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.
| Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs |
| *1 |
Mr Neil Turner (Wigan): What continuing support to improve civil administration he will offer to East Timor.
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(
62104
) |
| *2 |
Phil Hope (Corby): If he will make a statement on post-Doha world trade liberalisation.
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|
(
62105
) |
| *3 |
Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger (Bridgwater): If he will make a statement on the situation in Zimbabwe.
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|
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(
62106
) |
| *4 |
Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): What his most recent assessment of the state of relations between India and Pakistan is.
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|
|
(
[R]62107
) |
| *5 |
Ms Dari Taylor (Stockton South): What his assessment is of the present situation in Kashmir.
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|
(
62108
) |
| *6 |
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): What recent discussions he has had with Commonwealth colleagues on Zimbabwe.
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(
62109
) |
| *7 |
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Zimbabwean government on the future of land owned by British expatriates; and if he will make a statement.
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|
(
62110
) |
| *8 |
Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East): What continuing support the Government will offer to East Timor.
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(
62111
) |
| *9 |
Mr David Cameron (Witney): What representations his Department has made to the Omani Government about Jonathan Lincoln Brown; and if he will make a statement.
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|
(
62112
) |
| *10 |
Mr Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port & Neston): What recent discussions he has had with other Commonwealth governments about Zimbabwe.
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(
62113
) |
| *11 |
Tony Cunningham (Workington): If he will make a statement on the political situation in Zimbabwe.
|
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|
(
62114
) |
| *12 |
Ms Meg Munn (Sheffield, Heeley): What his assessment is of the effect of US steel tariffs on world trade.
|
|
|
(
62115
) |
| *13 |
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): What recent discussions he has had with the members of the Southern African Development Community concerning Zimbabwe.
|
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|
(
62116
) |
| *14 |
Mr Ernie Ross (Dundee West): If he will make a statement on the Middle East Peace Process.
|
|
|
(
62117
) |
| *15 |
Mr Michael Weir (Angus): Whether Kashmiri terrorists are receiving funding from sources in the UK.
|
|
|
(
62118
) |
| *16 |
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in India and Pakistan concerning security along the line of control in Kashmir.
|
|
|
(
62120
) |
| *17 |
Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough): If he will make a statement on the development of the New Programme for African Development.
|
|
|
(
62121
) |
| *18 |
Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): If he will make a statement on the talks between the UK and Spain over Gibraltar.
|
|
|
(
62122
) |
| *19 |
Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry): If he will make a statement on bilateral relations with Russia.
|
|
|
(
62123
) |
| *20 |
Mr Alex Salmond (Banff & Buchan): What recent discussions he has had with Israeli representatives concerning the situation in Israel and Palestine.
|
|
|
(
62124
) |
| *21 |
Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): What recent discussions he has had with Russia about combating terrorism.
|
|
|
(
62125
) |
| *22 |
Mr Chris Bryant (Rhondda): If he will make a statement on recent security developments in Pakistan.
|
|
|
(
62126
) |
| *23 |
Rosemary McKenna (Cumbernauld & Kilsyth): What his assessment is of the effect of US steel tariffs on world trade.
|
|
|
(
62127
) |
| *24 |
Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What discussions he had concerning Zimbabwe at the recent European Council meeting in Seville.
|
|
|
(
62128
) |
| *25 |
Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh): What the status is of the discussions with the Spanish Government on the future of Gibraltar.
|
|
|
(
62129
) |
| *26 |
Diana Organ (Forest of Dean): When he next intends to visit Malawi to discuss bilateral relations.
|
|
|
(
62130
) |
| *27 |
Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen Central): If he will make a statement on plans for monitoring the forthcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
|
|
|
(
62131
) |
| *28 |
Valerie Davey (Bristol West): What discussions are taking place with Russia on combating international terrorism.
|
|
|
(
62132
) |
| *29 |
Mr Peter Viggers (Gosport): What role the UK Government will play in easing tensions between India and Pakistan.
|
|
|
(
62133
) |
| *30 |
Mr Mark Simmonds (Boston & Skegness): If he will make a statement on the political situation in Zimbabwe.
|
|
|
(
62134
) |
| *31 |
Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): If he will make a statement on post-Doha world trade liberalisation.
|
|
|
(
62135
) |
| *32 |
Mr John Baron (Billericay): What recent meetings he has had with his EU counterparts regarding the distribution of the EU overseas aid package.
|
|
|
(
62137
) |
| *33 |
Mr Terry Rooney (Bradford North): What his assessment is of the present situation in Kashmir.
|
|
|
(
62138
) |
| *34 |
Mr Michael Moore (Tweeddale, Ettrick & Lauderdale): What recent discussions he has held with European Union foreign ministers to co-ordinate their response to the situation in the Middle East.
|
|
|
(
62139
) |
| *35 |
Mr Jonathan Djanogly (Huntingdon): If he will make a statement on the European Commission's role in foreign policy development.
|
|
|
(
62140
) |
| *36 |
Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington): If he will make a statement on the UK Government's role in reducing tension in Kashmir.
|
|
|
(
62141
) |
| *37 |
Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): If he will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
|
|
|
(
62142
) |
| *38 |
Bridget Prentice (Lewisham East): What continuing support the Government will offer to East Timor.
|
|
|
(
62143
) |
| At 3.30 p.m. | Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business |
| Ten minute rule Motion
|
| 1 | AUCTIONS [Up to 20 minutes]
|
| Mr Frank Doran
|
| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the sale of goods by auction; 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 | OPPOSITION DAY [15th allotted day] [Until 10.00 p.m.]
|
| | MENTAL HEALTH
|
| Mr Iain Duncan Smith
Dr Liam Fox
Mr Oliver Heald
Mr Simon Burns
Mr Tim Loughton
David Maclean
|
| | Patrick Mercer |
Mr Desmond Swayne |
| That this House expresses its deep concern at the plight of those who suffer mental ill-health and notes that almost every family will have experience of some form of mental illness; is concerned at the inadequate treatment so many receive, the shortages of staff and beds, the gaps in community provision and the lack of choice; condemns the lack of support and respite for carers, the lack of early intervention with the young and the unmet needs of the elderly; further notes that many vulnerable people with mental health problems are in prison and receiving inadequate medical care; expresses concern at the rise in the suicide rate of those suffering from mental illness; regrets the diversion of mental health funding into other clinical areas; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to act to raise awareness of the scale of mental health problems and to ensure that patients are treated in an appropriate and dignified way.
|
| As an Amendment to Mr Iain Duncan Smith's propsed Motion (Mental Health):
|
| The Prime Minister
Mr Secretary Prescott
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Blunkett
Mr Secretary Milburn
|
| Line 3, leave out from `illness;' to end and insert `notes the decades of under-investment which led to crumbling buildings, demoralised staff and inadequate treatment under the Conservative Government which left many of the most vulnerable in society without the care they need; supports this Government's investment in NHS mental health services to ensure better and faster care for people with mental health problems, including new community teams, more staff, improved acute care and new services for children; supports the full implementation of the Mental Health National Service Framework to ensure national standards are in place for the care and treatment of mental illness; recognises the massive contribution of carers and the Government's action to support them, and commends the Government's `mind out for mental health' campaign to tackle stigma; and believes that improving mental health services should remain a key Government priority.'.
|
| | SITUATION IN ZIMBABWE
|
| Mr Iain Duncan Smith
Mr Michael Ancram
Mrs Caroline Spelman
Mr Richard Spring
Mr Alan Duncan
David Maclean
|
| That this House deplores the deteriorating political, economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe; condemns the continuing violations of basic human rights committed by the Mugabe regime; reaffirms the view that following the rigged presidential election in March the current Zimbabwean government lacks legitimacy; regrets the failure of Her Majesty's Government and the EU to implement sanctions and exert effective pressure on the Mugabe regime to hold new free and independently monitored presidential elections; recognises the growing politically-induced humanitarian suffering in Zimbabwe, and its effects on her neighbours; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to take effective action to build an international coalition to apply whatever pressure is necessary, in line with the Harare Declaration, to restore democracy in Zimbabwe through fresh Presidential elections.
|
| As an Amendment to Mr Iain Duncan Smith's proposed Motion (Situation in Zimbabwe):
|
| The Prime MinisterMr Secretary PrescottMr Chancellor of the ExchequerMr Robin CookMr Secretary ShawSecretary Clare Short
|
| Line 1, leave out from `House' to end and add `expresses its grave concern at the abuse of human rights and suppression of freedom of expression in Zimbabwe, the increase in poverty arising from the policies of the ruling party, and the impending humanitarian crisis in the country; reaffirms the view that the outcome of the recent Presidential election does not reflect the will of the Zimbabwean people; recognises the need for Land Reform but also recognises that this needs to be done responsibly; welcomes the actions taken on Zimbabwe by Her Majesty's Government in co-operation with the EU, the Commonwealth, the US and others; further welcomes the efforts of the Governments of South Africa and Nigeria to facilitate dialogue between ZANU (PF) and MDC, and deplores ZANU (PF)'s withdrawal from these talks; further welcomes the Government's commitment of £32 million to humanitarian relief in Zimbabwe outside official channels; and calls on the Government to encourage other donors to stand by the people of Zimbabwe at this difficult time.'.
|
| The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
|
| Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
|
| + 3 | COUNTRYSIDE [No debate]
|
| Secretary Margaret Beckett
|
| That the draft Vehicular Access Across Common and Other Land (England) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 14th May, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 4 | INVESTIGATORY POWERS [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Blunkett
|
| That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Maintenance of Interception Capability) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 22nd May, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 5 | INTERNATIONAL IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Straw
|
| That the draft Specialized Agencies of the United Nations (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 6 | INTERNATIONAL IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Straw
|
| That the draft United Nations and International Court of Justice (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 7 | SOCIAL SECURITY [No debate]
|
| Mr Secretary Smith
|
| That the draft Social Security Amendment (Intercalating Students) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 8 | INSIDER DEALING [No debate]
|
| Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
|
| That the draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 9 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [No debate]
|
| Ms Secretary Hewitt
|
| That the draft Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 10 | SCOTTISH GRAND COMMITTEE [No debate]
|
| Mr Robin Cook
Mrs Secretary Liddell
|
| That the Scottish Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 10th July at half-past Ten o'clock to consider a substantive Motion for the adjournment of the Committee.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 100).
|
| + 11 | DELEGATED LEGISLATION [No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
|
| Mr Robin Cook
|
| That the National Care Standards Commission (Children's Rights Director) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1250) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.
|
| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
|
| At the end of the sitting
|
| 12 | ADJOURNMENT
|
| Proposed subject: Drug-free methods of managing asthma (Mrs Anne Campbell).
|
| Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
|
COMMITTEES |
|
| 1 | Standing Committee A (Programming Sub-Committee) (Police Reform Bill [Lords]) | 10.25 a.m. | Room 11 (private) |
| 2 | Standing Committee A | 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. | Room 11 (public)
(public) |
| Further to consider the Police Reform Bill [Lords]. |
| 3 | Standing Committee F | 10.30 a.m.
4.30 p.m. | Room 10 (public)
(public) |
| Further to consider the Finance Bill. |
| 4 | Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 4.30 p.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea and Air) Order 2002. |
|
| 5 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Urban Affairs Sub-Committee | 9.45 a.m.
10.00 a.m. | Room 16 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Affordable Housing. |
| Witnesses: Berkeley Homes and Fairview Homes; Surrey Local Government Association, Dartford Council, and Westminister City Council (at approximately 10.40 a.m.); Peabody Trust, and Places for People (at approximately 11.20 a.m.). |
| 6 | Treasury | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Financial Regulation of Public Ltd Companies. |
| Witnesses: Sir John Bourn KCB, Chairman, Dr Colin Reeves CBE, Director, the Review Board, Mr Richard Fleck, Vice-Chairman and Mr John Grant, Executive Director, Auditing Practices Board; Mr Andrew Simms, Policy Director and Ms Deborah Doane, Head of Corporate Accountability, The New Economics Foundation (at approximately 11.30 a.m.). |
| 7 | Culture, Media and Sport | 10.15 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Gambling. |
| Witnesses: Camelot; Local Government Association (at approximately 11.15 a.m.). |
| 8 | Home Affairs | 10.15 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Conduct of Investigations into Past Cases of Abuse in Children's Homes. |
| Witnesses: Mr Phil Frampton, National Chair of the Care Leaver's Association, Mr Matthew Byrne, Project Co-ordinator, Fire in Ice, Teresa Reynolds, Head of Policy for Victim Support, and Kathryn Stone, Director, Voice UK. |
| 9 | Welsh Affairs | 10.15 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Draft National Health Service (Wales) Bill. |
| Witnesses: Mr Don Touhig MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Wales Office, Jane Hutt AM, Minister for Health, National Assembly for Wales and officials. |
| 10 | Trade and Industry | 4.00 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) |
| 11 | Statutory Instruments | Immediately after the JCSI meeting | Room 7 |
JOINT COMMITTEE |
| 12 | Statutory Instruments | 4.15 p.m. | Room 7 (private) |
PRIVATE BILL COMMITTEE |
| 13 | Standing Orders Committee | 10.30 a.m. | Room 5 (public) |
| Subject: London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill [Lords]; and London Local Authorities Bill [Lords]. |
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] |
| |
|
| |
Written Questions tabled on Monday 24th June for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Mr Tony Colman (Putney): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she proposes to adopt the new model of television licence fee evasion referred to in the National Audit Office report, Collecting the Television Licence Fee; and what estimate she has made of the level of television licence fee evasion for (a) the last month for which figures are available and (b) the last five years.
|
|
(
64586
) |
| 2 |
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the consultation on the VAT treatment of face value vouchers announced in the 2002 Budget.
|
|
(
64686
) |
| 3 |
Dr Howard Stoate (Dartford): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will announce how the National Waste Minimisation and Recycling Fund will be distributed.
|
|
(
64784
) |
| 4 |
Ann Coffey (Stockport): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects to publish the inspection report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Sefton Council.
|
|
(
64865
) |
| 5 |
Peter Bradley (The Wrekin): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the Government's policy is on the voluntary registration of charities.
|
|
(
64866
) |
|
