Order of Business for Tuesday 31st October 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

Alliance & Leicester Group Treasury plc (Transfer) Bill [Lords], (By Order.)

Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    On Second Reading of the Alliance & Leicester Group Treasury plc (Transfer) Bill [Lords], 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 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    How much grant towards the cost of house purchase will be available individually for (a) nurses, (b) teachers and (c) police officers in Slough.

( 133301 )

*2 Mr Ivan Henderson (Harwich):    If he will make a statement on the action his Department has taken to assist poorer homeowners to maintain and improve their homes through grants to local authorities for home improvement agencies.

( 133302 )

*3 Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East):    What recent representations he has received from organisations concerning housing in the South East.

( 133303 )

*4 Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge):    If he will make a statement on the proposed Central Railway project and his Department's policy towards it.

( 133304 )

*5 Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough):    When he will introduce legislation to implement the recommendations of the Review of Byelaws for the Coast, published in 1998.

( 133305 )

*6 Sandra Gidley (Romsey):    What steps he is taking to improve rural transport.

( 133306 )

*7 Mr Denis MacShane (Rotherham):    What proposals he has to improve road access to the Magna Project in South Yorkshire.

( 133307 )

*8 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    When he plans to make a decision on the location of new ring-roads; and how many of those have been determined so far.

( 133308 )

*9 Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport):    What plans for by-passes have been (a) cancelled and (b) proposed by the present Government.

( 133309 )

*10 Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East):    What role tenants will play in deciding the future of local authority housing.

( 133310 )

*11 Mr Clive Efford (Eltham):    What steps he is taking to improve public transport and relieve traffic congestion in South East London.

( 133311 )

*12 Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central):    What assessment he has made of the extent to which the clearance and new house-building policies of Newcastle City Council are consistent with regional planning guidance.

( 133312 )

*13 Mr Tim Collins (Westmorland and Lonsdale):    When he last met the Royal Automobile Club to discuss road building.

( 133313 )

*14 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    If he will make a statement on the protection of open spaces in towns and cities.

( 133314 )

*15 Norman Baker (Lewes):    If he will make a statement on his Department's South Coast corridor multi-modal study.

( 133315 )

*16 Mr Dale Campbell-Savours (Workington):    When he next intends to visit the North West of England to discuss regional development policy initiatives.

( 133316 )

*17 Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    If he will make a statement on the recent breakdowns of the Air Traffic Control System.

( 133317 )

*18 Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr):    What assessment he has made of the possible contribution of tree plantations in upland areas in tackling global warming.

( 133318 )

*19 Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central):    If he will make a statement on the neighbourhood warden initiative.

( 133319 )

*20 Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley):    If he will make a statement on the timetable for the introduction of regional government.

( 133320 )

*21 Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion):    What discussions he has undertaken with the relevant secretaries of the National Assembly regarding the establishment of a single rail franchise for Wales; and if he will make a statement.

( 133321 )

*22 Mr Harry Cohen (Leyton and Wanstead):    What proposals Her Majesty's Government are supporting to save the tiger from extinction.

( 133322 )

*23 Mr John Bercow (Buckingham):    What recent representations he has received from organisations concerning mobile phone masts.

( 133323 )

*24 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If he will make a statement on updating the transport infrastructure.

( 133325 )

*25 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    What representations he has received from (a) local authorities and (b) others on mobile phone masts.

( 133326 )

*26 Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):    What proposals he has to improve the A417/A419 at Nettleton Bottom in Gloucestershire.

( 133327 )

*27 Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough):    What role he envisages for light rail in integrated public transport.

( 133328 )

*28 David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    How many local authority houses there were (a) immediately prior to the coming into force of the Right to Buy legislation in 1981, (b) on 1st April 1987, (c) on 1st April 1992, (d) on 1st April 1997 and (e) on 1st April 2000.

( 133329 )

*29 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham and Morden):    What steps he is taking to improve the accuracy of the local deprivation index.

( 133330 )

*30 Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South):    What discussions his Department has had with the Treasury about the revenue implications of harmonising VAT on repairs, restoration, conservation and new-build at between 5 and 8 per cent.

( 133331 )

*31 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):    When he last met representatives of London Underground Limited to discuss transport investment in London.

( 133332 )

*32 Mrs Liz Blackman (Erewash):    If he will make a statement on his Department's policy on tackling areas of deprivation.

( 133333 )

*33 Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West):    If he will make a statement on the Safer Communities Supported Housing Fund providing new housing for vulnerable people.

( 133334 )

*34 Angela Smith (Basildon):    What support and assistance he plans to give to key workers seeking affordable accommodation in South Essex.

( 133335 )

*35 Mr Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington):    If he will make a statement on the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution's 22nd Report, Energy-The Changing Climate.

( 133336 )

*36 Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon):    What progress is being made in improving the rights of the occupants of mobile homes.

( 133337 )

*37 Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds):    What recent representations he has received regarding spending on safety improvements on A roads.

( 133338 )

*38 Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam):    When the South Central refranchising process will be completed.

( 133340 )

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

  1
STEM CELL RESEARCH    [Up to 20 minutes]

Dr Evan Harris

    That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 to allow the use of early embryonic tissue for the purposes of research into the development of regenerative therapies.

    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
PRISONS    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Mandelson

    That the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Amendment of Section 10) Order 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2024) dated 25th July 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26th July, be approved.

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

+  3
INVESTIGATORY POWERS    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Straw

    That the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Notification of Authorisations etc.) Order 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2563) dated 20th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22nd September, be approved.

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

+  4
INVESTIGATORY POWERS    [No debate]

Mr Secretary Straw

    That the Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2665) dated 28th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 29th September, be approved.

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

+  5
CHILDREN (LEAVING CARE) 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 Children (Leaving Care) Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

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

At the end of the sitting:

  6
ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: West Coast main line upgrade and Watford (Ms Claire Ward).

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

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

STANDING COMMITTEE

1 Standing Committee B 10.30 a.m. Room 12 (public)

To consider the Insolvency Bill [Lords].

SELECT COMMITTEES

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

Subject: Delivering Sustainable Waste Management.

Witnesses: Energy from Waste Association and Public Interest Consultants; Capel Action Group (at 10.50 a.m.); Planning Officers Society (at 11.25 a.m.).

3 Culture, Media and Sport 10.00 a.m. Room 7 (private)

4 Foreign Affairs 10.00 a.m. Room 5 (private)

5 International Development 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
(private)
(public)

Subject: Corruption.

Witnesses: Mr Richard Manning, Director-General, Resources, Department for International Development, Dr Elaine Drage, Director, Trade Policy 2, Department of Trade and Industry, Mr Gordon Welsh, Director of Marketing, Export Credits Guarantee Department, Mr Ceri Smith, Head, Financial Crimes Branch, HM Treasury, Ms Lorna Harris, Head, Judicial Cooperation Unit, Home Office.

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

Subject: Impact on Trade and Industry of Motor Fuel Taxation.

Witnesses: BP, Shell, Texaco, TotalFinaElf and ExxonMobile; CBI; British Retail Consortium.

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

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

9 Welsh Affairs 10.30 a.m. The Grimond Room,
Portcullis House
(private)

10 Procedure 4.00 p.m. Room 8 (private)

11 Statutory Instruments Room 7 (private)

JOINT COMMITTEE

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

COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE BILLS

13 Opposed Bills 10.00 a.m.
4.00 p.m. Room 6 (public)
(public)

Subject: To consider the Kent County Council Bill [Lords] and Medway Council Bill [Lords].

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

Written Questions tabled on Monday 30th October for answer today++

1 Mr David Winnick (Walsall North): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what measures he has taken to inform people aged 75 years or over of their eligibility for a free television licence; and if he will make a statement on the handling of queries.

( 136028 )

2 Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he intends to bring the Terrorism Act 2000 into force.

( 136029 )

3 Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Immigration Service Commissioner has made in establishing the scheme of regulation for immigration advisers and service providers.

( 136030 )

4 Mr Jimmy Hood (Clydesdale): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the outcome was of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Brussels on 28th September; and if he will make a statement.

( 136031 )

5 Mr Jimmy Hood (Clydesdale): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the outcome was of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Luxembourg on 17th October; and if he will make a statement.

( 136032 )

6 Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when the Fourth Annual Report and Accounts for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency will be published.

( 136033 )

7 Mr Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the report of phase one of the Knowledge Network will be made publicly available.

( 136034 )

8 Mr Ivan Henderson (Harwich): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will make a statement on the appointment of the Director General of Telecommunications.

( 136103 )

9 Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when he will publish the second Judicial Appointments Annual Report; and what information it will contain.

( 136148 )

10 Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement about the funding of the over 75s' free television licence scheme.

( 136146 )

11 Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if the Minister for Tourism, Film and Broadcasting was advised by the New Millennium Experience Company that the information given in her written Answer of 4th July, Official Report, column 149W, on the proportion of sponsorship payment due to the New Millennium Experience Company in respect of the Millennium Dome, was factually correct.

( 136147 )

Private Business

Third Reading

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

Second Reading

Alliance & Leicester Group Treasury plc (Transfer) Bill [Lords], (By Order.)

Preliminary Business

Main Business

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

STANDING COMMITTEE

SELECT COMMITTEES

JOINT COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE BILLS

Written Questions tabled on Monday 30th October for answer today++

Main Business
+ 2	PRISONS [No debate]
	Mr Secretary Mandelson
	That the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Amendment of Section 10) Order 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2024) dated 25th July 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26th July, be approved.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+ 3	INVESTIGATORY POWERS [No debate]
	Mr Secretary Straw
	That the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Notification of Authorisations etc.) Order 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2563) dated 20th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22nd September, be approved.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+ 4	INVESTIGATORY POWERS [No debate]
	Mr Secretary Straw
	That the Investigatory Powers Tribunal Rules 2000 (S.I., 2000, No. 2665) dated 28th September 2000, a copy of which was laid before this House on 29th September, be approved.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+ 5	CHILDREN (LEAVING CARE) 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 Children (Leaving Care) Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).
At the end of the sitting:
6	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: West Coast main line upgrade and Watford* (Ms Claire Ward).*
	Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEE
1	Standing Committee B	10.30 a.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the Insolvency Bill [Lords].
SELECT COMMITTEES
2	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee	9.45 a.m. 10.00 a.m.	Room 16 (private) (public)
	Subject: Delivering Sustainable Waste Management.
	Witnesses: Energy from Waste Association and Public Interest Consultants; Capel Action Group (at 10.50 a.m.); Planning Officers Society (at 11.25 a.m.).
3	Culture, Media and Sport	10.00 a.m.	Room 7 (private)
4	Foreign Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Room 5 (private)
5	International Development	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: Corruption.
	Witnesses: Mr Richard Manning, Director-General, Resources, Department for International Development, Dr Elaine Drage, Director, Trade Policy 2, Department of Trade and Industry, Mr Gordon Welsh, Director of Marketing, Export Credits Guarantee Department, Mr Ceri Smith, Head, Financial Crimes Branch, HM Treasury, Ms Lorna Harris, Head, Judicial Cooperation Unit, Home Office.
6	Trade and Industry	10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject: Impact on Trade and Industry of Motor Fuel Taxation.
	Witnesses: BP, Shell, Texaco, TotalFinaElf and ExxonMobile; CBI; British Retail Consortium.
7	Home Affairs	10.15 a.m.	Room 20 (private)
8	Standards and Privileges	10.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
9	Welsh Affairs	10.30 a.m.	The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
10	Procedure	4.00 p.m.	Room 8 (private)
11	Statutory Instruments		Room 7 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEE
12	Statutory Instruments	4.15 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE BILLS
13	Opposed Bills	10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 6 (public) (public)
	Subject: To consider the Kent County Council Bill [Lords] and Medway Council Bill [Lords].
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]


	Written Questions tabled on Monday 30th October for answer today++
1	Mr David Winnick (Walsall North): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what measures he has taken to inform people aged 75 years or over of their eligibility for a free television licence; and if he will make a statement on the handling of queries.
	( 136028 )
2	Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he intends to bring the Terrorism Act 2000 into force.
	( 136029 )
3	Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Immigration Service Commissioner has made in establishing the scheme of regulation for immigration advisers and service providers.
	( 136030 )
4	Mr Jimmy Hood (Clydesdale): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the outcome was of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Brussels on 28th September; and if he will make a statement.
	( 136031 )
5	Mr Jimmy Hood (Clydesdale): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the outcome was of the Justice and Home Affairs Council held in Luxembourg on 17th October; and if he will make a statement.
	( 136032 )
6	Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, when the Fourth Annual Report and Accounts for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency will be published.
	( 136033 )
7	Mr Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the report of phase one of the Knowledge Network will be made publicly available.
	( 136034 )
8	Mr Ivan Henderson (Harwich): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will make a statement on the appointment of the Director General of Telecommunications.
	( 136103 )
9	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when he will publish the second Judicial Appointments Annual Report; and what information it will contain.
	( 136148 )
10	Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement about the funding of the over 75s' free television licence scheme.
	( 136146 )
11	Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if the Minister for Tourism, Film and Broadcasting was advised by the New Millennium Experience Company that the information given in her written Answer of 4th July, Official Report, column 149W, on the proportion of sponsorship payment due to the New Millennium Experience Company in respect of the Millennium Dome, was factually correct.
	( 136147 )