Order of Business for 13 February 2002

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* 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 2.30 p.m.      Prayers

Afterwards

Private Business

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

Second Reading

London Development Agency Bill. (By Order.)

    Mr Robert N. Wareing

    On Second Reading of the London Development Agency Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

+
            NOTICE OF MOTION FOR AN UNOPPOSED RETURN        [No debate]

    Mr Paul Boateng

    Contingencies Fund 2000-01: Accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 2000-01, showing:—

(1)   the Receipts and Payments in connection with the Fund in the year ended the 31st day of March 2001; and

(2)   the Distribution of the Capital of the Fund at the commencement and close of the year; together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon.

No debate.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

*1 Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood):    If he will make a statement on police reform in Northern Ireland.

( 33133 )

*2 Roger Casale (Wimbledon):    What aspects of the Good Friday Agreement remain to be implemented.

( 33134 )

*3 Laura Moffatt (Crawley):    What progress is being made towards reducing the military presence in Northern Ireland.

( 33135 )

*4 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    What discussions he has had with authorities in (a) the United States and (b) other countries to identify means of improving police effectiveness in Northern Ireland.

( 33136 )

*5 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden):    What recent discussions he has had with the devolved administration regarding the support given to victims of the Troubles.

( 33137 )

*6 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling):    What recent successes there have been against organised crime in Northern Ireland.

( 33138 )

*7 David Cairns (Greenock & Inverclyde):    What the Government has done to compensate victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

( 33139 )

*8 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    What assessment he has made of the impact of the removal of army watch towers on the security situation since July 2001.

( 33140 )

*9 Mr Peter Duncan (Galloway & Upper Nithsdale):    If he will make a statement on recruitment to the Northern Ireland Police Force.

( 33141 )

*10 Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy):    What arrangements are being put in place to prevent electoral fraud at the next election in Northern Ireland.

( 33142 )

*11 Mr Martin Salter (Reading West):    What steps he is taking to ensure that the graves of Ulster soldiers who died in the First World War are not affected by plans to extend Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.

( 33143 )

*12 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    If he will make a statement about the level of violent crime during the past year.

( 33144 )

*13 Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk):    When he next expects to meet representatives of the police and security services to discuss the policing situation.

( 33145 )

*14 Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West):    What assistance is being provided by the United States Government and its agencies to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland in combating crime.

( 33146 )

*15 Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley):    What recent action the Government has taken to improve human rights in Northern Ireland.

( 33147 )

*16 Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe):    If he will make a statement on the economic and social impacts of the Good Friday Agreement on Northern Ireland.

( 33148 )

*17 Eric Joyce (Falkirk West):    What support the Government has given to the victims of terrorist violence in Northern Ireland in the last five years.

( 33149 )

*18 Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough):    What arrangements are being put in place to prevent electoral fraud at the next election in Northern Ireland.

( 33150 )

*19 Mike Gapes (Ilford South):    What action the Government is taking to assist people who have been the victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland.

( 33151 )

*20 The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South):    If he will bring forward legislation to permit televising of meetings of the Parades Commission.

( 33152 )

*21 Andy King (Rugby & Kenilworth):    What progress has been made in implementing the Belfast Agreement in the last six months.

( 33153 )

*22 Mr Iain Luke (Dundee East):    What steps he is taking to tackle (a) extortion and (b) trade in counterfeit goods.

( 33154 )

*23 Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby):    What recent road safety campaigns the Police Service of Northern Ireland has mounted in schools; and if he will make a statement.

( 33155 )

*24 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    What aspects of the Good Friday Agreement remain to be implemented.

( 33156 )

*25 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham & Sale West):    If he will make a statement on decommissioning of terrorist weapons.

( 33157 )

*26 Helen Southworth (Warrington South):    What support his Department is providing for victims of violence.

( 33158 )

*27 Mr David Cameron (Witney):    What steps are being taken to combat the Real IRA; and if he will make a statement.

( 33159 )

*28 Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If he will make a statement on levels of crime arising from cross border smuggling.

( 33160 )

*29 Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    If he will make a statement on the legislative and government structures and institutions operating in Northern Ireland.

( 33161 )

*30 John Robertson (Glasgow, Anniesland):    What arrangements have been made to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in Northern Ireland.

( 33162 )

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

*Q1 Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33163 )

*Q2 Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33164 )

*Q3 Mr Paul Keetch (Hereford):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33165 )

*Q4 Caroline Flint (Don Valley):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33166 )

*Q5 John McDonnell (Hayes & Harlington):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33167 )

*Q6 Mrs Annette L. Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33168 )

*Q7 Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire):    When he will next visit Northern Ireland.

( 33169 )

*Q8 Paddy Tipping (Sherwood):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33170 )

*Q9 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33171 )

*Q10 Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33172 )

*Q11 Sir Michael Spicer (West Worcestershire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33173 )

*Q12 Mr David Kidney (Stafford):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33174 )

*Q13 Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33175 )

*Q14 Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33176 )

*Q15 Andy King (Rugby & Kenilworth):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33177 )

*Q16 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford & Southend East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33178 )

*Q17 Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33179 )

*Q18 Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33180 )

*Q19 Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33181 )

*Q20 Eric Joyce (Falkirk West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.

( 33182 )

At 3.30 p.m. Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

  1
PATIENTS WITHOUT LEGAL CAPACITY (SAFEGUARDS)        [Up to 20 minutes]

Mrs Helen Clark

    That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to provide protection for persons with a mental disorder who are unable to consent to being treated in hospital.

    The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).

Main Business

+  2
STANDARDS AND PRIVILEGES        [Until any hour]

Mr Robin Cook

    That this House—

(i)   approves the Fifth Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges (House of Commons Paper No. 605-I); and

(ii)   accordingly suspends Mr Keith Vaz, Member for Leicester East from the service of the House for one month.

The Fifth Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges, Session 2001-02, HC 605-I & II, on the Complaint against Mr Keith Vaz, is relevant.

Debate may continue until any hour, if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

  3
PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR STANDARDS        [Until any hour]

Mr Stuart Bell
Mr Robin Cook
Mr Eric Forth
Sir George Young

    That Mr Philip John Courtney Mawer be appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on the terms of the Report of the House of Commons Commission, HC 598, dated 6th February.

Debate may continue until any hour, if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.

At 10.00 p.m.

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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE        [No debate]

The Prime Minister

    That at this day's sitting, the Motions relating to Standards and Privileges and Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards may both be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+  4
HOUSE OF COMMONS COMMISSION        [Up to 1½ hours]

Mr Robin Cook

    That Sir Patrick Cormack be appointed a member of the House of Commons Commission under the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978.

The Speaker will put the question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and a half hours after the proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 16).

+  5
BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES BILL [LORDS]:      As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.        [Until 10.00 p.m.]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Third Reading may also be taken.

Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.

+  6
DEREGULATION        [No debate]

Secretary Tessa Jowell

    That the draft Deregulation (Restaurant Licensing Hours) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved.

The Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order on its Fifth Report of Session 2001-02, HC 599, and the Deregulation Committee reported on the proposal for the Order in its Fourth Report of Session 2000-01, HC (2000-01) 450.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)).

+  7
DEREGULATION        [No debate]

Secretary Tessa Jowell

    That the draft Deregulation (Bingo and Other Gaming) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 28th January, be approved.

The Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order on its Fifth Report of Session 2001-02, HC 599, and the Deregulation Committee reported on the proposal for the Order in its Fourth Report of Session 2000-01, HC (2000-01) 450.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)).

+  8
THE FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD        [No debate]

Ruth Kelly

    That this House takes note of European Union Documents Nos. 9208/01, Protecting the Communities' Financial Interests—the fight against fraud: Commission's Twelfth Annual Report 2000, 9207/01, Protecting the Communities' Financial Interests—Fight Against Fraud: Action Plan for 2001-2003, and the Court of Auditors' annual report for 2000; and encourages the Government's continuing efforts to promote and support measures to improve financial management and reduce the opportunities for fraud against the EC financial interest.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).

+  9
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS        [No debate]

Mr Secretary Blunkett

    That the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 4th February, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  10
DELEGATED LEGISLATION        [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Mr Robin Cook

    That the Parish Councils (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001, (S.I., 2001, No. 3576), dated 5th November 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6th November 2001, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting

  11
ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Football in the community (Colin Burgon).

    Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9.).

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

1 Scottish Grand Committee 10.30 a.m. Room 10 (public)

(i) To consider a substantive motion for the adjournment of the Committee on Scottish energy in the 21st century.

(ii) Half-hour Adjournment: David Cairns MP (The role of the Scotland Office in support of the Campbeltown to Ballycastle ferry).

2 European Standing Committee B 4.30 p.m. Room 10 (public)

To consider EU Document 14492/01 relating to the 1976 Equal Treatment Directive.

3 Standing Committee G 10.30 a.m. Room 9 (public)

To consider the Industrial and Provident Societies Bill.

SELECT COMMITTEES

4 Education and Skills 9.30 a.m.

9.45 a.m. The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)

Subject: Individual Learning Accounts.

Witness: Capita.

5 Modernisation of the House of Commons 9.30 a.m. Room 16 (private)

6 Defence 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. Room 15 (private)
(public)

Subject: Defence and Security in the United Kingdom.

Witnesses: Mr Desmond Bowen, Director General Operational Policy, Mr Colin Davenport, Head, Home Secretariat, Commodore Andrew Dickson, Director of Naval Operations, Brigadier Nick Houghton BEM, Director of Military Operations, and Air Commodore Ron Cook CBE, HQ RAF Strike Command, Ministry of Defence.

7 Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs 10.00 a.m.

10.15 a.m. The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)

Subject: The Future of UK Agriculture: Farming Beyond Subsidies?

Witness: Sir Donald Curry CBE, Chairman, Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food.

8 European Scrutiny 10.00 a.m. Room 19 (private)

9 Transport, Local Government and the Regions 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. Room 8 (private)
(public)

Subject: Road Traffic Speed.

Witnesses: Gloucestershire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Northamptonshire County Council; Institute of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers (at 11.00 a.m.); Slower Speeds Initiative (at 11.30 a.m.).

10 Health 10.30 a.m. Room 13 (private)

11 Administration 3.45 p.m. Room 7 (private)

12 Health 3.45 p.m.
4.10 p.m. Room 16 (private)
(public)

Subject: Delayed Discharges.

Witnesses: Ms Denise Platt CBE, Social Services Chief Inspector and Director of Children and Older People's Services, Mr David Gilroy, Deputy Chief Inspector, Social Services Inspectorate (Performance), Mr Richard Humphries, Head, Health and Social Care Change Agent Team, Ms Margaret Edwards, Director, NHS Performance, and Professor Ian Philip, National Director of Older People's Services, Department of Health.

13 Northern Ireland Affairs 3.45 p.m. Room 18 (private)

14 Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Transport Sub-Committee 3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m. Room 8 (private)
(public)

Subject: 10 Year Transport Plan.

Witnesses: Commission for Integrated Transport; Highways Agency (at 4.45 p.m.); Transport 2000 (at 5.15 p.m.).

15 Treasury Sub-Committee 4.45 p.m. Room 5 (private)

16 Environmental Audit 4.00 p.m.
4.20 p.m. Room 20 (private)
(public)

Subject: UK Preparations for the World Summit.

Witnesses: UNED-UK (United Nations Environmental Development-Committee), Friends of the Earth and RSPB; Business Action for Sustainable Development (BASD), and the Local Government International Bureau (LGIB) (at 5.20 p.m.).

17 Public Accounts 4.00 p.m. Room 15 (public)

Subject: Opening the Post: Postcomm and postal services—the risks and opportunities.

Witnesses: Mr Martin Stanley, Chief Executive, and Mr Graham Corbett CBE, Chairman, Postal Services Commission.

18 Science and Technology 4.00 p.m. Room 6 (private)

19 Selection 4.15 p.m. Room 13 (private)

20 Work and Pensions 4.15 p.m. The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 12th February for answer today++

1 Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proposals he has for changes to the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit within his responsibility.

( 36365 )

2 Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to change the Charity Commission's departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36366 )

3 Joan Ryan (Enfield North): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to change the departmental expenditure limit of British Trade International for 2001-02.

( 36524 )

4 Joan Ryan (Enfield North): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limits for her Department and the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets.

( 36525 )

5 Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36526 )

6 Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what action he will take to help sufferers from mesothelioma who, as a result of the recent judgement of the Court of Appeal in the Fairchild case, are unable to obtain compensation from their former employers through the courts.

( 36527 )

7 Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government will publish the next edition of Public Bodies and the annual publication setting out the targets for increasing diversity in public appointments; and if he will make a statement.

( 36683 )

8 Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans she has to change the Scotland departmental expenditure limits for 2001-02.

( 36574 )

9 Mr Shaun Woodward (St Helens South): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans there are to change the (a) departmental expenditure limit and (b) administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36575 )

10 Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make a statement on the Quinquennial Review of the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority.

( 36752 )

11 Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36753 )

12 Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer to the honourable Member for South Derbyshire on 20th July 2001, Official Report, column 609W, on petroleum licensing, what decisions she has made on onshore licence awards.

( 36754 )

13 Phil Sawford (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to change the Forestry Commission's departmental expenditure limit for 2001-02.

( 36854 )

14 Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans there are to change the Cabinet Office departmental expenditure limit and the administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36855 )

15 Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans there are to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36856 )

16 Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans there are to change the Office of Water Services departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36857 )

17 Gillian Merron (Lincoln): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will report on the outcome of the Flood and Coastal Defence Funding Review; and if she will make a statement.

( 36858 )

18 Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to change HM Customs and Excise departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36859 )

19 Ian Stewart (Eccles): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to amend the Office for National Statistics departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36860 )

20 Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to change HM Treasury's departmental expenditure limits and administration costs limit for 2001-02.

( 36861 )

21 Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what the outcome was of the ECOFIN Council held in Brussels on 12th February.

( 36862 )

22 Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what assessment has been made of the workload and excess hours worked by staff supporting the (a) Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and (b) Registrar of Members' Interests; and if he will make a statement on the Commission's plans for remedy and recognition of the workload.

( 36863 )

23 Ms Candy Atherton (Falmouth & Camborne): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, further to his announcement on 5th February, Official Report, column 829W, on local authorities who have been approved to run electoral modernisation pilot schemes in the May 2002 local elections, what other authorities have been approved to run schemes; and if he will make a statement.

( 36971 )

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	Contingencies Fund 2000-01: Accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 2000-01, showing:—
	(1) the Receipts and Payments in connection with the Fund in the year ended the 31st day of March 2001; and
	(2) the Distribution of the Capital of the Fund at the commencement and close of the year; together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon.
No debate.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
*1	Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood): If he will make a statement on police reform in Northern Ireland.
	( 33133 )
*2	Roger Casale (Wimbledon): What aspects of the Good Friday Agreement remain to be implemented.
	( 33134 )
*3	Laura Moffatt (Crawley): What progress is being made towards reducing the military presence in Northern Ireland.
	( 33135 )
*4	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What discussions he has had with authorities in (a) the United States and (b) other countries to identify means of improving police effectiveness in Northern Ireland.
	( 33136 )
*5	Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden): What recent discussions he has had with the devolved administration regarding the support given to victims of the Troubles.
	( 33137 )
*6	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): What recent successes there have been against organised crime in Northern Ireland.
	( 33138 )
*7	David Cairns (Greenock & Inverclyde): What the Government has done to compensate victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
	( 33139 )
*8	Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What assessment he has made of the impact of the removal of army watch towers on the security situation since July 2001.
	( 33140 )
*9	Mr Peter Duncan (Galloway & Upper Nithsdale): If he will make a statement on recruitment to the Northern Ireland Police Force.
	( 33141 )
*10	Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): What arrangements are being put in place to prevent electoral fraud at the next election in Northern Ireland.
	( 33142 )
*11	Mr Martin Salter (Reading West): What steps he is taking to ensure that the graves of Ulster soldiers who died in the First World War are not affected by plans to extend Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.
	( 33143 )
*12	Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): If he will make a statement about the level of violent crime during the past year.
	( 33144 )
*13	Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet representatives of the police and security services to discuss the policing situation.
	( 33145 )
*14	Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): What assistance is being provided by the United States Government and its agencies to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland in combating crime.
	( 33146 )
*15	Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): What recent action the Government has taken to improve human rights in Northern Ireland.
	( 33147 )
*16	Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): If he will make a statement on the economic and social impacts of the Good Friday Agreement on Northern Ireland.
	( 33148 )
*17	Eric Joyce (Falkirk West): What support the Government has given to the victims of terrorist violence in Northern Ireland in the last five years.
	( 33149 )
*18	Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough): What arrangements are being put in place to prevent electoral fraud at the next election in Northern Ireland.
	( 33150 )
*19	Mike Gapes (Ilford South): What action the Government is taking to assist people who have been the victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland.
	( 33151 )
*20	The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South): If he will bring forward legislation to permit televising of meetings of the Parades Commission.
	( 33152 )
*21	Andy King (Rugby & Kenilworth): What progress has been made in implementing the Belfast Agreement in the last six months.
	( 33153 )
*22	Mr Iain Luke (Dundee East): What steps he is taking to tackle (a) extortion and (b) trade in counterfeit goods.
	( 33154 )
*23	Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby): What recent road safety campaigns the Police Service of Northern Ireland has mounted in schools; and if he will make a statement.
	( 33155 )
*24	Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): What aspects of the Good Friday Agreement remain to be implemented.
	( 33156 )
*25	Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham & Sale West): If he will make a statement on decommissioning of terrorist weapons.
	( 33157 )
*26	Helen Southworth (Warrington South): What support his Department is providing for victims of violence.
	( 33158 )
*27	Mr David Cameron (Witney): What steps are being taken to combat the Real IRA; and if he will make a statement.
	( 33159 )
*28	Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on levels of crime arising from cross border smuggling.
	( 33160 )
*29	Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): If he will make a statement on the legislative and government structures and institutions operating in Northern Ireland.
	( 33161 )
*30	John Robertson (Glasgow, Anniesland): What arrangements have been made to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in Northern Ireland.
	( 33162 )

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
*Q1	Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33163 )
*Q2	Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33164 )
*Q3	Mr Paul Keetch (Hereford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33165 )
*Q4	Caroline Flint (Don Valley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33166 )
*Q5	John McDonnell (Hayes & Harlington): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33167 )
*Q6	Mrs Annette L. Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33168 )
*Q7	Mr Harry Barnes (North East Derbyshire): When he will next visit Northern Ireland.
	( 33169 )
*Q8	Paddy Tipping (Sherwood): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33170 )
*Q9	Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33171 )
*Q10	Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33172 )
*Q11	Sir Michael Spicer (West Worcestershire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33173 )
*Q12	Mr David Kidney (Stafford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33174 )
*Q13	Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33175 )
*Q14	Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33176 )
*Q15	Andy King (Rugby & Kenilworth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33177 )
*Q16	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford & Southend East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33178 )
*Q17	Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33179 )
*Q18	Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33180 )
*Q19	Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33181 )
*Q20	Eric Joyce (Falkirk West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th February.
	( 33182 )

Preliminary Business
	Ten minute rule Motion
1	PATIENTS WITHOUT LEGAL CAPACITY (SAFEGUARDS) [Up to 20 minutes]
	Mrs Helen Clark
	That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 to provide protection for persons with a mental disorder who are unable to consent to being treated in hospital.
	The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Main Business
+ 2	STANDARDS AND PRIVILEGES [Until any hour]
	Mr Robin Cook
	That this House—
	(i) approves the Fifth Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges (House of Commons Paper No. 605-I); and
	(ii) accordingly suspends Mr Keith Vaz, Member for Leicester East from the service of the House for one month.
	The Fifth Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges, Session 2001-02, HC 605-I & II, on the Complaint against Mr Keith Vaz, is relevant.

	Debate may continue until any hour, if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.
3	PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR STANDARDS [Until any hour]
	Mr Stuart Bell Mr Robin Cook Mr Eric Forth Sir George Young
	That Mr Philip John Courtney Mawer be appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on the terms of the Report of the House of Commons Commission, HC 598, dated 6th February.
	Debate may continue until any hour, if the 10.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.
At 10.00 p.m.
+	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE [No debate]
	The Prime Minister
	That at this day's sitting, the Motions relating to Standards and Privileges and Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards may both be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).

+ 4	HOUSE OF COMMONS COMMISSION [Up to 1½ hours]
	Mr Robin Cook
	That Sir Patrick Cormack be appointed a member of the House of Commons Commission under the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978.
	The Speaker will put the question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and a half hours after the proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 16).

+ 5	BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered. [Until 10.00 p.m.]
	*For Amendments, see separate Paper.*
	*Third Reading may also be taken.*
	Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
+ 6	DEREGULATION [No debate]
	Secretary Tessa Jowell
	That the draft Deregulation (Restaurant Licensing Hours) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved.
	The Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order on its Fifth Report of Session 2001-02, HC 599, and the Deregulation Committee reported on the proposal for the Order in its Fourth Report of Session 2000-01, HC (2000-01) 450.

	*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)).*
+ 7	DEREGULATION [No debate]
	Secretary Tessa Jowell
	That the draft Deregulation (Bingo and Other Gaming) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 28th January, be approved.
	The Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order on its Fifth Report of Session 2001-02, HC 599, and the Deregulation Committee reported on the proposal for the Order in its Fourth Report of Session 2000-01, HC (2000-01) 450.

	*To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)).*
+ 8	THE FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD [No debate]
	Ruth Kelly
	That this House takes note of European Union Documents Nos. 9208/01, Protecting the Communities' Financial Interests—the fight against fraud: Commission's Twelfth Annual Report 2000, 9207/01, Protecting the Communities' Financial Interests—Fight Against Fraud: Action Plan for 2001-2003, and the Court of Auditors' annual report for 2000; and encourages the Government's continuing efforts to promote and support measures to improve financial management and reduce the opportunities for fraud against the EC financial interest.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).

+ 9	REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS [No debate]
	Mr Secretary Blunkett
	That the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 4th February, be approved.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
+ 10	DELEGATED LEGISLATION [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
	Mr Robin Cook
	That the Parish Councils (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001, (S.I., 2001, No. 3576), dated 5th November 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 6th November 2001, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
	If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
At the end of the sitting
11	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Football in the community* (Colin Burgon).*
	Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9.).

COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Scottish Grand Committee	10.30 a.m.	Room 10 (public)
	(i) To consider a substantive motion for the adjournment of the Committee on Scottish energy in the 21st century.
	(ii) Half-hour Adjournment: David Cairns MP (The role of the Scotland Office in support of the Campbeltown to Ballycastle ferry).
2	European Standing Committee B	4.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider EU Document 14492/01 relating to the 1976 Equal Treatment Directive.
3	Standing Committee G	10.30 a.m.	Room 9 (public)
	To consider the Industrial and Provident Societies Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
4	Education and Skills	9.30 a.m. 9.45 a.m.	The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: Individual Learning Accounts.
	Witness: Capita.
5	Modernisation of the House of Commons	9.30 a.m.	Room 16 (private)
6	Defence	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Defence and Security in the United Kingdom.
	Witnesses: Mr Desmond Bowen, Director General Operational Policy, Mr Colin Davenport, Head, Home Secretariat, Commodore Andrew Dickson, Director of Naval Operations, Brigadier Nick Houghton BEM, Director of Military Operations, and Air Commodore Ron Cook CBE, HQ RAF Strike Command, Ministry of Defence.
7	Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.15 a.m.	The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: The Future of UK Agriculture: Farming Beyond Subsidies?
	Witness: Sir Donald Curry CBE, Chairman, Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food.
8	European Scrutiny	10.00 a.m.	Room 19 (private)
9	Transport, Local Government and the Regions	10.00 a.m. 10.15 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Road Traffic Speed.
	Witnesses: Gloucestershire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Northamptonshire County Council; Institute of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers (at 11.00 a.m.); Slower Speeds Initiative (at 11.30 a.m.).
10	Health	10.30 a.m.	Room 13 (private)
11	Administration	3.45 p.m.	Room 7 (private)
12	Health	3.45 p.m. 4.10 p.m.	Room 16 (private) (public)
	Subject: Delayed Discharges.
	Witnesses: Ms Denise Platt CBE, Social Services Chief Inspector and Director of Children and Older People's Services, Mr David Gilroy, Deputy Chief Inspector, Social Services Inspectorate (Performance), Mr Richard Humphries, Head, Health and Social Care Change Agent Team, Ms Margaret Edwards, Director, NHS Performance, and Professor Ian Philip, National Director of Older People's Services, Department of Health.
13	Northern Ireland Affairs	3.45 p.m.	Room 18 (private)
14	Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Transport Sub-Committee	3.45 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: 10 Year Transport Plan.
	Witnesses: Commission for Integrated Transport; Highways Agency (at 4.45 p.m.); Transport 2000 (at 5.15 p.m.).
15	Treasury Sub-Committee	4.45 p.m.	Room 5 (private)
16	Environmental Audit	4.00 p.m. 4.20 p.m.	Room 20 (private) (public)
	Subject: UK Preparations for the World Summit.
	Witnesses: UNED-UK (United Nations Environmental Development-Committee), Friends of the Earth and RSPB; Business Action for Sustainable Development (BASD), and the Local Government International Bureau (LGIB) (at 5.20 p.m.).
17	Public Accounts	4.00 p.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject: Opening the Post: Postcomm and postal services—the risks and opportunities.
	Witnesses: Mr Martin Stanley, Chief Executive, and Mr Graham Corbett CBE, Chairman, Postal Services Commission.
18	Science and Technology	4.00 p.m.	Room 6 (private)
19	Selection	4.15 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
20	Work and Pensions	4.15 p.m.	The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]


	Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 12th February for answer today++
1	Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proposals he has for changes to the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit within his responsibility.
	( 36365 )
2	Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to change the Charity Commission's departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36366 )
3	Joan Ryan (Enfield North): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to change the departmental expenditure limit of British Trade International for 2001-02.
	( 36524 )
4	Joan Ryan (Enfield North): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limits for her Department and the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets.
	( 36525 )
5	Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36526 )
6	Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what action he will take to help sufferers from mesothelioma who, as a result of the recent judgement of the Court of Appeal in the Fairchild case, are unable to obtain compensation from their former employers through the courts.
	( 36527 )
7	Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government will publish the next edition of Public Bodies and the annual publication setting out the targets for increasing diversity in public appointments; and if he will make a statement.
	( 36683 )
8	Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what plans she has to change the Scotland departmental expenditure limits for 2001-02.
	( 36574 )
9	Mr Shaun Woodward (St Helens South): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans there are to change the (a) departmental expenditure limit and (b) administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36575 )
10	Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make a statement on the Quinquennial Review of the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority.
	( 36752 )
11	Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36753 )
12	Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer to the honourable Member for South Derbyshire on 20th July 2001, Official Report, column 609W, on petroleum licensing, what decisions she has made on onshore licence awards.
	( 36754 )
13	Phil Sawford (Kettering): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to change the Forestry Commission's departmental expenditure limit for 2001-02.
	( 36854 )
14	Mr Colin Pickthall (West Lancashire): To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans there are to change the Cabinet Office departmental expenditure limit and the administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36855 )
15	Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans there are to change the departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36856 )
16	Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans there are to change the Office of Water Services departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36857 )
17	Gillian Merron (Lincoln): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will report on the outcome of the Flood and Coastal Defence Funding Review; and if she will make a statement.
	( 36858 )
18	Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to change HM Customs and Excise departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36859 )
19	Ian Stewart (Eccles): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to amend the Office for National Statistics departmental expenditure limit and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36860 )
20	Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans there are to change HM Treasury's departmental expenditure limits and administration costs limit for 2001-02.
	( 36861 )
21	Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what the outcome was of the ECOFIN Council held in Brussels on 12th February.
	( 36862 )
22	Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what assessment has been made of the workload and excess hours worked by staff supporting the (a) Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and (b) Registrar of Members' Interests; and if he will make a statement on the Commission's plans for remedy and recognition of the workload.
	( 36863 )
23	Ms Candy Atherton (Falmouth & Camborne): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, further to his announcement on 5th February, Official Report, column 829W, on local authorities who have been approved to run electoral modernisation pilot schemes in the May 2002 local elections, what other authorities have been approved to run schemes; and if he will make a statement.
	( 36971 )

Private Business

Second Reading

London Development Agency Bill. (By Order.)

Preliminary Business

Main Business

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 12th February for answer today++