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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Second Reading
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London Development Agency Bill. (By Order.)
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| Mr Robert N. Wareing
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| On Second Reading of the London Development Agency Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
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| Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development |
| *1 |
Paddy Tipping (Sherwood): What support her Department gives to micro-credit agencies in South East Asia.
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(
37315
) |
| *2 |
Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): What plans she has to assist poverty reduction programmes in Cameroon.
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(
37316
) |
| *3 |
Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury): If she will make a statement on the steps her Department is taking to help reduce poverty in Tanzania.
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(
37317
) |
| *4 |
Mr Peter Duncan (Galloway & Upper Nithsdale): What proportion of the investment of CDC Capital Partners last year was in poor countries.
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(
37318
) |
| *5 |
Ms Candy Atherton (Falmouth & Camborne): What recent representations she has made to the Botswanan Government regarding their access to water by the San bushmen of the Central Kalahari.
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(
37319
) |
| *6 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): What steps she is taking in pursuit of the goal of free universal primary education in developing countries by 2015.
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(
37320
) |
| *7 |
Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell): What actions she is taking to combat (a) HIV/AIDS, (b) TB and (c) malaria in the developing world.
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(
37321
) |
| *8 |
Christine Russell (City of Chester): What steps her Department is taking to increase women's access to reproductive health services in Africa.
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(
37322
) |
| *9 |
Mr Nigel Jones (Cheltenham): If she will make a statement on her Department's programme of development assistance to West Africa.
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(
37323
) |
| *10 |
Mr Hilton Dawson (Lancaster & Wyre): If she will make a statement on the prospects for peace, justice, improved human rights and development in Sudan.
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(
37324
) |
| *11 |
Bob Russell (Colchester): What progess has been made on the construction of an airfield on the Island of St Helena.
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(
37325
) |
| *12 |
Mr Mark Hendrick (Preston): What her Department's priorities are for the International Development Association's 13th replenishment negotiations.
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(
37326
) |
| *13 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If she will make a statement on the future role of her Department's projects in Zimbabwe.
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(
37327
) |
| *14 |
Tony Cunningham (Workington): What support her Department is giving to the New Partnership for African Development.
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(
37328
) |
| *15 |
Colin Burgon (Elmet): What steps her Department is taking to combat child poverty in developing countries.
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(
37329
) |
| *16 |
Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn & Lochaber): What steps her Department is taking to promote peace and development in Sudan.
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(
37330
) |
| *17 |
Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick & Leamington): What conclusions she has drawn from Senegal's fight against HIV/AIDS.
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(
37331
) |
| *18 |
Mike Gapes (Ilford South): If she will make a statement on her Department's work in sub-Saharan Africa.
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(
37332
) |
| *19 |
Joyce Quin (Gateshead East & Washington West): If she will make a statement on progress on the reconstruction of the Afghan economy.
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(
37333
) |
| *20 |
Mr Ian Davidson (Glasgow, Pollok): What measures her Department is taking to help developing countries combat corruption, with particular reference to the security sector.
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(
37334
) |
| *21 |
Phil Hope (Corby): What policies her Department is pursuing to increase access to medicines in developing countries.
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(
37335
) |
| *22 |
Hugh Robertson (Faversham & Mid Kent): If she will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
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(
37336
) |
| *23 |
Ann McKechin (Glasgow, Maryhill): What assessment she has made of the prospects for peace and long-term development in the Great Lakes Region.
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(
37337
) |
| *24 |
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge & Chryston): What the UK's aid contribution is for Brazil.
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(
37338
) |
| *25 |
Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): If she will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
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(
37339
) |
| *26 |
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney & Shetland): What steps she is taking to promote the development of a sustainable fishing policy in developing countries.
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(
37340
) |
| *27 |
Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What discussions she has had with her European counterparts regarding Aid to West Africa.
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(
37341
) |
| *28 |
The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South): If she will make a statement on helping developing countries increase their trade with developed countries.
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37342
) |
| *29 |
Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): If she will make a statement on initiatives to support and promote the implementation of political reforms in Kenya.
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(
37343
) |
| *30 |
Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): What action her Department is taking to increase the availability of primary education in the poorest countries.
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(
37344
) |
| Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
| *Q1 |
Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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37345
) |
| *Q2 |
Mr David Stewart (Inverness East, Nairn & Lochaber): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37346
) |
| *Q3 |
Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37347
) |
| *Q4 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37348
) |
| *Q5 |
Valerie Davey (Bristol West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37349
) |
| *Q6 |
Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37350
) |
| *Q7 |
Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37351
) |
| *Q8 |
Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37352
) |
| *Q9 |
Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37353
) |
| *Q10 |
Phil Hope (Corby): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37354
) |
| *Q11 |
Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37356
) |
| *Q12 |
Mr Piara S. Khabra (Ealing, Southall): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37357
) |
| *Q13 |
Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37358
) |
| *Q14 |
Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): What plans he has to visit Ramsbottom.
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(
37359
) |
| *Q15 |
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37360
) |
| *Q16 |
Helen Jones (Warrington North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37361
) |
| *Q17 |
Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson (Lagan Valley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
37362
) |
| *Q18 |
Mr George Stevenson (Stoke-on-Trent South): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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(
3736a3
) |
| *Q19 |
Gillian Merron (Lincoln): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 6th March.
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37364
) |
| 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 | CRIMINAL EVIDENCE (PROHIBITION OF SALE) [Up to 20 minutes]
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| Mr Parmjit Dhanda
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| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the sale of evidence gathered during criminal investigations or used during criminal proceedings.
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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 | OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS BILL [LORDS]: 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 shall be brought to a conclusion at 9.00 p.m. and proceedings on Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 p.m., if not previously concluded (Order of 14th January).
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| + 3 | CONTRACTING OUT [No debate]
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| Secretary Estelle Morris
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| That the draft Contracting Out (Local Education Authority Functions) (England) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 7th February, be approved.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| At the end of the sitting
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| 4 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Operation Lancet (Mr Stuart Bell).
|
| 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 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 9 |
| To consider the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002. |
| 2 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 10 |
| To consider the draft Renewables Obligation Order 2002. |
|
| 3 | Environmental Audit | 9.15 a.m.
9.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: UK Preparations for the World Summit on Sustainable Development. |
| Witnesses: Rt Hon Clare Short MP, Secretary of State for International Development, Mr Andrew Bennett, Director of Natural Resources, Mr Tim Foy, Environmental Policy Department, Department for International Development; Mr Jonathan Porritt, Chairman, Ms Patricia Hayes, Secretary, Philip Dale, Deputy Secretary, Sustainable Development Commission (at 11.00 a.m.). |
| 4 | Catering | 9.30 a.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 5 | Education and Skills | 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Teaching Trades Unions. |
| Witnesses: Association of Teachers and Lecturers; National Association of Head Teachers (at approximately 10.15 a.m.); and the Secondary Heads' Association (at approximately 10.45 a.m.). |
| 6 | Modernisation of the House of Commons | 9.30 a.m. | Room 16 (private) |
| 7 | Defence | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 6 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Pensions and Compensation. |
| Witnesses: Royal British Legion and Forces Pension Society. |
| 8 | Environment, 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? |
| Witnesses: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and The Ramblers' Association; Council for the Protection of Rural England and Friends of the Earth (at approximately 11.00 a.m.). |
| 9 | Scottish Affairs | 10.00 a.m. | Room 5 (private) |
| 10 | European Scrutiny | 10.30 a.m.
10.40 a.m. | The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Democracy and Accountability in the EU and the Role of National Parliaments. |
| Witness: Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Minister of State for Europe, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. |
| 11 | Work and Pensions | 10.30 a.m.
10.45 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Pension Credit. |
| Witnesses: Mr Andrew Dilnot CBE, Director, and Mr Tom Clark, Institute for Fiscal Studies; Mr Peter Robinson, Senior Economist, and Mr Richard Brooks, Institute of Public Policy Research and Mr John Hawksworth, Head of Macroeconomics Unit, PricewaterhouseCoopers (at 11.30 a.m.). |
| 12 | Health | 3.45 p.m.
4.10 p.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). |
| Witness: The Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, 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 Plan for Transport. |
| Witnesses: Rt Hon Stephen Byers MP, Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions; Rt Hon Paul Boateng MP, Financial Secretary, HM Treasury, (at 6.00 p.m.). |
| 15 | Defence | 4.00 p.m.
4.15 p.m. | The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Defence and Security in the UK. |
| Witnesses: Mr Desmond Bowen Director-General Operational Policy, Mr Bruce Mann, Director-General Finance Management, Mr Colin Davenport, Head, Home Secretariat, Commodore Andrew Dickson, Director of Naval Operations, Brigadier Nick Houghton CBE, Director of Military Operations, Air Commodore Ron Cook CBE, HQ RAF, Air Operations, Strike Command, Ministry of Defence. |
| 16 | Public Accounts | 4.00 p.m. | Room 15 (public) |
| Subject: Agricultural Fraud: The Case of Joseph Bowden. |
| Witnesses: Mr Brian Bender CB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Mr Johnston McNeill, Chief Executive and Mr Hugh MacKinnon, Operations Director, Rural Payments Agency. |
| 17 | Selection | 4.15 p.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 18 | Accommodation and Works | 4.30 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) |
| 19 | Treasury Sub-Committee | 4.45 p.m.
5.00 p.m. | Room 6 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Inland Revenue Self-Assessment Systems. |
| Witnesses: Mr Stephen Banyard, Director Local Services, Mr Stephen Jones, Director Large Business Office, Mr Gordon Smith, Director Receivables Management Service, Mr John Gilbody, Assistant Director Revenue Policy, Inland Revenue. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
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|
| |
Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 5th March for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Mr Tom Levitt (High Peak): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will approve the general plan for the spending of the net proceeds from the proposed London congestion charging scheme.
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|
(
41286
) |
| 2 |
Patrick Hall (Bedford): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the Government's strategy for the reform of the public services.
|
|
(
41287
) |
| 3 |
Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to celebrate Europe day in 2002.
|
|
(
41288
) |
| 4 |
Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he will publish the next Report to Parliament on Hong Kong and the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
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|
(
41289
) |
| 5 |
Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will list the forthcoming business in the Council of the European Union for March and also the major European Union events for the period between 31st March and August.
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(
41290
) |
| 6 |
Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the progress of the public private partnership for the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency.
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|
(
41452
) |
| 7 |
Ms Dari Taylor (Stockton South): To ask the Solicitor General, what steps are being taken to assess the feasibility of implementing the recommendation made by Sir Robin Auld that the Crown Prosecution Service should take over from the police responsibility for charging defendants at the outset of a prosecution.
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|
(
41697
) |
| 8 |
Mr Martin Caton (Gower): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what grants he will make towards marriage and relationship support in the financial year 2002-03.
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|
(
41698
) |
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