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 Cabinet Office |
| *1 |
Bob Spink (Castle Point): What the Government's policy is on compensating special advisers who are required to resign.
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|
|
(
40116
) |
| *2 |
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): If he will publish a Civil Service Bill in draft.
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|
|
(
40117
) |
| *3 |
Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): If he will list the PIU Reports for which his Department is the lead department.
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|
|
(
40118
) |
| *4 |
Tony Wright (Cannock Chase): When he expects to introduce legislation to implement the conclusions of the Ombudsman Review.
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|
|
(
40120
) |
| *5 |
Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): If he will make a statement on the circumstances in which junior civil servants are entitled to have their cases submitted to employment tribunals in cases of alleged misconduct.
|
|
|
(
40121
) |
| *6 |
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): If he will revise the Ministerial code of conduct.
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|
|
(
40122
) |
| *7 |
Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): If he will make a statement on progress towards his target for making electronic communications from the public to all government departments feasible.
|
|
|
(
40123
) |
| *8 |
Norman Baker (Lewes): When he expects the Civil Service Bill to be published; and if he will ensure that it includes measures to reinforce Civil Service impartiality.
|
|
|
(
40124
) |
| *9 |
Ms Meg Munn (Sheffield, Heeley): If he will make a statement on the Cabinet Office consultation document `Women and Public Service'.
|
|
|
(
40126
) |
| *10 |
Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell): If he will make a statement on the work being done by the Social Exclusion Unit on transport.
|
|
|
(
40127
) |
| *11 |
Mr Paul Tyler (North Cornwall): What role he and his office is playing in the review of the Ministerial Code of Conduct and the Code of Conduct for special advisers.
|
|
|
(
40129
) |
| *12 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): If he will make a statement on the Social Exclusion Unit's study into the role of transport in welfare to work policy and access to services.
|
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|
(
40130
) |
| *13 |
Mr Peter Pike (Burnley): What resources have been distributed by the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund during the last 12 months.
|
|
|
(
40131
) |
| *14 |
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet members of the British-Irish Council to discuss investment in the border areas of Northern Ireland.
|
|
|
(
40132
) |
| *15 |
Mr David Cameron (Witney): What plans he has to amend the Ministerial Code of Conduct; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
|
(
40133
) |
| *16 |
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): If he will make a statement on the proportion of ethnic minorities and women that have been appointed to public bodies in the last 12 months.
|
|
|
(
40134
) |
| *17 |
Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden): What progress have been made by the Social Exclusion Unit in research into neighbourhood renewal.
|
|
|
(
40135
) |
| *18 |
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge & Chryston): When he intends to meet the Royal National Institute for Deaf People to discuss the employment in Government departments of people with hearing impairments.
|
|
|
(
40136
) |
| *19 |
Andrew George (St Ives): What recent assessment he has made of the proportion of government services delivered by government agencies and other bodies operating at a regional level.
|
|
|
(
40137
) |
| *20 |
Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): When his Department expects to publish a draft Civil Service Bill.
|
|
|
(
40139
) |
| *21 |
Caroline Flint (Don Valley): What assessment he has made of the contribution of regional government offices to the development of childcare services as part of social and economic regeneration.
|
|
|
(
40140
) |
| *22 |
Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe & Sale East): What action he is taking to reduce poverty in the North West.
|
|
|
(
40141
) |
| *23 |
Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): What the role of his Department is in tackling urban poverty.
|
|
|
(
40144
) |
| Oral Questions to the Prime Minister |
| *Q1 |
Geraldine Smith (Morecambe & Lunesdale): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40145
) |
| *Q2 |
Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40146
) |
| *Q3 |
Mr Nigel Waterson (Eastbourne): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40147
) |
| *Q4 |
Andy King (Rugby & Kenilworth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40148
) |
| *Q5 |
Dr Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40149
) |
| *Q6 |
Ms Claire Ward (Watford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40150
) |
| *Q7 |
Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe & Sale East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40151
) |
| *Q8 |
Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40152
) |
| *Q9 |
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40153
) |
| *Q10 |
Mr Parmjit Dhanda (Gloucester): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40154
) |
| *Q11 |
Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40155
) |
| *Q12 |
Adam Price (Carmarthen East & Dinefwr): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40156
) |
| *Q13 |
Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40157
) |
| *Q14 |
Phil Sawford (Kettering): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40158
) |
| *Q15 |
Mr Edward Davey (Kingston & Surbiton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40159
) |
| *Q16 |
Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40160
) |
| *Q17 |
Mr Nick Hawkins (Surrey Heath): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40161
) |
| *Q18 |
Mr David Clelland (Tyne Bridge): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40162
) |
| *Q19 |
Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40163
) |
| *Q20 |
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 13th March.
|
|
(
40164
) |
| At 3.30 p.m. | Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business |
| Ten minute rule Motion
|
| 1 | FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS TAX COMMISSION [Up to 20 minutes]
|
| Mr Richard Allan
|
| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a Commission to inquire into the feasibility of a foreign exchange transactions tax; to provide for the Commission's remit and duration; and for connected purposes.
|
| The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
|
|
Main Business |
| + 2 | COMMONHOLD AND LEASEHOLD REFORM BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be further considered [2nd allotted day] (Queen's and Prince of Wales's Consent to be signified on Third Reading). [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 (Orders of 31st January and 11th March).
|
| + 3 | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Murphy
|
| That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 14th February, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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| + 4 | IMMIGRATION [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Blunkett
|
| That the draft Asylum Support (Repeal) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th February, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 5 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Byers
|
| That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (HC 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002-03, which was laid before this House on 27th February, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 6 | STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL AFFAIRS [No debate]
|
| Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Byers
|
|
|
| (1) the matter of the progress of the Regional Development Agencies against their objectives, being a matter relating to regional affairs in England, be referred to the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs;
|
| (2) the Committee meet at Two o'clock on Thursday 21st March at Westminster to consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above; and
|
| (3) the proceedings at the meeting be brought to a conclusion at half-past Four o'clock.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 117).
|
| At the end of the sitting
|
| 7 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Future of specialist hospital services in North West London (Mr John Wilkinson).
|
| Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9.).
|
COMMITTEES |
|
| 1 | Standing Committee C | 10.30 a.m. | Room 12 (public) |
| To consider the National Heritage Bill [Lords]. |
| 2 | European Standing Committee A | 10.30 a.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider EU Document 11932/01 Relating to European Transport Policy for 2010 and EU Document 12597/01 relating to Proposals for a Decision on Community Guidelines for the Development of the Trans-European Network. |
| 3 | European Standing Committee C | 10.30 a.m. | Room 10 (public) |
| To consider Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 14th November 2001, relating to Animal Testing and Cosmetic Products. |
| 4 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 90) (HC 611). |
| 5 | Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 10 (public) |
| To consider the draft Royal Mint Trading Fund (Extension and Variation) Order 2002. |
|
| 6 | Education and Skills | 9.30 a.m.
9.45 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: HMCI Annual Report. |
| Witnesses: Mr Mike Tomlinson CBE, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools, and officials. |
| 7 | Modernisation of the House of Commons | 9.30 a.m. | Room 16 (private) |
| 8 | Defence | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Pensions and Compensation. |
| Witnesses: Rt. Hon. Adam Ingram MP, Minister of State for Armed Forces, and Mr Barry Miller, Director General, Service Pensions and Policy, Ministry of Defence. |
| 9 | Scottish Affairs | 10.00 a.m. | Room 5 (private) |
| 10 | European Scrutiny | 10.30 a.m. | Room 19 (private) |
| 11 | Work and Pensions | 10.00 a.m.
11.15 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Pension Credit. |
| Witnesses: Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and Mr Paul Gray, Head of Pensions and Disability Client Group, Department for Work and Pensions. |
| 12 | Work and Pensions | 3.00 p.m. | Room 7 (private) |
| 13 | Science and Technology | 4.00 p.m. | Room 18 (private) |
| 14 | Foreign Affairs | 3.40 p.m.
4.00 p.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subjects: (i) Barcelona Special European Council; (ii) Turkey. |
| Witnesses: (i) Rt. Hon. Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Mr Kim Darroch CMG, Director for European Union, Foreign and Commonwealth Office; (ii) Rt. Hon. Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr Peter Ricketts CMG, Political Director, and Mr John Macgregor CVO, Director for Wider Europe, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (at 4.30 p.m. approximately). |
| 15 | Health | 3.45 p.m.
4.10 p.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Delayed Discharges. |
| Witnesses: Age Concern England, Social Policy Ageing Information Network, Carers UK, and The King's Fund. |
| 16 | Environmental Audit Committee | 4.00 p.m.
4.20 p.m. | Room 20 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Sustainable Energy Inquiry. |
| Witnesses: The Renewable Power Association (RPA). |
| 17 | Trade and Industry | 4.00 p.m.
4.15 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: UK Productivity and Competitiveness. |
| Witness: Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. |
| 18 | Selection | 4.15 p.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 19 | Public Accounts | 4.00 p.m. | Room 8 (public) |
| Subjects: (i) The New Deal for Young People; (ii) The Government's Response to the Sharman Report. |
| Witnesses: (i) Ms Rachel Lomax, Permanent Secretary, Mr Leigh Lewis CB, Chief Executive, Employment Service and Jobcentre Plus, Mr Matthew Nicholas, Divisional Manager, Jobseeker Division, Employment Service, and Mr Bill Wells, Head of Economic and Labour Market Division, Department for Work and Pensions; (ii) Rt. Hon. Andrew Smith MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Mr Brian Gliksman, Treasury Officer of Accounts, Her Majesty's Treasury. |
| 20 | Treasury Sub-Committee | 4.45 p.m.
5.00 p.m. | Room 16 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Inland Revenues Self-Assessment Systems. |
| Witnesses: The Chartered Institute of Taxation; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
| |
|
| |
Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 12th March for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what plans he has to appoint a successor to Lord Haskins as Chair of the Better Regulation Task Force; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
(
43466
) |
| 2 |
Mr Mark Hendrick (Preston): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how development costs relating to the Government's proposed scheme to repay the outstanding loans of certain newly qualified teachers will be funded.
|
|
(
43597
) |
| 3 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the chairmanship of the FSA.
|
|
(
43655
) |
| 4 |
Dr Desmond Turner (Brighton, Kemptown): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he will take to help local authorities cut the use of bed and breakfast hotels for housing homeless people.
|
|
(
43755
) |
| 5 |
Dr Desmond Turner (Brighton, Kemptown): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if the London Borough of Hackney has met the terms of the direction he issued on 12th October 2001 in connection with claims for housing benefit and council tax benefit.
|
|
(
43756
) |
| 6 |
Joan Ryan (Enfield North): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what has been the impact of the Children Act Sub-committee `Guidelines for Good Practice on Parental Contact in Cases Where There Has Been Domestic Violence'.
|
|
(
43801
) |
|
