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Order of Business 10 July 2002

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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.


At 2.30 p.m.      Prayers
Afterwards
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
*1 Mr John Lyons (Strathkelvin & Bearsden):    When he last met trade unions in Northern Ireland to discuss the implications of sectarianism for the peace process.
( 65799 )
*2 Mr Neil Turner (Wigan):    If he will make a statement on progress made in tackling smuggling in Northern Ireland.
( 65800 )
*3 Norman Lamb (North Norfolk):    What sums have been earmarked by his Department for grants to voluntary bodies in 2002-03.
( 65801 )
*4 Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury):    If he will make a statement on the security situation in Northern Ireland.
( 65802 )
*5 Tony Cunningham (Workington):    If he will make a statement on the Government's policies on the support given to victims of terrorist violence in Northern Ireland.
( 65803 )
*6 Mr Tom Harris (Glasgow, Cathcart):    What progress the Government has made in combating organised crime in Northern Ireland.
( 65804 )
*7 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    What recent policy initiatives he has undertaken regarding the treatment of victims of terrorist violence.
( 65805 )
*8 Helen Jackson (Sheffield, Hillsborough):    What steps he is taking to consolidate public support for the new Police Service of Northern Ireland.
( 65806 )
*9 Mr Clive Soley (Ealing, Acton & Shepherd's Bush):    If he will make a statement on the decommissioning of illegally held weapons in Northern Ireland.
( 65807 )
*10 Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North):    If he will make a statement on the recent meeting of the implementation group; and what the implications are for the future of the devolved institutions.
( 65808 )
*11 Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd):    If he will make a statement on the proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
( 65809 )
*12 Mr David Trimble (Upper Bann):    What role he plans for voluntary and community organisations in the proposed community safety partnerships.
( 65810 )
*13 Colin Burgon (Elmet):    What strategic issues are being considered by the organised Crime Task Force; and if he will make a statement.
( 65811 )
*14 Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If he will make a statement on the level of illegal activities by terrorist organisations in Northern Ireland.
( 65812 )
*15 The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South):    If he will make a statement on commitments given to Sinn Fein on further reform of PSNI.
( 65813 )
*16 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If he will make a statement on the areas of criminality in which organised crime networks are involved in Northern Ireland.
( 65814 )
*17 Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell):    What his assessment is of the potential for disorder during this summer's marching season.
( 65815 )
*18 Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton):    What action is being taken to tackle counterfeiting operations by organised crime gangs.
( 65816 )
*19 Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire):    What recent assessment he has made of the confidence of the Unionist community in the Belfast Agreement; and if he will make a statement.
( 65817 )
*20 Mr Paul Goodman (Wycombe):    If he will make a statement on the role of the Loyalist Commission.
( 65818 )
*21 Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    If he will make a statement on the number of politically related incidents of violence involving weapons, indicating the organisations and individuals responsible, in the last three months.
( 65819 )
*22 Mr Mark Hendrick (Preston):    If he will make a statement on progress made in tackling smuggling in Northern Ireland.
( 65820 )
*23 Mr Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove):    What proportion of staff in the Northern Ireland Prison Service have taken part in equality training.
( 65822 )
*24 Lady Hermon (North Down):    What progress has been made with the introduction of electoral identity cards in Northern Ireland.
( 65823 )
*25 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent progress has been made towards decommissioning.
( 65824 )
*26 Kali Mountford (Colne Valley):    What progress has been made in tackling smuggling in Northern Ireland.
( 65825 )
*27 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    What assessment he has made of the levels of terrorist activity in the province.
( 65826 )
*28 Mr Austin Mitchell (Great Grimsby):    What progress the Police Service of Northern Ireland has made this year in combating the illegal trade in fuel.
( 65827 )
*29 Mr A.J. Beith (Berwick-upon-Tweed):    If he will make a statement on the progress made with community safety awareness seminars held in preparation for a draft community strategy.
( 65828 )
*30 Mr Malcolm Savidge (Aberdeen North):    What progress has been made in developing a new approach to policing in Northern Ireland.
( 65829 )

At 3.00 p.m.
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
*Q1 Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65830 )
*Q2 Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65831 )
*Q3 Ann McKechin (Glasgow, Maryhill):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65832 )
*Q4 Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney & Shetland):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65833 )
*Q5 Dr Andrew Murrison (Westbury):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65834 )
*Q6 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65835 )
*Q7 Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South):    When he next plans to visit Blackpool.
( 65836 )
*Q8 Mr Jonathan R. Shaw (Chatham & Aylesford):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65837 )
*Q9 Mr Iain Luke (Dundee East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65838 )
*Q10 Mr Paul Tyler (North Cornwall):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65839 )
*Q11 Mr Colin Breed (South East Cornwall):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65840 )
*Q12 Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65841 )
*Q13 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65842 )
*Q14 Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65843 )
*Q15 Mr Michael Connarty (Falkirk East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65844 )
*Q16 Mr Neil Turner (Wigan):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65845 )
*Q17 Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65846 )
*Q18 Lynne Jones (Birmingham, Selly Oak):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65847 )
*Q19 Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65848 )
*Q20 Mr Chris Mullin (Sunderland South):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th July.
( 65849 )

At 3.30 p.m.Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business

Notices of Presentation of Bills

  1  

ANIMAL SANCTUARIES (LICENSING) (No. 2)        [No debate]

Mrs Cheryl Gillan

        Bill to make provision for the licensing and control of animal sanctuaries.

Formal first reading: no debate or decision.

  2  

ORGAN DONATION (PRESUMED CONSENT AND SAFEGUARDS) (No. 2)        [No debate]

Mrs Cheryl Gillan

        Bill to provide for the removal of organs for transplantation purposes, after death has been confirmed in a person aged 16 or over, except where a potential donor previously registered an objection or where a close relative objects; and for connected purposes.

Formal first reading: no debate or decision.

  3  

LITTER AND FOULING OF LAND BY DOGS (No. 2)        [No debate]

Mr Desmond Swayne

        Bill to make further provision relating to litter and the fouling of land by dogs and to allow a local authority to retain the revenue from fixed penalty notices for such offences issued in its area for the purposes of enforcement.

Formal first reading: no debate or decision.

Ten minute rule Motion

  4  

TRAVELLER LAW REFORM        [Up to 20 minutes]

Mr David Atkinson

        That leave be given to bring in a Bill to reform the law in England and Wales as it applies to gypsies and travellers.

        The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Notice of Motion

+  5  

WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE        [No debate]

Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Murphy

        That—

      1.   The matter of the draft National Health Service (Wales) Bill be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration;

      2.   The Committee shall meet on Tuesday 16th July at half-past Ten o'clock and between Four o'clock and Six o'clock at Westminster to consider the matter of the draft National Health Service (Wales) Bill, under Standing Order No. 107 (Welsh Grand Committee (matters relating exclusively to Wales)).

To be decided without debate (Standing Orders Nos. 107 and 108).


Main Business

+  6  

POLICE REFORM BILL [LORDS]: (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)        [Up to 45 minutes]

Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Blunkett

        That the Order of 9th July 2002 (Police Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2)) shall be varied as follows—

      in the Table, in the entries in the second column relating to the second day, for the first `Six o'clock' there shall be substituted `Seven o'clock'.

        The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after the commencement of proceedings (Order A (8) of 28th June 2001).

+  7  

POLICE REFORM BILL [LORDS]:      As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered (2nd allotted day).        [Until 10.00 p.m.]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Third Reading will also be taken.

        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 (Order of 9th July).

+  8  

WORLD SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND AID FOR POVERTY DISEASES        [No debate]

Ms Sally Keeble

        That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 7727/2/02, draft Council Conclusions for the preparation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and No. 6863/02, draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on aid for poverty diseases (HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis) in developing countries; and welcomes the Government's approach to the World Summit and to discussions on differential pricing of medicines and other key issues.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).

+  9  

GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD AND FEED        [No debate]

Ms Hazel Blears

        That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 11576/01, draft Council Regulation on genetically modified food and feed and No. 11496/01, draft Council Regulation on the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms; and supports the Government's aim of securing practical, proportionate and enforceable legislation that also recognises the external impact, including that on developing countries.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).

+  10  

SECTION 5 OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (AMENDMENT) ACT 1993        [No debate]

Ruth Kelly

        That this House takes note with approval of the Government's assessment as set out in the Financial Statement and Budget Report 2002-03 and the Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report 2002-03 for the purposes of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6) and Order of 3rd July).

+  11  

SOCIAL SECURITY        [No debate]

Mr Secretary Smith

        That the draft State Pension Credit Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 26th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  12  

NORTHERN IRELAND        [No debate]

Mr Secretary Reid

        That the draft Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 26th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  13  

INSOLVENCY        [No debate]

Ms Secretary Hewitt

        That the draft Insolvency Act 1986 (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 26th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  14  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT        [No debate]

Ms Secretary Hewitt

        That the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 25th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  15  

FAMILY LAW        [No debate]

Ms Rosie Winterton

        That the draft Child Support Appeals (Jurisdiction of Courts) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 24th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  16  

FAMILY LAW        [No debate]

Mr Secretary Smith

        That the draft Child Support (Temporary Compensation Payment Scheme) (Modification and Amendment) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 24th June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

At the end of the sitting

  17  

ADJOURNMENT

        Proposed subject: Funding for village halls (Matthew Taylor).

        Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).


COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

1Scottish Grand Committee10.30 a.m.Room 10 (public)
To consider the matter of impact of the Government's policies in promoting social inclusion in Scotland.
2Standing Committee C11.45 a.m.Room 12 (public)
To consider the Commonwealth Bill.
3European Standing Committee C10.30 a.m.Room 11 (public)
To consider EU Document No. 7430/02 relating to working conditions for temporary workers.
4Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation4.30 p.m.Room 9 (public)
To consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 102) (HC 943), on Children's Services (Quality Protects) Special Grants for 2001-02 and 2002-03 and the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 104) (HC 1005) on Children's Services Quality Protects Adoption and Permanence Taskforce Special Grant for 2002-03.
5Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation4.30 p.m.Room 12 (public)
To consider the draft Directors' Remuneration Report Regulations 2002.
6Eleventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation4.30 p.m.Room 5 (public)
To consider the draft Caribbean Development Bank (Further Payments) Order 2002 and the draft African Development Fund (Additional Subscriptions) Order 2002.

SELECT COMMITTEES

7Catering9.30 a.m.Room 13 (private)
8Education and Skills9.30 a.m.


10.30 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)
Subject: Department for Education and Skills Departmental Report.
Witness: Rt Hon Estelle Morris MP, Secretary of State for Education and Skills.
9Modernisation of the House of Commons9.30 a.m.Room 16 (private)
10Environment, Food and Rural Affairs10.00 a.m.


10.30 a.m.
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)
Subject: The Role of DEFRA.
Witness: Lord Whitty, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
11Transport, Local Government and the Regions10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m.
Room 15 (private)
(public)
Subject: Electoral Commission.
Witnesses: Mr Sam Younger, Chairman, and Mr Roger Creedon, Chief Executive, Electoral Commission.
12European Scrutiny10.30 a.m.Room 19 (private)
13Work and Pensions10.30 a.m.The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
14Health3.45 p.m.


4.10 p.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)
Subject: Sexual Health.
Witnesses: Anne Weyman, Chief Executive, Family Planning Association, Dr Sarah Randall, Ella Gordon Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, Kate Guthrie, Hull & East Riding Community NHS Trust, Dr Jane Thomas, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Mr Ian Jones, Chief Executive, British Pregnancy Advisory Service and Liz Davies, Head, Marie Stopes International.
15Transport, Local Government and the Regions: Transport Sub-Committee3.45 p.m.
4.00 p.m.
Room 15 (private)
(public)
Subject: Rail Freight and the Channel Tunnel.
Witnesses: EWS and Tibbet & Britten; HE Monsieur Daniel Bernard CMG CBE, Ambassador of the French Republic, and Monsieur Denis Doute«, Freight Director SNCF (at approximately 4.30 p.m.); Rt. Hon. John Spellar MP, Minister for Transport, and officials, Department for Transport (at approximately 5.00 p.m.).
16Broadcasting4.00 p.m.The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
17Environmental Audit4.00 p.m.Room 20 (private)
18Science & Technology4.00 p.m.Room 16 (private)
19Selection4.15 p.m.Room 13 (private)
20Treasury Sub-Committee4.45 p.m.
5.00 p.m.
Room 8 (private)
(public)
Subject: The Government Actuary's Department and Related Matters.
Witnesses: Mr Chris Daykin CB, Government Actuary, Mr Andrew Young, Deputy Government Actuary and representatives from the Financial Services Authority.

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

 
 

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 9th July for answer today++

1 Christine Russell (City of Chester): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the Government will publish its response to the First Report of the Select Committee on Health on the role of the private sector in the NHS.
( 69218 )
2 Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if she will make a statement about progress in introducing Entry to Employment provision.
( 69293 )
3 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what decisions he has reached about his proposed circular to local authorites for use in considering applications for development within public safety zones; and if he will make a statement.
( 69219 )
4 Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the key targets are for 2002-03 for the Chief Executive of Service Children's Education.
( 69356 )
5 Syd Rapson (Portsmouth North): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the pattern of military low flying activity in the United Kingdom during training year 2001-02.
( 69357 )
6 Ms Meg Munn (Sheffield, Heeley): To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, when the Legal Services Ombudsman intends to publish her Annual Report for 2001-02.
( 69358 )
7 Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, whether he intends to use his reserve capping powers this year in respect of any local authorities' council tax increases; and if he will make a statement.
( 69416 )
8 Syd Rapson (Portsmouth North): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he will publish his consultative report on the law on the removal, retention and use of human organs and tissue.
( 69417 )
9 Mr David Borrow (South Ribble): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the latest phase of the feasibility study into resettling the outer islands of the Chagos Archipelago will be completed.
( 69418 )
10 Geraldine Smith (Morecambe & Lunesdale): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Government will submit its first report on implementation of the Council of Europe Charter for regional or minority languages.
( 69419 )
11 Mr David Drew (Stroud): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she intends to amend the current rules on camelid movements; and if she will make a statement.
( 69537 )
12 Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what her plans are for (a) implementing the European Directive on Information and Consultation of Employees and (b) the review of employment status.
( 69675 )
13 Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on her powers to settle disputes over access between oil and gas infrastructure owners and potential third party users.
( 69676 )



 

 
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