Order of Business for 16 February 1999

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Order of Business Tuesday 16th February 1999

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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

Private Business

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

Second Reading

City of London (Ward Elections) Bill. (By Order).

Mr Harry Cohen
Mr John McDonnell
Mr Stephen Pound
Ms Karen Buck
Mr Iain Coleman

    On Second Reading of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

*1 Laura Moffatt (Crawley):    If he will make a statement about progress towards achieving the elimination of chemical and biological weapons.

(69420)

*2 Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North):    What representations he has received about Agenda 2000 in respect of enlargement of the Union; and if he will make a statement.

(69421)

*3 Mr Michael Colvin (Romsey):    When he expects to make an announcement on the outcome of his review of Britain's dependent territories.

(69422)

*4 Bob Russell (Colchester):    What plans he has to visit the island of St. Helena to discuss his White Paper on British Dependent Territories.

(69423)

*5 Julia Drown (South Swindon):    If he will make a statement about arrangements for financing the United Nations.

(69424)

*6 Mr David Lock (Wyre Forest):    If he will make a statement on progress on peace in Kosovo.

(69425)

*7 Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon):    If he will make a statement on the contribution of Her Majesty's Government to efforts to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem.

[R](69426)

*8 Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury):    What steps he is taking to monitor human rights abuses in Pakistan.

(69427)

*9 Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby):    What representations he has received about Agenda 2000 in relation to European institutions; and if he will make a statement.

(69428)

*10 Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe):    What steps he is taking to support the Palestinian Authority in developing a sound economy.

(69429)

*11 Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs):    What recent discussions he has held with his European counterparts on the continuation of the national veto.

(69430)

*12 Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne):    When he next plans to visit Cyprus to discuss with the parties the end of the division of that island.

(69431)

*13 Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney):    If he will make a statement on his policy relating to Brazil following the recent economic turbulence there.

(69434)

*14 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham):    What discussions he has had with his German counterpart about the prospects for political integration within the EU.

(69435)

*15 Paul Flynn (Newport West):    What plans he has to improve relations with Latvia.

(69436)

*16 Maria Fyfe (Glasgow, Maryhill):    What recent discussions he has had about the future of East Timor.

(69437)

*17 Mr David Borrow (South Ribble):    If he will make a statement on the policy of the Government towards the Windward Islands.

(69438)

*18 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    If he will make a statement on progress in reaching a settlement in Cyprus.

(69439)

*19 Mr John Cryer (Hornchurch):    If he will make a statement on the remit of United Nations Committee 661 in relation to sanctions on Iraq.

(69440)

*20 Mr Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East):    What steps he is taking to support the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement.

(69441)

*21 Dr Tony Wright (Cannock Chase):    If he will make a statement on the development of the International Criminal Court.

(69442)

*22 Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington):    When he next plans to meet representatives of the Iranian government to discuss restoration of full diplomatic relations.

(69443)

*23 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    What action he will take to ensure that British citizens arrested in Yemen receive a fair trial.

(69444)

*24 Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test):    What representations he has made to the Indonesian government about military activity in East Timor since its offer of independence for the territory.

(69445)

*25 Mr David Atkinson (Bournemouth East):    If he will make a statement on progress on the Cypriot application for membership of the European Union.

(69446)

*26 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    When he will next meet the President of the World Bank to discuss its new programme of public/private partnerships.

(69447)

*27 Jane Griffiths (Reading East):    If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with Mongolia.

(69448)

*28 Mr John Butterfill (Bournemouth West):    What steps he has taken to assist the Middle East peace process.

[R](69449)

*29 Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby):    If he will make a statement on his last meeting with the government of Iran.

(69450)

*30 Gillian Merron (Lincoln):    If he will make a statement about progress towards a political settlement in Kosovo.

(69451)

*31 Helen Jones (Warrington North):    What discussions he has had with European partners about the St Malo agreement on security and foreign policy.

(69452)

*32 Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green and Bow):    If he will make a statement on relations with Somaliland.

(69453)

*33 Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North):    What representations he has received about the proposals for EU enlargement under Agenda 2000; and if he will make a statement.

(69454)

*34 Mr Tom Clarke ( Coatbridge and Chryston):    What political support Her Majesty's Government is giving to the Kurds of northern Iraq; and if he will make a statement on his Department's contacts with the Kurdish political parties.

(69455)

*35 Mr John Healey (Wentworth):    What representations he has received about reform of the European institutions; and if he will make a statement.

(69456)

*36 Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere):    What discussions he has had concerning the Middle Eastern peace process with Middle Eastern governments; and if he will make a statement.

(69457)

*37 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    What steps the Government is taking to promote global nuclear disarmament; and if he will make a statement.

(69458)

*38 Mr Paul Clark (Gillingham):    If he will list the steps taken by his Department to support international work on environmental issues.

(69459)

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

AGE LIMITS ON HEALTH CARE [Up to 20 minutes]

Dr Vincent Cable

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the National Health Service (Primary Care) Act 1997 to prohibit the refusal or delay of treatment on the basis of age; and to establish an inquiry into the prevalence of age discrimination in the National Health Service.

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
+ 2	HOUSE OF LORDS BILL: Committee (Progress reported 15th February). *[Until any hour]*
	Clause No. 1 (Exclusion of hereditary peers). Amendment (No. 2) proposed in page 1, line 6, at the end to add the words `except that-- (a) 75 hereditary peers shall be elected as members of the House of Lords in accordance with subsection (2). (b) 14 hereditary peers shall be elected as members of the House of Lords in accordance with subsection (3). (c) the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Earl Marshal shall be members of the House of Lords. (2) The electors for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) shall be the holders of a hereditary peerage. (3) The electors for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) shall be the members of the House of Lords. (4) The Secretary of State may by order make such provision about the conduct of the elections under this section as he considers appropriate. (5) No order under this section shall be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing it has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.'--(Mrs Eleanor Laing ). Question proposed, That the Amendment be made;
*For Amendments, see separate Paper.*
	*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 House of Lords Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).*

+ 3	FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett Mr Alan Milburn
	That it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to report on the consultation document on a draft financial services and markets bill presented by Her Majesty's Command on 21st December 1998 and on any further draft clauses relating to the draft bill which may be laid upon the Table of either House by a Minister of the Crown and to report by 30th April 1999 or one month after the draft bill itself has been laid upon the Table of either House by a Minister of the Crown, whichever is the later.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 4	NORTHERN IRELAND GRAND COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
	That-- (1) the draft Appropriation (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 be referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee; (2) at the sitting on Thursday 25th February, the Committee shall consider the draft instrument referred to it under paragraph (1) above; and (3) in respect of the sitting on Thursday 25th February, Standing Order No. 115 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (delegated legislation)) shall have effect with the substitution in paragraph (2) of the Order for the words `two and a half' of the word `three'.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m..*
+ 5	RATING AND VALUATION *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Dewar That the draft Railways (Rateable Values) (Scotland) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 21st January, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 6	COUNTRYSIDE AGENCY *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Prescott That the draft Development Commission (Transfer of Functions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 27th January, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 7	EDUCATION *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That the draft Education (Student Support) Regulations 1999, which were laid before this House on 4th February, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118 (6)).*
+ 8	EDUCATION (SCOTLAND) *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Dewar That the draft Education (Student Loans) (Scotland) Regulations 1999, which were laid before this House on 8th February, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118 (6)).*
+ 9	REFORM OF THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Mr Secretary Straw Mr Nicholas Brown
	That this House takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum, dated 20th November 1998, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, relating to reform of the Common Market organisations for beef, cereals and milk and for the development of rural development policy in the European Union; and supports the Government's intention to negotiate an outcome which takes account of the interests of UK producers, consumers and taxpayers alike and of developing countries and to press for a reformed Common Agricultural Policy with substantially reduced overall costs, which is more economically rational, which reduces the bureaucratic burden on farmers, which provides a better framework for targeted environmental and rural development support, which contains fair and common rules to ensure that the UK's farm and food industries can exploit their competitive advantage in European and world markets, which facilitates the accession of associated countries and which offers the medium-term prospect of benefits to developing countries.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
+ 10	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (Proposals under section 211 of the Education Act 1996) (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1998 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 11	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 12	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the Education (Infant Class Sizes) (Grant) Regulations 1999 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 13	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Establishment and Constitution) Order 1999 and National Institute for Clinical Excellence Regulations 1999 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

14	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Yemen* (Mr Keith Vaz). *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	Standing Committee A	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 11 (public)
	Further to consider the Greater London Authority Bill (except Clauses 1 to 4 and Schedules 1 and 2).
2	Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	Further to consider the Local Government Bill.
3	Standing Committee D	10.30 a.m.	Room 14 (public)
	To consider the Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Bill [Lords].
4	Standing Committee E	10.30 a.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the Employment Relations Bill.
5	Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the draft Diplomatic Privileges (British Nationals) Order 1999.
SELECT COMMITTEES
6	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee	9.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Regional Development Agencies.
	Witnesses: Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions; Department of Trade and Industry; Department for Education and Employment.
7	Environmental Audit	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 19 (private) (public)
	Subject: Energy Efficiency.
	Witnesses: Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions officials.
8	Foreign Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Room 16 (private)
9	International Development	10.00 a.m.	Room 5 (private)
10	Agriculture	10.15 a.m. 11.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Badgers and Bovine Tuberculosis.
	Witnesses: Professor John Bourne, Chairman, Dr Christl Donnelly, Deputy Chairman, and Dr Rosie Woodroffe, Independent Scientific Group on Cattle TB.
11	Home Affairs	10.15 a.m.	Room 18 (private)
12	Standards and Privileges	10.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
13	Treasury Sub-Committee	10.00 a.m.	Room 8 (private)
14	Treasury	10.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private)
15	Welsh Affairs	11.00 a.m.	Room 17 (private)
16	Education and Employment	3.45 p.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 18 (private) (public)
	Subject: Access for All? A Survey of Post-16 Participation.
	Witnesses: The Association of Colleges.
17	Defence	4.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Future of NATO.
	Witness: Mr Asen Yordanov Agov, Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Bulgarian National Assembly.
18	European Scutiny	4.00 p.m. 4.05 p.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Structural Funds.
	Witnesses: Dr Calum MacDonald, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Scottish Office, and Mr Michael Wills, MP, Minister for Small Firms, Department of Trade and Industry.
19	Procedure	4.00 p.m. 4.15 p.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Procedural Consequences of Devolution.
	Witnesses: Mr Barry Jones, MP, Chairman of Welsh Grand Committee, and Mr John Maxton, MP, Chairman of the Scottish Grand Committee, Mr David Lloyd, Clerk of Welsh Grand Committee.
20	Foreign Affairs	4.30 p.m.	Room 16 (private)
21	Selection	5.00 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
22	Statutory Instruments	Immediately after the meeting of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments	Room 7 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
23	Parliamentary Privilege	10.00 a.m.	Room 4 (private)
24	Statutory Instruments	4.15 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Monday 15th February for answer today++
1	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what was the outcome of the most recent meeting of the Standing Committee on Preparations for EMU.
	(71945)
2	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make a statement on progress in the review of personal pensions mis-selling.
	(71946)
3	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will announce the Government's decision on the status and future of British Waterways.
	(71947)
4	Dr David Clark (South Shields): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what progress has been made in assessing the impact of raptor numbers on game bird and racing pigeon interests; and what future work is planned.
	(71948)
5	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what response he has made to the Football Task Force report, Investing in the Community.
	(71993)
6	Dr Lewis Moonie (Kirkcaldy): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when he plans to publish the Green Paper on housing in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
	(71994)
7	Mr Alan Johnson (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the Government's ports policy.
	(71995)
8	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress has been made in reviewing the way the Office for National Statistics delivers its outputs in order to ensure that it makes the best use of the resources available.
	(71996)
9	Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when the White Paper on improving Scotland's health will be published; and if he will make a statement.
	(71997)
10	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask Mr Attorney General, what changes he proposes for the Crown Prosecution Service's cash and running cost limits for 1998-99.
	(71998)
11	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask Mr Attorney General, what proposals there are to change the 1998-99 cash limit or running cost limit for the work of HM Procurator General and Treasury Solicitor.
	(71999)
12	Dr Ashok Kumar (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland): To ask the Prime Minister, what advice has been given to civil servants on the conduct of Government business during the forthcoming elections to the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and local councils on 6th May and to the European Parliament on 10th June.
	(72140)
13	Mr Ian Stewart (Eccles): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will publish the draft revision of Planning Policy Guidance Note 12 on development plans.
	(72141)
14	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, where the Army Cadet Force detachment at Chorley will be accommodated in the future.
	(72142)
15	Mr Ivan Lewis (Bury South): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he expects the BSE Inquiry to be completed by 30th June.
	(72143)
16	Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what will be the total cost to Public funds of the Metropolitan Police in 1999-2000; and if he will make a statement.
	(72144)
17	Joan Ryan (Enfield North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will give further details about the operation of the asylum seeker support arrangements for which provision is made in Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Bill.
	(72145)

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
*1	Laura Moffatt (Crawley): If he will make a statement about progress towards achieving the elimination of chemical and biological weapons.
	(69420)
*2	Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): What representations he has received about Agenda 2000 in respect of enlargement of the Union; and if he will make a statement.
	(69421)
*3	Mr Michael Colvin (Romsey): When he expects to make an announcement on the outcome of his review of Britain's dependent territories.
	(69422)
*4	Bob Russell (Colchester): What plans he has to visit the island of St. Helena to discuss his White Paper on British Dependent Territories.
	(69423)
*5	Julia Drown (South Swindon): If he will make a statement about arrangements for financing the United Nations.
	(69424)
*6	Mr David Lock (Wyre Forest): If he will make a statement on progress on peace in Kosovo.
	(69425)
*7	Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon): If he will make a statement on the contribution of Her Majesty's Government to efforts to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem.
	[R](69426)
*8	Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): What steps he is taking to monitor human rights abuses in Pakistan.
	(69427)
*9	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): What representations he has received about Agenda 2000 in relation to European institutions; and if he will make a statement.
	(69428)
*10	Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): What steps he is taking to support the Palestinian Authority in developing a sound economy.
	(69429)
*11	Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs): What recent discussions he has held with his European counterparts on the continuation of the national veto.
	(69430)
*12	Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne): When he next plans to visit Cyprus to discuss with the parties the end of the division of that island.
	(69431)
*13	Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): If he will make a statement on his policy relating to Brazil following the recent economic turbulence there.
	(69434)
*14	Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What discussions he has had with his German counterpart about the prospects for political integration within the EU.
	(69435)
*15	Paul Flynn (Newport West): What plans he has to improve relations with Latvia.
	(69436)
*16	Maria Fyfe (Glasgow, Maryhill): What recent discussions he has had about the future of East Timor.
	(69437)
*17	Mr David Borrow (South Ribble): If he will make a statement on the policy of the Government towards the Windward Islands.
	(69438)
*18	Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If he will make a statement on progress in reaching a settlement in Cyprus.
	(69439)
*19	Mr John Cryer (Hornchurch): If he will make a statement on the remit of United Nations Committee 661 in relation to sanctions on Iraq.
	(69440)
*20	Mr Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East): What steps he is taking to support the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement.
	(69441)
*21	Dr Tony Wright (Cannock Chase): If he will make a statement on the development of the International Criminal Court.
	(69442)
*22	Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): When he next plans to meet representatives of the Iranian government to discuss restoration of full diplomatic relations.
	(69443)
*23	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): What action he will take to ensure that British citizens arrested in Yemen receive a fair trial.
	(69444)
*24	Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): What representations he has made to the Indonesian government about military activity in East Timor since its offer of independence for the territory.
	(69445)
*25	Mr David Atkinson (Bournemouth East): If he will make a statement on progress on the Cypriot application for membership of the European Union.
	(69446)
*26	Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): When he will next meet the President of the World Bank to discuss its new programme of public/private partnerships.
	(69447)
*27	Jane Griffiths (Reading East): If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with Mongolia.
	(69448)
*28	Mr John Butterfill (Bournemouth West): What steps he has taken to assist the Middle East peace process.
	[R](69449)
*29	Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby): If he will make a statement on his last meeting with the government of Iran.
	(69450)
*30	Gillian Merron (Lincoln): If he will make a statement about progress towards a political settlement in Kosovo.
	(69451)
*31	Helen Jones (Warrington North): What discussions he has had with European partners about the St Malo agreement on security and foreign policy.
	(69452)
*32	Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green and Bow): If he will make a statement on relations with Somaliland.
	(69453)
*33	Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): What representations he has received about the proposals for EU enlargement under Agenda 2000; and if he will make a statement.
	(69454)
*34	Mr Tom Clarke ( Coatbridge and Chryston): What political support Her Majesty's Government is giving to the Kurds of northern Iraq; and if he will make a statement on his Department's contacts with the Kurdish political parties.
	(69455)
*35	Mr John Healey (Wentworth): What representations he has received about reform of the European institutions; and if he will make a statement.
	(69456)
*36	Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere): What discussions he has had concerning the Middle Eastern peace process with Middle Eastern governments; and if he will make a statement.
	(69457)
*37	Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): What steps the Government is taking to promote global nuclear disarmament; and if he will make a statement.
	(69458)
*38	Mr Paul Clark (Gillingham): If he will list the steps taken by his Department to support international work on environmental issues.
	(69459)