Order of Business for 13 March 2000

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Order of Business Thursday 16th 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, as amended

London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] (By Order.)

Mr John McDonnell
Mr Andrew Mackinlay
Mr Harry Cohen
Mr Jeremy Corbyn

    On Consideration of the London Local Authorities Bill [Lords], as amended, to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months.

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 the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

*1 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If he will make a statement on the change in farm incomes over the past three years.

(113368)

*2 Mr Phil Woolas (Oldham East and Saddleworth):    What recent assessment he has made of the benefits of the environmentally-sensitive areas scheme for wildlife in rural areas.

(113369)

*3 Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central):    What action he is taking to halt the decline in the number of wild birds in rural areas.

(113370)

*4 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):    How many applications he has received for grants under the Agricultural Development Scheme to date; and how many were successful

(113371)

*5 Julia Drown (South Swindon):    What recent assessment he has made of the environmental advantages of organic farming.

(113372)

*6 Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough):    What assistance he has provided to hill farmers in the last two years.

(113373)

*7 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent representations he has received on the state of pig farming; and if he will make a statement.

(113374)

*8 Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin):    If he will make a statement on the rate of growth in organic production in the last three years.

(113375)

*9 Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth):    What plans he has to apply for agri-monetary compensation for livestock farmers.

(113377)

*10 Mr Bill Tynan (Hamilton South):    What recent estimate he has made of the savings for consumers from the Agenda 2000 reform of the Common Agriculture Policy.

(113378)

*11 Mr Phil Hope (Corby):    What recent assistance the Government has provided to the Meat and Livestock Commission for the promotion of pork.

(113379)

*12 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    When he will next meet the Chairman of the Forestry Commission to discuss the Commission's licensing responsibilities.

(113380)

*13 Norman Baker (Lewes):    If he will take steps to ensure that farmers receive prices for animal products which reward better welfare standards.

(113381)

*14 Tom Cox (Tooting):    What estimate he has made of the overall benefit to the UK economy of the Agenda 2000 reforms of the CAP.

(113382)

*15 Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham):    What progress has been achieved since May 1997 in improving conditions for live animals exported from the UK and transported around the continent.

(113383)

*16 Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):    If he will make a statement about the use of antibiotics in animal feed.

(113384)

*17 Mr David Borrow (South Ribble):    What estimate he has made of the savings to consumers that will arise from the Agenda 2000 reform of the Common Agricultural Policy over the next three years.

(113385)

*18 Steve Webb (Northavon):    If it is his policy that genetically-modified crops should not be exploited for commercial purposes.

(113386)

*19 Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs):    What assessment he has made of the economic prospects for the beef farming sector in the next twelve months.

(113388)

*20 Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine):    What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the value of the pound on the UK's agricultural sector.

(113389)

*21 Mr Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford):    What recent representations he has made to the European Commission concerning animal welfare standards in the agriculture sectors of member states.

(113391)

*22 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    What conclusions he has drawn from the recent OECD conference on genetically-modified crops.

(113392)

*23 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    Pursuant to his Answer of 29th November on bee diseases, Official Report, column 20W, what progress he has made in containing bee diseases, with special reference to the area next to the Scottish border.

(113393)

*24 Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy):    When he last met the farming unions to discuss the current levels of income in each sector of the agriculture industry; and if he will make a statement.

(113394)

*25 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    What procedure he will follow when licensing genetically-modified crop varieties.

(113395)

*26 Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West):    What action he has taken to provide information to the public concerning the safety of genetically-modified foods.

(113396)

*27 Mr David Kidney (Stafford):    What recent representations he has received supporting the setting of targets to increase the level of conversions to organic farming.

(113397)

At 12.15 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General

*28 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    How often the law officers meet their counterparts from other countries.

(113398)

*29 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What discussions he has held with the European Commission on matters relating to European Community law.

(113401)

*30 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    What recent discussions he has had regarding McKenzie Friends with other government departments.

(113402)

*31 Mr Tom Levitt (High Peak):    What steps he is taking to make the operation of the Crown Prosecution Service more accessible to people with hearing impairments.

(113403)

*32 Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton):    If he will make a statement on the grounds on which law officers intervene in charities litigation.

(113404)

*33 Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central):    If he will make a statement on the progress of joint working by the CPS, police and courts to reduce the average time taken between suspects being charged to being convicted or found not guilty.

(113407)

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

Preliminary Business

Notice of Motion

+ 1	WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE *[No debate]*
	Margaret Beckett Mr Secretary Murphy
	That the matter of the Budget Statement and its implications for Wales be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration.
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 107).*

Main Business
2	OPPOSITION DAY [8th allotted day] *[Until 7.00 p.m.]*
	THE GOVERNMENT'S HANDLING OF THE MOZAMBIQUE CRISIS
	Mr William Hague Sir George Young Mr Gary Streeter Mrs Cheryl Gillan Mr Patrick McLoughlin Mr James Arbuthnot
	That this House notes with concern that the Government's response to the humanitarian crisis in Mozambique was hampered by indecision and delay, and that infighting between Ministers in the Department for International Development and the Ministry of Defence contributed to the delay in sending helicopters and boats to assist in the rescue of the people of Mozambique; deeply regrets that lives were lost as a result; deplores the absence of `joined up government' and the failure by the Prime Minister to intervene until Her Majesty's Opposition and the media exposed the Government's failings; calls upon Ministers to accept responsibility for such delays; and seeks assurance that the response to any future disasters will be more immediate and co-ordinated.
	As an Amendment to Mr William Hague's proposed Motion (The Government's handling of the Mozambique crisis):
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Secretary Clare Short Mr Secretary Hoon
	Line 1 , leave out from `House' to end and add `commends the Government for its speedy and effective response to the humanitarian crisis in Mozambique.'. Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 14th March, HC 326-i, are relevant.
	FUTURE OF ROVER
	Mr William Hague Sir George Young Mrs Angela Browning Mr Nick Gibb Mr Patrick McLoughlin Mr James Arbuthnot
	That this House calls upon the Government to report to the House the terms under which they brokered a rescue package for BMW/Rover in June 1999; further calls upon the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to confirm that the application for Regional Selective Assistance will be sanctioned as a matter of urgency and that he will respond to the Competition Commission Report on Car Pricing as a priority; regrets that the future of Rover has been undermined by recent announcements by BMW; and urges the Government to clarify its future strategy in respect of Rover.
	As an Amendment to Mr William Hague's proposed Motion (Future of Rover):
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Mr Secretary Blunkett Mr Secretary Byers
	Line 1 , leave out from `House' to end and add `welcomes the actions of the Government that support the car industry, including delivering stable inflation and low interest rates, boosting support for supply chain activities and acting on the Foresight Vehicle Programme; welcomes the Government support for the Longbridge plant given through the offer of Regional Selective Assistance; understands that the major losses that BMW have suffered on Rover have put great pressure on BMW with respect to Rover; and congratulates the Government for playing its role in working closely with the company and the workforce to try to ensure there is a future for Rover.'. The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
*Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.*
+ 3	WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE *[No debate]*
	Margaret Beckett Mr Secretary Murphy
	That the Welsh Grand Committee shall meet on Tuesday 4th April at half-past ten o'clock and between four o'clock and six o'clock at Westminster to take questions under Standing Order No. 103 (Welsh Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)), and to consider the matter of the Budget Statement and its implications for Wales, under Standing Order No. 107 (Welsh Grand Committee (matters relating exclusively to Wales)).
*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 108).*
+ 4	DELEGATED LEGISLATION *[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That the Competition Act 1998 (Director's Rules) Order 2000 be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

5	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Service provided for mentally ill people by the Department of Social Security* (Mr Mike Wood ). *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	Standing Committee A	10.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 11 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Utilities Bill.
2	Standing Committee B	1.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public)
	Further to consider the Postal Services Bill.
3	Standing Committee E	9.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 14 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Transport Bill.
4	Standing Committee F	9.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill.
5	Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	9.55 a.m.	Room 6 (public)
	To consider the draft Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2000.
6	Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 6 (public)
	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 Services Commission.
7	Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 16 (public)
	To consider the draft Official Listing of Securities (Change of Competent Authority) Regulations 2000.
8	Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 8 (public)
	To consider the draft Financial Assistance for Industry (Increase of Limit) Order 2000.
9	Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the draft Contracting Out (Functions Relating to Social Security) Order 2000, and the draft Social Security (Work-Focused Interviews) Regulations 2000.
10	Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 a.m.	Room 5 (public)
	To consider the draft Water Undertakers (Rateable Value) (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.
SELECT COMMITTEES
11	Culture, Media and Sport	10.00 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Libraries.
	Witnesses: British Library Regular Readers' Group; The British Library (at 11.15 a.m.); Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (at 11.45 a.m.).
12	Joint Committee: Agriculture and Health	10.15 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Food Standards Agency.
	Witnesses: Professor Sir John Krebs, Chairman, and Mr Geoffrey Podger, Chief Executive, Food Standards Agency.
13	Foreign Affairs	2.45 p.m. 3.00 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Kosovo.
	Witness: The Rt Hon Robin Cook MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 16th March for answer today++
1	Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on light dues.
	(115342)
2	Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to amend the Northern Ireland Department's Departmental Expenditure Limit for 1999-2000.
	(115343)
3	Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what key targets are set for the Forensic Science Agency of Northern Ireland in 1999-00; what forward plans have been prepared by the Agency; and what arrangements have been made for the publication of this year's plans.
	(115344)
4	Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the criteria for detention of asylum seekers at Oakington Reception Centre.
	(115345)
5	Mr Keith Darvill (Upminster): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support arrangements exist for asylum seekers to submit material in support of their claim for asylum.
	(115346)
6	Mr Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if Prison Service areas are to be reorganised so as to improve alignment of criminal justice boundaries.
	(115347)
7	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask the Prime Minister, what further progress the Government has made in its welfare reform programme; and if he will make a statement.
	(115348)
8	Mr Keith Darvill (Upminster): To ask the Prime Minister, what advice has been given to civil servants on the conduct of Government business during the forthcoming elections to the Greater London Authority and to local councils on 4th May.
	(115349)
9	Mr Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough and Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will make a statement about the membership of the Postal Services Commission.
	(115479)
10	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects the latest volume of, Agriculture in the United Kingdom, to be published.
	(115480)
11	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will make a statement on his response to the Flood Defence Emergency Response Project, established by the Environment Agency.
	(115481)
12	Mr Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East and Mexborough): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government will respond to the Public Accounts Committee Report entitled, Improving the Delivery of Government: IT Projects; and if she will make a statement.
	(115507)
13	Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to bring further areas into the badger culling trial recommended by Professor Krebs to address questions about the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle.
	(115516)

Standing Committee Notices

Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 23rd March at 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. further to consider the Utilities Bill.

Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 23rd 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 22nd March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Licensing (Young Persons) Bill.

Standing Committee E will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 23rd March at 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. further to consider the Transport Bill.

Standing Committee F will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 23rd March at 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. further to consider the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill.

Standing Committee G will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Royal Parks (Trading) Bill.

The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 53) on rural bus subsidy grants for 2000-01 (House of Commons Paper No. 302) and the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 54) on Rural Bus Challenge 1999 (House of Commons Paper No. 303).

The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 55) on 1999-2000 Special Grant for Asylum Seekers' Support (Adults and Families of Asylum Seekers) House of Commons Paper No. 304).

The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 23rd March at 9.55 a.m. to consider the draft Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2000.

The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 22nd March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Code of Audit Practice for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales.

The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 22nd March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000.

The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 23rd March at 9.55 a.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 60) on 1999-2000 Special Grant for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (House of Commons Paper No. 330).

The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 22nd March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (Transfer of NAO Staff etc.) Order 2000.

Oral Questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
*1	Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on the change in farm incomes over the past three years.
	(113368)
*2	Mr Phil Woolas (Oldham East and Saddleworth): What recent assessment he has made of the benefits of the environmentally-sensitive areas scheme for wildlife in rural areas.
	(113369)
*3	Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central): What action he is taking to halt the decline in the number of wild birds in rural areas.
	(113370)
*4	Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): How many applications he has received for grants under the Agricultural Development Scheme to date; and how many were successful
	(113371)
*5	Julia Drown (South Swindon): What recent assessment he has made of the environmental advantages of organic farming.
	(113372)
*6	Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): What assistance he has provided to hill farmers in the last two years.
	(113373)
*7	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent representations he has received on the state of pig farming; and if he will make a statement.
	(113374)
*8	Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): If he will make a statement on the rate of growth in organic production in the last three years.
	(113375)
*9	Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): What plans he has to apply for agri-monetary compensation for livestock farmers.
	(113377)
*10	Mr Bill Tynan (Hamilton South): What recent estimate he has made of the savings for consumers from the Agenda 2000 reform of the Common Agriculture Policy.
	(113378)
*11	Mr Phil Hope (Corby): What recent assistance the Government has provided to the Meat and Livestock Commission for the promotion of pork.
	(113379)
*12	Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): When he will next meet the Chairman of the Forestry Commission to discuss the Commission's licensing responsibilities.
	(113380)
*13	Norman Baker (Lewes): If he will take steps to ensure that farmers receive prices for animal products which reward better welfare standards.
	(113381)
*14	Tom Cox (Tooting): What estimate he has made of the overall benefit to the UK economy of the Agenda 2000 reforms of the CAP.
	(113382)
*15	Mr Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham): What progress has been achieved since May 1997 in improving conditions for live animals exported from the UK and transported around the continent.
	(113383)
*16	Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): If he will make a statement about the use of antibiotics in animal feed.
	(113384)
*17	Mr David Borrow (South Ribble): What estimate he has made of the savings to consumers that will arise from the Agenda 2000 reform of the Common Agricultural Policy over the next three years.
	(113385)
*18	Steve Webb (Northavon): If it is his policy that genetically-modified crops should not be exploited for commercial purposes.
	(113386)
*19	Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs): What assessment he has made of the economic prospects for the beef farming sector in the next twelve months.
	(113388)
*20	Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the value of the pound on the UK's agricultural sector.
	(113389)
*21	Mr Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford): What recent representations he has made to the European Commission concerning animal welfare standards in the agriculture sectors of member states.
	(113391)
*22	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): What conclusions he has drawn from the recent OECD conference on genetically-modified crops.
	(113392)
*23	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): Pursuant to his Answer of 29th November on bee diseases, Official Report, column 20W, what progress he has made in containing bee diseases, with special reference to the area next to the Scottish border.
	(113393)
*24	Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): When he last met the farming unions to discuss the current levels of income in each sector of the agriculture industry; and if he will make a statement.
	(113394)
*25	Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What procedure he will follow when licensing genetically-modified crop varieties.
	(113395)
*26	Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): What action he has taken to provide information to the public concerning the safety of genetically-modified foods.
	(113396)
*27	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What recent representations he has received supporting the setting of targets to increase the level of conversions to organic farming.
	(113397)

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General
*28	Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): How often the law officers meet their counterparts from other countries.
	(113398)
*29	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What discussions he has held with the European Commission on matters relating to European Community law.
	(113401)
*30	Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): What recent discussions he has had regarding McKenzie Friends with other government departments.
	(113402)
*31	Mr Tom Levitt (High Peak): What steps he is taking to make the operation of the Crown Prosecution Service more accessible to people with hearing impairments.
	(113403)
*32	Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): If he will make a statement on the grounds on which law officers intervene in charities litigation.
	(113404)
*33	Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): If he will make a statement on the progress of joint working by the CPS, police and courts to reduce the average time taken between suspects being charged to being convicted or found not guilty.
	(113407)



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