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 Trade and Industry |
| *1 |
Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): What steps she is taking to encourage research and development in the UK aerospace industry.
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(
42845
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| *2 |
Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West): What action she is taking in respect of her policy on fairness at work.
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(
42846
) |
| *3 |
James Purnell (Stalybridge & Hyde): What progress is being made towards the Government's targets for broadband communications.
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(
42847
) |
| *4 |
Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere): What assessment she has made of the prospects for sub-post offices.
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(
42848
) |
| *5 |
Mr Ian Cawsey (Brigg & Goole): What action she proposes to take in response to the US Government's decision to impose tariffs on steel imports.
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(
42849
) |
| *6 |
Joan Ryan (Enfield North): What impact Government investment in the UK's science base is having on British industry.
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(
42851
) |
| *7 |
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): If she will make a statement on the future of the aerospace industry.
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(
42853
) |
| *8 |
Gillian Merron (Lincoln): What assessment she has made of the impact of the Employment Bill on small businesses.
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(
42854
) |
| *9 |
Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead): What proposals she has to stop bribery and corruption in arms deals involving UK firms.
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(
42855
) |
| *10 |
Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip - Northwood): If she will make a statement on the launch aid for aerospace projects provided by her Department in the last two years.
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(
42857
) |
| *11 |
Margaret Moran (Luton South): What measures she intends to take to assist social entrepreneurs.
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(
42858
) |
| *12 |
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): If she will make a statement on the Government's policy on the construction industry.
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(
42859
) |
| *13 |
Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): If she will make a statement on her policy on entitlement to payment for bank holidays.
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(
42862
) |
| *14 |
Julia Drown (South Swindon): If she will implement the recommendations of the Scott Report on export licensing.
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(
42863
) |
| *15 |
Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West): What steps she is taking to promote knowledge transfer between the university sector and British industry.
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(
42864
) |
| *16 |
Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What plans she has to help the Welsh steel industry.
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(
42865
) |
| *17 |
Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): What steps she is taking to publicise the services available at local post offices.
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(
42867
) |
| *18 |
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): If she will make a statement on her policy on British science.
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(
42868
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| *19 |
Mr Jonathan R. Shaw (Chatham & Aylesford): What she is doing to increase use of broadband technology.
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(
42869
) |
| *20 |
Mr Chris Mullin (Sunderland South): What plans she has to raise with the WTO the tariff on exports of menswear from the United Kingdom to the United States; and if she will make a statement.
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(
42870
) |
| *21 |
Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): What representations she has received following the publication of the energy report by the Performance and Innovation Unit on Clean coal technology; and if she will make a statement.
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(
42871
) |
| *22 |
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): If she will make a statement on the British steel industry.
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(
42873
) |
| *23 |
Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood): How many homes and businesses have a broadband connection.
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(
42874
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| *24 |
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What plans she has, in coordination with European partners, for targeted trade sanctions on US products.
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(
42875
) |
| *25 |
Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): Pursuant to her statement of 15th November 2001, Official Report, column 1000, on the WTO, what progress has been made in consultations with the Philippines on trade issues in relation to Mindanao.
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(
42876
) |
| *26 |
John Mann (Bassetlaw): If she will make a statement on the decision to set a deadline on new claims to the compensation scheme for current and ex-miners suffering from vibration white finger.
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(
42877
) |
| *27 |
Mr Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent representations she has received about the cost impact of the climate change levy on the competitive position of manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.
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(
42878
) |
| *28 |
Mr Bill Wiggin (Leominster): What steps she takes to integrate environmental concerns into her Department's policies.
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(
42879
) |
| Oral Questions to the Minister for Women |
| *29 |
Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby): If she will make a statement on the work of the Women's Unit within the DTI with specific reference to the promotion of science, engineering and technology.
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(
42880
) |
| *30 |
Mrs Jackie Lawrence (Preseli, Pembrokeshire): What steps she is taking to increase female representation in public life.
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(
42883
) |
| *31 |
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What steps she is taking to promote Government measures to make it easier for those mothers who want to return to work to do so.
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(
42884
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| *32 |
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What proportion of her time she spends in each week on matters relating exclusively to women; and if she will make a statement.
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(
42885
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| *33 |
Tony Cunningham (Workington): What steps she is taking to encourage women to take up careers in science and engineering.
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(
42886
) |
| *34 |
Ann McKechin (Glasgow, Maryhill): If she will make a statement on the impact of flexibility at work on productivity growth in Britain.
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(
42887
) |
| *35 |
Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Equal Pay Act 1970.
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(
42888
) |
| *36 |
Mr David Amess (Southend West): What representations she has received about celebrating International Women's Day.
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(
42889
) |
| At 12.30 p.m. | Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Main Business |
| + 1 | ADJOURNMENT [Until 7.00 p.m.]
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| The Prime Minister
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| That this House do now adjourn.
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| Proposed subject for debate: Education: 14 to 19 year olds.
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| Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.
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| At the end of the sitting
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| 2 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Government action to deal with noisy neighbours (Bob Russell).
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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 | Standing Committee on Regional Affairs | 2.00 p.m. | Room 14 |
| To consider the matter of the progress of the Regional Development Agencies against their objectives. |
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| 2 | Public Administration | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Ombudsman Issues. |
| Witnesses: Sir Michael Buckley, Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, and Mr Alan Watson, Deputy Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration. |
| 3 | Environmental Audit | 11.30 a.m. | Room 20 (private) |
| 4 | Defence, Foreign Affairs, International Development and Trade and Industry | 2.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m. | The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Government Annual Report on Strategic Export Controls for 2000. |
| Witnesses: The Rt Hon. Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr William Ehrman, Director International Security, and Mr Tim Dowse, Head of Non-Proliferation Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. |
| 5 | Home Affairs | 2.30 p.m. | Room 8 (public) |
| Subject: Police Reform Bill. |
| Witnesses: The Rt Hon. John Denham MP, Minister of State, and Mr Stephen Rimmer, Director of Policing, Home Office. |
JOINT COMMITTEE |
| 6 | Human Rights | 10.30 a.m.
11.00 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Implementation of the Human Rights Act and work of the Human Rights Unit. |
| Witness: Mr Michael Wills MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
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Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 20th March for answer today++
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| 1 |
Mrs Lorna Fitzsimons (Rochdale): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he has considered the recommendations of the North West Regional Assembly following completion of the South East Manchester Multi Modal Study; and if he will make a statement.
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(
45713
) |
| 2 |
Helen Southworth (Warrington South): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the Government's proposal to consult on piloting a comparative, colour-coded label for passenger cars.
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(
45714
) |
| 3 |
Mr Greg Pope (Hyndburn): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the terms of reference will be for the review of BBC News 24.
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(
45863
) |
| 4 |
Ms Oona King (Bethnal Green & Bow): To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what financial aid her Department has provided to Pakistan in the current financial year; and what she plans to allocate in the next financial year.
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(
45864
) |
| 5 |
Mr Mike O'Brien (North Warwickshire): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her Answer of 14th February, Official Report, columns 607-8W, what changes have since been made to the departmental expenditure limit.
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(
45865
) |
| 6 |
Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he will make a statement on the current position of Railtrack plc in administration.
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(
45966
) |
| 7 |
Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the suspension of Zimbabwe from the Councils of the Commonwealth.
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|
(
46034
) |
| 8 |
Mr Kevin Hughes (Doncaster North): To ask the Prime Minister, what advice has been given to civil servants on the conduct of government business during the forthcoming elections to local councils on 2nd May.
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|
(
46033
) |
| 9 |
Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port & Neston): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make an announcement about the appointment and re-appointment of Surveillance Commissioners under Part III of the Police Act 1997.
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|
(
46090
) |
| 10 |
Mrs Lorna Fitzsimons (Rochdale): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on plans for celebrating the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's accession to the throne.
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(
46091
) |
| 11 |
Geraldine Smith (Morecambe & Lunesdale): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to engage social landlords in tackling anti-social behaviour.
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|
(
46092
) |
| 12 |
Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to amend the rules regulating the provision of access to information by local authorities.
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|
(
46163
) |
| 13 |
Mr Parmjit Dhanda (Gloucester): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether a conclusion has been reached on the review of the National Forest Company.
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|
(
46215
) |
| 14 |
Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Kirklees Metropolitan Council.
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|
(
46216
) |
| 15 |
Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he will publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of the City of Salford Council.
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|
(
46217
) |
| 16 |
Phil Hope (Corby): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to improve the performance of local authorities in administering housing benefit and council tax benefit.
|
|
(
46218
) |
Standing Committee Notices |
| The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 10th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002.
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| The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 10th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 682).
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| The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 11th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2002 (S.I., 2001, No. 221).
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| The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 11th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Mental Health Act 1983 (Remedial) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3712).
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