Order of Business for 21 December 1999

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Notes:
* indicates a question for oral answer.
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer.
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.
+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

At 11.30 a.m. Prayers

Afterwards

Private Business
    Note: Private business is not debated at this time and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

Consideration of Bill, as Amended

City of London (Ward Elections) Bill. (By Order)
Mr John McDonnell
Mr Jeremy Corbyn
Mr Harry Cohen

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

Afterwards

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Health

*1 Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley):    If he will make a statement on the development of coronary heart disease services.

(102260)

*2 Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere):    What recent representations he has received about the availability of cancer treatment.

(102261)

*3 Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central):    What representations he has received regarding the possible loss of accreditation by the Royal Colleges of Barnsley District General Hospital.

(102263)

*4 Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport):    If he will make a statement on future hospital provision on the Gosport peninsula.

(102264)

*5 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    Which health authorities authorise the prescribing of Aricept on the NHS.

(102265)

*6 Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton):    When he will make an announcement about a further increase in the number of doctors in training.

(102266)

*7 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):    What plans he has to increase the number and range of NHS walk-in centres.

(102268)

*8 Kali Mountford (Colne Valley):    What was each monthly total for calls to NHS Direct since its establishment.

(102269)

*9 Norman Baker (Lewes):    What plans he has to achieve a reduction in waiting times.

(102270)

*10 Ms Linda Perham (Ilford North):    What plans he has to ensure all women over 65 years old are informed of their right to self-refer for breast screening.

(102271)

*11 Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne):    If he will make a statement about the standards of NHS care available to elderly patients.

(102272)

*12 Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central):    What steps he is taking to measure the links between low incomes and ill-health.

(102273)

*13 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):    If he will make a statement about the average waiting time for heart by-pass surgery.

(102274)

*14 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    What plans he has to review waiting times for NHS abortions.

(102275)

*15 Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey):    What plans he has to prevent violence against NHS personnel.

(102276)

*16 Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    If he will make a statement on the Government's proposals to reduce smoking in public places.

(102277)

*17 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West):    If he will make a statement on the availability of erythropoetin for patients suffering from anaemia and chronic renal failure.

(102278)

*18 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    What was each monthly total for calls to NHS Direct.

(102279)

*19 Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central):    If he will make a statement on organ donation.

(102280)

*20 Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet):    How many eye tests have been carried out on people aged over 65 years since April.

(102281)

*21 Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):    If he will make a statement on the protection of patients using private medical services.

(102282)

*22 Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe):    If he will make a statement on the standards of local authority social care.

(102283)

*23 Maria Fyfe (Glasgow, Maryhill):    If he will make a statement about raising standards of primary health care in the NHS.

(102284)

*24 Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West):    If he will make a statement on the standards of local authority social care.

(102285)

*25 Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North):    What plans he has to incorporate the human papilloma test in cervical cancer screening.

(102286)

*26 Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West and Abingdon):    What proposals he has for developing community hospital services.

(102287)

*27 Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If he will make a statement on the local provision of in-patient hospital care in (a) Lichfield and (b) Burntwood.

(102288)

*28 Dr Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park):    What action his Department is taking to ensure equality of access to NHS abortion services.

(102289)

*29 Mr Michael Colvin (Romsey):    What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of NHS provision for elderly patients.

(102290)

*30 Mr Shaun Woodward (Witney):    If he will make a statement on health service provision in Oxfordshire.

(102291)

*31 Mr Michael Foster (Worcester):    If he will make a statement about the morale of medical staff working at Worcester Royal Infirmary.

(102292)

*32 Mr Andrew George (St Ives):    What assessment he has made of outpatient waiting times in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; and if he will make a statement.

(102293)

*33 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    What plans he has to enhance cardiology services in East Lancashire.

(102294)

*34 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    If he will report progress on setting up primary care groups.

(102295)

*35 Ms Hazel Blears (Salford):    What progress is being made in eradicating health inequality.

(102296)

*36 Mr John Gunnell (Morley and Rothwell):    What recent discussions he has had with representatives of British American Tobacco about increasing public access to the records held by them on deposit at Guildford.

(102297)

*37 Paul Flynn (Newport West):    What proposals he has to investigate possible harmful side-effects of Ritalin.

(102298)

*38 Mr Phil Hope (Corby):    If he will make a statement on his guidance on the standards of local authority social care.

(102299)

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

Preliminary Business

Notice of Presentation of Bill

+ 1	DISQUALIFICATIONS *[No debate]*
	Mr Secretary Straw Bill to remove the disqualification for membership of the House of Commons and the Northern Ireland Assembly of persons who are members of the legislature of Ireland (the Oireachtas); and to disqualify for Ministerial office in Northern Ireland persons who are or become Ministers of the Government of Ireland.
*Formal first reading: no debate or decision.*

Main Business
+ 2	PUBLIC EXPENDITURE *[Until 7.00 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister Mr Secretary Prescott Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Secretary Cook Mr Secretary Straw Mr Andrew Smith
	That this House welcomes the action taken by this Government to build a platform of stability for the British economy, in contrast to the boom and bust of the past; welcomes the new monetary policy framework put in place by this Government, which is delivering stability and steady growth; notes that the Conservative Party opposes Bank of England independence; welcomes the new public spending framework which is delivering an additional £40 billion for health and education; notes that the Conservative Party is opposed to this extra investment; welcomes the fact that this Government is doubling public sector net investment after so many years of neglect; welcomes this Government's programme of reform in the public services and thanks public and voluntary sector workers for their contribution to delivering strong public services for all.
	As Amendments to the Prime Minister's proposed Motion (Public Expenditure):
	Mr William Hague Mr Francis Maude Mr David Heathcoat-Amory Mr Quentin Davies Mr Oliver Letwin Mr James Arbuthnot
	Line 1, leave out from `House' to end and add `notes that, according to Government figures, the burden of taxation has risen from 35.3 per cent. of GDP (1996/97) to 37.4 per cent. by April 1999; condemns this increase in the burden of taxation since the Government took office and the increase in business regulations which has accompanied it; condemns the Government's failure to achieve the promised improvements in public services while at the same time waste in the public sector has increased; and, while welcoming the Government's health and education spending increases, regrets that these have not been accompanied by the promised reform of social security expenditure which is set to rise by more than £30 billion over the next three years.'.
	Mr Charles Kennedy Mr A. J. Beith Mr Matthew Taylor Mr Edward Davey Mr Nick Harvey Mr Paul Tyler
	Line 1, leave out from `House' to `thanks' in line 10.
*Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.*
+ 3	GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AND ACCOUNTS BILL *[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]*
	Margaret Beckett That, during the proceedings on the Government Resources and Accounts Bill, Standing Committee A shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it shall meet.
*If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

4	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Time limits on mortgage debt recovery (Mr Geraint Davies). *Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 14th December).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
STANDING COMMITTEE
1	Standing Committee B	1.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the Freedom of Information Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
2	Home Affairs	10.15 a.m.	Room 20 (private)
3	Health	11.00 a.m.	Room 6 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Monday 20th December for answer today++
1	Mr Ian Pearson (Dudley South): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what progress there has been in his Department's inquiries into Hollis Industries.
	(104001)
2	Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he has received the November monthly report from the HSE on signals passed at danger for the national railway and the London Underground.
	(104002)
3	Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the recent developments on the London Underground public private partnership.
	(104003)
4	Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde): To ask the Prime Minister, if, following the establishment of the devolved administrations, he will make a statement on the departmental responsibilities for civil nuclear safety.
	(104004)
5	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to receive the report of the Intervention System Working Group.
	(104005)
6	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he expects to receive the report of the IACS and Inspections Working Group.
	(104006)
7	Mr Clive Efford (Eltham): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how much has been spent in the current financial year on preparing for the Greater London Authority.
	(104007)
8	Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to publish the public sector comparator that is being developed for the London Underground Public Private Partnership.
	(104064)
9	Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if supplementary evidence on the national minimum wage has been sent to the Low Pay Commission.
	(104065)
10	Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what progress has been made in discussions with the Commission on the UK's proposals for a new assisted areas map; and what advice he can give to companies wishing to apply for regional selective assistance after 31st December.
	(104066)
11	Mr Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to make regulations implementing the report of the 2nd Wood Committee.
	(104067)
12	Mr Phil Woolas (Oldham East and Saddleworth): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 9th December, Official Report, columns 603-4, if he will make a further statement relating to foreign aircraft operating to the United Kingdom over the millennium period.
	(104084)
13	Angela Smith (Basildon): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what scope local planning authorities have to consider the proposed siting and appearance of mobile telephone masts.
	(104085)
14	Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to submit an updated annual convergence programme as required by the Stability and Growth Pact.
	(104120)
15	Ms Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to proceed with the introduction of resource budgeting.
	(104121)
16	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made with negotiating a partnering agreement between his Department and Royal Ordnance; and if he will make a statement.
	(104122)
17	Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what change there has been in the number of looked after children adopted since his Department issued adoption guidance and launched Quality Protects in 1998; and if he will make a statement.
	(104123)
18	Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish figures showing (a) the total updated value of private sector investment in the period covered by the Financial Statement and Budget Report, March 1999, resulting from PFI projects and (b) the public spending commitments from 1999-2000 onwards resulting from PFI projects signed or expected to be signed by the end of the Comprehensive Spending Review period.
	(104124)
19	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will publish the action plan in response to the review on mothers and babies and children in prison.
	(104125)
20	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he expects to publish his Department's research on sex and drug markets.
	(104126)
21	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if bidders for the Metropolitan Police Command, Control, Communications and Information (C3i) project will be reimbursed their bid costs if the project is terminated.
	(104127)
22	Mrs Helen Brinton (Peterborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many sex offenders have registered under the Sex Offenders Act 1997 to date; and if he will make a statement.
	(104128)
23	Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a staement on the progress of the BOWMAN project.
	(104129)
24	Mr Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he will announce the new Chairman of the Environment Agency.
	(104131)
25	Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will make a statement about the pension rights of dismissed coal miners.
	(104132)

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Health
*1	Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): If he will make a statement on the development of coronary heart disease services.
	(102260)
*2	Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere): What recent representations he has received about the availability of cancer treatment.
	(102261)
*3	Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): What representations he has received regarding the possible loss of accreditation by the Royal Colleges of Barnsley District General Hospital.
	(102263)
*4	Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport): If he will make a statement on future hospital provision on the Gosport peninsula.
	(102264)
*5	Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): Which health authorities authorise the prescribing of Aricept on the NHS.
	(102265)
*6	Mrs Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): When he will make an announcement about a further increase in the number of doctors in training.
	(102266)
*7	Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What plans he has to increase the number and range of NHS walk-in centres.
	(102268)
*8	Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): What was each monthly total for calls to NHS Direct since its establishment.
	(102269)
*9	Norman Baker (Lewes): What plans he has to achieve a reduction in waiting times.
	(102270)
*10	Ms Linda Perham (Ilford North): What plans he has to ensure all women over 65 years old are informed of their right to self-refer for breast screening.
	(102271)
*11	Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne): If he will make a statement about the standards of NHS care available to elderly patients.
	(102272)
*12	Mr Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central): What steps he is taking to measure the links between low incomes and ill-health.
	(102273)
*13	Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury): If he will make a statement about the average waiting time for heart by-pass surgery.
	(102274)
*14	Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What plans he has to review waiting times for NHS abortions.
	(102275)
*15	Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): What plans he has to prevent violence against NHS personnel.
	(102276)
*16	Mr Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): If he will make a statement on the Government's proposals to reduce smoking in public places.
	(102277)
*17	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West): If he will make a statement on the availability of erythropoetin for patients suffering from anaemia and chronic renal failure.
	(102278)
*18	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): What was each monthly total for calls to NHS Direct.
	(102279)
*19	Mr Hilary Benn (Leeds Central): If he will make a statement on organ donation.
	(102280)
*20	Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet): How many eye tests have been carried out on people aged over 65 years since April.
	(102281)
*21	Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): If he will make a statement on the protection of patients using private medical services.
	(102282)
*22	Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): If he will make a statement on the standards of local authority social care.
	(102283)
*23	Maria Fyfe (Glasgow, Maryhill): If he will make a statement about raising standards of primary health care in the NHS.
	(102284)
*24	Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): If he will make a statement on the standards of local authority social care.
	(102285)
*25	Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): What plans he has to incorporate the human papilloma test in cervical cancer screening.
	(102286)
*26	Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West and Abingdon): What proposals he has for developing community hospital services.
	(102287)
*27	Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on the local provision of in-patient hospital care in (a) Lichfield and (b) Burntwood.
	(102288)
*28	Dr Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park): What action his Department is taking to ensure equality of access to NHS abortion services.
	(102289)
*29	Mr Michael Colvin (Romsey): What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of NHS provision for elderly patients.
	(102290)
*30	Mr Shaun Woodward (Witney): If he will make a statement on health service provision in Oxfordshire.
	(102291)
*31	Mr Michael Foster (Worcester): If he will make a statement about the morale of medical staff working at Worcester Royal Infirmary.
	(102292)
*32	Mr Andrew George (St Ives): What assessment he has made of outpatient waiting times in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; and if he will make a statement.
	(102293)
*33	Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What plans he has to enhance cardiology services in East Lancashire.
	(102294)
*34	Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): If he will report progress on setting up primary care groups.
	(102295)
*35	Ms Hazel Blears (Salford): What progress is being made in eradicating health inequality.
	(102296)
*36	Mr John Gunnell (Morley and Rothwell): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of British American Tobacco about increasing public access to the records held by them on deposit at Guildford.
	(102297)
*37	Paul Flynn (Newport West): What proposals he has to investigate possible harmful side-effects of Ritalin.
	(102298)
*38	Mr Phil Hope (Corby): If he will make a statement on his guidance on the standards of local authority social care.
	(102299)



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