Order of Business for 12 July 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 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    How many prisoners have been released as part of the Government's tagging initiative; and what proportion has reoffended.

(89210)

*2 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    What estimate he has made of the compensation to be paid by his Department to British holidaymakers who are unable to travel abroad in 1999-2000 owing to the non-return of their passport by the Passport Office.

(89211)

*3 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    If he will make a statement on the prevalence of AIDS among prisoners.

(89212)

*4 Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick and Leamington):    If he will undertake a review of the possible use of weekend voting for elections.

(89213)

*5 Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    What plans he has to review the control, role, responsibility and powers of non-Home Office police forces.

(89214)

*6 Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome):    How many applications for passports are currently awaiting processing.

(89215)

*7 Mr Andy King (Rugby and Kenilworth):    If he will put forward proposals for voting at weekends at future elections.

(89216)

*8 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    When he expects the Working Party on Electoral Procedures to report; and what changes he proposes to make in the proxy voting system.

(89217)

*9 Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North):    If he will bring forward proposals for legislation on hunting with dogs.

(89218)

*10 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling):    What steps he is taking to ensure that the powers contained in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to tackle anti-social behaviour are used.

(89219)

*11 Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford):    If he will bring forward legislation on hunting with dogs.

(89220)

*12 Bob Russell (Colchester):    What measures are being taken to increase recruitment to the Special Constabulary.

(89221)

*13 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North):    What studies his Department is undertaking on ways to increase the numbers voting in elections.

(89223)

*14 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    If he will bring forward legislation on hunting with dogs.

(89224)

*15 Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow):    What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on detention orders relating to people with severe personality disorders.

(89225)

*16 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    What progress has been made on tackling criminal activity by young people.

(89226)

*17 Mr David Hinchliffe (Wakefield):    If he will bring forward legislation to control the use of air guns.

(89227)

*18 Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East):    If he will bring forward proposals for a substantial extension of postal voting for future elections.

(89228)

*19 Jean Corston (Bristol East):    What assessment he has made of the role of restorative justice in tackling youth crime.

(89229)

*20 Mr Clive Efford (Eltham):    If he will make a statement on the Government's progress towards implementing the recommendations of the Macpherson Report.

(89230)

*21 Mr John Grogan (Selby):    What assessment he has made of the measures taken to maintain public order for the Cricket World Cup.

(89231)

*22 Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington):    If he will make a statement on the number of Kosovan refugees settled into temporary accommodation in Birmingham; and how many have moved from their original locations to London and the South East.

(89232)

*23 Mr Graham Stringer (Manchester, Blackley):    What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on people with severe personality disorders; and if he will make a statement.

(89233)

*24 Mr Oliver Letwin (West Dorset):    How many police constables were employed in England at the latest date for which figures are available.

(89235)

*25 Mr David Atkinson (Bournemouth East):    If he will make a statement on progress on the millennium compliance of the date-related computer systems for which his Department is responsible.

(89236)

*26 Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth):    If he will make a statement about the use to date of anti-social behaviour orders.

(89237)

*27 Mr John Bercow (Buckingham):    By what method he plans to calculate compensation payments to citizens missing overseas trips due to difficulties at the Passport Office.

(89238)

*28 Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East):    What steps he is taking to ensure that the police give more information to victims of crime about action being taken.

(89239)

*29 Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):    If he will make a statement on the level of drug abuse in prisons.

(89240)

*30 Ms Hazel Blears (Salford):    What progress has been made in implementing the anti-social behaviour orders under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

(89241)

*31 Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter):    What plans he has to give police the powers to levy spot fines on cyclists.

(89242)

*32 Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin):    If he will make a statement on the use to date of anti-social behaviour orders.

(89243)

*33 Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley):    If he will make a statement on progress with measures to reduce delays at the Passport Agency.

(89244)

*34 Mr Piara S. Khabra (Ealing, Southall):    If he will make a statement about the settling of Kosovan refugees into temporary accommodation across the country; and how many have moved from their original locations into London and the South East.

(89245)

*35 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham):    If he will make a statement on the changes in crime rates since 2nd May 1997.

(89246)

*36 Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East):    If he will make a statement about the role, status and functioning of F Branch of the Security Service since the publication of the Home Office's 1998 booklet about MI5.

(89247)

*37 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    If he will make a statement on the numbers of (a) young and (b) other offenders in prison (i) currently and (ii) on 1st May 1997.

(89248)

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

Preliminary Business

Notice of Presentation of Bill

+ 1	NORTHERN IRELAND *[No debate]*
	Secretary Marjorie Mowlam Bill to make provision for the suspension in certain circumstances of devolved government in Northern Ireland and the exercise of certain functions conferred by or under Part V of the Northern Ireland Act 1998; and for connected purposes.
*Formal first reading: no debate or decision.*

Main Business
+ 2	STANDARDS AND PRIVILEGES *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That this House-- (i) approves the Eighth Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges (HC 607); and (ii) accordingly suspends Mr Ernie Ross, Member for Dundee West, from the service of the House for ten sitting days.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
+ 3	ESTIMATES DAY [2nd allotted day] *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	ESTIMATES, 1999-2000 *[Up to 3 hours]*
*Class I, Vote 4*
	Mrs Barbara Roche
That a further sum not exceeding £59,500,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 2000 for expenditure by the Office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England on administration and inspection, including the inspection of schools and other educational institutions, funded nursery providers and local education authorities. Relevant documents: Fourth Report from the Education and Employment Committee, on The Work of OFSTED, HC 62-I. Department for Education and Employment and Office for Standards in Education Departmental Report: The Government's Expenditure Plans 1999-2000 to 2000-01, Cm 4202. *Debate on this Estimate is to be interrupted not later than three hours after its commencement (Resolution of 29th June).*
*Class III [Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mrs Barbara Roche
That a further revised sum not exceeding £25,917,026,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 2000 for expenditure by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to transport policy (Resolution of 29th June). Relevant documents: Ninth Report from the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee, on the Integrated Transport White Paper, HC 32-I. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Departmental Report: The Government's Expenditure Plans 1999-2000 to 2001-02, Cm 4204.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
	*Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 54(4) and (5)).*
+ 4	ESTIMATES AND SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 1999-2000 *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mrs Barbara Roche That a further sum not exceeding £97,900,070,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges for Defence and Civil Services for the year ending on 31st March 2000, as set out in HC336, 337, 338, 520 and 684.
*To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55).*
	A Bill is to be brought in upon the above three Resolutions in the name of Mrs Barbara Roche, if they are agreed to by the House.
+ 5	FOOD STANDARDS BILL [WAYS AND MEANS] *[Up to 45 minutes]*
	Mrs Barbara Roche That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Food Standards Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund. *The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after the start of proceedings (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).*
+ 6	NORTHERN IRELAND BILL *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
	That, in respect of the Northern Ireland Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 7	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett Secretary Marjorie Mowlam
	That, at the sitting on Thursday 15th July, (1) any Message received from the Lords relating to the Northern Ireland Bill may be considered, though opposed, at any hour; and (2) the House shall not adjourn until the Speaker shall have reported the Royal Assent to any Act agreed upon by both Houses.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 8	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That, at the sitting on Friday 16th July, proceedings on the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister may continue for up to five hours and may be proceeded with, though opposed, after half-past Two o'clock, and in calculating that period of five hours, the time taken by any interruption of the proceedings under paragraph 4 of Standing Order No. 11 (Friday sittings) shall be disregarded.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 9	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the Food Safety (Fishery Products and Live Shellfish) (Hygiene) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1585) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
+ 10	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the National Health Service (General Medical Services) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1627) 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 National Health Service (General Medical Services) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1620) 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:

12	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Universities and the conduct of Student Unions* (Dr Julian Lewis). *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
SELECT COMMITTEE
1	Health	3.45 p.m.	Room 6 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Friday 9th July for answer today++
1	Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress he is making towards implementing the Data Protection Act 1998.
	(91227)
2	Mr Ivor Caplin (Hove): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the outcome is of the Treasury's review of the future status of the Royal Mint.
	(91238)

CORRIGENDUM

The Eleventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 15th July at 9.00 a.m. to consider the draft Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (Procedural Rules) Order 1999, the draft Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (Code of Conduct) Order 1999 and the draft Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (Guidelines) Order 1999.

MEMORANDUM

SUMMER ADJOURNMENT 1999

TABLING DATES FOR QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

Under Standing Order No. 22(8), the Speaker has appointed the following dates for tabling of Questions for oral answer after the Summer adjournment.

Date of tabling	Date for answer	Departments etc.
Tuesday 20th July	Tuesday 19th October	Health
Wednesday 21st July	Wednesday 20th October	Northern Ireland Prime Minister
Thursday 22nd July	Thursday 21st October	Agriculture Attorney General
Monday 26th July	Monday 25th October	Social Security
Tuesday 27th July	Tuesday 26th October	Environment, Transport and the Regions
	Wednesday 27th October	Wales Prime Minister
	Thursday 28th October	Education and Employment
Tuesday 19th October	Monday 1st November Tuesday 2nd November	Home Office Foreign and Commonwealth

QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER ON A NAMED DAY

The following dates have been specified for minimum notice for tabling named day written questions for answer on the first three days after the adjournment:

Time for tabling	For answer on
4.30 p.m. on Thursday 14th October	Tuesday 19th October and Wednesday 20th October
4.30 p.m. on Monday 18th October	Thursday 21st October

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
*1	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): How many prisoners have been released as part of the Government's tagging initiative; and what proportion has reoffended.
	(89210)
*2	Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): What estimate he has made of the compensation to be paid by his Department to British holidaymakers who are unable to travel abroad in 1999-2000 owing to the non-return of their passport by the Passport Office.
	(89211)
*3	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): If he will make a statement on the prevalence of AIDS among prisoners.
	(89212)
*4	Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick and Leamington): If he will undertake a review of the possible use of weekend voting for elections.
	(89213)
*5	Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): What plans he has to review the control, role, responsibility and powers of non-Home Office police forces.
	(89214)
*6	Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome): How many applications for passports are currently awaiting processing.
	(89215)
*7	Mr Andy King (Rugby and Kenilworth): If he will put forward proposals for voting at weekends at future elections.
	(89216)
*8	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): When he expects the Working Party on Electoral Procedures to report; and what changes he proposes to make in the proxy voting system.
	(89217)
*9	Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): If he will bring forward proposals for legislation on hunting with dogs.
	(89218)
*10	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): What steps he is taking to ensure that the powers contained in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to tackle anti-social behaviour are used.
	(89219)
*11	Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): If he will bring forward legislation on hunting with dogs.
	(89220)
*12	Bob Russell (Colchester): What measures are being taken to increase recruitment to the Special Constabulary.
	(89221)
*13	Mr David Winnick (Walsall North): What studies his Department is undertaking on ways to increase the numbers voting in elections.
	(89223)
*14	Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): If he will bring forward legislation on hunting with dogs.
	(89224)
*15	Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on detention orders relating to people with severe personality disorders.
	(89225)
*16	Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What progress has been made on tackling criminal activity by young people.
	(89226)
*17	Mr David Hinchliffe (Wakefield): If he will bring forward legislation to control the use of air guns.
	(89227)
*18	Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): If he will bring forward proposals for a substantial extension of postal voting for future elections.
	(89228)
*19	Jean Corston (Bristol East): What assessment he has made of the role of restorative justice in tackling youth crime.
	(89229)
*20	Mr Clive Efford (Eltham): If he will make a statement on the Government's progress towards implementing the recommendations of the Macpherson Report.
	(89230)
*21	Mr John Grogan (Selby): What assessment he has made of the measures taken to maintain public order for the Cricket World Cup.
	(89231)
*22	Mr Robin Corbett (Birmingham, Erdington): If he will make a statement on the number of Kosovan refugees settled into temporary accommodation in Birmingham; and how many have moved from their original locations to London and the South East.
	(89232)
*23	Mr Graham Stringer (Manchester, Blackley): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on people with severe personality disorders; and if he will make a statement.
	(89233)
*24	Mr Oliver Letwin (West Dorset): How many police constables were employed in England at the latest date for which figures are available.
	(89235)
*25	Mr David Atkinson (Bournemouth East): If he will make a statement on progress on the millennium compliance of the date-related computer systems for which his Department is responsible.
	(89236)
*26	Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth): If he will make a statement about the use to date of anti-social behaviour orders.
	(89237)
*27	Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): By what method he plans to calculate compensation payments to citizens missing overseas trips due to difficulties at the Passport Office.
	(89238)
*28	Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): What steps he is taking to ensure that the police give more information to victims of crime about action being taken.
	(89239)
*29	Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): If he will make a statement on the level of drug abuse in prisons.
	(89240)
*30	Ms Hazel Blears (Salford): What progress has been made in implementing the anti-social behaviour orders under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
	(89241)
*31	Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter): What plans he has to give police the powers to levy spot fines on cyclists.
	(89242)
*32	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): If he will make a statement on the use to date of anti-social behaviour orders.
	(89243)
*33	Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley): If he will make a statement on progress with measures to reduce delays at the Passport Agency.
	(89244)
*34	Mr Piara S. Khabra (Ealing, Southall): If he will make a statement about the settling of Kosovan refugees into temporary accommodation across the country; and how many have moved from their original locations into London and the South East.
	(89245)
*35	Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): If he will make a statement on the changes in crime rates since 2nd May 1997.
	(89246)
*36	Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): If he will make a statement about the role, status and functioning of F Branch of the Security Service since the publication of the Home Office's 1998 booklet about MI5.
	(89247)
*37	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): If he will make a statement on the numbers of (a) young and (b) other offenders in prison (i) currently and (ii) on 1st May 1997.
	(89248)



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