Order of Business for 1 November 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.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS AT THE TIME OF PRIVATE BUSINESS
The Chairman of Ways and Means

    Baxi Parnership Limited Trusts Bill [Lords]: That the Promoters of the Baxi Partnership Limited Trusts Bill [Lords] shall have leave to suspend proceedings thereon in order to proceed with the Bill, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament, provided that the Agents for the Bill give notice to the Clerks in the Private Bill Office not later than the day before the close of the present Session of their intention to suspend further proceedings and that all Fees due on the Bill up to that date be paid;

    That if the Bill is brought from the Lords in the next Session, the Agents for the Bill shall deposit in the Private Bill Office a declaration signed by them, stating that the Bill is the same, in every respect, as the Bill which was brought from the Lords in the present Session;

    That as soon as a certificate by one of the Clerks in the Private Bill Office that such a declaration has been so deposited has been laid upon the Table of the House, the Bill shall be read the first and second time and committed (and shall be recorded in the Journal of this House as having been so read and committed);

    That no Petitions against the Bill having been presented within the time limited during the present Session, no Petitioners shall be heard before any committee on the Bill save those who complain of any amendment as proposed in the filled up Bill or of any matter which arises during the progress of the Bill before the committee;

    That no further Fees shall be charged in respect of any proceedings on the Bill in respect of which Fees have already been incurred during the present Session;

    That these Orders be Standing Orders of the House.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

    Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (Amendment of Rules) Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [28th October] as relates to the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (Amendment of Rules) Bill be now considered.

    That the Promoters of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (Amendment of Rules) Bill shall have leave to suspend proceedings thereon in order to proceed with the Bill in the next Session of Parliament, provided that the Agents for the Bill give notice to the Clerks in the Private Bill Office not later than the day before the close of the present Session of their intention to suspend further proceedings and that all Fees due on the Bill up to that date be paid;

    That on the fifth day on which the House sits in the next Session the Bill shall be presented to the House;

    That there shall be deposited with the Bill a declaration signed by the Agents for the Bill, stating that the Bill is the same, in every respect, as the Bill at the last stage of its proceedings in this House in the present Session;

    That the Bill shall be laid upon the Table of the House by one of the Clerks in the Private Bill Office on the next meeting of the House after the day on which the Bill has been presented and, when so laid, shall be read the first, second and third time and shall be recorded in the Journal of this House as having been so read;

    That no further Fees shall be charged in respect of any proceedings on the Bill in respect of which Fees have already been incurred during the present Session;

    That these Orders be Standing Orders of the House.

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

*1 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    How many incidents which involve fireworks have been reported to the police in each year since 1995; and if he will make a statement.

(94990)

*2 Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome):    What was the change in the number of police officers in the Avon and Somerset Constabulary between March 1996 and March 1999.

(94991)

*3 Ms Hazel Blears (Salford):    What action he is taking to prevent the deliberate use of fireworks to cause alarm, distress and injury to people and damage to property.

(94992)

*4 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    What representations he has received on retirement rates of police officers over the next three years.

(94993)

*5 Mr Robert Syms (Poole):    What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales regarding the transfer of functions in respect of patients restricted under the Mental Health Act 1983.

(94994)

*6 Mr David Tredinnick (Bosworth):    If he will increase the budget of the Leicestershire Police Authority; and if he will make a statement.

(94995)

*7 Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport):    If he will make a statement on the size of the police establishment of officers.

(94996)

*8 Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):    If he will make a statement on the number of police officers in England.

(94997)

*9 Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney):    What plans he has to ensure the effective dispersal of illegal encampments by travellers.

(94998)

*10 Mr Edward Garnier (Harborough):    What estimate he has made of the number of police officers who will leave the police service over the next three years.

(94999)

*11 Mr Archy Kirkwood (Roxburgh and Berwickshire):    What recent representations he has received on the Government's proposals for freedom of information.

(95000)

*12 Mr Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington):    If he will make a statement on progress with freedom of information legislation.

(95001)

*13 Mr Richard Allan (Sheffield, Hallam):    What is the current average processing time for an application for the extension of a student visa by the Immigration and Nationality Directorate.

(95002)

*14 Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough):    If he will ensure that deaths on the road caused by negligence are treated the same as any other death caused by negligence.

(95003)

*15 Mr Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield):    If he will make a statement on progress with the formation of crime reduction partnerships.

(95004)

*16 Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth):    What recent measures he has taken to improve efficiency in police forces.

(95005)

*17 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham):    What measures he is taking to increase the total number of police officers in England and Wales.

(95006)

*18 Christine Russell (City of Chester):    When he intends to make changes to the pub licensing regime.

(95007)

*19 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    If he will make a statement regarding plans to increase police numbers.

(95008)

*20 Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam):    How many police officers were recruited to police forces in England and Wales in the last three years.

(95009)

*21 Mr Ian Davidson (Glasgow, Pollok):    What plans he has to re-examine the rules under which the assets of convicted criminals are confiscated; and what steps he is planning to take to ensure that full disclosure of assets takes place.

(95010)

*22 Mr David Kidney (Stafford):    What support his Department gives to neighbourhood watch schemes.

(95011)

*23 Caroline Flint (Don Valley):    What recent discussions he has had with the education and youth services about combating drug abuse.

(95012)

*24 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling):    What steps he is taking to encourage greater use of anti-social behaviour orders.

(95013)

*25 Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter):    What plans he has to change the regulations governing the cremation of body parts.

(95014)

*26 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    When he last met the Chief Constable of Staffordshire to discuss police numbers.

(95015)

*27 Mr Humfrey Malins (Woking):    What steps he is taking to reduce the backlog of asylum applications.

(95016)

*28 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What plans he has to speed up the process for bringing young offenders to trial.

(95017)

*29 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    When he last met the Police Federation to discuss police numbers.

(95018)

*30 Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove):    How many police officers retired from forces in England and Wales in the three years to 31st March; and if he will make a statement.

(95019)

*31 Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde):    What recent discussions he has held with the First Secretary, Scottish Parliament, and the Secretary of State for Scotland concerning the proposed amendments to the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 as contained in the Immigration and Asylum Bill.

(95020)

*32 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    What actions he proposes to take on the recently published report on HM Prison Preston.

(95021)

*33 Mr Dale Campbell-Savours (Workington):    If he will call for a report from chief constables on the working of the law in relation to telephone harassment in the light of information which has been supplied to him.

(95022)

*34 Jane Griffiths (Reading East):    When he intends to make changes to the pub licensing regime.

(95023)

*35 Mr Clive Soley (Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush):    What discussions he has had with the Prison Officers Association about morale at Wormwood Scrubs prison.

(95024)

*36 Bridget Prentice (Lewisham East):    What recent measures he has taken to deal with persistent young offenders.

(95025)

*37 Mr Syd Rapson (Portsmouth North):    How much money the Government is investing in CCTV systems in the current financial year.

(95026)

*38 Paul Flynn (Newport West):    What assessment he has made on the impact on relations between the police and ethnic minorities of his proposals for mandatory drug testing.

(95027)

*39 Barbara Follett (Stevenage):    What measures his Department is considering to reform election procedure.

(95028)

*40 Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay):    What representations he has received concerning the Criminal Records Bureau; and if he will make a statement.

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

Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).

Main Business
+ 1	CONTRACTS (RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES) BILL [LORDS]: Not 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 the day's sitting, the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Bill [Lords ] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).*

+ 2	INSURANCE BROKERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL *[No debate]*
	Miss Melanie Johnson That the draft Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977 (Amendment) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 3	FINANCIAL SERVICES *[No debate]*
	Ms Patricia Hewitt That the draft Financial Services Act 1986 (Restriction of Exemption) Order 1999, which was laid before this House on 27th July, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 4	VALUE ADDED TAX *[No debate]*
	Dawn Primarolo That the Value Added Tax (Sport, Sports Competitions and Physical Education) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 1994), dated 14th July 1999, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20th July, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 5	HARMONISATION OF COPYRIGHT AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE IN THE SINGLE MARKET *[No debate]*
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Mr Secretary Straw Mr Secretary Byers
	That this House takes note of European Union Document Nos. 5562/98, a draft Directive on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the Information Society, and 8723/99, an amended draft of this Directive; and of European Union Documents Nos. 5123/99, a draft Directive on certain legal aspects of electronic commerce in the internal market, and 10644/99, an amended draft of this Directive, and the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum submitted by the Department of Trade and Industry on 18th October 1999; and concerning the draft Directive on the harmonisation of copyright, supports the Government's view that while harmonisation of copyright laws for the digital age is essential, the outcome should be a regime that safeguards a fair balance of rights and interests between the various categories of rights holders and between rights holders, users and intermediaries, and has due regard to subsidiarity; and concerning the draft Directive on electronic commerce in the internal market, welcomes the Government's continued efforts to put in place a light but effective framework for the development of electronic commerce within the internal market; and supports the Government's view that such a framework is necessary to ensure consumer and business confidence in electronic commerce.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
+ 6	TAXATION OF ENERGY PRODUCTS *[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. 6793/97, a draft Directive restructuring the Community framework for the taxation of energy products; and supports the Government's objective of securing a permanent exemption for the domestic use of energy.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).*
7	RECORD COPIES OF ACTS *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mrs Marion Roe Dr Nick Palmer
	That the Lords Message of 19th October, communicating a resolution relating to record copies of Acts of Parliament, be now considered. That this House agrees with the Lords in their resolution. The Second Report from the Administration Committee on Record Copies of Acts (HC 539) is relevant.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*
8	AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr Andrew George be discharged from the Agriculture Committee and Mr Richard Livsey be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
9	CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr Michael Fabricant be discharged from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Miss Julie Kirkbride be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
10	EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr Paul Keetch be discharged from the Education and Employment Committee and Dr Evan Harris be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
11	FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr David Heath be discharged from the Foreign Affairs Committee and Mr David Chidgey be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
12	INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Dr Jenny Tonge be discharged from the International Development Committee and Mr Nigel Jones be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*
13	SCOTTISH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE *[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection That Mr Michael Moore be discharged from the Scottish Affairs Committee and Sir Robert Smith be added to the Committee.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject:

Reconstruction of Yugoslavia

Mr Tam Dalyell

Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

The Speaker will not adjourn the House until any Message from the Lords relating to the Greater London Authority Bill has been received (Order of 29th October).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
SELECT COMMITTEES
1	Health	3.45 p.m.	Room 6 (private)
2	Public Accounts	4.30 p.m.	Room 16 (public)
	Subject: The 1992 and 1998 Information Management and Technology Strategies of the NHS Executive.
	Witnesses: Sir Alan Langlands, Chief Executive, NHS Executive; and Mr Frank Burns, Chief Executive, Wirral Hospital NHS Trust.
3	Trade and Industry	5.15 p.m.	Dounreay (public)
	Subject: Dounreay.
	Witnesses: Nuclear Installations Inspectorate, Scottish Environment Protection Agency; United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
*1	Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): How many incidents which involve fireworks have been reported to the police in each year since 1995; and if he will make a statement.
	(94990)
*2	Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome): What was the change in the number of police officers in the Avon and Somerset Constabulary between March 1996 and March 1999.
	(94991)
*3	Ms Hazel Blears (Salford): What action he is taking to prevent the deliberate use of fireworks to cause alarm, distress and injury to people and damage to property.
	(94992)
*4	Mr David Amess (Southend West): What representations he has received on retirement rates of police officers over the next three years.
	(94993)
*5	Mr Robert Syms (Poole): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales regarding the transfer of functions in respect of patients restricted under the Mental Health Act 1983.
	(94994)
*6	Mr David Tredinnick (Bosworth): If he will increase the budget of the Leicestershire Police Authority; and if he will make a statement.
	(94995)
*7	Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport): If he will make a statement on the size of the police establishment of officers.
	(94996)
*8	Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): If he will make a statement on the number of police officers in England.
	(94997)
*9	Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): What plans he has to ensure the effective dispersal of illegal encampments by travellers.
	(94998)
*10	Mr Edward Garnier (Harborough): What estimate he has made of the number of police officers who will leave the police service over the next three years.
	(94999)
*11	Mr Archy Kirkwood (Roxburgh and Berwickshire): What recent representations he has received on the Government's proposals for freedom of information.
	(95000)
*12	Mr Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington): If he will make a statement on progress with freedom of information legislation.
	(95001)
*13	Mr Richard Allan (Sheffield, Hallam): What is the current average processing time for an application for the extension of a student visa by the Immigration and Nationality Directorate.
	(95002)
*14	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): If he will ensure that deaths on the road caused by negligence are treated the same as any other death caused by negligence.
	(95003)
*15	Mr Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield): If he will make a statement on progress with the formation of crime reduction partnerships.
	(95004)
*16	Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth): What recent measures he has taken to improve efficiency in police forces.
	(95005)
*17	Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What measures he is taking to increase the total number of police officers in England and Wales.
	(95006)
*18	Christine Russell (City of Chester): When he intends to make changes to the pub licensing regime.
	(95007)
*19	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): If he will make a statement regarding plans to increase police numbers.
	(95008)
*20	Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): How many police officers were recruited to police forces in England and Wales in the last three years.
	(95009)
*21	Mr Ian Davidson (Glasgow, Pollok): What plans he has to re-examine the rules under which the assets of convicted criminals are confiscated; and what steps he is planning to take to ensure that full disclosure of assets takes place.
	(95010)
*22	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What support his Department gives to neighbourhood watch schemes.
	(95011)
*23	Caroline Flint (Don Valley): What recent discussions he has had with the education and youth services about combating drug abuse.
	(95012)
*24	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): What steps he is taking to encourage greater use of anti-social behaviour orders.
	(95013)
*25	Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter): What plans he has to change the regulations governing the cremation of body parts.
	(95014)
*26	Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): When he last met the Chief Constable of Staffordshire to discuss police numbers.
	(95015)
*27	Mr Humfrey Malins (Woking): What steps he is taking to reduce the backlog of asylum applications.
	(95016)
*28	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What plans he has to speed up the process for bringing young offenders to trial.
	(95017)
*29	Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): When he last met the Police Federation to discuss police numbers.
	(95018)
*30	Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove): How many police officers retired from forces in England and Wales in the three years to 31st March; and if he will make a statement.
	(95019)
*31	Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde): What recent discussions he has held with the First Secretary, Scottish Parliament, and the Secretary of State for Scotland concerning the proposed amendments to the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 as contained in the Immigration and Asylum Bill.
	(95020)
*32	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): What actions he proposes to take on the recently published report on HM Prison Preston.
	(95021)
*33	Mr Dale Campbell-Savours (Workington): If he will call for a report from chief constables on the working of the law in relation to telephone harassment in the light of information which has been supplied to him.
	(95022)
*34	Jane Griffiths (Reading East): When he intends to make changes to the pub licensing regime.
	(95023)
*35	Mr Clive Soley (Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush): What discussions he has had with the Prison Officers Association about morale at Wormwood Scrubs prison.
	(95024)
*36	Bridget Prentice (Lewisham East): What recent measures he has taken to deal with persistent young offenders.
	(95025)
*37	Mr Syd Rapson (Portsmouth North): How much money the Government is investing in CCTV systems in the current financial year.
	(95026)
*38	Paul Flynn (Newport West): What assessment he has made on the impact on relations between the police and ethnic minorities of his proposals for mandatory drug testing.
	(95027)
*39	Barbara Follett (Stevenage): What measures his Department is considering to reform election procedure.
	(95028)
*40	Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): What representations he has received concerning the Criminal Records Bureau; and if he will make a statement.