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.
Private Business |
| Note: Private business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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NOTICE OF MOTION AT THE TIME OF PRIVATE BUSINESS
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| The Chairman of Ways and Means
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| City of London (Ward Elections) Bill: That the promoters of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill which originated in this House in the last Parliament but had not received the Royal Assent may, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders or practice of this House, proceed with the bill in the present session of Parliament; and the petition for the bill shall be deemed to have been deposited and all Standing Orders applicable to it shall be deemed to have been complied with;
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| That the bill shall be presented to the House by deposit in the Private Bill Office no later than the fifth day on which the House sits after this day;
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| That a declaration signed by the agent shall be annexed to the bill, stating that it is the same in every respect as the bill presented in this House in the last Parliament;
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| That on the next sitting day following presentation, the Clerk in the Private Bill Office shall lay the bill on the Table of the House;
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| That in the present session of Parliament the bill shall be deemed to have passed through every stage through which it has passed in the last Parliament, and shall be recorded in the Journal of the House as having passed those stages;
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| That no further fees shall be charged to such stages.
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| Oral Questions to the Cabinet Office |
| *1 |
Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): What steps he is taking to ensure equality of opportunity in recruitment to the Civil Service.
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(
9279
) |
| *2 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): If he will make a statement on his role in ensuring more effective delivery of policy objectives.
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(
9280
) |
| *3 |
Sandra Gidley (Romsey): If he will make a statement on his Department's recent activity regarding emergency planning.
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(
9282
) |
| *4 |
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will publish new guidelines regarding the conduct of special advisers.
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(
9284
) |
| *5 |
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): If he will make a statement on the guidance his Department gives on the ethical standards that should be applied by ministerial special advisers.
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(
9285
) |
| *6 |
Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): If he will make a statement on the scope and timetable of the Performance and Innovation Unit's energy review.
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(
9286
) |
| *7 |
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Agriculture on the regional co-ordination of policy relating to the foot and mouth outbreak.
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(
9287
) |
| *8 |
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge & Chryston): What steps are being taken to increase the numbers of people with disabilities in employment in each department of government.
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(
9288
) |
| *9 |
Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands): What progress the Better Regulation Task Force is making in relation to speeding up decisions required by existing environmental regulations and diminishing their burden on business.
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(
9289
) |
| *10 |
Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): If he will publish new guidelines on the employment of special advisers.
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(
9290
) |
| *11 |
Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port & Neston): If he will make a statement on his Department's co-ordination role in emergency planning.
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(
9291
) |
| *12 |
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What plans he has to audit Civil Service pay to assess the impact of pay policy on (a) men and (b) women.
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(
9292
) |
| *13 |
Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury): If he will take steps to reduce the number of special advisors employed by Her Majesty's Government.
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(
9293
) |
| *14 |
Mr Peter Pike (Burnley): If his Department proposes to publish a regular progress list on items being considered under the Regulatory Reform Procedure.
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(
9294
) |
| *15 |
Gillian Merron (Lincoln): What his Department's role is in emergency planning.
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(
9296
) |
| *16 |
Helen Jones (Warrington North): If he will make a statement on the operational priorities for the Government Office for the North West.
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(
9298
) |
| *17 |
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What steps he is taking to improve co-ordination between government departments, the Prime Minister's Office and his Department.
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(
9299
) |
| *18 |
Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North): If he will make a statement on the progress made in the work undertaken by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat.
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(
9302
) |
| *19 |
Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): What role his office is playing in promoting the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.
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(
9303
) |
| *20 |
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): When the British Irish Council last met; and what was on the agenda for that meeting.
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(
9304
) |
| *21 |
Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): What the operational priorities for the Government Office for the East Midlands are.
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(
9305
) |
| *22 |
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he last met representatives of the East Anglia Government Office; and if will make a statement.
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(
9306
) |
| *23 |
Brian White (North East Milton Keynes): What progress has been made in achieving the Government targets as set out in the modernising Government White Paper.
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(
9308
) |
| Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
| *Q1 |
Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9309
) |
| *Q2 |
Mr Peter Pike (Burnley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9310
) |
| *Q3 |
Jim Knight (South Dorset): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9311
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| *Q4 |
Mr Jonathan R. Shaw (Chatham & Aylesford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9312
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| *Q5 |
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9313
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| *Q6 |
Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9314
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| *Q7 |
Andrew George (St Ives): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9315
) |
| *Q8 |
Angus Robertson (Moray): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9316
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| *Q9 |
Mr David Lammy (Tottenham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9317
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| *Q10 |
Mr Paul Keetch (Hereford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9318
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| *Q11 |
Mr Charles Hendry (Wealden): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9319
) |
| *Q12 |
Linda Perham (Ilford North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9320
) |
| *Q13 |
Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9321
) |
| *Q14 |
Helen Southworth (Warrington South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9322
) |
| *Q15 |
Mr Michael Fallon (Sevenoaks): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9323
) |
| *Q16 |
Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9324
) |
| *Q17 |
Mr George Osborne (Tatton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9325
) |
| *Q18 |
Mr Eddie McGrady (South Down): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9326
) |
| *Q19 |
Mrs Caroline Spelman (Meriden): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9327
) |
| *Q20 |
Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede & Weybridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 31st October.
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(
9328
) |
| At 3.30 p.m. | Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business |
| Ten minute rule Motion
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| 1 | HEALTH (AIR TRAVELLERS) [Up to 20 minutes]
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| Mr David Kidney
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| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for research and development, and dissemination of information and advice, relating to flight-related deep vein thrombosis and other medical considerations affecting air travellers; and for connected purposes.
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| The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
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|
Main Business |
| + 2 | STANDARDS AND PRIVILEGES [Until 10.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Robin Cook
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| (i) approves the First Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges (House of Commons Paper No. 297); and
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| (ii) accordingly suspends Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Member for Coventry North West, from the service of the House for three weeks.
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| The Seventh Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges, Session 2000-01, HC 465, on the Complaint against Mr Geoffrey Robinson, is relevant.
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| Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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| + 3 | ELECTORAL FRAUD (NORTHERN IRELAND) 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 and Third Reading will be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 p.m., if not previously concluded (Order of 10th July).
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| + 4 | DEREGULATION AND REGULATORY REFORM COMMITTEE [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Robin Cook
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| That Mr Ian Stewart be discharged from the Select Committee on Deregulation and Regulatory Reform and Mr Dai Havard be added.
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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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| 5 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Maladministration in the Civil Service (Mr Christopher Chope).
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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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COMMITTEES |
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| 1 | Catering | 9.30 a.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 2 | Education and Skills | 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Further Education: Follow-Up. |
| Witnesses: Mr Chris Hughes, Chief Executive, Learning and Skills Development Agency and Ruth Silver, Principal, Lewisham College; Association of Colleges (at approximately 10.15 a.m.); NATFHE and UNISON (at approximately 10.45 a.m.). |
| 3 | Modernisation of the House of Commons | 9.30 a.m. | Room 16 (private) |
| 4 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease. |
| Witnesses: Mr Jim Scudamore, Chief Vaterinary Officer and Mr Roy Hathaway, Head of Foot and Mouth Division, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Sir Don Curry CBE, Chairman, and Mr James Quinault, Secretary, Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food (at approximately 11.30 a.m.). |
| 5 | Scottish Affairs | 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Drinks Industry in Scotland. |
| Witnesses: The Rt. Hon. Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, DTI, The Rt. Hon. Paul Boateng, MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, HM Treasury, and Rhona Brankin, MSP, Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development, Scottish Executive. |
| 6 | Defence | 10.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private) |
| 7 | European Scrutiny | 10.30 a.m.
10.45 a.m. | Room 6 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Scrutiny of Justice and Home Affairs Documents. |
| Witnesses: Angela Eagle, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, Community and Race Equality, Home Office. |
| 8 | Northern Ireland Affairs | 3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. | Room 5 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Aggregate Tax. |
| Witnesses: The Quarry Products Association and The British Aggregates Association; The Construction Employers Federation (at approximately 5.00 p.m.). |
| 9 | Environmental Audit | 4.00 p.m.
4.15 p.m. | The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Departmental Responsibilities for Sustainable Development. |
| Witness: Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt, MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. |
| 10 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Transport Sub-Committee | 3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Passenger Rail Franchising and the Future of Railway Infrastructure. |
| Witnesses: Railtrack PLC; Great North Eastern Railway and Virgin Trains (at 5.00 p.m.); Mr Tony Grayling, Institute for Public Policy Research, Mr Stephen Grant, Grant Transport Strategy Ltd, and Royal Bank of Canada (at 5.40 p.m.). |
| 11 | Public Accounts | 4.00 p.m. | The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (public) |
| Subject: Losses to the Revenue from Frauds on Alcohol Duty. |
| Witnesses: Mr Richard Broadbent, Chairman, and Mr Michael Hanson MBE, Director of Finance and Strategy, HM Customs and Excise. |
| 12 | Selection | 4.15 p.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 13 | Broadcasting | 4.30 p.m. | Room 7 (private) |
| To choose Chairman and consider course of proceeding. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
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| |
Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 30th October for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when regional planning guidance for Yorkshire and the Humber will be published.
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|
(
12006
) |
| 2 |
Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will publish guidance on amendments to Part L of the Building Regulations, which deals with energy efficiency, to Part H of the Building Regulations, which deals with drainage and solid waste, and to Part J of the Building Regulations, which deals with combustion appliances; and if he will make a statement.
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|
(
12012
) |
| 3 |
Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when he will publish the Annual Report of the Chief Inspector of the Magistrates' Courts Service; and if he will make a statement.
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(
12013
) |
| 4 |
Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what issues he will consider when exercising his powers under Schedule 7 of the Railways Act 1993 in approving the transfer of Railtrack plc out of railway administration.
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|
(
12144
) |
| 5 |
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer how the Office for National Statistics performed against its key targets in 2000-01.
|
|
(
12145
) |
| 6 |
Mr Khalid Mahmood (Birmingham, Perry Barr): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Highland District Council.
|
|
(
12220
) |
| 7 |
Mr Stephen Pound (Ealing North): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she intends to apply to pay optional agrimonetary compensation to the arable sector.
|
|
(
12221
) |
| 8 |
Mr Terry Rooney (Bradford North): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how his Department will provide further financial assistance for Railtrack plc in administration.
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|
(
12222
) |
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