Order of Business for 21 March 2000

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Notes:
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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.

Third Reading
City of Newcastle upon Tyne Bill [Lords] (By Order.)
Mr John McDonnellMr Andrew Mackinlay

    On Third Reading of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne Bill [Lords] to move, That the Bill be read the third time upon this day six months.

Second Reading
Greenham and Crookham Commons Bill. (By Order.)
Mr Andrew F. Bennett
Mr Andrew Mackinlay
Mr John McDonnell
Mr Jeremy Corbyn

    On Second Reading of the Greenham and Crookham Commons Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland

*1 Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries):    By what mechanism he liaises with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in order to inform him about the state of the Scottish economy.

(114008)

*2 Mrs Ray Michie (Argyll and Bute):    What recent representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the economic impact of petrol prices in the Highlands and Islands.

(114009)

*3 Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley):    What requests he has received for the provision of extra funds from UK central government in relation to the Scottish Parliament building; and if he will make a statement.

(114010)

*4 Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South):    How many pensioners in Scotland will benefit from the UK Government's winter fuel payment scheme.

(114011)

*5 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    If he will make a statement on the future of oil and gas industry businesses in Scotland.

(114012)

*6 Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West):    When he last met representatives of business and trade unions to discuss the state of the Scottish economy; and if he will make a statement.

(114013)

*7 Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood):    If he will make a statement about the impact of the working families tax credit in Scotland

(114014)

*8 Mr Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South):    If he will estimate the number of Scots who have moved from benefits into work under the New Deal scheme; and if he will make a statement.

(114015)

*9 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive about the new parliament building at Holyrood.

(114016)

*10 Mr Bill Tynan (Hamilton South):    If he will ensure that the Chancellor of the Exchequer takes into account the state of the Scottish economy when drawing up his next Budget.

(114017)

*11 Mr Tom Clarke ( Coatbridge and Chryston):    If he will make a statement on the implementation for disabled people in Scotland of the New Deal.

(114018)

*12 Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South):    If he will bring forward proposals to amend the Scotland Act 1998 in respect of the method of election of members of the Scottish Parliament.

(114019)

*13 Mr John Swinney (North Tayside):    What assessment he has made of the effect of the level of sterling on Scottish manufacturing industry, tourism and agriculture.

(114020)

*14 Mr Jimmy Hood (Clydesdale):    If he will make a statement on the criteria under which people living in Scotland will be able to take up the working families tax credit.

(114021)

*15 Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun):    In what areas of policy he is working jointly with the Scottish Executive to deliver shared objectives.

(114022)

*16 Mr Malcolm Bruce (Gordon):    If he will bring forward measures to compensate local authorities for national pay awards above inflation through an appropriate contribution to the block grant; and if he will make a statement.

(114023)

*17 Mr Tony Worthington (Clydebank and Milngavie):    What reports he has received on the impact of the working families tax credit on the Scottish economy.

(114024)

*18 Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber):    If he will make a statement on the export opportunities for Scottish businesses in the oil and gas industry.

(114025)

*19 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    How many people in Scotland have moved into unsubsidised employment as a result of the New Deal; and if he will make a statement.

(114027)

*20 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    If he will make a statement on his role in respect of the safety and maintenance of the Forth Bridge.

(114028)

*21 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    If he will make a statement on the cost of the New Deal scheme in Scotland.

(114029)

*22 Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    What discussions he has held with the First Minister on the future of the Scottish pig industry.

(114030)

*23 Mr Alasdair Morgan (Galloway and Upper Nithsdale):    What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport regarding television reception in rural areas of Scotland.

(114031)

At 2.55 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Advocate General for Scotland

*24 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What representations she has received on her plans to increase her staff; and if she will make a statement.

(114032)

*25 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    If she will make a statement on the arrangements for considering whether Bills passed by the Scottish Parliament are within its legislative competence.

(114033)

*26 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    If she will make a statement on the opinions for which she has inherited responsibilities from the Lord Advocate.

(114034)

*27 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    What discussions she had with the Solicitor General for Scotland before his recent visit to Washington to discuss the Lockerbie trial.

(114035)

*28 Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun):    What recent discussions she has had with the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General regarding the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into Scots law.

(114036)

*29 Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber):    What steps she is taking to monitor the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights in Scotland.

(114037)

*30 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    What subjects have been raised with her as devolution issues; and how many cases have now been intimated to her.

(114038)

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department

*31 Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West):    What steps the Lord Chancellor is taking to improve the performance of the Public Record Office.

(114039)

*32 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    What plans the Lord Chancellor has to review the entry procedures into, and career structures of, the judiciary.

(114040)

*33 Jackie Ballard (Taunton):    If he will make a statement on the progress the Lord Chancellor is making on the appointment of women judges to the High Court and higher courts.

(114041)

*34 Angela Smith (Basildon):    What powers the Lord Chancellor has to remove a judge who does not display the skills and experience suitable for judicial office; and how often such powers have been used.

(114042)

*35 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If he will make a statement on the future of Lichfield Magistrates' Court.

(114043)

*36 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    What plans the Lord Chancellor has to implement the Law Commission report No. 152, entitled Property Law: Liability for Chancel Repairs.

(114045)

*37 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    What meetings he has had with the Law Society over the Lord Chancellor's proposals to raise court fees.

(114046)

*38 Ms Hazel Blears (Salford):    What steps the Lord Chancellor is taking to ensure that local communities have access to justice in local magistrates' courts.

(114047)

*39 Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South):    What plans the Lord Chancellor has to assess the effectiveness of the enforcement of decisions of the small claims courts.

(114049)

*40 Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):    What meetings the Lord Chancellor has had with the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux over his proposals to raise court fees.

(114050)

*41 Mr David Kidney (Stafford):    What research the Lord Chancellor's Department has commissioned regarding the gender balance of juries in Crown Court trials.

(114051)

*42 Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    What plans the Lord Chancellor has to make provision for those for whom the cost of civil actions is increased by a change mid-trial of presiding judge.

(114052)

*43 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    What plans the Lord Chancellor has for training for the judiciary in respect of child contact in cases of domestic violence.

(114053)

At 3.15 p.m.

Oral Questions to the President of the Council, the honourable Member answering for the House of Commons Commission and the Chairman of the Finance and Services Committee

*44 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    To ask the President of the Council, if she will propose to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons that it examine the cut-off time for the tabling of oral questions.

(114054)

*45 Mr Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North):    To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will bring forward plans to establish an on-site nursery in the Palace of Westminster.

(114056)

*46 Mr Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South):    To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on the use of timetables for legislation in the House this session.

(114057)

*47 Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham):    To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on progress in the modernisation of the House.

(114059)

*48 Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk):    To ask the President of the Council, what assessment she has made of the impact of recommendations of the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on the operation of the House.

(114060)

*49 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    To ask the President of the Council, what plans she has to increase the use of information and communication technology in the pre-legislation scrutiny of Bills by the House.

(114061)

*50 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what has been the cost this session of staff of the House remaining on duty as a result of sittings after midnight.

(114063)

*51 Angela Smith (Basildon):    To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as representing the House of Commons Commission, if it will formally recognise the TGWU 1/427 Parliamentary Staff Branch which represents the staff of honourable Members.

(114064)

*52 Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow):    To ask the President of the Council, what assessment she had made of the impact of the work of the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on the way in which the House operates.

(114065)

*53 Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South):    To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on future plans to modernise the working hours of the House.

(114066)

*54 Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough):    To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on the progress of the experiment with sittings in Westminster Hall.

(114067)

*55 Mr Tom Levitt (High Peak):    To ask the President of the Council, what progress there has been in the development of timetables for legislation in the House this session.

(114068)

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

Main Business

+  1   WAYS AND MEANS    [Until 10.00 p.m.]

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Financial Statement
    Debate on the Budget Resolutions to be moved at the end of the Chancellor's Statement may continue until 10.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

2   ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Government proposals relating to flights over Windsor     (Mr Michael Trend).

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

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

STANDING COMMITTEES

1   Standing Committee A 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 11 (public)
(public)

    Further to consider the Utilities Bill.

2   Standing Committee B 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 9 (public)
(public)

    Further to consider the Postal Services Bill.

3   Standing Committee E 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 14 (public)
(public)

    Further to consider the Transport Bill.

4   Standing Committee F 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 12 (public)
(public)

    Further to consider the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill.

5   Standing Committee G 10.30 a.m. Room 10 (public)

    To consider the Royal Parks (Trading) Bill.

SELECT COMMITTEES

6   Trade and Industry 9.30 a.m.
10.00 a.m. Room 15 (private)
(public)

    Subject: The Future of BNFL.

    Witnesses: British Energy; United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Professor Gordon MacKerron, SPRU.

7   Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee 9.45 a.m.
10.00 a.m. Room 16 (private)
(public)

    Subject: Travelling Fairs.

    Witnesses: Mr Ray Smith, Mr George Irvin Snr, Susan Peak and Mr George Scarrott; Mr Ian Baseley, Janet Montgomery, Mr David Loveday, Planning Consultants (at 10.40 a.m.); Planning Inspectorate (at 11.20 a.m.).

8   Agriculture 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. Room 21 (private)
(public)

    Subject: The Implications for UK Agriculture and EU Agricultural Policy of Trade Liberalisation and the WTO Round.

    Witnesses: RSPCA and Compassion in World Farming.

9   International Development 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. Room 8 (private)
(public)

    Subject: After Seattle-The WTO and Developing Countries.

    Witnesses: Ms Sabrina Varma, Food Trade Policy Adviser, ActionAid, Ms Ronnie Hall, Environment & Development Coordinator, Friends of the Earth and Mr Barry Coates, Director, World Development Movement; Mr Michael Bailey, Senior Policy Adviser, Oxfam, Ms Claire Melamed, Trade Officer, Christian Aid and Mr George Gelber, Head of Public Policy, CAFOD (at 11.45 a.m.).

10   Welsh Affairs 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. Room 17 (private)
(public)

    Subject: Social Exclusion in Wales.

    Witnesses: Department for Education and Employment; Department of Social Security.

11   Home Affairs 10.15 a.m. Room 20 (private)

12   Standards and Privileges 10.30 a.m. Room 13 (private)

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Monday 20th March for answer today++

1
   Ann Coffey (Stockport):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what pilot schemes of innovative electoral procedures he has approved for the May local elections.

(115903)

2
   Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire):    To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will give details of the Government's borrowing programme in 2000-01.

(115904)

3
   Jean Corston (Bristol East):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on progress with the review of local government finance.

(115998)

4
   Ms Karen Buck (Regent's Park and Kensington North):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what briefing from him is available for prospective mayoral candidates for the Greater London Authority election.

(116033)

5
   Kali Mountford (Colne Valley):    To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what provision he is making for the cost of rail services secured by English passenger transport executives in 2000-01.

(116034)

MEMORANDUM
SCOTTISH GRAND COMMITTEE

[Sitting at Westminister on Wednesday 5th April at 10.30 a.m.]

    Applications for an adjournment debate for Wednesday 5th April 2000 should be submitted to the Speaker's Office by 10.00 p.m. or the rising of the House (whichever is the earlier) on Wednesday 29th March 2000. The Ballot will take place on Thursday 30th March 2000.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
*1	Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): By what mechanism he liaises with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in order to inform him about the state of the Scottish economy.
	(114008)
*2	Mrs Ray Michie (Argyll and Bute): What recent representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the economic impact of petrol prices in the Highlands and Islands.
	(114009)
*3	Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): What requests he has received for the provision of extra funds from UK central government in relation to the Scottish Parliament building; and if he will make a statement.
	(114010)
*4	Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South): How many pensioners in Scotland will benefit from the UK Government's winter fuel payment scheme.
	(114011)
*5	Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): If he will make a statement on the future of oil and gas industry businesses in Scotland.
	(114012)
*6	Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West): When he last met representatives of business and trade unions to discuss the state of the Scottish economy; and if he will make a statement.
	(114013)
*7	Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood): If he will make a statement about the impact of the working families tax credit in Scotland
	(114014)
*8	Mr Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South): If he will estimate the number of Scots who have moved from benefits into work under the New Deal scheme; and if he will make a statement.
	(114015)
*9	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): What recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive about the new parliament building at Holyrood.
	(114016)
*10	Mr Bill Tynan (Hamilton South): If he will ensure that the Chancellor of the Exchequer takes into account the state of the Scottish economy when drawing up his next Budget.
	(114017)
*11	Mr Tom Clarke ( Coatbridge and Chryston): If he will make a statement on the implementation for disabled people in Scotland of the New Deal.
	(114018)
*12	Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South): If he will bring forward proposals to amend the Scotland Act 1998 in respect of the method of election of members of the Scottish Parliament.
	(114019)
*13	Mr John Swinney (North Tayside): What assessment he has made of the effect of the level of sterling on Scottish manufacturing industry, tourism and agriculture.
	(114020)
*14	Mr Jimmy Hood (Clydesdale): If he will make a statement on the criteria under which people living in Scotland will be able to take up the working families tax credit.
	(114021)
*15	Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): In what areas of policy he is working jointly with the Scottish Executive to deliver shared objectives.
	(114022)
*16	Mr Malcolm Bruce (Gordon): If he will bring forward measures to compensate local authorities for national pay awards above inflation through an appropriate contribution to the block grant; and if he will make a statement.
	(114023)
*17	Mr Tony Worthington (Clydebank and Milngavie): What reports he has received on the impact of the working families tax credit on the Scottish economy.
	(114024)
*18	Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber): If he will make a statement on the export opportunities for Scottish businesses in the oil and gas industry.
	(114025)
*19	Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): How many people in Scotland have moved into unsubsidised employment as a result of the New Deal; and if he will make a statement.
	(114027)
*20	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): If he will make a statement on his role in respect of the safety and maintenance of the Forth Bridge.
	(114028)
*21	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): If he will make a statement on the cost of the New Deal scheme in Scotland.
	(114029)
*22	Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What discussions he has held with the First Minister on the future of the Scottish pig industry.
	(114030)
*23	Mr Alasdair Morgan (Galloway and Upper Nithsdale): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport regarding television reception in rural areas of Scotland.
	(114031)

Oral Questions to the Advocate General for Scotland
*24	Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What representations she has received on her plans to increase her staff; and if she will make a statement.
	(114032)
*25	Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): If she will make a statement on the arrangements for considering whether Bills passed by the Scottish Parliament are within its legislative competence.
	(114033)
*26	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): If she will make a statement on the opinions for which she has inherited responsibilities from the Lord Advocate.
	(114034)
*27	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): What discussions she had with the Solicitor General for Scotland before his recent visit to Washington to discuss the Lockerbie trial.
	(114035)
*28	Mr Desmond Browne (Kilmarnock and Loudoun): What recent discussions she has had with the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General regarding the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into Scots law.
	(114036)
*29	Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber): What steps she is taking to monitor the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights in Scotland.
	(114037)
*30	Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): What subjects have been raised with her as devolution issues; and how many cases have now been intimated to her.
	(114038)

Oral Questions to the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department
*31	Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): What steps the Lord Chancellor is taking to improve the performance of the Public Record Office.
	(114039)
*32	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): What plans the Lord Chancellor has to review the entry procedures into, and career structures of, the judiciary.
	(114040)
*33	Jackie Ballard (Taunton): If he will make a statement on the progress the Lord Chancellor is making on the appointment of women judges to the High Court and higher courts.
	(114041)
*34	Angela Smith (Basildon): What powers the Lord Chancellor has to remove a judge who does not display the skills and experience suitable for judicial office; and how often such powers have been used.
	(114042)
*35	Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on the future of Lichfield Magistrates' Court.
	(114043)
*36	Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): What plans the Lord Chancellor has to implement the Law Commission report No. 152, entitled Property Law: Liability for Chancel Repairs.
	(114045)
*37	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): What meetings he has had with the Law Society over the Lord Chancellor's proposals to raise court fees.
	(114046)
*38	Ms Hazel Blears (Salford): What steps the Lord Chancellor is taking to ensure that local communities have access to justice in local magistrates' courts.
	(114047)
*39	Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South): What plans the Lord Chancellor has to assess the effectiveness of the enforcement of decisions of the small claims courts.
	(114049)
*40	Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): What meetings the Lord Chancellor has had with the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux over his proposals to raise court fees.
	(114050)
*41	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What research the Lord Chancellor's Department has commissioned regarding the gender balance of juries in Crown Court trials.
	(114051)
*42	Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): What plans the Lord Chancellor has to make provision for those for whom the cost of civil actions is increased by a change mid-trial of presiding judge.
	(114052)
*43	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): What plans the Lord Chancellor has for training for the judiciary in respect of child contact in cases of domestic violence.
	(114053)

Oral Questions to the President of the Council, the honourable Member answering for the House of Commons Commission and the Chairman of the Finance and Services Committee
*44	Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold): To ask the President of the Council, if she will propose to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons that it examine the cut-off time for the tabling of oral questions.
	(114054)
*45	Mr Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North): To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will bring forward plans to establish an on-site nursery in the Palace of Westminster.
	(114056)
*46	Mr Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South): To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on the use of timetables for legislation in the House this session.
	(114057)
*47	Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham): To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on progress in the modernisation of the House.
	(114059)
*48	Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk): To ask the President of the Council, what assessment she has made of the impact of recommendations of the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on the operation of the House.
	(114060)
*49	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): To ask the President of the Council, what plans she has to increase the use of information and communication technology in the pre-legislation scrutiny of Bills by the House.
	(114061)
*50	Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what has been the cost this session of staff of the House remaining on duty as a result of sittings after midnight.
	(114063)
*51	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as representing the House of Commons Commission, if it will formally recognise the TGWU 1/427 Parliamentary Staff Branch which represents the staff of honourable Members.
	(114064)
*52	Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow): To ask the President of the Council, what assessment she had made of the impact of the work of the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons on the way in which the House operates.
	(114065)
*53	Mr Mike Gapes (Ilford South): To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on future plans to modernise the working hours of the House.
	(114066)
*54	Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on the progress of the experiment with sittings in Westminster Hall.
	(114067)
*55	Mr Tom Levitt (High Peak): To ask the President of the Council, what progress there has been in the development of timetables for legislation in the House this session.
	(114068)

Main Business
+ 1	WAYS AND MEANS *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
	Financial Statement *Debate on the Budget Resolutions to be moved at the end of the Chancellor's Statement may continue until 10.00 p.m.*

2	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: *Government proposals relating to flights over Windsor* (Mr Michael Trend). *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Standing Committee A	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 11 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Utilities Bill.
2	Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Postal Services Bill.
3	Standing Committee E	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 14 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Transport Bill.
4	Standing Committee F	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill.
5	Standing Committee G	10.30 a.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the Royal Parks (Trading) Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
6	Trade and Industry	9.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Future of BNFL.
	Witnesses: British Energy; United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Professor Gordon MacKerron, SPRU.
7	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee	9.45 a.m. 10.00 a.m.	Room 16 (private) (public)
	Subject: Travelling Fairs.
	Witnesses: Mr Ray Smith, Mr George Irvin Snr, Susan Peak and Mr George Scarrott; Mr Ian Baseley, Janet Montgomery, Mr David Loveday, Planning Consultants (at 10.40 a.m.); Planning Inspectorate (at 11.20 a.m.).
8	Agriculture	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 21 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Implications for UK Agriculture and EU Agricultural Policy of Trade Liberalisation and the WTO Round.
	Witnesses: RSPCA and Compassion in World Farming.
9	International Development	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: After Seattle-The WTO and Developing Countries.
	Witnesses: Ms Sabrina Varma, Food Trade Policy Adviser, ActionAid, Ms Ronnie Hall, Environment & Development Coordinator, Friends of the Earth and Mr Barry Coates, Director, World Development Movement; Mr Michael Bailey, Senior Policy Adviser, Oxfam, Ms Claire Melamed, Trade Officer, Christian Aid and Mr George Gelber, Head of Public Policy, CAFOD (at 11.45 a.m.).
10	Welsh Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 17 (private) (public)
	Subject: Social Exclusion in Wales.
	Witnesses: Department for Education and Employment; Department of Social Security.
11	Home Affairs	10.15 a.m.	Room 20 (private)
12	Standards and Privileges	10.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Monday 20th March for answer today++
1	Ann Coffey (Stockport): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what pilot schemes of innovative electoral procedures he has approved for the May local elections.
	(115903)
2	Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will give details of the Government's borrowing programme in 2000-01.
	(115904)
3	Jean Corston (Bristol East): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on progress with the review of local government finance.
	(115998)
4	Ms Karen Buck (Regent's Park and Kensington North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what briefing from him is available for prospective mayoral candidates for the Greater London Authority election.
	(116033)
5	Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what provision he is making for the cost of rail services secured by English passenger transport executives in 2000-01.
	(116034)