Order of Business for 9 March 2000

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Order of Business Thursday 9th March 2000

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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

Private Business

    Note: Private business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

Consideration of Bill ordered to lie upon the Table

London Local Authorities Bill [Lords].
[Amendments to be proposed by the Promoters.]

    [Copies of the proposed amendments may be obtained by Members from the Vote Office or inspected in the Private Bill Office.]

Second Reading
1. Kent County Council Bill [Lords] (By Order.)

Mr Derek Wyatt
Ms Fiona Jones
Mr Andrew Mackinlay
Mr Lindsay Hoyle
Mr Dennis Skinner
Mr Ronnie Campbell

    On Second Reading of the Kent County Council Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

2. Medway Council Bill [Lords] (By Order.)

Mr Derek Wyatt
Ms Fiona Jones
Mr Andrew Mackinlay
Mr Lindsay Hoyle
Mr Dennis Skinner
Mr Ronnie Campbell

    On Second Reading of the Medway Council Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

3. Mersey Tunnels Bill (By Order.)

Mr Ben Chapman
Mrs Louise Ellman
Mr Frank Field
Mr Robert N. Wareing
Mr John McDonnell
Mr Alan Simpson

    On Second Reading of the Mersey Tunnels Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

Afterwards

Oral Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

*1 Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy):    If he will make a statement on the change in the level of unemployment in the Conwy constituency since May 1997.

(112212)

*2 Mr Peter Brooke (Cities of London and Westminster):    What increases in manufacturing and service industry productivity were secured in the calendar years (a) 1997, (b) 1998 and (c) 1999.

(112213)

*3 Mrs Jacqui Lait (Beckenham):    What his projection is of the tax burden for 2001-02 measured as a percentage of GDP.

(112214)

*4 Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham):    If he will make a statement on his recent discussions with IT contractors' representatives on IR35.

(112215)

*5 Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury):    If he will make a statement on the number of quarters since May 1997 in which the percentage of GDP taken by the Government in tax over the previous 12 months has risen.

(112217)

*6 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    What estimate he has made of the net increase in the amount of tax that will be paid in the five financial years from 1997-98 to 2001-02 as a result of his Budget measures to date.

(112218)

*7 Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough):    What projection he has made of the tax burden as a percentage of GDP in 2001-02; and if he will make a statement on the change in the tax burden since 1996-97.

(112219)

*8 Ms Dari Taylor (Stockton South):    If he will make a statement on the importance of markets in the European Union to firms in the North East.

(112220)

*9 Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun):    How many claims for working families tax credit have been received from Scotland since its introduction.

(112221)

*10 Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):    What responses he has received to the changes he announced in his pre-budget report to the proposed climate change levy.

(112222)

*11 Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge):    What estimate he has made of the incremental amount of tax that will be paid in the next financial year as a result of measures announced since 1st May 1997.

(112224)

*12 Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry):    How much extra tax will be paid per annum as a result of his Budget measures to date.

(112225)

*13 Mr Andrew Love (Edmonton):    What is his estimate of the number of jobs created in London since May 1997.

(112227)

*14 Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome):    What representations he has received on his proposals for an aggregates tax.

(112229)

*15 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    What representations he has received since his pre-Budget report on the climate change levy.

(112231)

*16 Mr Christopher Gill (Ludlow):    What recent representations he has received regarding the proposed climate change levy; and if he will make a statement.

(112232)

*17 Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):    What assessment he has made of the impact tax changes since May 1997 have had on small businesses.

(112233)

*18 Mr Barry Jones (Alyn and Deeside):    If he will make a statement on employment trends since May 1997.

(112234)

*19 Mr Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks):    What representations he has received on his speech on BT charging and access to the Internet.

(112235)

*20 Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West and Penistone):    If he will ensure that his policy in respect of the United Kingdom's enterprise culture, described in his recent speech in New York, takes account of the needs of the labour force; and if he will make a statement.

(112236)

*21 Mr Derek Twigg (Halton):    What estimate he has made of the number of United Kingdom jobs dependent on trade with the European Union.

(112237)

*22 Mr Michael Jabez Foster (Hastings and Rye):    What measures he has taken to increase the take-home pay of those in low-paid work.

(112238)

*23 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham):    What recent discussions he has held with the telecommunications industry.

(112239)

*24 Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover):    What representations he has received concerning future spending levels in relation to his forthcoming Budget; and if he will make a statement.

(112240)

*25 Mr John Bercow (Buckingham):    How much tax will be payable in the period 1997-98 to 2001-02 as a result of his Budget measures to date.

(112241)

*26 Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr):    In how many months since the power to set interest rates was transferred to the Bank of England, Britain's inflation rate has (a) exceeded and (b) fallen below the median range of its inflation target.

(112243)

*27 Ms Claire Ward (Watford):    What assessment he has made of the efficacy of his tax relief measures to support the film industry; and if he will make a statement.

(112244)

*28 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    What his policy is on the making of announcements which are market sensitive.

(112245)

*29 Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley):    What assessment he has made of the impact of VAT on house renovations.

(112246)

*30 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    What are the latest costs to the contingency fund of (a) civil and (b) military actions in Kosovo.

(112247)

*31 Mr John Butterfill (Bournemouth West):    If it is his objective to harmonize Sterling interest rates with those of the Euro-zone.

(112249)

*32 Mr Andrew Reed (Loughborough):    What measures he is taking to increase the level of take-home pay for low-paid workers in the East Midlands.

(112250)

*33 Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East):    What is the net effect on public finances arising from changes in the rate of employment since May 1997.

(112251)

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

Preliminary Business

Notice of Presentation of Bill

1	MISUSE OF DRUGS (AMENDMENT) *[No debate]*
	Paul Flynn Bill to allow the production, supply, possession and use of cannabis and cannabis resin for medicinal purposes.
*Formal first reading: no debate or decision.*

Main Business
+ 2	ROYAL PARKS (TRADING) BILL: Second Reading. (The Second Reading Committee has recommended that the Bill be read a second time.) *[No debate]*
	*The Speaker will put the Question without debate (Standing Order No. 90(6)).*
+ 3	RACE RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading. *[Until 7.00 p.m.]*
*Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.*
+ 4	RACE RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen's Recommendation signified. *[No debate]*
	Mr Stephen Timms That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Race Relations (Amendment) Bill [Lords ], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of-- (a) any increase in expenditure of a Minister of the Crown, government department or other public authority which is attributable to complying with any provision made by virtue of the Act; and (b) any other increase attributable to the Act in the sums which are payable by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)).*
+ 5	EDUCATION *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Blunkett That the draft Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) Regulations 2000, which were laid before this House on 17th February, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 6	PENSIONS *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Darling That the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Penalties) Regulations 2000, which were laid before this House on 22nd February, be approved.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).*
+ 7	SUPPLEMENTARY VOTE ON ACCOUNT 2000-01 *[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That at the sitting on 13th March, Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) shall apply as if the words `(aa) supplementary votes on account for the coming financial year;' were inserted after line 21.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

8	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Compensation for Far East prisoners of war* (Mr Martin Bell ). *Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 25th October 1999).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Northern Ireland Grand Committee	2.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the draft Appropriation (Northern Ireland) Order 2000.
2	Standing Committee A	10.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 11 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Utilities Bill.
3	Standing Committee B	9.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Postal Services Bill.
4	Standing Committee D	9.30 a.m. 2.00 p.m.	Room 10 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Armed Forces Discipline Bill [Lords].
5	Standing Committee E	9.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 14 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Transport Bill.
6	First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 5 (public)
	To consider the draft Milk Development Council (Amendment) Order 2000.
SELECT COMMITTEE
7	Health	10.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private)
PRIVATE BILL COMMITTEE
8	Committee on Unopposed Bills	11.00 a.m.	Room 5 (public)
	To consider the City of Newcastle upon Tyne Bill.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 8th March for answer today++
1	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when the report of the independent Salmon Freshwater Fisheries Review Group will be published.
	(114309)
2	David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will release the unpublished sections of the investigation into the operations of the Harlan UK animal breeding centre in Belton, North West Leicestershire.
	(114310)
3	Ms Karen Buck (Regent's Park and Kensington North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what statutory authority exists for costs to be met by him for expenditure incurred on the provision of a booklet of election addresses by mayoral candidates at the first election of the Greater London Authority.
	(114329)
4	Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will announce his decision on the provision of emergency towing vessels (tugs) around the UK.
	(114330)
5	Mr Martin Linton (Battersea): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what steps are being taken to replace the Code of Audit Practice which ceases to have effect on 21st July; and if he will make a statement.
	(114331)
6	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what plans he has to consult on draft regulations on employer payments to personal pensions and stakeholder pensions.
	(114332)
7	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what changes he plans to make to the all work test in incapacity benefits.
	(114333)
8	Mr Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement on the compensation and general levies payable under the Pension Schemes Act 1993 by occupational and personal pension schemes.
	(114334)
9	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will publish the revised Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.
	(114356)
10	Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish the key targets for 2000-01 for the Medical Devices Agency.
	(114357)

Standing Committee Notices

Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 14th March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 16th March at 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. further to consider the Utilities Bill.

Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 14th March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 16th March at 9.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. further to consider the Postal Services Bill.

Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 15th March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. further to consider the Carers and Disabled Children Bill.

Standing Committee D will meet on Tuesday 14th March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 16th March at 9.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. further to consider the Armed Forces Bill.

Standing Committee E will meet on Tuesday 14th March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 16th March at 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. further to consider the Transport Bill.

Standing Committee F will meet on Tuesday 14th March at 10.30 a.m. further to consider the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill.

Standing Committee G will meet on Tuesday 14th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Sea Fishing Grants (Charges) Bill.

The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 13th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Greater London Authority Elections (Expenses) Order 2000.

The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 13th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Forestry Commissioners) Order 2000.

The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 15th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Scotland Act 1988 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaption of Functions etc.) Order 2000.

The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 16th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Community Legal Service (Cost Protection) Regulations 2000, the draft Community Legal Service (Scope) Regulations 2000 and the Funding Code prepared by the Legal Service Commission in accordance with section 9(4) of that Act.

The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 16th March at 9.55 a.m. to consider the draft Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2000.

The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 15th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Order 2000.

The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 16th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Official Listing of Securities (Change of Competent Authority) Regulations 2000.

The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 16th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Financial Assistance for Industry (Increase of Limit) Order 2000.

The Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 16th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Contracting Out (Functions relating to Social Security) Order 2000 and the draft Social Security (Work-focused Interviews) Regulations 2000.

The Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 16th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Water Undertakers (Rateable Values) (England) Order 2000, the draft Railways (Rateable Values) (England) Order 2000, the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000, the draft Gas Industry (Rateable Values) (England) Order 2000, the draft Energy from Waste Plants (Rateable Values) (England) Order 2000, the draft Docks and Harbours (Rateable Values) (England) Order 2000 and the draft Electricity Supply Industry (Rateable Values) (England) Order 2000.

Oral Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
*1	Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): If he will make a statement on the change in the level of unemployment in the Conwy constituency since May 1997.
	(112212)
*2	Mr Peter Brooke (Cities of London and Westminster): What increases in manufacturing and service industry productivity were secured in the calendar years (a) 1997, (b) 1998 and (c) 1999.
	(112213)
*3	Mrs Jacqui Lait (Beckenham): What his projection is of the tax burden for 2001-02 measured as a percentage of GDP.
	(112214)
*4	Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham): If he will make a statement on his recent discussions with IT contractors' representatives on IR35.
	(112215)
*5	Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury): If he will make a statement on the number of quarters since May 1997 in which the percentage of GDP taken by the Government in tax over the previous 12 months has risen.
	(112217)
*6	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): What estimate he has made of the net increase in the amount of tax that will be paid in the five financial years from 1997-98 to 2001-02 as a result of his Budget measures to date.
	(112218)
*7	Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): What projection he has made of the tax burden as a percentage of GDP in 2001-02; and if he will make a statement on the change in the tax burden since 1996-97.
	(112219)
*8	Ms Dari Taylor (Stockton South): If he will make a statement on the importance of markets in the European Union to firms in the North East.
	(112220)
*9	Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): How many claims for working families tax credit have been received from Scotland since its introduction.
	(112221)
*10	Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): What responses he has received to the changes he announced in his pre-budget report to the proposed climate change levy.
	(112222)
*11	Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge): What estimate he has made of the incremental amount of tax that will be paid in the next financial year as a result of measures announced since 1st May 1997.
	(112224)
*12	Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry): How much extra tax will be paid per annum as a result of his Budget measures to date.
	(112225)
*13	Mr Andrew Love (Edmonton): What is his estimate of the number of jobs created in London since May 1997.
	(112227)
*14	Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome): What representations he has received on his proposals for an aggregates tax.
	(112229)
*15	Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): What representations he has received since his pre-Budget report on the climate change levy.
	(112231)
*16	Mr Christopher Gill (Ludlow): What recent representations he has received regarding the proposed climate change levy; and if he will make a statement.
	(112232)
*17	Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What assessment he has made of the impact tax changes since May 1997 have had on small businesses.
	(112233)
*18	Mr Barry Jones (Alyn and Deeside): If he will make a statement on employment trends since May 1997.
	(112234)
*19	Mr Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): What representations he has received on his speech on BT charging and access to the Internet.
	(112235)
*20	Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West and Penistone): If he will ensure that his policy in respect of the United Kingdom's enterprise culture, described in his recent speech in New York, takes account of the needs of the labour force; and if he will make a statement.
	(112236)
*21	Mr Derek Twigg (Halton): What estimate he has made of the number of United Kingdom jobs dependent on trade with the European Union.
	(112237)
*22	Mr Michael Jabez Foster (Hastings and Rye): What measures he has taken to increase the take-home pay of those in low-paid work.
	(112238)
*23	Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What recent discussions he has held with the telecommunications industry.
	(112239)
*24	Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover): What representations he has received concerning future spending levels in relation to his forthcoming Budget; and if he will make a statement.
	(112240)
*25	Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): How much tax will be payable in the period 1997-98 to 2001-02 as a result of his Budget measures to date.
	(112241)
*26	Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): In how many months since the power to set interest rates was transferred to the Bank of England, Britain's inflation rate has (a) exceeded and (b) fallen below the median range of its inflation target.
	(112243)
*27	Ms Claire Ward (Watford): What assessment he has made of the efficacy of his tax relief measures to support the film industry; and if he will make a statement.
	(112244)
*28	Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): What his policy is on the making of announcements which are market sensitive.
	(112245)
*29	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): What assessment he has made of the impact of VAT on house renovations.
	(112246)
*30	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): What are the latest costs to the contingency fund of (a) civil and (b) military actions in Kosovo.
	(112247)
*31	Mr John Butterfill (Bournemouth West): If it is his objective to harmonize Sterling interest rates with those of the Euro-zone.
	(112249)
*32	Mr Andrew Reed (Loughborough): What measures he is taking to increase the level of take-home pay for low-paid workers in the East Midlands.
	(112250)
*33	Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): What is the net effect on public finances arising from changes in the rate of employment since May 1997.
	(112251)



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