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.
| Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales |
| *1 |
Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): When he last met the First Secretary to discuss environmental factors affecting the Dee Estuary.
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(
151048
) |
| *2 |
Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about employment levels in North Wales.
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(
151049
) |
| *3 |
Mr Lembit Öpik (Montgomeryshire): What discussions he has had with the Secretary for Economic Development of the National Assembly for Wales to secure the future employment of the employees at the former BSK plant in Llanidloes.
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(
151050
) |
| *4 |
Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What discussions he has had with the Minister for the Cabinet Office on the coordination of rural affairs across government.
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(
151051
) |
| *5 |
Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): What discussion he has held with the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the release of additional resources to the National Assembly for Wales to deal with recent job losses.
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(
151052
) |
| *6 |
Mr Alun Michael (Cardiff South and Penarth): If he has discussed with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales the role of the health service in crime reduction in Wales.
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(
151053
) |
| *7 |
Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary regarding implementing new standards for intermediate care.
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(
151054
) |
| *8 |
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): What discussions he has had with the Prime Minister with regard to the progress of the Government's target for reducing waiting lists in Wales.
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(
151055
) |
| *9 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What assessment he has made of the impact of future UK membership of the single European currency on manufacturing industry in Wales.
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(
151056
) |
| *10 |
Mr Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): When he will next meet the Engineering Employers' Federation to discuss manufacturing in Wales.
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(
151057
) |
| *11 |
Paul Flynn (Newport West): What the latest calculation is of the level of unemployment in Wales.
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(
151058
) |
| *12 |
Mr Alan W. Williams (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): When the Welsh monitoring group on miners' compensation claims last met; and if he will make a statement.
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(
151059
) |
| *13 |
Mr John Bercow (Buckingham): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about small business development in Wales.
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(
151060
) |
| *14 |
Mr Martyn Jones (Clwyd South): When he last discussed the level of employment in Wales with the First Secretary of the Assembly.
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(
151061
) |
| *15 |
Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about long-term and youth unemployment in Wales.
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(
151062
) |
| *16 |
Ms Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about long-term and youth unemployment in Wales.
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(
151063
) |
| *17 |
Mr Denzil Davies (Llanelli): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the level of unemployment in Wales.
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(
151064
) |
| *18 |
Mr Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about long-term and youth unemployment in Wales.
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(
151065
) |
| *19 |
Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): If he will meet the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales to discuss the impact of steel closures at Llanwern and Ebbw Vale on Monmouthshire.
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(
151066
) |
| *20 |
Mr Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford): What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary on the system of student support.
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(
151067
) |
| *21 |
Mrs Ann Winterton (Congleton): What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning the Government's anti-drugs strategy.
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(
151068
) |
| *22 |
Mr Jon Owen Jones (Cardiff Central): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the level of household incomes in Wales.
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(
151069
) |
| *23 |
Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): If he will make a statement on the most recent figures for jobs in manufacturing in Wales.
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(
151070
) |
| *24 |
Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury): If he will make a statement on the assessment being made of the effects on Cheshire residents of proposals for an incinerator in Wrexham.
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(
151071
) |
| *25 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): When he next plans to visit West Wales to discuss crime reduction.
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(
151072
) |
| *26 |
Mr Simon Hughes (North Southwark and Bermondsey): What initiatives he is taking to increase investment and employment in Wales.
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(
151073
) |
| *27 |
Mr John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan): When he last met the Chief Constable of South Wales to discuss crime reduction in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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(
151074
) |
| *28 |
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent discussions he has had with the Agriculture Secretary of the National Assembly on the recent floods in border areas; and if he will make a statement.
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(
151075
) |
| *29 |
Mr Win Griffiths (Bridgend): What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary about crime levels in Wales and joint efforts to reduce them.
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(
151076
) |
| *30 |
Mr Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Mo(r)n): If he will make a statement on recent discussions he has had with the Treasury on resources for areas of Wales which have lost jobs in the manufacturing sector.
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(
151077
) |
| Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
| *Q1 |
Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne and Sheppey): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151078
) |
| *Q2 |
Mr Paul Marsden (Shrewsbury and Atcham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151079
) |
| *Q3 |
Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151080
) |
| *Q4 |
Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): What plans he has to reform local government finance.
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(
151081
) |
| *Q5 |
Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151082
) |
| *Q6 |
Dr George Turner (North West Norfolk): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151083
) |
| *Q7 |
Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151084
) |
| *Q8 |
Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151086
) |
| *Q9 |
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge and Chryston): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151087
) |
| *Q10 |
Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151088
) |
| *Q11 |
Helen Southworth (Warrington South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151089
) |
| *Q12 |
Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151090
) |
| *Q13 |
Mr Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
|
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(
151091
) |
| *Q14 |
Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
|
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(
151092
) |
| *Q15 |
Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151093
) |
| *Q16 |
Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151094
) |
| *Q17 |
Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Canning Town): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151095
) |
| *Q18 |
Angela Smith (Basildon): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151096
) |
| *Q19 |
Mr John Butterfill (Bournemouth West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th March.
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(
151097
) |
Main Business |
| + 1 | WAYS AND MEANS [Until 10.00 p.m.]
|
| Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
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| | Financial Statement
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| Debate on the Budget Resolutions to be moved at the end of the Chancellor's Statement may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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| + 2 | DELEGATED LEGISLATION: Adjourned Debate on Question [28th February]. [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Motion made and Question proposed, That the Motions in the name of Mr Secretary Straw relating to the Electoral Commission shall be treated as if they related to instruments subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation) in respect of which notice has been given that the instruments be approved— (Mr Clive Betts).
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| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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| + 3 | LIAISON COMMITTEE (SUB-COMMITTEE) [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
|
| Margaret Beckett
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| That Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee) be amended as follows:
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| `( ) The committee shall have power to appoint a sub-committee, which shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, and to report to the committee from time to time.
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| ( ) The committee shall have power to report from time to time the minutes of evidence taken before the sub-committee.
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| ( ) The quorum of the sub-committee shall be three.'.
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| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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| + 4 | 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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| + 5 | 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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| + 6 | SELECT COMMITTEES (JOINT MEETINGS) [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Margaret Beckett
Paddy Tipping
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| That 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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| 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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| 7 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Conduct of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise (Mr Peter Kilfoyle).
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| Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
|
COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
|
| 1 | Standing Committee F | 10.30 a.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| Further to consider the Criminal Justice and Police Bill. |
| 2 | European Standing Committee A | 10.30 a.m. | Room 10 (public) |
| To consider European Union Documents Nos. 12648/00 and 12646/00 relating to health requirements for animal by-products. |
| 3 | European Standing Committee C | 10.30 a.m. | Room 12 (public) |
| To consider European Union Document No. 13889/00 relating to competition in motor vehicle distribution and servicing. |
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| 4 | Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee | 9.30 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) |
| 5 | Modernisation of the House of Commons | 9.30 a.m. | Room 21 (private) |
| 6 | Culture, Media and Sport | 10.00 a.m. | Room 7 (private) |
| 7 | Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs | 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. | Room 16 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Walking in Towns and Cities. |
| Witness: Mr Derek Turner, Director, Street Management, Transport for London. |
| 8 | Northern Ireland Affairs | 10.00 a.m. | Room 6 (private) |
| 9 | Agriculture | 10.15 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Implementation of IACS in the European Union. |
| Witnesses: Officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. |
| 10 | Social Security | 10.30 a.m.
10.45 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Social Fund. |
| Witnesses: Angela Eagle MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and officials of the Department of Social Security. |
| 11 | Defence | 11.00 a.m. | Room 15 (private) |
| 12 | Public Administration | 4.55 p.m.
5.00 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Making Government Work. |
| Witnesses: Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC, Minister of State, Cabinet Office; Moira Wallace, Head of the Social Exclusion Unit, and Louise Casey, Head of the Rough Sleepers' Unit (at 6.00 p.m.). |
| 13 | Selection | 4.15 p.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 14 | Armed Forces Bill | 5.30 p.m. | Room 16 (public) |
| Subject: The Armed Forces Bill. |
| Witness: Rt. Hon Geoffrey Hoon MP, Secretary of State for Defence. |
| 15 | Foreign Affairs | 5.45 p.m.
6.00 p.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: (i) EU Enlargement (ii) Gibralta (at 7.45 p.m.). |
| Witnesses: Mr Keith Vaz MP, Minister of State, and officials of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. |
| 16 | Science and Technology | 5.45 p.m.
6.00 p.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Science and Innovation White Paper and the Science Budget. |
| Witness: Rt. Hon Stephen Byers MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
| |
|
| |
Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 6th March for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will place in the Library the latest information bulletin on the activities of the United Kingdom delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Assembly of Western European Union covering the period May to October 2000.
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|
(
152843
) |
| 2 |
Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will outline the Government's financing plans for 2001-02.
|
|
(
152844
) |
| 3 |
Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port and Neston): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how he intends to take forward the proposals in his Department's consultative document on directors' remuneration.
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|
(
152845
) |
| 4 |
Ms Rosie Winterton (Doncaster Central): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what the outcome was of the Meeting of the Parties to the UNECE Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context held in Sofia from 25th to 27th February.
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|
(
152846
) |
| 5 |
Mr Frank Roy (Motherwell and Wishaw): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to increase the resources his Department devotes to international science and technology work.
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|
(
152947
) |
| 6 |
Mr Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans she has to review arrangements for delivering public services through executive agencies.
|
|
(
152985
) |
| 7 |
Mr Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the use of the Warrior armoured vehicle.
|
|
(
153038
) |
| 8 |
Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Canning Town): To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he will announce the outcome of the Government's consultation on the future of the minimum funding requirement.
|
|
(
153039
) |
| 9 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what his latest assessment is of tobacco and alcohol smuggling and its impact on Government revenues; and what action he is taking to tackle it.
|
|
(
153056
) |
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