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Timings are indicative only.
| Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development |
| *1 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): What support her Department is giving to encourage sustainable development in Brazil.
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147638
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| *2 |
Mr Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton): What progress has been made on the eradication of Third World debt.
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147639
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| *3 |
Mr Harry Cohen (Leyton and Wanstead): What assessment she has made of the impact of the arms trade on underdeveloped countries; and if she will make a statement.
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147640
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| *4 |
Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South): What projects her Department is supporting towards the rebuilding of communities in the Balkans.
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147641
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| *5 |
Bob Russell (Colchester): When she expects to make a decision about constructing an airfield on the Island of St. Helena.
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147642
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| *6 |
Julia Drown (South Swindon): If she will make a statement on her Department's plans to encourage investment into research and development of drugs and vaccines to treat the major diseases which affect people in developing countries.
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147643
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| *7 |
Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): What recent representations she has received regarding help needed to tackle HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa.
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147644
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| *8 |
Mr David Lammy (Tottenham): If she will make a statement on her Department's development priorities in Ghana.
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147645
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| *9 |
Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): If she will make a statement about the Government's role in reducing debt in Zambia.
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147646
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| *10 |
Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): What steps Britain and the international community are taking to combat AIDS worldwide; and if she will make a statement.
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147647
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| *11 |
Mr Fabian Hamilton (Leeds North East): What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of micro-credit schemes in Zambia in reducing poverty.
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147648
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| *12 |
Mr Tony Baldry (Banbury): When she last met the EU Commissioner for International Development to discuss the EU aid budget.
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147649
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| *13 |
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What help she is giving to poorer countries to improve the administration of justice and prisons.
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147650
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| *14 |
Mr Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield): If she will make a statement on efforts to combat poverty in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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147651
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| *15 |
Mr Patrick Hall (Bedford): How her Department is contributing to conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.
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147652
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| *16 |
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What financial aid is being given to the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if she will make a statement.
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147653
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| *17 |
Mr Robert Walter (North Dorset): If she will make a statement on bilateral and European Union aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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147654
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| *18 |
Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood): If she will make a statement on her Department's work on AIDS in Southern Africa.
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147656
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| *19 |
Dan Norris (Wansdyke): If she will make a statement on her Department's support for poverty reduction in India.
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147657
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| *20 |
Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): If she will make a statement on progress in eradicating land mines.
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147658
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| *21 |
Mr Win Griffiths (Bridgend): If she will make a statement on her Department's priorities for operations in southern Africa.
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147659
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| *22 |
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St. Edmunds): What recent representations her Department made to the IMF regarding levels of third world indebtedness.
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147660
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| *23 |
Mr Mark Hendrick (Preston): What discussions her Department has had with the Swedish Development Ministry about Sweden's development priorities during their presidency of the EU.
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147661
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| *24 |
The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South): What assessment she has made of the extent of the disaster in El Salvador; and what her Department's response has been.
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147662
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| *25 |
Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If she will make a statement on the work undertaken by British water companies in developing nations to develop clean water sources and the co-operation given to them by her Department.
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147663
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| *26 |
Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): How far the budget of her Department relating to poverty reduction is set to increase over the next three years.
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147664
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| *27 |
Mr Eddie McGrady (South Down): What discussions she has held with her ministerial colleagues in other European countries concerning the plan by the Colombian Government to tackle the drugs trade; and if she will make a statement.
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147665
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| *28 |
Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): What assessment her Department has made of the impact on development programmes of the availability of small firearms.
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147666
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| *29 |
Mr Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South): If she will assess the effectiveness of aid programmes in the Balkans.
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147667
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| Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
| *Q1 |
Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147668
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| *Q2 |
Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate and Knaresborough): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147669
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| *Q3 |
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): If he will make a statement on the military advantages of a European rapid reaction force outside the NATO structure.
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147670
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| *Q4 |
Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147671
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| *Q5 |
Mr Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147672
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| *Q6 |
Mr Martin Bell (Tatton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147673
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| *Q7 |
Dr Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147674
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| *Q8 |
Mr Eric Forth (Bromley and Chislehurst): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147675
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| *Q9 |
Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton and Cheam): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147676
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| *Q10 |
Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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| *Q11 |
Mr Roger Berry (Kingswood): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147678
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| *Q12 |
Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): What steps he is taking to help BAe-Systems secure an order for Hawk aircraft from the Government of India.
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| *Q13 |
Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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| *Q14 |
Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147681
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| *Q15 |
Mr Clive Soley (Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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| *Q16 |
Gillian Merron (Lincoln): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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| *Q17 |
Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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| *Q18 |
Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde): If, when he last met the leaders of other member states of NATO, they discussed matters relating to the future structure, functions and membership of the organisation.
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147686
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| *Q19 |
Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th February.
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147687
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Main Business |
| + 2 | HOMES BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2) [Up to 45 minutes]
|
| Margaret Beckett
Mr Secretary Prescott
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| That the following provisions shall apply to the Homes Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 8th January 2001:
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| Consideration and Third Reading
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| 1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting.
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| 2. Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock.
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| 3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock.
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| 4. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.
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| Consideration of Lords Amendments and further messages from the Lords
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| 5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to supplement this order or to vary it in relation to—
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| (a) proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments; or
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| (b) proceedings on any further messages from the Lords,
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and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith.
| The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Order of 7th November 2000).
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| + 3 | HOMES BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. [Until 10.00 p.m.]
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| For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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| Third Reading will also be taken.
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| Proceedings on consideration will be brought to a conclusion at 9.00 p.m. and proceedings on Third Reading will be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 p.m., if not previously concluded, if the Homes Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.
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| + 4 | PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM [No debate]
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| Mr Secretary Reid
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| That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice on Video Recording of Interviews) (Northern Ireland) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 16th January, be approved.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| + 5 | PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM [No debate]
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| Mr Secretary Reid
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| That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice on the Exercise of Police Powers) (Northern Ireland) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 16th January, be approved.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| + 6 | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: Adjourned Debate on Question [31st January]. [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Select Committee on Science and Technology shall have leave to meet concurrently with any committee of the Lords on science and technology or any sub-committee thereof, for the purpose of deliberating or taking evidence, and to communicate to any such committee its evidence or any other documents relating to matters of common interest— (Paddy Tipping).
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| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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| + 7 | SITTINGS IN WESTMINSTER HALL: Adjourned Debate on Question [23rd January]. [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Motion made, and Question proposed, That, following the Order [20th November 2000], Mr Nicholas Winterton, Mr John McWilliam, Mr Barry Jones and Frank Cook be appointed to act as additional Deputy Speakers at sittings in Westminster Hall during this Session— (Paddy Tipping).
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| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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| + 8 | SELECT COMMITTEES (JOINT MEETINGS) [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Margaret Beckett
Paddy Tipping
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| That, for the current Session of Parliament, Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) be amended as follows:
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| Line 40, before the word `European' insert the words `Environmental Audit Committee or with the'.
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| Line 50, before the word `European' insert the words `Environmental Audit Committee or with the'.
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| Line 52, at the end insert the words:—
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| `(4A) notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4) above, where more than two committees or sub-committees appointed under this order meet concurrently in accordance with paragraph (4)(e) above, the quorum of each such committee or sub-committee shall be two.'
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| As an Amendment to Margaret Beckett's Motion (Select Committees (Joint Meetings)):
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| Mr Eric Forth
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| Line 11, leave out `two' and insert `four'.
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| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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| + 9 | LANGUAGE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Margaret Beckett
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| (1) this House approves the First Report from the Procedure Committee, Session 2000-01 (HC 47); and
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| (2) the Resolution of 5th June 1996 on the Language of Parliamentary Proceedings be amended accordingly by inserting, after the word `Wales,', the words `and at Westminster in respect of Select Committees'.
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| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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| At the end of the sitting:
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| 10 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Depleted uranium shelling at Dundrennan, Kirkcudbrightshire (Mr Alasdair Morgan).
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| Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
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| 1 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers) Order 2001, the Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Authorised Officers) Order 2001, the Terrorism Act 2000 (Carding) Order 2001, and the Terrorism Interviews (Scotland) Order 2001. |
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| 2 | Northern Ireland Affairs | 8.45 a.m.
9.00 a.m. | Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Relocation following paramilitary intimidation. |
| Witnesses: Professor Liam Kennedy; Professor Colin Knox (at 10.30 a.m.). |
| 3 | Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee | 9.30 a.m. | The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private) |
| 4 | Agriculture | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Common Agricultural Policy Paying Agency. |
| Witness: Mr Johnston McNeill, Chief Executive-Designate, Common Agricultural Policy Paying Agency. |
| 5 | Culture, Media and Sport | 10.00 a.m. | Room 15 (public) |
| Subject: The Communications White Paper. |
| Witnesses: ONdigital; EMAP Performance Network and GWR Group plc (at 10.40 a.m.); Community Media Association and Radio Regen (at 11.15 a.m.); The Radio Authority (at 11.50 a.m.). |
| 6 | Defence | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Ministry of Defence Annual Reporting Cycle. |
| Witnesses: Rt. Hon. Geoffrey Hoon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, Mr Kevin Tebbit CMB, Permanent Under Secretary, Mr Richard Hatfield, Policy Director, and Mr Colin Balmer, Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Defence. |
| 7 | Environment, Transport and
Regional Affairs | 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. | Room 6 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Walking in Towns and Cities. |
| Witnesses: Health Development Agency and Countryside Agency and British Heart Foundation; Birmingham City Council; and Planning Officers' Society and Local Government Technical Advisors' Group (at 10.45 a.m.); Association of Town Centre Management (at 11.25 a.m.). |
| 8 | Social Security | 10.30 a.m.
10.45 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Social Fund. |
| Witnesses: Ms Elaine Kempson, University of Bristol; Professor Gary Craig, University of Hull (at 11.30 a.m.); Independent Review Service (at 12.15 p.m.). |
| 9 | Environment, Transport and
Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee | 3.45 p.m. | Room 6 (private) |
| 10 | Science and Technology | 3.45 p.m.
4.15 p.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Genetics and Insurance. |
| Witnesses: Norwich Union, Co-Operative Insurance Society Ltd and Prudential plc. |
| 11 | Environmental Audit | 4.00 p.m. | Room 20 (private) |
| 12 | European Scrutiny | 4.00 p.m. | Room 19 (private) |
| 13 | Selection | 4.15 p.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 14 | Public Administration | 4.15 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) |
| 15 | Public Accounts | 4.30 p.m. | Room 16 (public) |
| Subject: Leakage and Water Efficiency. |
| Witness: Mr Philip Fletcher, Director General, Office of Water Services. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
