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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Further Consideration of Bill, as Amended
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City of London (Ward Elections) Bill. (By Order.)
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| John McDonnell
Jeremy Corbyn
Mr Kelvin Hopkins
John Cryer
Ms Diane Abbott
Mr Alan Simpson
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| Mr Neil Gerrard
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| On further Consideration of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill, as amended, to move, That the Bill be further considered upon this day six months.
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| [For Amendments, see pages 154 to 181 of the Notice Paper relating to Private Business.]
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| Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| *1 |
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): If she will make a statement regarding the implementation of European recycling directives.
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(
37991
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| *2 |
Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford): If she will make a statement on the Energy Review published by the Performance and Innovation Unit.
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(
37994
) |
| *3 |
Richard Younger-Ross (Teignbridge): What representations she has received regarding shellfish extraction from rivers; and if she will make a statement.
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(
37995
) |
| *4 |
Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): What progress she has made in her plans for the management of radioactive waste.
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(
37996
) |
| *5 |
Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury): What progress her Department is making to help the Youth Hostels Association to recover from the effects of the foot and mouth epidemic.
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(
37997
) |
| *6 |
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney & Shetland): If she will make a statement on recent changes to total allowable catches; and if she will make a statement.
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(
37998
) |
| *7 |
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): If she will make a statement on the relationship between her Department and the Food Standards Agency.
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(
37999
) |
| *8 |
Mr Peter Atkinson (Hexham): What plans her Department has to ensure the continuing viability of livestock markets.
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(
38000
) |
| *9 |
Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury): If she will make a statement on her flood defence consultation paper.
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(
38001
) |
| *10 |
Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): What steps she is taking to strengthen the economy in rural communities.
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(
38002
) |
| *11 |
Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): If she has made an assessment of the cost of implementing the Government's recycling strategy.
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(
38003
) |
| *12 |
Mr Peter Pike (Burnley): What controls remain on access to the countryside and footpaths following the foot and mouth epidemic.
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(
38004
) |
| *13 |
Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): If she will make a statement on the payment of slaughter premium where livestock was culled during the foot and mouth outbreak.
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(
38005
) |
| *14 |
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What steps she is taking to improve protection against flooding; and what assistance she is giving to those affected by recent floods.
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(
38006
) |
| *15 |
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What steps she is taking to reduce the exposure of farmers to hazardous chemicals.
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(
38007
) |
| *16 |
Tony Cunningham (Workington): When she expects to make a decision on the control of sheep movement; and if she will make a statement.
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(
38009
) |
| *17 |
Andrew George (St Ives): If she will make a statement on the future of low impact fishing methods.
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(
38010
) |
| *18 |
Mr Patrick McLoughlin (West Derbyshire): If she will make a statement on the resumption of beef exports to France.
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|
(
38011
) |
| *19 |
Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): What help her Department will provide to minimise the threat of flooding in Little Waltham, Chelmsford.
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(
38012
) |
| *20 |
Hywel Williams (Caernarfon): If she will make a statement on the licensing scheme for the movement of livestock.
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(
38013
) |
| *21 |
Mrs Annette L. Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole): If she will make a statement on her Department's role in the implementation of European directives on the environment at present under consideration.
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(
38014
) |
| *22 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If she will make a statement on the delays of the delivery of IACS cheques to farmers.
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(
38015
) |
| *23 |
Norman Lamb (North Norfolk): If she will make a statement on the Government's plans to promote the growing of energy crops.
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(
38016
) |
| *24 |
Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What preparations are being made for the Rio Plus Ten conference.
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(
38017
) |
| *25 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): What contribution she expects the commercial composting of household waste to make in reaching recycling targets.
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|
(
38018
) |
| *26 |
Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): What assessment she has made of the benefits to the UK of the Water Framework Directive.
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|
|
(
38019
) |
| *27 |
Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon): If she will make a statement regarding the impact of the regulations governing animal movements on the viability of livestock markets.
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|
|
(
38020
) |
| *28 |
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When she next expects to meet representatives of the livestock sector to discuss policies to combat further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease.
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|
|
(
[R]38021
) |
| *29 |
Vera Baird (Redcar): What progress she is making in negotiating a derogation for the UK inshore fishing fleet, from this year's increase in fixed net mesh sizes.
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(
38022
) |
| *30 |
Mr Mark Hoban (Fareham): What representations she has received regarding the implementation of the EU Directive on the recycling of refrigerators.
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|
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(
38023
) |
| *31 |
Sue Doughty (Guildford): What steps her Department has taken to prepare for implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
|
|
|
(
38024
) |
| *32 |
Mr Robert Syms (Poole): What estimate she has made of the cost of implementing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
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|
|
(
38025
) |
| *33 |
Norman Baker (Lewes): When she expects adequate flood defences to be in place to protect Lewes.
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|
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(
38026
) |
| *34 |
Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge): If she will make a statement on the rate of progress in achieving the Government's targets on air pollution.
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(
38027
) |
| *35 |
Mr Richard Page (South West Hertfordshire): When the plans for recyling plants for refrigerators will be finalised and local authorities informed.
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|
|
(
[R]38028
) |
| *36 |
Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): If she will make a statement on recent changes to total allowable caches.
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|
(
38029
) |
| *37 |
Mike Gapes (Ilford South): If she will make a statement on plans to improve flood prevention in the vicinity of the River Roding.
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|
(
38030
) |
| At 12.30 p.m. | Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Main Business |
| + 1 | ESTIMATES DAY [2nd allotted day] [Until 7.00 p.m.]
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| | SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2001-02
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| Mr Paul Boateng
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| HM Treasury
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| That further resources, not exceeding £3,020,000, be authorised for use during the year ending on 31st March 2002, and that a sum, not exceeding £3,020,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund for the year ending on 31st March 2002 for expenditure by HM Treasury.
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| This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to policy on environmental taxation (Resolution of 5th February).
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|
| Second Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2001-02, on Pre-Budget Report 2001: A New Agenda? HC 363-I; and
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| The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Departments: Annual Report 2001, Cm 5116.
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| Mr Paul Boateng
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| Ministry of Defence
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| That further resources, not exceeding £2,058,352,000, be authorised for use during the year ending on 31st March 2002, and that a sum, not exceeding £1,636,556,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund for the year ending on 31st March 2002 for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence.
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| This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to the deployment of Ministry of Defence resources in the war against terrorism (Resolution of 5th February).
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|
| Second Report from the Defence Committee, Session 2001-02, on the Threat from Terrorism, HC 348-I, and the Government's response thereto, HC 667; and
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| The Ministry of Defence: Annual Report 2001, Cm 5109.
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| Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.
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| The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 54(4) and (5) and Order of 20th November 2000).
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| + 2 | ESTIMATES, 2002-03 (NAVY) VOTE A [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Secretary Hoon
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| That during the year ending on 31st March 2003 a number not exceeding 46,025 all ranks be maintained for Naval Service, a number not exceeding 17,340 for service in the Reserve Naval and Marine Forces, and a number not exceeding 250 for service as Special Members of the Reserve Naval Forces under Part V of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
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| To be decided at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 20th November 2000).
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| + 3 | ESTIMATES, 2002-03 (ARMY) VOTE A [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Secretary Hoon
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| That during the year ending on 31st March 2003 a number not exceeding 128,195 all ranks be maintained for Army Service, a number not exceeding 84,000 for service in the Reserve Land Forces, and a number not exceeding 6,000 for service as Special Members of the Reserve Land Forces under Part V of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
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| To be decided at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 20th November 2000).
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| + 4 | ESTIMATES, 2002-03 (AIR) VOTE A [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Secretary Hoon
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| That during the year ending on 31st March 2003 a number not exceeding 57,415 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service, a number not exceeding 23,050 for service in the Reserve Air Forces, and a number not exceeding 550 for service as Special Members of the Reserve Air Forces under Part V of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
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| To be decided at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 20th November 2000).
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| + 5 | ESTIMATES, EXCESSES, 2000-01 [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Paul Boateng
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| That a sum, not exceeding £3,097,059.33, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to make good excesses of certain grants for defence and civil services for the year ended on 31st March 2001, as set out in HC 635.
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| To be decided at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 20th November 2000).
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| + 6 | SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2001-02 [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
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| Mr Paul Boateng
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| That further resources, not exceeding £4,531,170,000, be authorised for use for defence and civil services for the year ending on 31st March 2002, and that a further sum, not exceeding £3,727,881,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the cost of defence and civil services for the year ending on 31st March 2002, as set out in HC 636.
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| To be decided at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 20th November 2000).
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| A Bill is to be brought in upon the four Motions in the name of Mr Paul Boateng relating to Estimates, Excesses, 2000-01, and Supplementary Estimates, 2001-02, if they are agreed to by the House.
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| + 7 | TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING [No debate]
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| Mr Secretary Byers
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| That the draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 12th February, be approved.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| + 8 | ELECTRICITY [No debate]
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| Ms Secretary Hewitt
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| That the draft Renewables Obligation Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 13th 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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| 9 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Future of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (Mr Julian Brazier).
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| Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9. and Order of 20th November 2000).
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COMMITTEES |
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| 1 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 9.55 a.m. | Room 9 |
| To consider the draft Tax Credit Up-Rating Order 2002. |
| 2 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 9.55 a.m. | Room 11 |
| To consider the Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 317). |
|
| 3 | Liaison | 9.30 a.m. | Room 16 (private) |
| 4 | Public Administration | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Public Appointments and Patronage. |
| Witnesses: Dame Rennie Fritchie, DBE Commissioner for Public
Appointments; Mr Billy Bragg (at 12.00 noon). |
| 5 | Public Administration | 2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Government Information and Communication. |
| Witnesses: Sir Richard Mottram KCB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions. |
| 6 | Home Affairs | 2.30 p.m. | Room 8 (public) |
| Subject: Police Reform Bill. |
| Witnesses: Dr Ruth Henig, Chairman, and Melanie Leech, Executive Director, Association of Police Authorities. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
| |
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| |
Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 6th March for answer today++
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| 1 |
Mr Eric Martlew (Carlisle): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he plans a further call-out of members of the reserve forces; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
(
41787
) |
| 2 |
Jean Corston (Bristol East): To ask the Chairman of the Administration Committee, if she will make a statement about breast-feeding facilities in the House.
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|
(
41788
) |
| 3 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what the accounting arrangements are for National Savings and Investments' Guaranteed Equity Bond.
|
|
(
41860
) |
| 4 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what the Government's response is to the Electoral Commission's report on its review of mayoral referendums; and if he will make a statement.
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|
(
41861
) |
| 5 |
Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his plans are for HMS Fearless; and if he will make a statement.
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(
41862
) |
| 6 |
Ms Claire Ward (Watford): To ask the Prime Minister, what the membership is of each Cabinet Committee.
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(
41942
) |
| 7 |
Mr John Grogan (Selby): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when the Learning and Skills Council will announce its revised sixth form funding allocations for 2002-03.
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|
(
41943
) |
| 8 |
Geraldine Smith (Morecambe & Lunesdale): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when he will review the United Kingdom's position under the various international human rights instruments.
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(
42171
) |
Standing Committee Notices |
| Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 13th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the National Heritage Bill [Lords].
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| European Standing Committee A will meet on Wednesday 13th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Union Document No. 11932/01 relating to the Commission White Paper on European Transport Policy for 2010 and European Union Document No. 12597/01 relating to the draft Decision amending Decision No. 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network.
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| European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 13th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider European Union Document No. 14117/01 and Addenda 1-13 on the European Commission strategy paper on enlargement and reports on progress by applicants.
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| European Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 13th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 14th November, 2001, relating to Animal Testing and Cosmetic Products.
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| The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 11th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002.
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| The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 12th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider draft Asylum Support (Repeal) Order 2002.
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| The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 12th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider Local Government (Finance) (England) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (HC 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002-03.
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| The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 14th March at 9.55 a.m. to consider the Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Repair Assistance (Maximum Amounts) (Amendment No. 2) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 4036).
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| The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 14th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider draft Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2002.
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| The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 11th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Audit Commission (Borrowing Limit) Order 2002.
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| The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 13th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 90) (HC 611).
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| The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 14th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Electricity and Gas (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Order 2002.
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| The Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 13th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Royal Mint Trading Fund (Extension and Variation) Order 2002.
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| The Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 12th March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2002.
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