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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Mersey Tunnels Bill. (By Order.)
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| Mr Ben Chapman
Stephen Hesford
Mr Robert N. Wareing
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| On Second Reading of the Mersey Tunnels 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs |
| *1 |
Mr Richard Bacon (South Norfolk): What discussions he has had with the Falkland Islands Government concerning a multilateral treaty for ilex fishery on the high seas.
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(
39564
) |
| *2 |
Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): If he will make a statement on the conduct of the Zimbabwean elections.
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(
39565
) |
| *3 |
Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome): If he will make a statement on Government policy towards Iraq.
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(
39566
) |
| *4 |
Mr George Osborne (Tatton): If it is his policy to support action against countries other than Afghanistan in the campaign against terrorism.
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(
39567
) |
| *5 |
Norman Baker (Lewes): If he will make a statement on the prospect for peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Middle East.
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(
39568
) |
| *6 |
Mr Chris Mullin (Sunderland South): What discussions he has had about extending the mandate of the international peace-keeping force beyond Kabul; and if he will make a statement.
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(
39569
) |
| *7 |
Mr John Grogan (Selby): What recent contact he has had with the Government of North Korea to discuss bilateral relations.
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(
39570
) |
| *8 |
Linda Perham (Ilford North): What discussions he is having with candidate countries to the European Union on their accession.
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(
39571
) |
| *9 |
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): What recent discussions he has had with the countries of Southern Africa about securing a solution to the crisis in Zimbabwe.
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(
39572
) |
| *10 |
Mr John McFall (Dumbarton): What assistance he is providing for the regeneration of Russia.
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(
39573
) |
| *11 |
Mr John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan): What recent discussions he has had with North Korea on international security.
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(
39574
) |
| *12 |
Joyce Quin (Gateshead East & Washington West): What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on their role in the coalition against international terrorism.
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(
39575
) |
| *13 |
Geraint Davies (Croydon Central): If he will make a statement on the situation of (a) Mr Feroz Abbasi from Croydon and (b) other UK citizens being held at Guantanamo Bay.
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(
39576
) |
| *14 |
Bob Russell (Colchester): What plans he has to visit the Island of St Helena for the celebrations to mark the 500th Anniversary of the Island's discovery.
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(
39577
) |
| *15 |
Mr John Baron (Billericay): What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts regarding the EU overseas aid package.
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(
39578
) |
| *16 |
Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): What his policy is on the right for self determination for British overseas territories.
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(
39579
) |
| *17 |
Mr Peter Pike (Burnley): What recent discussions he has had with the Pakistan Government on the impact on Pakistan of the conflict in Afghanistan.
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(
39580
) |
| *18 |
Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): When he next intends to visit Sudan to discuss the implications of the civil conflict.
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(
39581
) |
| *19 |
Mr Clive Soley (Ealing, Acton & Shepherd's Bush): If he will make a statement on the relationship between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
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(
39582
) |
| *20 |
Mr Iain Luke (Dundee East): What recent discussions he has had with peace groups in Israel on the peace process.
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(
39583
) |
| *21 |
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the governments of India and Pakistan about the future of Kashmir.
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(
39584
) |
| *22 |
Mr Boris Johnson (Henley): If he will make a statement on Britain's relations with Zimbabwe.
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(
39585
) |
| *23 |
Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe & Sale East): What action he is taking to support the peace process in Colombia.
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(
39586
) |
| *24 |
Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): What discussions he has had with the United States Administration about recent developments in the international campaign against terrorism.
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(
39587
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| *25 |
Mr Win Griffiths (Bridgend): What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Southern African Development Community to help maintain democracy and secure economic recovery in Zimbabwe.
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(
39588
) |
| *26 |
Colin Burgon (Elmet): What discussions she has had with the Japanese Government in connection with preparations for the World Cup.
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(
39589
) |
| *27 |
Mr Michael Foster (Worcester): What recent discussions he has had with India and Pakistan on the subject of Kashmir.
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(
39590
) |
| *28 |
Phil Sawford (Kettering): What action he is taking to support the work of organisations helping street children in Central America.
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(
39591
) |
| *29 |
Mr Ken Purchase (Wolverhampton North East): What assessment he has made of the situation in Nepal since the recent rebel attack in the Accham district; and if he will make a statement.
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(
39592
) |
| *30 |
Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): What discussions are taking place between his Department and the countries applying for entry to the EU; and if he will make a statement.
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(
39593
) |
| *31 |
Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford): What progress has been made on the implementation of the Bonn Agreement with respect to women's human rights.
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(
39596
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| *32 |
Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley): If he will make a statement on the human rights situation in Iraq.
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(
39597
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| *33 |
Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West): What action he has taken to advance proposals in the Delhi Declaration, and in particular the recommendation that India takes up a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
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(
39598
) |
| *34 |
Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): What discussions he has held with Chairman Arafat and Prime Minister Sharon on the peace process in the last two months.
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(
39599
) |
| *35 |
Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): What progress is being made in the international fight against the drug trade.
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(
39600
) |
| *36 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): When he last met the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to discuss the future status of Gibraltar.
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(
39601
) |
| *37 |
Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford & Southend East): If he will make a statement on UK relations with Iran.
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(
39602
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| *38 |
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What discussions he has had with his US counterpart concerning American policy towards Iraq.
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(
39603
) |
| 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 | BROADCASTING ACT 1990 (AMENDMENT) [Up to 20 minutes]
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| Mr Tim Yeo
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| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Broadcasting Act 1990 in respect of restrictions on the holding of licences.
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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 | OPPOSITION DAY (11th allotted day) [Until 10.00 p.m.]
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| | QUALITY OF LIFE IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST
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| Mr Iain Duncan Smith
Mr Oliver Letwin
Mrs Theresa May
Mr Eric Pickles
Mr James Paice
David Maclean
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| That this House takes pride in London's great heritage and its status as a major international capital city; notes that London remains the heart of global financial markets, a world centre for arts, music and fashion, a leader in higher education, medicine and scientific research, and home to the most diverse tapestry of cosmopolitan culture in Europe; regrets that this status is being increasingly undermined by the steady reduction in the quality of life experienced by people in London and the South East and, in particular, the daily crisis faced by commuters, with delays on the railways increasing and the London Underground facing severe overcrowding with little hope for significant improvement; further notes the rise in violent crime, especially on its streets, and the continuing problems for schools and hospitals struggling to cope with low morale and staff shortages; further notes the environmental scars in many parts of London of abandoned cars, graffiti and rubbish, at a time when Council Taxes are rising even further; and calls upon the Government to address the needs of people in London and the South East and to improve the quality of overstretched public services.
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| As an Amendment to Mr Iain Duncan Smith's proposed Motion (Quality of Life in London and the South East):
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| The Prime Minister
Mr Secretary Prescott
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Blunkett
Mr Secretary Byers
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| Line 5, leave out from `Europe' to end and add `welcomes the Government's commitment to London's continued success, demonstrated by sound economic management, substantially increased employment opportunities, record levels of funding in health, education, crime prevention, transport and other key public services, the promotion of sustainable development, the enhancement of London's environment, cultural diversity and the living standards of its population, as well as the restoration of democratic city-wide government to the capital; and unreservedly condemns the Opposition strategy of talking down London and the South East.'.
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| The selection of the matter to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
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| Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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| + 3 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT [No debate]
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| Mr Secretary Byers
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| That the draft Audit Commission (Borrowing Limit) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 14th February, be approved.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| + 4 | NORTHERN IRELAND [No debate]
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| Mr Secretary Reid
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| That the draft Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th February, be approved.
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| + 5 | EDUCATION [No debate]
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| Secretary Estelle Morris
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| That the draft Regulatory Reform (Voluntary Aided Schools Liabilities and Funding) (England) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th February, be approved.
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| The Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its Seventh Report (HC 677), and on the proposal for the Order in its Fourth Report (HC 583).
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| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)).
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| At the end of the sitting
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| 6 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Developing e-democracy and e-participation in Government and Parliament (Mr Graham Allen).
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| Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9.).
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COMMITTEES |
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| 1 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 10.30 a.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the draft Asylum Support (Repeal) Order 2002. |
| 2 | Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 10.30 a.m. | Room 11 (public) |
| To consider the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2002. |
| 3 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the Local Government (Finance) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (HC 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002-03. |
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| 4 | Deregulation and Regulatory Reform | 9.30 a.m. | Room 20 (private) |
| 5 | Treasury | 10.00 a.m. | Room 8 (private) |
| 6 | Home Affairs | 10.15 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Government's Drugs Policy: is it working? |
| Witnesses: Tina Williams, Parents and Addicts against Narcotics in the Community, Hywel Sims, Adfam, Fulton Gillespie and Mrs Hope Humphries. |
| 7 | Culture, Media and Sport | 10.15 a.m.
10.45 a.m. | Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Communications. |
| Witnesses: The Rt Hon. Tessa Jowell MP, Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt Hon. Patricia Hewitt MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, and Mr Andrew Pinder, e-Envoy. |
| 8 | Standards and Privileges | 10.30 a.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 9 | Welsh Affairs | 10.30 a.m. | Room 19 (private) |
| 10 | Statutory Instruments | Immediately after the meeting of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments | Room 7 (private) |
JOINT COMMITTEE |
| 11 | Statutory Instruments | 4.15 p.m. | Room 7 (private) |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
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| |
Written Questions tabled on Monday 11th March for answer today++
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| 1 |
Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if he will change the level of bereavement damages awarded under section 1A of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and Article 3A(5) of the Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977.
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(
43087
) |
| 2 |
Mr Ivan Henderson (Harwich): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when he will publish a consultation paper on periodical payments for future loss and care costs in personal injury cases.
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(
43088
) |
| 3 |
Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what plans she has for the future of the Quality Mark to combat cowboy builders.
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(
43124
) |
| 4 |
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer what changes he proposes to make to the Aggregates Levy legislation.
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(
43215
) |
| 5 |
Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, how he plans to respond to the London Development Agency/London Underground report on the options for increasing capacity at Wembley Park underground station.
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(
43231
) |
| 6 |
Mr Neil Turner (Wigan): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will make a statement on how the Government plans to tackle homelessness.
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(
43232
) |
| 7 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to his oral Answer of 28th February, Official Report, column 117W, on the Commonwealth Education Fund, if he will make a further statement on the launch of the Commonwealth Education Fund.
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(
43319
) |
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