Order of Business for Wednesday 12th July 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.

Further Consideration of Bill, as amended

City of London (Ward Elections) Bill. (By Order.)

Mr Andrew Mackinlay
Mr Jeremy Corbyn
Mr John McDonnell

    On Further Consideration of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill, as amended, to move, That the Bill be further considered upon this day six months.

    [For Amendments see pp 262 to 270 of the Notice Paper relating to Private Business.]

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Minister for the Cabinet Office

*1 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling):    What assessment she has made of the impact of the Government's measures to tackle social exclusion.

( 128644 )

*2 Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough):    What progress has been made in developing a cross-departmental policy for the countryside.

( 128645 )

*3 Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton):    What progress has been made in recruiting counsellors for drug prevention and treatment specifically in rural areas.

( 128646 )

*4 Mrs Jacqui Lait (Beckenham):    If she will make a statement on the work of the Better Regulation Taskforce.

( 128647 )

*5 David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    What assessment she has made of the work of life education centres in relation to the drug prevention programmes in primary schools; what funding proposals she has in relation to expanding their work; and if she will make a statement.

( 128649 )

*6 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    What contribution is made by drug action teams to the delivery of the Government's anti-drugs strategy.

( 128650 )

*7 Mr Christopher Fraser (Mid Dorset and North Poole):    If she will make a statement on the level of regulation on business.

( 128651 )

*8 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If she will make a statement on progress in the Modernising Government programme.

( 128652 )

*9 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    If she will make a statement on the cost of the Modernising Government programme.

( 128656 )

*10 Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):    What estimate she has made of the cost of salaries of special advisers in Government for the financial year 2001-02, on the basis that each adviser, who is so entitled, receives the maximum performance-related increment for that year.

( 128658 )

*11 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If she will make a statement on her Department's work in coordinating Government policy on the Modernising Government programme.

( 128659 )

*12 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    If she will make a statement following the publication of Quangos: Opening up Public Appointments 2000-03.

( 128660 )

*13 Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North):    What steps she is taking to make Government services more accessible and responsive to their recipients.

( 128661 )

*14 Mr David Borrow (South Ribble):    What steps she is taking to ensure that the introduction of the drugs referral scheme does not disadvantage those drug users who have not been arrested but who wish to receive treatment to break their drug dependency.

( 128662 )

*15 Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth):    If she will make a statement about the Government's strategy to combat social exclusion.

( 128663 )

*16 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    What recent meetings she has had with foreign government representatives to discuss strategies for combating the international trade in illicit drugs.

( 128664 )

*17 Mr Peter Atkinson (Hexham):    If she will make a statement on the recent increase in the number of civil servants.

( 128665 )

*18 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    If she will make a statement about progress on the Modernising Government programme.

( 128666 )

*19 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    What steps she is taking to better coordinate the Government's response to drug related crime.

( 128667 )

*20 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    Pursuant to her Answer of 14th June, Official Report, column 665W, what procedure is followed in respect of a Minister who does not fulfil his duty under the Ministerial Code.

( 128668 )

*21 Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham):    If she will make a statement on progress in introducing Goverment services which can be accessed via the Internet.

( 128669 )

*22 Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy):    What policy initiatives are under consideration to address problems in rural areas.

( 128670 )

*23 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    When she proposes to introduce changes in the deregulation procedure.

( 128671 )

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

*Q1 Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128672 )

*Q2 Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128673 )

*Q3 Mr Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128674 )

*Q4 Mr Martin Bell (Tatton):    What plans he has to visit the Tatton constituency.

( 128675 )

*Q5 Steve Webb (Northavon):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128676 )

*Q6 Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128677 )

*Q7 Mr Robert Walter (North Dorset):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128678 )

*Q8 Mr Richard Livsey (Brecon and Radnorshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128679 )

*Q9 Mr Hilton Dawson (Lancaster and Wyre):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128680 )

*Q10 Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128681 )

*Q11 Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128682 )

*Q12 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128683 )

*Q13 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128684 )

*Q14 Mr Alun Michael (Cardiff South and Penarth):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128685 )

*Q15 Mr Bill Michie (Sheffield, Heeley):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128686 )

*Q16 Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128687 )

*Q17 Mr Jonathan Sayeed (Mid Bedfordshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128688 )

*Q18 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128689 )

*Q19 Ms Rosie Winterton (Doncaster Central):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128690 )

*Q20 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th July.

( 128691 )

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

  1
AGE EQUALITY COMMISSION    [Up to 20 minutes]

Mr Lawrie Quinn

    That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the establishment of an Age Equality Commission to advise the Government on discrimination issues in relation to older people.

    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
CARE STANDARDS BILL [LORDS]:      As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.    [Until any hour]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Third Reading may also be taken.

Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

At 10.00 p.m.

+
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE    [No debate]

The Prime Minister

    That, at this day's sitting, the Care Standards Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

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

+  3
WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE    [No debate]

Margaret Beckett
Mr Secretary Murphy

    That the Welsh Grand Committee shall meet on Wednesday 19th July at half-past Ten o'clock at Westminster.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 108).

+  4
IMMIGRATION    [No debate]

Mr David Lock

    That the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2000, which were laid before this House on 27th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  5
FOOTBALL (DISORDER) BILL    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Mr Secretary Straw
Margaret Beckett

    That, if a Bill entitled the Football (Disorder) Bill is presented and read the first time, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Bill may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before it has been read a second time.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

+  6
DATA PROTECTION    [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Mr Secretary Straw

    That the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Straw relating to the salary of the Data Protection Commissioner shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation) in respect of which notice has been given that the instrument be approved.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

  7
ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Review of the operation of the law in relation to default judgments (Mrs Anne Campbell).

    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 European Standing Committee B 10.30 a.m. Room 10 (public)

To consider European Union Documents Nos. COM (2000) 300, The Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities for 2001, 8795/00, relating to Financial Assistance to the Western Balkans and the revision of financial perspective, and COM (2000) 268, Commission Communication on 2000-2006 Financial Programming of Heading Four of the Community Budget.

2 Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 12 (public)

To consider the Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Sheep, and the Draft Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2000.

3 Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 4.30 p.m. Room 10 (public)

To consider the draft Social Security Amendment (Students) Regulations 2000.

SELECT COMMITTEES

4 Agriculture 9.30 a.m.
10.00 a.m. Room 8 (private)
(public)

Subject: Organic Farming.

Witnesses: National Farmers' Union of England and Wales; Individual farmers.

5 Catering 9.30 a.m. Room 13 (private)

6 Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. Room 18 (private)
(public)

Subjects: (i)    Teaching Trade Unions.
(ii)    Higher Education.

Witnesses: (i)    National Union of Teachers, NASUWT, Professional Association of Teachers and Association of Teachers and Lecturers; National Association of Headteachers and Secondary Heads Association.
(ii)    Secondary Heads Association and the Association of Colleges (at 11.30 a.m.).

7 Culture, Media and Sport 10.00 a.m. Room 15 (public)

Subject: Marking the Millennium in the United Kingdom.

Witnesses: Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Minister of State, Cabinet Office; The Rt. Hon. Chris Smith MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Chairman of the Millennium Commission (at 11.15 a.m.).

8 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. Room 16 (private)
(public)

Subject: The Implications of the European Commission Ruling on Gap Funding Schemes for Urban Regeneration in England.

Witnesses: English Partnerships; Representatives of the Regional Development Agencies (at 10.50 a.m.); Alliance for Regional Aid and Leeds City Council (at 11.20 a.m.); AMEC, Bellway Urban and Deeley (at 11.45 a.m.).

9 Defence 10.30 a.m. Room 6 (private)

10 Social Security 10.30 a.m.
10.45 a.m. Room 21 (private)
(public)

Subjects: (i) DSS Annual Report (ii) SERPS Compensation Scheme (iii) Resource Accounting and Budgeting.

Witness: The Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP, Secretary of State for Social Security.

11 Scottish Affairs 11.00 a.m. Room 5 (private)

12 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee 3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. Room 16 (private)
(public)

Subject: Rail Investment: Renewal, Maintenance and Development of the National Rail Network.

Witnesses: Shadow Strategic Rail Authority; Office of the Rail Regulator (at 4.45 p.m.).

13 Public Administration 3.45 p.m.
4.30 p.m. Room 15 (private)
(public)

Subject: Special Advisers.

Witnesses: Lord Lipsey and Professor Anthony King.

14 Science and Technology 3.45 p.m. Room 5 (private)

15 European Scrutiny 4.00 p.m. Room 19 (private)

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

Subject: The Post Office.

Witnesses: Communication Workers Union and Communication Managers Association; National Federation of Sub Postmasters; Post Office Users National Council.

17 Selection 4.15 p.m. Room 13 (private)

18 Accommodation and Works 4.30 p.m. Room 7 (private)

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

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 11th July for answer today++

1 Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when she intends to publish information on the target set by the Prime Minister after the Knowledge Economy Cabinet meeting on 30th March to deliver all government services on-line by 2005.

( 130470 )

2 Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the tenth annual report of the Drinking Water Inspectorate will be published.

( 130471 )

3 Mr Phil Sawford (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the work of the Short-Term Training Team in Sierra Leone.

( 130626 )

4 Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Braintree District Council.

( 130672 )

5 Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will publish his annual report on the Social Fund for 1999-2000 and the Social Fund Commissioner's annual report.

( 130673 )

6 Mr Andy King (Rugby and Kenilworth): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Eden District Council.

( 130674 )

7 Mr Tony Colman (Putney): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when the Legal Services Ombudsman intends to publish her annual report for 1999-2000.

( 130675 )

8 Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what his plans are for the Quinquennial Reviews of CCTA and PACE which are due in the next year.

( 130676 )

9 Maria Eagle (Liverpool, Garston): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when he plans to authorise a further round of local Sure Start programmes.

( 130726 )

Main Business
+ 2	CARE STANDARDS BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. [Until any hour]
	*For Amendments, see separate Paper.*
	*Third Reading may also be taken.*
	Debate may continue until any hour if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

At 10.00 p.m.
+	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE [No debate]
	The Prime Minister
	That, at this day's sitting, the Care Standards Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+ 3	WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE [No debate]
	Margaret Beckett Mr Secretary Murphy
	That the Welsh Grand Committee shall meet on Wednesday 19th July at half-past Ten o'clock at Westminster.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 108).
+ 4	IMMIGRATION [No debate]
	Mr David Lock
	That the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2000, which were laid before this House on 27th June, be approved.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+ 5	FOOTBALL (DISORDER) BILL [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
	Mr Secretary Straw Margaret Beckett
	That, if a Bill entitled the Football (Disorder) Bill is presented and read the first time, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee in respect of the Bill may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before it has been read a second time.
	If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
+ 6	DATA PROTECTION [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
	Mr Secretary Straw
	That the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Straw relating to the salary of the Data Protection Commissioner shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation) in respect of which notice has been given that the instrument be approved.
	If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
At the end of the sitting:
7	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Review of the operation of the law in relation to default judgments* (Mrs Anne Campbell).*
	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	European Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider European Union Documents Nos. COM (2000) 300, The Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities for 2001, 8795/00, relating to Financial Assistance to the Western Balkans and the revision of financial perspective, and COM (2000) 268, Commission Communication on 2000-2006 Financial Programming of Heading Four of the Community Budget.
2	Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Sheep, and the Draft Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2000.
3	Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider the draft Social Security Amendment (Students) Regulations 2000.
SELECT COMMITTEES
4	Agriculture	9.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Organic Farming.
	Witnesses: National Farmers' Union of England and Wales; Individual farmers.
5	Catering	9.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
6	Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee	9.30 a.m. 9.45 a.m.	Room 18 (private) (public)
	Subjects: (i) Teaching Trade Unions. (ii) Higher Education.
	Witnesses: (i) National Union of Teachers, NASUWT, Professional Association of Teachers and Association of Teachers and Lecturers; National Association of Headteachers and Secondary Heads Association. (ii) Secondary Heads Association and the Association of Colleges (at 11.30 a.m.).
7	Culture, Media and Sport	10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject: Marking the Millennium in the United Kingdom.
	Witnesses: Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Minister of State, Cabinet Office; The Rt. Hon. Chris Smith MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Chairman of the Millennium Commission (at 11.15 a.m.).
8	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.15 a.m.	Room 16 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Implications of the European Commission Ruling on Gap Funding Schemes for Urban Regeneration in England.
	Witnesses: English Partnerships; Representatives of the Regional Development Agencies (at 10.50 a.m.); Alliance for Regional Aid and Leeds City Council (at 11.20 a.m.); AMEC, Bellway Urban and Deeley (at 11.45 a.m.).
9	Defence	10.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private)
10	Social Security	10.30 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 21 (private) (public)
	Subjects: (i) DSS Annual Report (ii) SERPS Compensation Scheme (iii) Resource Accounting and Budgeting.
	Witness: The Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP, Secretary of State for Social Security.
11	Scottish Affairs	11.00 a.m.	Room 5 (private)
12	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee	3.45 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 16 (private) (public)
	Subject: Rail Investment: Renewal, Maintenance and Development of the National Rail Network.
	Witnesses: Shadow Strategic Rail Authority; Office of the Rail Regulator (at 4.45 p.m.).
13	Public Administration	3.45 p.m. 4.30 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Special Advisers.
	Witnesses: Lord Lipsey and Professor Anthony King.
14	Science and Technology	3.45 p.m.	Room 5 (private)
15	European Scrutiny	4.00 p.m.	Room 19 (private)
16	Trade and Industry	4.00 p.m.	Room 8 (public)
	Subject: The Post Office.
	Witnesses: Communication Workers Union and Communication Managers Association; National Federation of Sub Postmasters; Post Office Users National Council.
17	Selection	4.15 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
18	Accommodation and Works	4.30 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]


	Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 11th July for answer today++
1	Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when she intends to publish information on the target set by the Prime Minister after the Knowledge Economy Cabinet meeting on 30th March to deliver all government services on-line by 2005.
	( 130470 )
2	Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when the tenth annual report of the Drinking Water Inspectorate will be published.
	( 130471 )
3	Mr Phil Sawford (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the work of the Short-Term Training Team in Sierra Leone.
	( 130626 )
4	Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Braintree District Council.
	( 130672 )
5	Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will publish his annual report on the Social Fund for 1999-2000 and the Social Fund Commissioner's annual report.
	( 130673 )
6	Mr Andy King (Rugby and Kenilworth): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Eden District Council.
	( 130674 )
7	Mr Tony Colman (Putney): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when the Legal Services Ombudsman intends to publish her annual report for 1999-2000.
	( 130675 )
8	Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what his plans are for the Quinquennial Reviews of CCTA and PACE which are due in the next year.
	( 130676 )
9	Maria Eagle (Liverpool, Garston): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, when he plans to authorise a further round of local Sure Start programmes.
	( 130726 )

Private Business

Further Consideration of Bill, as amended

City of London (Ward Elections) Bill. (By Order.)

Preliminary Business

Main Business

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

STANDING COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 11th July for answer today++