Order of Business for Tuesday 9th May 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 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 McDonnell
Mr 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 the Environment, Transport and the Regions

*1 Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney):    If he will revise planning guidance to encourage small-scale enterprise in rural areas.

( 120139 )

*2 Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs):    If he will make a statement on the proportion of brownfield and greenfield land to be used to build new houses in the South East.

( 120140 )

*3 Laura Moffatt (Crawley):    If he will make a statement on progress made in reducing the number of rough sleepers.

( 120141 )

*4 Mr Bob Laxton (Derby North):    If he will make a statement on the progress of the New Deal for Communities.

( 120142 )

*5 Mr Patrick Hall (Bedford):    If he will make a statement on progress made in combating homelessness.

( 120143 )

*6 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):    If he will make a statement on the progress of the Beacon Councils scheme.

( 120144 )

*7 Mr Ian Bruce (South Dorset):    What progress has been made towards completing the schemes in the targeted programme of road improvements.

( 120145 )

*8 Steve Webb (Northavon):    When he expects to bring forward proposals for the reform of the system of allocating funds to local authorities by reference to standard spending assessments.

( 120146 )

*9 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    If he will make a statement on progress made in providing services to rough sleepers.

( 120147 )

*10 Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome):    What is the average percentage increase in council tax for residents of Band D properties in shire districts of England in 2000-01 from the previous year.

( 120149 )

*11 Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow):    What steps he is taking to ensure that local people are involved in renewing disadvantaged communities.

( 120150 )

*12 Mr John Bercow (Buckingham):    When he last met the Road Haulage Forum to discuss transport issues.

( 120151 )

*13 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    If he will make a statement on progress in (a) the revaluation of non-domestic properties in England and (b) the revising of the distribution of the income from non-domestic council tax payments.

( 120152 )

*14 Norman Baker (Lewes):    What steps he is taking to minimise the number of empty properties.

( 120153 )

*15 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    What arrangements he has made to monitor the performance of regional development agencies.

( 120154 )

*16 Mr Colin Breed (South East Cornwall):    If he will make a statement on his by-pass programme for the A38.

( 120155 )

*17 Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):    What representations he has received on his proposals for housebuilding in the South East.

( 120156 )

*18 Mr Owen Paterson (North Shropshire):    If he will make a statement on investment in Trans-European Network roads.

( 120157 )

*19 Mr Tony Colman (Putney):    If he will make a statement on government policy concerning the emission of greenhouse gases by aircraft within UK jurisdiction.

( 120158 )

*20 Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde):    What plans he has to modify the regulations governing the safety of the crews of United Kingdom-registered fishing vessels.

( 120160 )

*21 Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    What plans he has to raise the full liberalisation of the transatlantic aviation market at the bilateral talks with the United States in June.

( 120161 )

*22 Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam):    If he will make improvements to the condition and fabric of Cheam Station a condition of the re-award of the relevant franchise.

( 120162 )

*23 Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere):    What plans he has to protect existing green belt areas.

( 120163 )

*24 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    What recent research he has commissioned to determine the effects of climate change on human health.

( 120164 )

*25 Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody (Crewe and Nantwich):    When the Safety Company of Railtrack will be incorporated; and when the managing director will be appointed.

( 120165 )

*26 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling):    What steps the Government is taking to ensure that disadvantaged neighbourhoods outside the inner cities benefit from regeneration programmes.

( 120166 )

*27 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    Which non-United Kingdom and non-United States carriers have received further Fifth Freedom rights from the UK in the last year; and which applications are still outstanding.

( 120167 )

*28 Mr Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):    If he will make a statement on access by non-UK carriers to regional airports.

( 120168 )

*29 Mr Paul Tyler (North Cornwall):    If he will circulate the revised HSE Guidance Note MS17, entitled Medical Aspects of Work-Related Exposure to Organophosphates, to (a) potential users of organophosphates and (b) GPs.

( 120169 )

*30 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    When he intends to meet the Mayor of London to discuss the entry into operation of Transport for London.

( 120170 )

*31 Mr Paul Clark (Gillingham):    If he will make a statement on the future development of the Thames Gateway.

( 120171 )

*32 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    If he will make a statement on the trend in the level of external local authority debt in the last three years for which figures are available.

( 120172 )

*33 Mr Andrew George (St Ives):    What estimate he has made of the extent of (a) second and (b) holiday home ownership in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.

( 120173 )

*34 Jane Griffiths (Reading East):    If he will make a statement on the Packaging Waste Compliance Scheme Registration Fee Structure.

( 120174 )

*35 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    How many shares are to be allocated to NATS employees under the arrangements proposed in the Transport Bill.

( 120175 )

*36 Kali Mountford (Colne Valley):    If he will make a statement on the work of the Regional Development Agency in the Yorkshire and Humberside region.

( 120176 )

*37 Mrs Caroline Spelman (Meriden):    What assessment he has made of the likely impact of the proposed workplace parking tax on local economies.

( 120177 )

*38 Mr David Rendel (Newbury):    If he will list those authorities which have completed the introduction of a programme of village speed limits throughout their area.

( 120178 )

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

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ETHICAL TRADING    [Up to 20 minutes]

Mr Andrew Rowe

    That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require retailers to apply the same standards when purchasing from other countries as they apply when purchasing within the United Kingdom.

    The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

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

Main Business

+  2
TRANSPORT BILL [WAYS AND MEANS] (No. 2)    [Up to 45 minutes]

Mr Stephen Timms

    That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Transport Bill, it is expedient to authorise the imposition of charges to corporation tax by provisions relating to transfers connected with railways.

    The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after the start of proceedings (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).

+  3
TRANSPORT BILL (PROGRAMME)    [Up to 3 hours]

Margaret Beckett
Mr Secretary Prescott
Sir George Young
Mr Paul Tyler

    That the following provisions shall apply to remaining proceedings on the Transport Bill:—

Timetable

    1.    Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed in two allotted days.

(2).— (1)    Subject to the Speaker's power to select the amendments, New Clauses or New Schedules to be proposed, proceedings on Consideration shall be taken in the following Order; New Clauses 35, 36, 37, 26, 5 and 27; other New Clauses relating to Part I; amendments relating to Part I; New Clauses 6 and 14; other New Clauses relating to Part II; amendments relating to Part II; New Clauses 28 and 30; other New Clauses relating to Part III; amendments relating to Part III; amendments 420 and 412; New Clauses relating to Part IV; other amendments relating to Part IV; amendments relating to Clauses 227 to 229 and Schedule 26; New Clause 3; Remaining New Clauses; New Schedules; amendments relating to Clauses 230 to 237 and Schedule 27.

(2)    Each part of proceedings on Consideration shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in the case of that part in the following Table.

New Clause 14; other New Clauses relating to Part II; amendments up to the end of Clause 123.

TABLE

Proceedings Time for conclusion of proceedings

First allotted day

New Clauses 35, 36, 37 and 26. Four hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
New Clauses 5 and 27; other New Clauses relating to Part I; amendments relating to Part I. Five and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
New Clause 6. Six and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Seven and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Remaining Amendments to Part II. Eight hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Second allotted day
New Clause 28. One and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
New Clause 30; other New Clauses relating to Part III; amendments relating to Part III; Three hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
Amendment 420. Four hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
Amendment 412; New Clauses relating to Part IV; other amendments relating to Part IV; amendments relating to Clauses 227 to 229 and Schedule 26. Five hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
New Clause 3; Remaining New Clauses; New Schedules; amendments relating to Clauses 230 to 237 and Schedule 27. Five and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.

    3.    Proceedings on Third Reading shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill on the second allotted day.

Questions to be put

    4.— (1)    For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with the preceding provisions the Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions (but no others)—

(a)    any Question already proposed from the Chair;

(b)    any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;

(c)    the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;

(d)    any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded;

(2)    On a Motion for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.

(3)    If two or more Questions would otherwise fall to be put under sub-paragraph (1)(c) on amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions.

Miscellaneous

    5.    Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings to which this Order applies.

    6.— (1)    If at this day's sitting—

(a)    a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) stands over to 7.00 p.m.; and

(b)    proceedings on the Motion for this Order have begun before that time, the Motion for the Adjournment shall stand over until the adjournment of proceedings on the Bill at this day's sitting.

(2)    If on the second allotted day a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 stands over to 7.00 p.m. or from an earlier day, the Motion shall stand over until the conclusion of proceedings on the Bill.

    7.    No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken or to recommit the Bill (whether as a whole or otherwise); and the Speaker shall put forthwith any Question necessary to dispose of any such Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, including the Question on any amendment.

    8.    No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to the Bill except by a Minister of the Crown; and the Question on any such Motion made by a Minister of the Crown shall be put forthwith.

    9.    Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to sittings of the House.

    10.    Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply to the Bill.

Supplemental orders

    11.    If any Motion is made by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order, proceedings on the Motion shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after they have commenced; and Standing Order No. 15(1) shall apply to those proceedings.

    12.    If the House is adjourned, or the sitting is suspended—

(a)    at this day's sitting, before the adjournment of proceedings on the Bill; or

(b)    on the second allotted day, before the conclusion of proceedings on the Bill, no notice shall be required of a Motion made at the next sitting by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order.

Interpretation

    13.    In this Order—

allotted day" means this day and any day on which the Bill is put down on the main business as first Government Order of the Day; and

the Bill" means the Transport Bill.

    The Speaker will put the Question not more than three hours after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83). This period may continue or commence after 10.00 p.m. if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

At 10.00 p.m.

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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate]

The Prime Minister

    That, at this day's sitting, the Transport Bill (Programme) Motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+  4
TRANSPORT BILL:       As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.       (Queen's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.)    [Until any hour]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

If the Motion on Transport Bill (Programme) is agreed to, proceedings shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the times specified below:

New Clauses 35, 36, 37 and 26. Four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.

New Clauses 5 and 27; other New Clauses relating to Part I; amendments relating to Part I. Five and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.
New Clause 6. Six and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.

New Clause 14; other New Clauses relating to Part II; amendments up to the end of Clause 123. Seven and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.
Remaining Amendments to Part II. Eight hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.

At the end of the sitting:

  5
ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Government support for the role of Crimestoppers (Bob Russell).

    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 14 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Local Government Bill [Lords].

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

Further to consider the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill.

3 Standing Committee F 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 11 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Learning and Skills Bill [Lords].

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

Further to consider the Criminal Justice and Court Services Bill.

5 Standing Committee H 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 10 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Finance Bill.

SELECT COMMITTEES

6 Deregulation 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. Room 19 (private)
(public)

Subject: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft Regulatory Reform Bill.

Witnesses: Mr Graham Stringer MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office, and officials.

7 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee 9.45 a.m.
10.00 a.m. Room 6 (private)
(public)

Subject: Departmental Annual Report and Expenditure Plans 2000-2002.

Witnesses: Officials from the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

8 International Development 9.45 a.m.
10.15 a.m. Room 15 (private)
(public)

Subject: Department for International Development Departmental Report 2000.

Witnesses: Sir John Vereker KCB, Permanent Secretary, Mr Barrie Ireton, Director General (Programmes), and Mr Peter Freeman, Principal Finance Officer, Department for International Development.

9 Foreign Affairs 10.00 a.m. Room 16 (private)

10 Home Affairs 10.15 a.m.
10.45 a.m. Room 8 (private)
(public)

Subject: The Work of the Crown Prosecution Service.

Witnesses: Mr David Calvert-Smith QC, Director of Public Prosecutions and Mr Mark Addison, Chief Executive, Crown Prosecution Service.

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

12 Northern Ireland Affairs 11.00 a.m.
11.15 a.m. Room 4.18, Block A, Stormont, Belfast (private)
(public)

Subject: Public Expenditure—Inward Investment in Northern Ireland.

Witnesses: Northern Ireland Committee of ITUC.

13 Agriculture 2.30 p.m. Room 20 (private)

14 Education and Employment 3.45 p.m. Room 18 (private)

15 Trade and Industry 4.00 p.m. Room 8 (public)

Subject: UK Space Policy.

Witnesses: Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, Department of Trade and Industry, and officials from the British National Space Centre.

16 Foreign Affairs 4.30 p.m. Room 16 (private)

17 Statutory Instruments Room 7 (private)

JOINT COMMITTEE

18 Statutory Instruments 4.15 p.m. Room 7 (private)

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

Written Questions tabled on Monday 8th May for answer today++

1 Mr Tom Pendry (Stalybridge and Hyde): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received from honourable Members regarding an inquest on the 23 alleged victims of Dr Shipman; and if he is minded to direct the Stockport Coroner to hold such an inquest.

( 121461 )

2 Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to widen access to higher education.

( 121618 )

3 Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species which took place in Gigiri, Kenya, from 10th to 20th April.

( 121623 )

Private Business

Third Reading

City of Newcastle upon Tyne Bill [Lords]. (By Order.)

Second Reading

Greenham and Crookham Commons Bill. (By Order.)

Preliminary Business

Main Business

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

STANDING COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

JOINT COMMITTEE

Written Questions tabled on Monday 8th May for answer today++

Main Business
+ 2	TRANSPORT BILL [WAYS AND MEANS] (No. 2) [Up to 45 minutes]
	Mr Stephen Timms
	That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Transport Bill, it is expedient to authorise the imposition of charges to corporation tax by provisions relating to transfers connected with railways.
	The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after the start of proceedings (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).
+ 3	TRANSPORT BILL (PROGRAMME) [Up to 3 hours]
	Margaret Beckett Mr Secretary Prescott Sir George Young Mr Paul Tyler
	That the following provisions shall apply to remaining proceedings on the Transport Bill:—
	Timetable
	1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed in two allotted days.
	(2).— (1) Subject to the Speaker's power to select the amendments, New Clauses or New Schedules to be proposed, proceedings on Consideration shall be taken in the following Order; New Clauses 35, 36, 37, 26, 5 and 27; other New Clauses relating to Part I; amendments relating to Part I; New Clauses 6 and 14; other New Clauses relating to Part II; amendments relating to Part II; New Clauses 28 and 30; other New Clauses relating to Part III; amendments relating to Part III; amendments 420 and 412; New Clauses relating to Part IV; other amendments relating to Part IV; amendments relating to Clauses 227 to 229 and Schedule 26; New Clause 3; Remaining New Clauses; New Schedules; amendments relating to Clauses 230 to 237 and Schedule 27.
	(2) Each part of proceedings on Consideration shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in the case of that part in the following Table.

TABLE
Proceedings	Time for conclusion of proceedings
First allotted day
New Clauses 35, 36, 37 and 26.	Four hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
New Clauses 5 and 27; other New Clauses relating to Part I; amendments relating to Part I.	Five and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
New Clause 6.	Six and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Seven and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Remaining Amendments to Part II.	Eight hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Second allotted day
New Clause 28.	One and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
New Clause 30; other New Clauses relating to Part III; amendments relating to Part III;	Three hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
Amendment 420.	Four hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
Amendment 412; New Clauses relating to Part IV; other amendments relating to Part IV; amendments relating to Clauses 227 to 229 and Schedule 26.	Five hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.
New Clause 3; Remaining New Clauses; New Schedules; amendments relating to Clauses 230 to 237 and Schedule 27.	Five and a half hours after commencement of proceedings on the Bill.

	3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill on the second allotted day.
	Questions to be put
	4.— (1) For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with the preceding provisions the Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions (but no others)—
	(a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
	(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
	(c) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
	(d) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded;
	(2) On a Motion for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
	(3) If two or more Questions would otherwise fall to be put under sub-paragraph (1)(c) on amendments moved or Motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Speaker shall instead put a single Question in relation to those amendments or Motions.
	Miscellaneous
	5. Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings to which this Order applies.
	6.— (1) If at this day's sitting—
	(a) a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) stands over to 7.00 p.m.; and
	(b) proceedings on the Motion for this Order have begun before that time, the Motion for the Adjournment shall stand over until the adjournment of proceedings on the Bill at this day's sitting.
	(2) If on the second allotted day a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 stands over to 7.00 p.m. or from an earlier day, the Motion shall stand over until the conclusion of proceedings on the Bill.
	7. No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken or to recommit the Bill (whether as a whole or otherwise); and the Speaker shall put forthwith any Question necessary to dispose of any such Motion made by a Minister of the Crown, including the Question on any amendment.
	8. No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to the Bill except by a Minister of the Crown; and the Question on any such Motion made by a Minister of the Crown shall be put forthwith.
	9. Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to sittings of the House.
	10. Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply to the Bill.
	Supplemental orders
	11. If any Motion is made by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order, proceedings on the Motion shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after they have commenced; and Standing Order No. 15(1) shall apply to those proceedings.
	12. If the House is adjourned, or the sitting is suspended—
	(a) at this day's sitting, before the adjournment of proceedings on the Bill; or
	(b) on the second allotted day, before the conclusion of proceedings on the Bill, no notice shall be required of a Motion made at the next sitting by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order.
	Interpretation
	13. In this Order—
	allotted day" means this day and any day on which the Bill is put down on the main business as first Government Order of the Day; and
	the Bill" means the Transport Bill.
	The Speaker will put the Question not more than three hours after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83). This period may continue or commence after 10.00 p.m. 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 this day's sitting, the Transport Bill (Programme) Motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+ 4	TRANSPORT BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. (Queen's Consent to be signified on Third Reading.) [Until any hour]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.
If the Motion on Transport Bill (Programme) is agreed to, proceedings shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the times specified below:
New Clauses 35, 36, 37 and 26.	Four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.
New Clauses 5 and 27; other New Clauses relating to Part I; amendments relating to Part I.	Five and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.
New Clause 6.	Six and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.
New Clause 14; other New Clauses relating to Part II; amendments up to the end of Clause 123.	Seven and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion.
Remaining Amendments to Part II.	Eight hours after commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.

At the end of the sitting:
5	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Government support for the role of Crimestoppers* (Bob Russell).*
	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 14 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Local Government Bill [Lords].
2	Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Countryside and Rights of Way Bill.
3	Standing Committee F	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 11 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Learning and Skills Bill [Lords].
4	Standing Committee G	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Criminal Justice and Court Services Bill.
5	Standing Committee H	10.30 a.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Finance Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
6	Deregulation	9.30 a.m. 9.45 a.m.	Room 19 (private) (public)
	Subject: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Draft Regulatory Reform Bill.
	Witnesses: Mr Graham Stringer MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office, and officials.
7	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee	9.45 a.m. 10.00 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Departmental Annual Report and Expenditure Plans 2000-2002.
	Witnesses: Officials from the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.
8	International Development	9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Department for International Development Departmental Report 2000.
	Witnesses: Sir John Vereker KCB, Permanent Secretary, Mr Barrie Ireton, Director General (Programmes), and Mr Peter Freeman, Principal Finance Officer, Department for International Development.
9	Foreign Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Room 16 (private)
10	Home Affairs	10.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Work of the Crown Prosecution Service.
	Witnesses: Mr David Calvert-Smith QC, Director of Public Prosecutions and Mr Mark Addison, Chief Executive, Crown Prosecution Service.
11	Standards and Privileges	10.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
12	Northern Ireland Affairs	11.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m.	Room 4.18, Block A, Stormont, Belfast (private) (public)
	Subject: Public Expenditure—Inward Investment in Northern Ireland.
	Witnesses: Northern Ireland Committee of ITUC.
13	Agriculture	2.30 p.m.	Room 20 (private)
14	Education and Employment	3.45 p.m.	Room 18 (private)
15	Trade and Industry	4.00 p.m.	Room 8 (public)
	Subject: UK Space Policy.
	Witnesses: Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, Department of Trade and Industry, and officials from the British National Space Centre.
16	Foreign Affairs	4.30 p.m.	Room 16 (private)
17	Statutory Instruments		Room 7 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEE
18	Statutory Instruments	4.15 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]


	Written Questions tabled on Monday 8th May for answer today++
1	Mr Tom Pendry (Stalybridge and Hyde): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received from honourable Members regarding an inquest on the 23 alleged victims of Dr Shipman; and if he is minded to direct the Stockport Coroner to hold such an inquest.
	( 121461 )
2	Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to widen access to higher education.
	( 121618 )
3	Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species which took place in Gigiri, Kenya, from 10th to 20th April.
	( 121623 )