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Order of Business Monday 14th June 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 
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
*1 Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes):    What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of EUROPOL in combating organised crime.
(85564)
*2 Mr Dale Campbell-Savours (Workington):    If he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the use of identity cards.
(85565)
*3 Mr Colin Breed (South East Cornwall):    If he will review his policy on charging individuals for checks made by the Criminal Records Bureau.
(85566)
*4 Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde):    How many persons awaiting deportation in 1998 were detained in Scottish prisons; and what was the average length of such detentions.
(85567)
*5 Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East):    What action he is taking to support Crimestoppers.
(85568)
*6 Caroline Flint (Don Valley):    What plans he has to ensure that applicants to become European Union members meet the required standards in combating organised crime.
[R](85569)
*7 Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth):    What discussions he has had with the Parliamentary Beer Club about its research into licensing laws.
(85570)
*8 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If he will make a statement on help offered by his Department to victims of domestic violence.
(85571)
*9 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    What recent reports he has received from police forces in England on attacks on elderly people; what advice he gives to the police on protecting the most vulnerable members of society; and if he will make a statement.
(85572)
*10 Mr Martin Linton (Battersea):    What measures he proposes to increase participation in elections following the result of the European elections.
(85574)
*11 Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    What research he has commissioned on the impact of increases in funding of police forces on their performance.
(85575)
*12 Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North and Fleetwood):    What representations he has received on the role of the voluntary sector in tackling social exclusion.
(85576)
*13 Christine Russell (City of Chester):    If he will make a statement on his Department's role in neighbourhood renewal.
(85577)
*14 Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South):    If he will make a statement on his plans to change the system of support for asylum applicants.
(85578)
*15 Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne):    How many Kosovan refugees are currently being accommodated in (i) the United Kingdom, (ii) East Sussex and (iii) Eastbourne.
(85579)
*16 Mr Tony McNulty (Harrow East):    What research his Department has commissioned about the effects of CCTV on crime levels.
(85580)
*17 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    If he will make a statement on the progress made in the inquiry relating to the murder of WPC Fletcher.
(85581)
*18 Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):    If he will make a statement on the method by which the contents of his Department's Annual Report are determined.
(85582)
*19 Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge):    What representations he has received regarding proposed curtailment of the right to trial by jury.
(85583)
*20 Mr Ronnie Campbell (Blyth Valley):    What was the value of assets seized from drug dealers in the last year for which figures are available.
(85584)
*21 Mr John Cryer (Hornchurch):    What progress his Department's review of fire cover has made; and if he will make a statement.
(85585)
*22 Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central):    What steps he is taking to review the work and caseload of Probation Service staff.
(85586)
*23 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    What representation he has received concerning his plans to restrict the right to trial by jury.
(85587)
*24 Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin):    What plans he has to improve the enforcement of fines.
(85588)
*25 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What plans he has to review police overtime pay for the millennium public holidays.
(85589)
*26 Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick and Leamington):    What representations he has received on the role of the voluntary sector in tackling social exclusion.
(85591)
*27 Mr Edward Garnier (Harborough):    When he will publish the bill to restrict the right to trial by jury in criminal cases.
[R](85592)
*28 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    What representations he has received regarding recruitment of special constables.
(85593)
*29 Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington):    What steps he will take to ensure that all police custody officers are fully trained before being allocated their custody duties.
(85594)
*30 Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough):    What plans he has to amend the disclosure rules in cases of (a) rape and (b) domestic violence.
(85595)
*31 Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green and Bow):    What assessment the Government has made of the role of voluntary organisations as partners in combating crime and disorder.
(85596)
*32 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    When he last met the Association of Police Authorities to discuss police manpower.
(85597)
*33 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    What progress has been made in resolving the problems arising from the move of the Immigration and Nationality Department.
(85598)
*34 Angela Smith (Basildon):    When he last met members of the Animal Procedures Committee; and what discussions took place on licences.
(85599)
*35 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden):    What steps he is taking to enhance the recruitment, retention and promotion of Black and Asian police officers in the Metropolitan Police Force.
(85600)
*36 Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet):    What discussions he has had with his counterparts in the Department of Education and Employment to ensure that schools are fully involved in local partnerships to combat crime and disorder.
(85601)
*37 Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney):    When he expects to conclude his review of sex offences.
(85602)
*38 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    What plans he has to review the law relating to the causing of death by dangerous driving.
(85603)

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



Main Business
+  1   HEALTH BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.    [Until any hour]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
Third Reading may also be taken.
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 Health Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+  2   NORTHERN IRELAND    [No debate]
 Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
        That the draft Northern Ireland (Emergency and Prevention of Terrorism Provisions) (Continuance) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 13th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+  3   TRUSTEE DELEGATION BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. (The Second Reading Committee has recommended that the Bill be read a second time.)    [No debate]
 
        To be decided without debate, but, if opposed, cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 90(6)).
+  4   DEFENCE    [No debate]
 Mr Secretary Robertson
        That the draft Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 6th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+  5   PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE    [No debate]
 Mr Secretary Dobson
        That the draft Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Clinical Scientists Board) Order of Council 1999, which was laid before this House on 18th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+  6   PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE    [No debate]
 Mr Secretary Dobson
        That the draft Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Speech and Language Therapists Board) Order of Council 1999, which was laid before this House on 18th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+  7   PROFESSIONS SUPPLEMENTARY TO MEDICINE    [No debate]
 Mr Secretary Dobson
        That the draft Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Paramedics Board) Order of Council 1999, which was laid before this House on 18th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+  8   GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM    [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 Document No. 6528/99, a Commission Communication: Galileo--involving Europe in a new generation of satellite navigation services; and endorses the Government's prudent approach to the Commission's proposals as set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).
9   EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
 Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
        That Mr Joe Benton be discharged from the Education and Employment Committee and Mr Bill Rammell be added to the Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
10   NORTHERN IRELAND AFFAIRS COMMITTEE    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
 Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
        That Mr Ken Livingstone be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Mr Stephen Pound be added to the Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
At the end of the sitting:
11   ADJOURNMENT
 
        Proposed subject: Care in the community for mentally handicapped persons     (Mr Archie Norman).
        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   Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 9 (public)
        To consider the draft Scottish Parliament (Assistance for Registered Political Parties) Order 1999.
SELECT COMMITTEES
2   Trade and Industry 4.00 p.m.
4.15 p.m.
Room 8 (private)
(public)
        Subject: Electronic Government: The Horizon Project for Automated Payment of Benefits Through Post Offices.
        Witnesses: National Federation of Sub-Postmasters; Communication Workers Union; ICL Pathway; The Post Office.
3   Home Affairs 4.30 p.m. Room 20 (private)
4   Public Accounts 4.30 p.m. Room 15 (public)
        Subject: Financial Management and Governance at Gwent Tertiary College.
        Witnesses: Mr Jon Shortridge, Permanent Secretary, Welsh Office; Professor John Andrews, Chief Executive, Mr Richard Hirst, Director of Finance, Further Education Funding Council for Wales; Mr David Mason, Principal, Gwent Tertiary College.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Friday 11th June for answer today++
1  
  
Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans Her Majesty's Government has to issue a coin to commemorate the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act of 1850.
(87113)
2  
  
Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North):    To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when it is intended to publish a consultation paper on legal aid reform in Northern Ireland.
(87141)
3  
  
Ms Linda Perham (Ilford North):    To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what performance targets have been set for the Defence Medical Training Organisation for 1999-2000.
(87142)
4  
  
Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford):    To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, when the quinquennial review of the Royal Air Force Signals Engineering Establishment will start.
(87143)
5  
  
Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North):    To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what progress is being made with the introduction of the system of periodic inquiry into entitlement to disability living allowance; and if he will make a statement.
(87144)
6  
  
Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North):    To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what measures he is taking relating to benefit decisions which depend upon national insurance contribution issues; and if he will make a statement.
(87145)
7  
  
Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North):    To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what plans he has to deal with changes in a person's medical condition which effect benefit entitlement; and if he will make a statement.
(87146)
8  
  
Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green and Bow):    To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement on the future of the habitual residence test.
(87147)
9  
  
Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has concerning the treatment of the pensions of public servants transferring to private sector employers.
(87160)

 
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