, which were laid before this House on 21st October, be approved.

    To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  10   SOCIAL SECURITY    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Blunkett
    That the draft Social Security (New Deal Pilot) Regulations 1998, which were laid before this House on 29th October, be approved.

    To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  11   REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Straw
    That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) (Miscellaneous Changes) Order 1998, which were laid before this House on 4th November, be approved.

    To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  12   SOCIAL SECURITY    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Blunkett
    That the draft Jobseeker's Allowance Amendment (New Deal) Regulations 1998, which were laid before this House on 4th November, be approved.

    To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  13   SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES    [No debate]

Mr Geoffrey Hoon
    That the draft Civil Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 1998, which was laid before this House on 5th November, be approved.

    To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

At the end of the sitting:

14   ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Intermediate health care in North Norfolk (Mr David Prior).

    Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

1   European Standing Committee A 10.30 a.m. Room 10 (public)

    To consider European Community Document No. 9597/98 relating to Agrimonetary Arrangements and the introduction of the Euro.

2   European Standing Committee B 10.30 a.m. Room 9 (public)

    To consider European Community Document No. 9690/98 relating to EC Development Aid to South Africa (1986-1996).

3   First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 12 (public)

    To consider the Disabled Persons (Disability Discrimination) (Exemption for Small Employers) Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 2618).

4   Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 10.30 a.m. Room 12 (public)

    To consider the Education (Infant Class Sizes) (England) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1973).

5   Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 9 (public)

    To consider the Environmental Assessment (Forestry) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1731).

6   Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 10 (public)

    To consider the Cattle Database Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1796).

SELECT COMMITTEES

7   Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. Room 21 (private)
(public)

    Subject: The work of OFSTED.

    Witnesses: NUT, NASUWT, ATL; Professor Tim Brighouse, Dr Paul Gray and Mr Jonathan Harris (at approximately 10.30 a.m.)

8   Modernisation of the House of Commons 9.30 a.m. Room 20 (private)

9   Defence 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. Room 15 (private)
(public)

    Subject: The future of NATO.

    Witnesses: Mr Richard Hatfield, Policy Director, Ministry of Defence, Mr Stephen Gomersall, Director of International Security, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

10   Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. Room 6 (private)
(public)

    Subject: Integrated Transport White Paper.

    Witnesses: First Group, Stagecoach, and National Express; Railtrack; Highways Agency.

11   Northern Ireland Affairs 10.00 a.m. Conference Room, Level 5, Block B, Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast (public)

    Subject: Non-Departmental Public Bodies in Northern Ireland: The Work of the Arts Council.

    Witness: Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

12   Scottish Affairs 10.00 a.m. Room 19 (private)

13   Welsh Affairs 10.15 a.m. Conference Room E,
7 Millbank (private)

14   Culture, Media and Sport 11.00 a.m. Room 8 (public)

    Subject: Heritage Lottery Fund.

    Witnesses: Mr Alan Howarth, MP, Minister for the Arts; The National Heritage Memorial Fund (at 11.45 a.m.).

15   Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee 3.45 p.m. Room 8 (private)

16   Science and Technology 3.45 p.m. Room 20 (private)

17   Accommodation and Works 4.00 p.m. Room 7 (private)

18   European Legislation 4.00 p.m. Room 19 (private)

19   Selection 4.15 p.m. Room 13 (private)

20   Public Accounts 4.30 p.m. Room 16 (public)

    Subject: Sale of British Energy.

    Witnesses: Mr Michael Scholar, CB, Permanent Secretary; Mr David Saunders, Regional Director (South East), Department of Trade and Industry.

21   Education and Employment: Employment Sub-Committee 5.15 p.m. Room 18 (private)

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 17th November for answer today++

1
   Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the tax consequences of EMU.

(60622)

2
   Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what decision he has reached following the recent public consultation on proposed changes to the powers of school crossing patrols.

(60652)

3
   Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West):    To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Energy Council meeting on 13th November.

(60653)

4
   Mr Stephen Twigg (Enfield, Southgate):    To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when he will publish a summary of responses to the Green Paper on the National Childcare Strategy, Meeting the Childcare Challenge.

(60662)

5
   Mr Derek Twigg (Halton):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the proposals for a new disposal for young offenders, contained in Chapter 9 of the White Paper, No More Excuses, will be taken forward.

(60672)

6
   Mr Phil Sawford (Kettering):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has (i) to issue a code of practice as required in accordance with section 101 of Part III of the Police Act 1997 and (ii) to make an order under section 96 of the Police Act 1997 specifying the requirements for notifying a commissioner of authorisations, renewals and cancellations of authorisations.

(60673)

7
   Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when an announcement will be made about the compact between the Government and the voluntary sector in Wales.

(60674)

8
   Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough):    To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement about the forthcoming vacancy on the Committee on Standards in Public Life.

(60726)

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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:
	9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.	Mrs Helen Brinton	Environmental effects of taxation.
	11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.	Mr Nigel Evans	Pig and livestock industry.
	12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.	Mr Huw Edwards	Recent floods in South Wales.
	1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.	Sir Teddy Taylor	Proposal for a trial in The Hague for the alleged Lockerbie suspects.
	1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.	Mr Tony McWalter	Use of the PFI by West Hertfordshire Health Authority.
	*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 Minister for the Cabinet Office
*1	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What plans he has to extend the use of new technologies by public services to improve their performance and allow greater access by the public.
	(58911)
*2	Dr Tony Wright (Cannock Chase): If he will make a statement on the responsibilities of the Cabinet Office in respect of the Government's policies for constitutional reform.
	(58912)
*3	Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): If he will make a statement on progress in improving the timeliness and quality of ministerial replies from all government departments to requests from honourable Members.
	(58913)
*4	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): If he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's priorities for reducing drugs mis-use in 1998 and 1999.
	(58914)
*5	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What new measures he plans to take to ensure the independence of the Civil Service.
	(58916)
*6	Mr Hugh Bayley (City of York): If he will make a statement about the Government's policies to curb the use of illicit drugs.
	(58918)
*7	Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): What consultations he has held with Cabinet colleagues over the presentation of government policy towards European economic and monetary union.
	(58919)
*8	Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central): What new powers he is proposing for executive agencies.
	(58920)
*9	Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston): What consultation he has had with the Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator on policies on the use of Ecstasy.
	(58921)
*10	Barbara Follett (Stevenage): If he will make a statement on his role as Minister with responsibility for co-ordinating the Government's anti-drugs policies.
	(58922)
*11	Mr Rhodri Morgan (Cardiff West): What consultations he is undertaking on the proposed Better Government White Paper.
	(58923)
*12	Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): For what reasons the White Paper on Better Government has been delayed.
	(58924)
*13	Ms Claire Ward (Watford): If he will make a statement on the progress of the Better Government for Older People pilot projects.
	(58925)
*14	Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): If he will make a statement on the role of the Government Information Service.
	(58926)
*15	Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent discussions he has had with honourable Members on the mechanisms for the co-ordination of Government policy.
	(58929)
*16	Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What plans he has to use new technology to improve communication between Government and citizens.
	(58930)
*17	Mr Barry Jones (Alyn and Deeside): What plans he has to visit Wales in the course of his duties.
	(58931)
*18	Norman Baker (Lewes): What assessment he has made of the delivery across departments of government policy relating to genetically modified organisms.
	(58932)
*19	Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): What use he will make of the first results from the People's Panel in the development of public services.
	(58933)
*20	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): What further changes he proposes to make in the deregulation process following the publication of the Better Regulation Guide.
	(58935)
*21	Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry): What arrangements he is making in connection with public servants whose contracts have expired to avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest arising from their subsequent employment by the private sector.
	(58936)
*22	Mr Eric Martlew (Carlisle): What plans he has to inform honourable Members of the problems created by drug mis-use in the United Kingdom.
	(58937)
*23	Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton): If he will make a statement on progress in the Government's anti-drug strategy following the appointment of the anti-drugs co-ordinator.
	(58938)
*24	Mr Tom Clarke ( Coatbridge and Chryston): What step he is taking to ensure disability access to government publications.
	(58939)
*25	Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham): What steps he is taking to ensure greater action against drugs by public authorities acting at community level.
	(58940)

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
*Q1	Valerie Davey (Bristol West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58891)
*Q2	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58892)
*Q3	Mr David Amess (Southend West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58893)
*Q4	Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58894)
*Q5	Mr Humfrey Malins (Woking): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58896)
*Q6	Mr Lawrence Cunliffe (Leigh): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58898)
*Q7	Mr Malcolm Bruce (Gordon): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58899)
*Q8	Mr Edward Davey (Kingston and Surbiton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58900)
*Q9	Steve Webb (Northavon): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58901)
*Q10	Mrs Jacqui Lait (Beckenham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58902)
*Q11	Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58903)
*Q12	Mr Shaun Woodward (Witney): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58904)
*Q13	Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58905)
*Q14	Mr David Lock (Wyre Forest): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58906)
*Q15	Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58907)
*Q16	Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58908)
*Q17	Bob Russell (Colchester): What plans he has to make an official visit to East Anglia.
	(58909)
*Q18	Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18th November.
	(58910)

Main Business
+ 4	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Messages from the Lords shall have been received.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
+ 5	EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS BILL: Consideration of Lords Reason for insisting on their Amendments and for disagreeing to the further Commons Amendment in lieu. *[Until any hour]*
	For a Motion to insist on disagreement with the Lords Amendments and a further Amendment in lieu of the Lords Amendments, see separate Paper. *Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.*
+ 6	NORTHERN IRELAND BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2) *[Up to 45 minutes]*
	Secretary Marjorie Mowlam Margaret Beckett Mr James Arbuthnot Mr Paul Tyler
	That the Order [17th July] relating to the Northern Ireland Bill (Programme) be supplemented as follows--
Lords Amendments
	1. Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall be completed at this day's sitting and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of the proceedings. 2.--(1) This paragraph applies for the purpose of bringing proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 1. (2) The Speaker shall first put forthwith any Question already proposed from the Chair and not yet decided. (3) If that Question is for the amendment of a Lords Amendment the Speaker shall then put forthwith-- (a) the Question on any further amendment to the Lords Amendment moved by a Minister of the Crown, and (b) the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House agrees or disagrees with the Lords in the Amendment or (as the case may be) in the Amendment as amended. (4) The Speaker shall then designate such of the remaining Lords Amendments as appear to the Speaker to involve questions of Privilege. (5) The Speaker shall then put forthwith-- (a) the Question on any Amendment moved by a Minister of the Crown to a Lords Amendment, and (b) the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House agrees or disagrees with the Lords in the Amendment or (as the case may be) in the Amendment as amended. (6) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House disagrees with the Lords in a Lords Amendment. (7) The Speaker shall then put forthwith with respect to the Lords Amendments designated by the Speaker which have not been disposed of the Question, That this House agrees with the Lords in those Amendments. (8) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question, That this House agrees with the Lords in all the remaining Lords Amendments. (9) As soon as the House has agreed or disagreed with the Lords in any of their Amendments, or disposed of an Amendment relevant to a Lords Amendment which has been disagreed to, the Speaker shall put forthwith a separate Question on any other Amendment which is moved by a Minister of the Crown and relevant to the Lords Amendment. (10) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons and the appointment of its Chairman. (11) Proceedings under this paragraph shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
Supplemental
	3. A Committee appointed to draw up Reasons shall report before the conclusion of the sitting. 4. Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on Consideration of the Lords Amendments for any part of the period of four hours after the commencement of the proceedings which falls after Ten o'clock. *Proceedings on the Motion, if not previously concluded, will be brought to a conclusion 45 minutes after their commencement (Order of 17th July).*
+ 7	NORTHERN IRELAND BILL [MONEY] (No. 2): Queen's recommendation signified. *[Up to 45 minutes]*
	Dawn Primarolo That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Northern Ireland Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Lord Chancellor under the Act. *The Speaker will put the question not later than 45 minutes after the start of proceedings (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).*
+ 8	NORTHERN IRELAND BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments. *[Up to 4 hours]*
	*If the Motion on the Northern Ireland Bill (Programme) (No. 2) is agreed to, proceedings may continue for up to 4 hours.*

+	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister That, at this day's sitting, the European Parliamentary Elections Bill and the consideration of any Lords Messages and Amendments that may be received may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).*

+ 9	EDUCATION *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That the draft Education (Grammar School Ballots) Regulations 1998, which were laid before this House on 21st October, be approved. *To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 10	SOCIAL SECURITY *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That the draft Social Security (New Deal Pilot) Regulations 1998, which were laid before this House on 29th October, be approved. *To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 11	REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Straw That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) (Miscellaneous Changes) Order 1998, which were laid before this House on 4th November, be approved. *To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 12	SOCIAL SECURITY *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That the draft Jobseeker's Allowance Amendment (New Deal) Regulations 1998, which were laid before this House on 4th November, be approved. *To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 13	SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES *[No debate]*
	Mr Geoffrey Hoon That the draft Civil Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 1998, which was laid before this House on 5th November, be approved. *To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*

14	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Intermediate health care in North Norfolk* (Mr David Prior).* *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	European Standing Committee A	10.30 a.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider European Community Document No. 9597/98 relating to Agrimonetary Arrangements and the introduction of the Euro.
2	European Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider European Community Document No. 9690/98 relating to EC Development Aid to South Africa (1986-1996).
3	First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the Disabled Persons (Disability Discrimination) (Exemption for Small Employers) Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 2618).
4	Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	10.30 a.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the Education (Infant Class Sizes) (England) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1973).
5	Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the Environmental Assessment (Forestry) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1731).
6	Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the Cattle Database Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1796).
SELECT COMMITTEES
7	Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee	9.30 a.m. 9.45 a.m.	Room 21 (private) (public)
	Subject: The work of OFSTED.
	Witnesses: NUT, NASUWT, ATL; Professor Tim Brighouse, Dr Paul Gray and Mr Jonathan Harris (at approximately 10.30 a.m.)
8	Modernisation of the House of Commons	9.30 a.m.	Room 20 (private)
9	Defence	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: The future of NATO.
	Witnesses: Mr Richard Hatfield, Policy Director, Ministry of Defence, Mr Stephen Gomersall, Director of International Security, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
10	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.15 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Integrated Transport White Paper.
	Witnesses: First Group, Stagecoach, and National Express; Railtrack; Highways Agency.
11	Northern Ireland Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Conference Room, Level 5, Block B, Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast (public)
	Subject: Non-Departmental Public Bodies in Northern Ireland: The Work of the Arts Council.
	Witness: Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
12	Scottish Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Room 19 (private)
13	Welsh Affairs	10.15 a.m.	Conference Room E, 7 Millbank (private)
14	Culture, Media and Sport	11.00 a.m.	Room 8 (public)
	Subject: Heritage Lottery Fund.
	Witnesses: Mr Alan Howarth, MP, Minister for the Arts; The National Heritage Memorial Fund (at 11.45 a.m.).
15	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee	3.45 p.m.	Room 8 (private)
16	Science and Technology	3.45 p.m.	Room 20 (private)
17	Accommodation and Works	4.00 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
18	European Legislation	4.00 p.m.	Room 19 (private)
19	Selection	4.15 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
20	Public Accounts	4.30 p.m.	Room 16 (public)
	Subject: Sale of British Energy.
	Witnesses: Mr Michael Scholar, CB, Permanent Secretary; Mr David Saunders, Regional Director (South East), Department of Trade and Industry.
21	Education and Employment: Employment Sub-Committee	5.15 p.m.	Room 18 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 17th November for answer today++
1	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on the tax consequences of EMU.
	(60622)
2	Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what decision he has reached following the recent public consultation on proposed changes to the powers of school crossing patrols.
	(60652)
3	Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Energy Council meeting on 13th November.
	(60653)
4	Mr Stephen Twigg (Enfield, Southgate): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when he will publish a summary of responses to the Green Paper on the National Childcare Strategy, Meeting the Childcare Challenge.
	(60662)
5	Mr Derek Twigg (Halton): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the proposals for a new disposal for young offenders, contained in Chapter 9 of the White Paper, No More Excuses, will be taken forward.
	(60672)
6	Mr Phil Sawford (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has (i) to issue a code of practice as required in accordance with section 101 of Part III of the Police Act 1997 and (ii) to make an order under section 96 of the Police Act 1997 specifying the requirements for notifying a commissioner of authorisations, renewals and cancellations of authorisations.
	(60673)
7	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when an announcement will be made about the compact between the Government and the voluntary sector in Wales.
	(60674)
8	Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement about the forthcoming vacancy on the Committee on Standards in Public Life.
	(60726)