Order of Business for 22 April 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 11.30 a.m. Prayers

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

*1 Mr Anthony D. Wright (Great Yarmouth):    What money is being made available to improve flood defences.

(80342)

*2 Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):    If he will make a statement on the factors relating to the Common Fisheries Policy which currently affect fishing opportunities in the Irish Sea.

(80343)

*3 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham):    What steps he is taking to ensure that British farmers compete on even terms with countries that operate to lower food hygiene and animal welfare standards.

(80344)

*4 Mr Keith Vaz (Leicester East):    If he will make a statement on his proposals for the reform of the food hygiene regulations.

(80345)

*5 Mr Christopher Gill (Ludlow):    What assessment he has made of the level of enforcement and charging for meat inspection in other European Union countries.

(80346)

*6 Ms Sandra Osborne (Ayr):    If he will make a statement on the progress he is making towards the implementation of the Kennedy Report.

(80347)

*7 Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby):    What steps his Department has taken to assist farmers to diversify their businesses.

(80348)

*8 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    When the Government intends to respond to the report of the Food Standards Committee.

(80349)

*9 Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South):    If he will make a statement on progress with the establishment of a Food Standards Agency.

(80351)

*10 Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):    What estimate he has made of the impact which reform of the CAP will have on the consumer.

(80352)

*11 Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough):    If he will make a statement about the state of the pig industry.

(80353)

*12 Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby):    If he will publish tables on levels of charges faced by the fishing industry in the United Kingdom relative to the European fishing industries.

(80354)

*13 Bob Russell (Colchester):    If he will waive the proposed Food Standards Agency fee for food shops of less than 1,000 square feet retail area.

(80355)

*14 Mrs Diana Organ (Forest of Dean):    If he will make a statement on the progress of the survey in the Krebs trial areas in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

(80357)

*15 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    When he expects the Foods Standard Agency to be fully operational.

(80358)

*16 Mr David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden):    If he will make a statement about food safety regulations in other parts of the EU.

(80359)

*17 Mrs Janet Dean (Burton):    What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulations governing the disposal of meat and bone meal.

(80360)

*18 Mr Robert Syms (Poole):    If he will make a statement about Government health studies into genetically-modified foods.

(80361)

*19 Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):    If he will make a statement about scope for cross pollination of genetically-modified crops.

(80362)

*20 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    If he will make a statement about the regulatory costs incurred by lowland farmers in England.

(80363)

*21 Mr Dominic Grieve (Beaconsfield):    If he will make a statement about the environmental implications of genetically-modified food.

(80364)

*22 Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North and Fleetwood):    When he last held discussions with representatives of the fishing industry.

(80365)

*23 Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    What measures have been taken to combat TB in cattle.

(80366)

*24 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    What representations he has recently received from dairy farms regarding the position of Milk Marque.

(80367)

*25 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If he will make a statement on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy in connection with farmer's incomes.

(80368)

*26 Mr Andrew Lansley (South Cambridgeshire):    If he will make a statement about the effect on farmers of the CAP reform package agreed at the Berlin Summit.

(80369)

*27 Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire):    What assessment he has made of the impact of the final outcome of the negotiations on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy on the competitiveness of UK dairy farming.

(80370)

At 12.15 p.m.

Oral Questions to Mr Attorney General

*28 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    What recent representations he has received about the efficiency of the CPS.

(80373)

*29 Mr David Lock (Wyre Forest):    What steps he is taking regarding the appointment of counsel to undertake civil law work for the Government.

(80374)

*30 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    If he will ensure that debriefing sessions take place between the CPS and the barristers they instruct following acquittals where the pre-trial assessment by the CPS pointed to a high likelihood of conviction.

(80376)

*31 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    If he will make a statement on the cost of the intervention in the Hamilton v Al Fayed case in the Court of Appeal on behalf of the House of Commons.

(80377)

*32 Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome):    On how many occasions the Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued criminal prosecutions since May 1997 on the grounds of disproportionate cost.

(80380)

*33 Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):    What steps he plans to take to improve the way in which cases are presented to the CPS and Serious Fraud Office for prosecution.

(80381)

At 12.30 p.m. Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
+ 1	DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. *[Until 7.00 p.m.]*
*Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.*
+ 2	DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen's Recommendation signified. *[No debate]*
	Mrs Barbara Roche That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Disability Rights Commission Bill [Lords ], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure of the Secretary of State attributable to the Act.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)).*
+ 3	AIR TRANSPORT COMPETITION RULES *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Mr Secretary Straw Mr Secretary Blunkett
	That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 8582/97, including two draft Council Regulations, one amending Regulation (EEC) No. 3975/87 laying down the procedure for the application of the rules on competition to undertakings in the air transport sector, and the other on the application of Article 85(3) of the Treaty to certain categories of agreement and concerted practices in the sector of air transport between the Community and third countries; and endorses the Government's approach not to support the Commission proposal.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
+ 4	CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Straw That the Draft of Alterations to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which was laid before this House on 25th March, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 5	ROAD TRAFFIC *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Prescott That the draft Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 30th March, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 6	COMPANIES *[No debate]*
	Ms Patricia Hewitt That the draft Local Authority (Stocks and Bonds) (Amendment) Regulations 1999, which were laid before this House on 30th March, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 7	SECTION 5 OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (AMENDMENT) ACT 1993 *[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Mr Secretary Straw Mr Secretary Blunkett
	That, for the purposes of their approval under section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, the Financial Statement and Budget Report 1999-2000 and the Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report 1999-2000 shall be treated as if they were instruments subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation).
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject: Hague convention on child abduction: the case of Mr Horne

Mr David Lidington

Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 16th December).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Standing Committee A	9.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m.	Room 11 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Health Bill [Lords].
2	Standing Committee D	10.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Welfare Reform and Pensions Bill.
3	Special Standing Committee	9.00 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Immigration and Asylum Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
4	Employment Sub-Committee	9.30 a.m.	Room 18 (private)
5	Treasury Sub-Committee	9.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private)
6	Health	9.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Regulation of Private and other Independent Healthcare.
	Witnesses: Advertising Standards Authority and Mr Asem Mohammed; British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and British Association of Plastic Surgeons; Harley Medical Group and Transform.
7	Culture, Media and Sport	10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject: Staging International Sporting Events.
	Witnesses: Sir Rodney Walker, Chairman, The United Kingdom Sports Council; Mr Tony Banks, MP, Minister for Sport (at 11.00 a.m.).
8	International Development	10.30 a.m.	Room 5 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEE
9	Financial Services and Markets	2.30 p.m.	Room 3 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 21st April for answer today++
1	Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to issue the Management Statement for the Countryside Agency.
	(82052)
2	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what action has been taken to implement the recommendations of the Bath Report into the compliance costs to employers of operating PAYE and NICs.
	(82135)
3	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he proposes to use his capping powers for 1999-2000; and if he will make a statement.
	(82136)
4	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what targets he has set for Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Executive Agency.
	(82137)
5	Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): To ask the President of the Board of Trade, if he will make a statement about the availability of Shipbuilding Intervention Fund grants for 1999.
	(82166)
6	Mr David Drew (Stroud): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will make a statement on the Agenda 2000 CAP Reform consultation exercise.
	(82167)

Standing Committee Notices

Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 27th April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 29th April at 9.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. further to consider the Health Bill [Lords].

Standing Committee D will meet on Tuesday 27th April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 29th April at 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. further to consider the Welfare Reform and Pensions Bill.

Standing Committee E will meet on Tuesday 27th April at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Access to Justice Bill.

The Special Standing Committee on Immigration and Asylum will meet on Tuesday 27th April at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 29th April at 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 28th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 1999.

The Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 28th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Medicines (Advertising and Monitoring of Advertising) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 267).

The Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 28th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Code of Practice on School Admissions.

The Eleventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 29th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Aeroplane Noise Regulations 1999.

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
*1	Mr Anthony D. Wright (Great Yarmouth): What money is being made available to improve flood defences.
	(80342)
*2	Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): If he will make a statement on the factors relating to the Common Fisheries Policy which currently affect fishing opportunities in the Irish Sea.
	(80343)
*3	Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What steps he is taking to ensure that British farmers compete on even terms with countries that operate to lower food hygiene and animal welfare standards.
	(80344)
*4	Mr Keith Vaz (Leicester East): If he will make a statement on his proposals for the reform of the food hygiene regulations.
	(80345)
*5	Mr Christopher Gill (Ludlow): What assessment he has made of the level of enforcement and charging for meat inspection in other European Union countries.
	(80346)
*6	Ms Sandra Osborne (Ayr): If he will make a statement on the progress he is making towards the implementation of the Kennedy Report.
	(80347)
*7	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): What steps his Department has taken to assist farmers to diversify their businesses.
	(80348)
*8	Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): When the Government intends to respond to the report of the Food Standards Committee.
	(80349)
*9	Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South): If he will make a statement on progress with the establishment of a Food Standards Agency.
	(80351)
*10	Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What estimate he has made of the impact which reform of the CAP will have on the consumer.
	(80352)
*11	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): If he will make a statement about the state of the pig industry.
	(80353)
*12	Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby): If he will publish tables on levels of charges faced by the fishing industry in the United Kingdom relative to the European fishing industries.
	(80354)
*13	Bob Russell (Colchester): If he will waive the proposed Food Standards Agency fee for food shops of less than 1,000 square feet retail area.
	(80355)
*14	Mrs Diana Organ (Forest of Dean): If he will make a statement on the progress of the survey in the Krebs trial areas in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
	(80357)
*15	Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): When he expects the Foods Standard Agency to be fully operational.
	(80358)
*16	Mr David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden): If he will make a statement about food safety regulations in other parts of the EU.
	(80359)
*17	Mrs Janet Dean (Burton): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulations governing the disposal of meat and bone meal.
	(80360)
*18	Mr Robert Syms (Poole): If he will make a statement about Government health studies into genetically-modified foods.
	(80361)
*19	Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): If he will make a statement about scope for cross pollination of genetically-modified crops.
	(80362)
*20	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): If he will make a statement about the regulatory costs incurred by lowland farmers in England.
	(80363)
*21	Mr Dominic Grieve (Beaconsfield): If he will make a statement about the environmental implications of genetically-modified food.
	(80364)
*22	Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North and Fleetwood): When he last held discussions with representatives of the fishing industry.
	(80365)
*23	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What measures have been taken to combat TB in cattle.
	(80366)
*24	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What representations he has recently received from dairy farms regarding the position of Milk Marque.
	(80367)
*25	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): If he will make a statement on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy in connection with farmer's incomes.
	(80368)
*26	Mr Andrew Lansley (South Cambridgeshire): If he will make a statement about the effect on farmers of the CAP reform package agreed at the Berlin Summit.
	(80369)
*27	Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): What assessment he has made of the impact of the final outcome of the negotiations on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy on the competitiveness of UK dairy farming.
	(80370)

Oral Questions to Mr Attorney General
*28	Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent representations he has received about the efficiency of the CPS.
	(80373)
*29	Mr David Lock (Wyre Forest): What steps he is taking regarding the appointment of counsel to undertake civil law work for the Government.
	(80374)
*30	Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): If he will ensure that debriefing sessions take place between the CPS and the barristers they instruct following acquittals where the pre-trial assessment by the CPS pointed to a high likelihood of conviction.
	(80376)
*31	Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): If he will make a statement on the cost of the intervention in the Hamilton v Al Fayed case in the Court of Appeal on behalf of the House of Commons.
	(80377)
*32	Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome): On how many occasions the Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued criminal prosecutions since May 1997 on the grounds of disproportionate cost.
	(80380)
*33	Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): What steps he plans to take to improve the way in which cases are presented to the CPS and Serious Fraud Office for prosecution.
	(80381)