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 Bill Wiggin (Leominster): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales on transport in Wales.
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(
12466
) |
| *2 |
Mr Gregory Barker (Bexhill & Battle): What discussions he has had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on measures to assist people who live in flood prone areas within Wales.
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(
12467
) |
| *3 |
Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): If he will make a statement on the effects of devolution on the administration of the Dee estuary.
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(
12468
) |
| *4 |
Mr John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan): If he will make a statement on the measures taken by the Government to tackle crime in Wales.
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(
12470
) |
| *5 |
Albert Owen (Ynys Mo(r)n): What recent discussions he has had with the appropriate government ministers and departments relating to increased security measures at ports, RAF bases and nuclear installations in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
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(
12471
) |
| *6 |
Mr Dai Havard (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney): If he will make a statement on the measures taken by the Government to tackle crime in Wales.
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(
12472
) |
| *7 |
Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly): If he will make a statement on the measures taken by the Government to tackle crime in Wales.
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(
12473
) |
| *8 |
Donald Anderson (Swansea East): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales about coordinating measures to facilitate bus travel for pensioners and the disabled.
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(
12474
) |
| *9 |
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry concerning the progress of settlements in claims in the miners' compensation scheme in north east Wales.
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(
12475
) |
| *10 |
Patrick Mercer (Newark): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales concerning the influx from English border areas of pupils with special needs into North Wales schools.
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(
12476
) |
| *11 |
Mr Peter Duncan (Galloway & Upper Nithsdale): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales about levels of manufacturing employment in Wales.
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(
12477
) |
| *12 |
Adam Price (Carmarthen East & Dinefwr): What recent discussions he has had with the Treasury with regard to the Government's policy on the provision of investment aid in the West Wales and the Valleys Objective 1 Programme area; and if he will make a statement.
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(
12478
) |
| *13 |
Dr Andrew Murrison (Westbury): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary for Health and Social Services in the National Assembly regarding the number of people waiting for treatment in Wales.
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(
12479
) |
| *14 |
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): If he will discuss with the First Secretary provision to ensure that monoglot English speakers receive public services in their own language.
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(
12481
) |
| *15 |
Mark Tami (Alyn & Deeside): If he will make a statement on the measures taken by the Government to tackle crime in Wales.
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(
12482
) |
| *16 |
Mr Win Griffiths (Bridgend): If he will make a statement on the measures taken by the Government to tackle crime in Wales.
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(
12483
) |
| *17 |
Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): What discussions he has had with Government and National Assembly Secretaries regarding the future of Qinetiq, Aberporth.
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(
12484
) |
| *18 |
Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury): What discussions he has had with members of the Assembly about the proposed Wrexham incinerator and its potential effect cross-border on English constituencies.
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(
12485
) |
| *19 |
Hywel Williams (Caernarfon): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the operation of the Autumn Movement of Livestock scheme in Wales.
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(
12486
) |
| *20 |
Paul Flynn (Newport West): What recent representations he has received concerning the future of manufacturing industry in Wales.
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(
12487
) |
| *21 |
Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): If he will make a statement on the operation of the New Deal in Wales.
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(
12488
) |
| *22 |
Mr Martyn Jones (Clwyd South): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary concerning further and higher education in North East Wales.
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(
12489
) |
| *23 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary about the operation of the Barnett Formula relating to health provision.
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(
12490
) |
| *24 |
Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding extra funds for the National Assembly of Wales to assist those farmers in Wales suffering losses resulting from animal movement restrictions and poor trading conditions.
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(
[R]12491
) |
| *25 |
Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): If he will meet the First Secretary of the National Assembly to discuss the legal obligations placed on local authorities relating to home to school transport.
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(
12492
) |
| *26 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): If he will make a statement on the measures taken by government to tackle crime in Wales.
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(
12494
) |
| *27 |
Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales about measures to facilitate bus travel for pensioners and the disabled.
|
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(
12495
) |
| Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
| *Q1 |
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12496
) |
| *Q2 |
Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12497
) |
| *Q3 |
Dr Richard Taylor (Wyre Forest): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12498
) |
| *Q4 |
Matthew Green (Ludlow): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12499
) |
| *Q5 |
Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12500
) |
| *Q6 |
Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12501
) |
| *Q7 |
Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12502
) |
| *Q8 |
Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12503
) |
| *Q9 |
Mr Michael Weir (Angus): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12504
) |
| *Q10 |
John Robertson (Glasgow, Anniesland): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12505
) |
| *Q11 |
Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12506
) |
| *Q12 |
Donald Anderson (Swansea East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12507
) |
| *Q13 |
Laura Moffatt (Crawley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12508
) |
| *Q14 |
Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate & Knaresborough): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
|
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(
12509
) |
| *Q15 |
Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
|
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(
12510
) |
| *Q16 |
Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12511
) |
| *Q17 |
Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
|
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(
12512
) |
| *Q18 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12513
) |
| *Q19 |
Sir Michael Spicer (West Worcestershire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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(
12514
) |
| *Q20 |
Andrew George (St Ives): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 14th November.
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12515
) |
| At 3.30 p.m. | Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business |
| Ten minute rule Motion
|
| 1 | MOTOR VEHICLES (PROHIBITION ON USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONES) [Up to 20 minutes]
|
| Janet Anderson
|
| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make it an offence to use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a motor vehicle; 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).
|
| Notice of Motion
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| + 2 | WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE [No debate]
|
| Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Murphy
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| 1. The matter of the Pre-Budget Statement and its implications for Wales be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration;
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| 2. The Committee shall meet on Wednesday 28th November at half-past Ten o'clock and between Four o'clock and Six o'clock at Westminster to take questions under Standing Order No. 103 (Welsh Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)) and to consider the matter of the Pre-Budget Statement and its implications for Wales under Standing Order No. 107 (Welsh Grand Committee (matters relating exclusively to Wales)).
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Orders Nos. 107 and 108).
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|
Main Business |
| + 3 | SCOTTISH GRAND COMMITTEE [No debate]
|
| Mr Robin Cook
Mrs Secretary Liddell
|
| That the Scottish Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 28th November at half-past Ten o'clock to consider a substantive Motion for the adjournment of the Committee.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 100).
|
| + 4 | SEX DISCRIMINATION (ELECTION CANDIDATES) BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. [Up to 3 hours]
|
| 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 after 3 hours, if not previously concluded (Order of 24th October).
|
| + 5 | FOOTBALL (DISORDER) (AMENDMENT) BILL: Not amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. [Until 10.00 p.m.]
|
| For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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| Third Reading may also be taken.
|
| Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
|
| + 6 | BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
|
| Mr Robin Cook
Mr Eric Forth
Mr Paul Tyler
|
| That, in respect of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill, notices of amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.
|
| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
|
| At the end of the sitting:
|
| 7 | ADJOURNMENT
|
| Proposed subject: Road deaths and injuries in Mid Essex (Mr Simon Burns).
|
| Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
|
COMMITTEES |
|
| 1 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 12 (public) |
| To consider the draft Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2001. |
| 2 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the draft Criminal Justice (International Co-Operation) Act 1990 (Modification) Order 2001 and the Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 2001. |
|
| 3 | Home Affairs | 9.15 a.m.
9.30 a.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Emergency Anti-Terrorism Bill. |
| Witnesses: Beverley Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office, and departmental officials. |
| 4 | Modernisation of the House of Commons | 9.30 a.m. | Room 16 (private) |
| 5 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions | 9.40 a.m. | Room 15 (private) |
| 6 | Education and Skills | 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: DfES: The Next Four Years. |
| Witnesses: Mr Stephen Timms MP, Minister of State for School Standards, Department for Education and Skills. |
| 7 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Urban Affairs Sub-Committee | 9.45 a.m.
10.00 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Draft PPG17: Sport, Open Space and Recreation. |
| Witnesses: Commission for Architecture and Built Environment (CABE); Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Minister for Housing, Planning and Regeneration, and Sally Keeble MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (at 10.25 a.m.); Rt. Hon. Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Sport, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (at 11.30 a.m.). |
| 8 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. | The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Creation of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and other matters. |
| Witnesses: Rt. Hon. Margaret Beckett MP, Secretary of State, and Mr Brian Bender, CB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. |
| 9 | Scottish Affairs | 10.00 a.m. | Room 5 (private) |
| 10 | European Scrutiny | 10.30 a.m. | Room 6 (private) |
| 11 | Administration | 3.45 p.m. | Room 7 (private) |
| 12 | Northern Ireland Affairs | 3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. | Room 5 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Introduction of the Aggregates Tax in Northern Ireland. |
| Witnesses: Friends of the Earth; Confederation of British Industry, Northern Ireland (at approximately 5.00 p.m.). |
| 13 | Science and Technology | 3.45 p.m. | Room 6 (private) |
| To choose Chairman and consider course of proceeding. |
| 14 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Transport Sub-Committee | 3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Passenger Rail Franchising and the Future of Railway Infrastructure. |
| Witnesses: Mr David Hinchliffe MP; Rt. Hon. Stephen Byers MP, Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (at 4.10 p.m.). |
| 15 | Environmental Audit | 4.00 p.m.
4.15 p.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Pre-Budget Report 2001. |
| Witnesses: Mr Michael Roberts, Director of Business Environment, and Mr Richard Jackson, Senior Policy Adviser for Environmental Health and Safety, Confederation of British Industry; Rebecca Willis, Director, and Chris Hewett (IPPR), Green Alliance (at 4.50 p.m.); and Mr Charles Secrett, Director, and Dr Tim Jenkins, Head of Policy and Research, Friends of the Earth (at 5.25 p.m.). |
| 16 | Public Accounts | 4.00 p.m. | Room 16 (public) |
| Subject: Non-Competitive Procurement in the Ministry of Defence. |
| Witnesses: Mr Kevin Tebbit, CMG, Permanent Under-Secretary of State, Mr Stan Porter, Director General Commercial, Ministry of Defence, Sir Robert Walmsley, KCB, FREng, Chief of Defence Procurement and Chief Executive, Defence Procurement Agency. |
| 17 | Selection | 4.15 p.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 18 | Treasury Sub-Committee | 4.45 p.m.
5.00 p.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: HM Customs and Excise: The Roques Report. |
| Witnesses: Mr John Roques; Mr Richard Broadbent, Chairman, and other officials, HM Customs and Excise (at approximately 5.45 p.m.). |
JOINT COMMITTEE |
| 19 | Human Rights | 5.45 p.m.
6.00 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Anti-Terrorism Legislation. |
| Witnesses: Rt. Hon. David Blunkett MP, Secretary of State for Home Affairs. |
PRIVATE BILL COMMITTEE |
| 20 | Committee on Unopposed Bills | 10.30 a.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the National Australia Group Europe Bill [Lords]. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
| |
|
| |
Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 13th November for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Tom Cox (Tooting): To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many ex honourable Members have been allowed a House of Commons pass; how long an honourable Member must serve to qualify for such a pass; and when this system was last reviewed.
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|
(
15301
) |
| 2 |
Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he has made a decision about the future of the Compensation Agency.
|
|
(
15302
) |
| 3 |
Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what progress has been made on the transfer of the functions of the Local Government Commission for England to the Electoral Commission; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
(
15463
) |
| 4 |
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer when he will submit to the House the double taxation conventions that the Government recently concluded with Jordan and Lithuania; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
(
15464
) |
| 5 |
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will publish the second annual report on progress on his race equality employment targets for ethnic minority staff in his Department and its service areas.
|
|
(
15465
) |
|
