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Order of Business Friday 14th May 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.


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
Preliminary Business
Notices of Motions
1   ENERGY CONSERVATION (HOUSING) BILL    [No debate]
  Mr Clive Efford
        That the Energy Conservation (Housing) Bill be referred to a Second Reading Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken.
2   ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL    [No debate]
  Mr Clive Efford
        That the Energy Efficiency Bill be referred to a Second Reading Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken.


Main Business
 
        (Note: If proceedings on the first Bill end before 2.30 p.m., the second Bill and, possibly, subsequent Bills may be debated in the time remaining. After 2.30 p.m., only those Bills which are unopposed may make further progress.)
3   FUR FARMING (PROHIBITION) BILL:    As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. Member in Charge:    Maria Eagle
 
        For Amendments, see separate Paper.
4   POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION (NATIONAL STRATEGY) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr David Drew
5   CHEQUES (SCOTLAND) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [19th March].
     And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge:    Mr John Swinney
6   BIRTHS AND DEATHS REGISTRATION (AMENDMENT) BILL [LORDS]:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West)
7   MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURY COMPENSATION BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Dr Desmond Turner
8   STREETWORKS BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Christopher Fraser
9   ENERGY CONSERVATION (HOUSING) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [30th April].
     And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge:    Mr Clive Efford
10   ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12th March].
     And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge:    Mr Clive Efford
11   CRIMINAL CASES REVIEW (INSANITY) BILL [LORDS]:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Chris Mullin
12   HEDGES (CONTROL) BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Andrew Rowe
13   AGE LIMITS ON HEALTH CARE BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Dr Vincent Cable
14   HEALTH CARE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [23rd April].
     And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge:    Sir Robert Smith
15   ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Matthew Taylor
16   PLANNING APPEALS BILL: Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Nigel Evans
17   BUS FUEL DUTY (EXEMPTIONS) BILL:    Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12th March].
     And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:-- Member in Charge:    Mr Patrick McLoughlin
18   PUBLIC HOUSE NAMES BILL:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mrs Ann Winterton
19   EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (GIBRALTAR) BILL [LORDS]:    Second Reading.
      Member in Charge:    Mr Simon Hughes
 
+  20   SELECT COMMITTEES (QUORUM)    [No debate after 2.30 p.m.]
 Margaret Beckett
Paddy Tipping
 
        That, for the remainder of the present Session of Parliament, Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) shall have effect subject to the following modification in line 48, at the end to add--
        `(4A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4) above, where more than two committees or sub-committees appointed under this order meet concurrently in accordance with paragraph (4)(e) above, the quorum of each such committee or sub-committee shall be two.'.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 2.30 p.m.
At the end of the sitting:
21   ADJOURNMENT
 
        Proposed subject: Supply of Beta Interferon to MS sufferers (Mr John Bercow).
        Debate may continue until 3.00 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 11).

Written Questions tabled on Thursday 13th May for answer today++
1  
  
Mr Patrick Hall (Bedford):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to publish the revised UK Strategy for Sustainable Development.
(84538)
2  
  
Mr Alan Johnson (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle):    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement about the proposed export of spare parts for Canadian NATO Stabilisation Force (SFOR) armoured vehicles in Bosnia.
(84546)
3  
  
Mr Iain Coleman (Hammersmith and Fulham):    To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will publish the report of the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education.
(84620)
4  
  
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    To ask the President of the Board of Trade, when he will announce his decision on Rolls-Royce Power Venture Ltd's notification to build an open cycle gas turbine power station at Croydon.
(84621)
5  
  
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    To ask the President of the Board of Trade, when he will announce his decision on Michelin Tyre plc's application to build a new combined heat and power gas-fired power station at their Stoke-on-Trent tyre factory.
(84622)
6  
  
Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what changes are to take place in the treatment for stamp duty purposes of leases under which the rent is to be adjusted in the light of changes in the retail prices index; and if he will make a statement.
(84623)

MEMORANDUM
Forthcoming Adjournment Debates
Wednesday 26th May
    There will be no 1/2 hour (General) Debates, pursuant to Standing Order No. 10(3) under which matters to be considered before the forthcoming adjournment will be considered.
Wednesday 9th June General and Short Debates
    Applications should be made to Madam Speaker's Office by 10 p.m. or the rising of the House whichever is the earlier on Tuesday 25th May. The ballot will take place on Wednesday 26th May.
8th-14th June End of Day Debates
    Applications should be made to Madam Speaker's Office by 10 p.m. or the rising of the House whichever is the earlier on Wednesday 26th May. The ballot will take place on Thursday 27th May.

 
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