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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 11.30 a.m.      Prayers

Afterwards

Oral Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

*1 Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh):    What recent representations he has received from pension funds on the effect of his policies on the value of their investments.

( 68397 )

*2 Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):    What his most recent estimate is of the rate of growth in gross domestic product.

( 68398 )

*3 Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede & Weybridge):    What recent discussions he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England regarding trends in levels of business activity in the United Kingdom.

( 68399 )

*4 Dr Andrew Murrison (Westbury):    What recent discussions he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England regarding patterns of business activity with specific reference to (a) region and (b) sector.

( 68400 )

*5 Mr Stephen O'Brien (Eddisbury):    If he will make a statement on the progress of public service agreement targets for the Department of Health.

( 68401 )

*6 Mr Iain Luke (Dundee East):    What further incentives the Treasury will provide to encourage inward investment into the United Kingdom.

( 68403 )

*7 Mr John Burnett (Torridge & West Devon):    If he will make a statement on the impact of recent exchange rate fluctuations on British business.

( 68404 )

*8 Mr Win Griffiths (Bridgend):    What plans he has to meet his G8 and EU counterparts to discuss further practical steps on tackling global poverty.

( 68405 )

*9 Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    What assessment he has made of the effect of his policies on public sector pension provision.

( 68406 )

*10 Mr Mark Simmonds (Boston & Skegness):    What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry regarding manufacturing industry competitiveness.

( 68407 )

*11 David Wright (Telford):    If he will make a statement on the growth of the Credit Union movement in the United Kingdom.

( 68408 )

*12 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden):    How many people are benefiting from the (a) working family tax credit and (b) children's tax credit in the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

( 68409 )

*13 Mr Michael Foster (Worcester):    What assessment he has made of the impact of his Department's measures to tackle child poverty in Worcester.

( 68411 )

*14 Mr James Wray (Glasgow, Baillieston):    What plans he has to amend inheritance tax.

( 68412 )

*15 Mr Bill Rammell (Harlow):    If he will make a statement on planned public sector housing investment levels for the next three years.

( 68413 )

*16 Mr Tom Harris (Glasgow, Cathcart):    What measures the Government is taking to improve productivity in British industry.

( 68415 )

*17 Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on the rates of VAT applicable to charitable organisations.

( 68416 )

*18 Mr Jonathan Djanogly (Huntingdon):    If he will make a statement on what targets he has set for health outputs from the Spending Review.

( 68417 )

*19 Mr Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North & Leith):    What progress has been made on his proposed international debt arbitration procedure for the resolution of current and future sovereign debt crises.

( 68419 )

*20 Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth):    What plans he has to meet G8 finance ministers to discuss the reduction of poverty in developing countries.

( 68421 )

*21 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford & Southend East):    What discussions he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England on the level of house prices.

( 68422 )

*22 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):    What effect a 1 per cent. change in the growth forecast for the United Kingdom economy for 2002-03 would have on public sector capital investment.

( 68423 )

*23 Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury):    If he will make a statement on the assessment he has made of the effects of his policies on pensions funds.

( 68424 )

*24 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    What economic instruments he has to moderate the rise in house prices, with specific reference to the south east of England.

( 68425 )

*25 Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger (Bridgwater):    If he will make a statement on his policy on annuities.

( 68426 )

*26 Mr Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis & Littlehampton):    If he will list the accounting principles underlying the net cash requirement.

( 68427 )

*27 Mr Mark Prisk (Hertford & Stortford):    If he will make a statement on the tax burden on small enterprises.

( 68428 )

*28 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent assessment he has made of the impact of dividend tax credits on the level of savings.

( 68429 )

*29 Ross Cranston (Dudley North):    What progress is being made through World Bank/IMF action in tackling global poverty.

( 68430 )

*30 Eric Joyce (Falkirk West):    If he will make a statement on the progress made by the G7/G8 countries in respect of tackling debt in the developing world.

( 68431 )

*31 Richard Younger-Ross (Teignbridge):    What analysis his Department has undertaken on the impact of the slowdown in the world economy on the (a) manufacturing, (b) service and (c) tourism economies of the South West of England.

( 68432 )

*32 Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):    What financial incentives he has made available for the development of alternative fuels for motor vehicles.

( 68433 )

*33 Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole):    What recent estimate his Department has made of the proportion of income paid in council tax by (a) the poorest quintile of households and (b) the richest quintile of households.

( 68434 )

*34 Mr John Butterfill (Bournemouth West):    If he will make a statement on the research he commissioned in connection with performance targets to inform his decisions on the Spending Review.

( 68435 )

*35 Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham & Sale West):    What progress has been made in improving public services through public service agreements.

( 68436 )

*36 Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone):    What assessment he has made of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme; and if he will make a statement.

( 68437 )

At 12.30 p.m. Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)

Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15 and Order of 20th November 2000).

Main Business

+  1
PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL [MONEY (No. 2)]: Queen's Recommendation signified.        [Up to 45 minutes]

Ruth Kelly

    That, for the purpose of any Act resulting from the Proceeds of Crime Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—

(a)   the remuneration of the Director and staff of the Assets Recovery Agency;

(b)   any expenses incurred by the Director or any of the staff of the Agency in the exercise of his or their functions.

    The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).

+  2
PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)        [No debate]

Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Blunkett

    That the following provisions shall apply to the Proceeds of Crime Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 30th October 2001 and 26th February 2002:

Consideration of Lords Amendments

    1. Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Seven o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.

Subsequent stages

    2. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords on the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.

To be decided without debate (Order of 28th June 2001).

+  3
PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL:      Consideration of Lords Amendments.        [Until 7.00 p.m.]

    For Motions and Amendments relating to the Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.

    Second Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Session 2001-02, on the financing of terrorism in Northern Ireland: interim report on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, HC 628, and Fourth Report, Session 2001-02, on the financing of terrorism in Northern Ireland, HC 978-I, are relevant.

    Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at Seven o'clock, if the Proceeds of Crime Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.

+  4
WASTE FROM ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT        [No debate]

Mr Brian Wilson

    That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 9923/01, amended draft Directive on waste from electrical and electronic equipment, the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry of 15th March on the Common Position of the Council on that draft Directive, No. 10143/01, amended draft Directive on restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, and the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry of 15th March on the Common Position of the Council on that draft Directive; notes the Government's current negotiating line; and supports the Government's actions.

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

+  5
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE        [No debate]

Mr Secretary Reid

    That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 26th June, be approved.

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

At 7.00 p.m.

+
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE        [No debate]

The Prime Minister

    That, at this day's sitting, the Business of the House Motion in the name of Mr Robin Cook may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15 and Order of 20th November 2000).

+  6
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE        [Until any hour]

Mr Robin Cook

    That, at the sitting on Monday 22nd July, the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister relating to matters to be considered before the forthcoming adjournment may be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours, and the Motion shall then lapse.

Debate may continue until any hour if the Business of the House Motion in the name of the Prime Minister is agreed to.

At the end of the sitting

  7
ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Future of garment manufacturing in Wales (Mr Simon Thomas).

    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).

COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

1 Treasury 9.30 a.m. The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

2 Procedure 10.30 a.m. Room 8 (private)

3 Selection 1.30 p.m. Room 13 (private)

4 Treasury 2.00 p.m.

2.15 p.m. The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)

Subject: Spending Review 2002.

Witnesses: Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer and HM Treasury officials.

5 Public Administration 2.15 p.m.

2.30 p.m. The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)

Subject: The New Centre.

Witnesses: The Rt. Hon. the Lord Macdonald of Tradeston, CBE, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Mr Douglas Alexander MP, Minister of State, Cabinet Office.

6 Home Affairs 2.30 p.m.
2.45 p.m. Room 15 (private)
(public)

Subject: Home Office Annual Report 2002.

Witness: Mr John Gieve CB, Permanent Secretary, Home Office and Home Office officials.

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

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 17th July for answer today++

1 Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what conclusions he has reached following the consultation exercise on his proposals for reforming the system of compulsory purchase and compensation.

( 71684 )

2 Mr Tony Clarke (Northampton South): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what changes he proposes to make to the arrangements for producing regional spatial strategies and local development frameworks, further to the Planning Green Paper.

( 71685 )

3 Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many higher education institutions in England submitted successful bids under the Special Educational Needs Training and Development Fund 2002-03; and if she will make a statement.

( 71686 )

4 Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick & Leamington): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what targets she has set the Central Science Laboratory for 2002-03.

( 71748 )

5 Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what arrangements have been made for the Police Service of Northern Ireland to purchase water cannons for use in Northern Ireland.

( 71749 )

6 Jane Griffiths (Reading East): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will publish proposals for the setting up of an independent rail accident investigation body; and if he will make a statement.

( 71750 )

7 Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what proportion of bills were paid on time by Government departments and their agencies during the financial year 2000-01.

( 71802 )

8 Vera Baird (Redcar): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when she will announce her decision on Cleveland Potash Limited's proposal to build a combined heat and power gas fired power station at the Boulby mine works at Saltburn, Cleveland.

( 71803 )

9 Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects to receive the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority's sixth annual report.

( 71804 )

10 Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what changes he will be making to the Discretionary Social Fund.

( 71805 )

11 Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the UK Passport Service will publish its annual report and accounts for 2001-02.

( 71806 )

12 Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Criminal Records Bureau will publish its annual report and accounts for 2001-02.

( 71807 )

13 Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Prison Service has made in the last year towards improving its environmental performance; and if he will make a statement.

( 71808 )

14 Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the performance of Her Majesty's Prison Service in 2001-02.

( 71809 )

15 Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish the 2001-02 Annual Report of the Medical Devices Agency.

( 71906 )

16 Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer why some of the new `Elizabeth Fry' five pound notes had serial numbers which rubbed off; and when the Bank of England plans to start re-issuing the new note.

( 71907 )

17 Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on euro preparations.

( 71908 )

18 Christine Russell (City of Chester): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when she will announce her decision on Basell Polyolefins Ltd's proposal to build a combined heat and power gas fired power station at the Basell Polyolefins works at Carrington.

( 71999 )

19 Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 16th January, Official Report, column 323W, on petroleum licensing, what decisions she has made on licence awards in the 20th Offshore Licensing Round.

( 72019 )

Standing Committee Notices

     The First Standing Committee on the Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 22nd July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 106) (HC 1019) on Special Grants for Performance Pay Progression for Teachers on any Qualified Teacher Pay Scale, for Performance Pay Progression for Teachers on the Leadership Group Pay Spine, and for Threshold Payments for Teachers Employed by Local Authorities in Children's Homes.

     The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 22nd July at 4.30 pm to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 105) (HC 1069), on Invest to Save Budget Round 4 Projects and Local Government On-line.

     The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 23rd July at 10.30 am to consider the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1807).

Main Business
+ 1	PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL [MONEY (No. 2)]: Queen's Recommendation signified. [Up to 45 minutes]
	Ruth Kelly
	That, for the purpose of any Act resulting from the Proceeds of Crime Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
	(a) the remuneration of the Director and staff of the Assets Recovery Agency;
	(b) any expenses incurred by the Director or any of the staff of the Agency in the exercise of his or their functions.
	The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).
+ 2	PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3) [No debate]
	Mr Robin Cook Mr Secretary Blunkett
	That the following provisions shall apply to the Proceeds of Crime Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 30th October 2001 and 26th February 2002:
	Consideration of Lords Amendments
	1. Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Seven o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
	Subsequent stages
	2. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords on the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
	To be decided without debate (Order of 28th June 2001).
+ 3	PROCEEDS OF CRIME BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments. [Until 7.00 p.m.]
	For Motions and Amendments relating to the Lords Amendments, see separate Paper.
	Second Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Session 2001-02, on the financing of terrorism in Northern Ireland: interim report on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, HC 628, and Fourth Report, Session 2001-02, on the financing of terrorism in Northern Ireland, HC 978-I, are relevant.
	Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at Seven o'clock, if the Proceeds of Crime Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.
+ 4	WASTE FROM ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT [No debate]
	Mr Brian Wilson
	That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 9923/01, amended draft Directive on waste from electrical and electronic equipment, the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry of 15th March on the Common Position of the Council on that draft Directive, No. 10143/01, amended draft Directive on restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, and the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from the Department of Trade and Industry of 15th March on the Common Position of the Council on that draft Directive; notes the Government's current negotiating line; and supports the Government's actions.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).
+ 5	REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE [No debate]
	Mr Secretary Reid
	That the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 26th June, be approved.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

	At 7.00 p.m.
+	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE [No debate]
	The Prime Minister
	That, at this day's sitting, the Business of the House Motion in the name of Mr Robin Cook may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15 and Order of 20th November 2000).


+ 6	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE [Until any hour]
	Mr Robin Cook
	That, at the sitting on Monday 22nd July, the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister relating to matters to be considered before the forthcoming adjournment may be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours, and the Motion shall then lapse.
	Debate may continue until any hour if the Business of the House Motion in the name of the Prime Minister is agreed to.

At the end of the sitting
7	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Future of garment manufacturing in Wales* (Mr Simon Thomas).*
	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).

COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1	Treasury	9.30 a.m.	The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
2	Procedure	10.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private)
3	Selection	1.30 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
4	Treasury	2.00 p.m. 2.15 p.m.	The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: Spending Review 2002.
	Witnesses: Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer and HM Treasury officials.
5	Public Administration	2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m.	The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: The New Centre.
	Witnesses: The Rt. Hon. the Lord Macdonald of Tradeston, CBE, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Mr Douglas Alexander MP, Minister of State, Cabinet Office.
6	Home Affairs	2.30 p.m. 2.45 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Home Office Annual Report 2002.
	Witness: Mr John Gieve CB, Permanent Secretary, Home Office and Home Office officials.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]


	Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 17th July for answer today++
1	Mr Stephen McCabe (Birmingham, Hall Green): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what conclusions he has reached following the consultation exercise on his proposals for reforming the system of compulsory purchase and compensation.
	( 71684 )
2	Mr Tony Clarke (Northampton South): To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what changes he proposes to make to the arrangements for producing regional spatial strategies and local development frameworks, further to the Planning Green Paper.
	( 71685 )
3	Lawrie Quinn (Scarborough & Whitby): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many higher education institutions in England submitted successful bids under the Special Educational Needs Training and Development Fund 2002-03; and if she will make a statement.
	( 71686 )
4	Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick & Leamington): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what targets she has set the Central Science Laboratory for 2002-03.
	( 71748 )
5	Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield): To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what arrangements have been made for the Police Service of Northern Ireland to purchase water cannons for use in Northern Ireland.
	( 71749 )
6	Jane Griffiths (Reading East): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, when he will publish proposals for the setting up of an independent rail accident investigation body; and if he will make a statement.
	( 71750 )
7	Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Cunninghame South): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what proportion of bills were paid on time by Government departments and their agencies during the financial year 2000-01.
	( 71802 )
8	Vera Baird (Redcar): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when she will announce her decision on Cleveland Potash Limited's proposal to build a combined heat and power gas fired power station at the Boulby mine works at Saltburn, Cleveland.
	( 71803 )
9	Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects to receive the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority's sixth annual report.
	( 71804 )
10	Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what changes he will be making to the Discretionary Social Fund.
	( 71805 )
11	Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the UK Passport Service will publish its annual report and accounts for 2001-02.
	( 71806 )
12	Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Criminal Records Bureau will publish its annual report and accounts for 2001-02.
	( 71807 )
13	Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Prison Service has made in the last year towards improving its environmental performance; and if he will make a statement.
	( 71808 )
14	Rachel Squire (Dunfermline West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the performance of Her Majesty's Prison Service in 2001-02.
	( 71809 )
15	Colin Burgon (Elmet): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish the 2001-02 Annual Report of the Medical Devices Agency.
	( 71906 )
16	Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer why some of the new `Elizabeth Fry' five pound notes had serial numbers which rubbed off; and when the Bank of England plans to start re-issuing the new note.
	( 71907 )
17	Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on euro preparations.
	( 71908 )
18	Christine Russell (City of Chester): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when she will announce her decision on Basell Polyolefins Ltd's proposal to build a combined heat and power gas fired power station at the Basell Polyolefins works at Carrington.
	( 71999 )
19	Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South): To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her Answer of 16th January, Official Report, column 323W, on petroleum licensing, what decisions she has made on licence awards in the 20th Offshore Licensing Round.
	( 72019 )

Standing Committee Notices
The First Standing Committee on the Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 22nd July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 106) (HC 1019) on Special Grants for Performance Pay Progression for Teachers on any Qualified Teacher Pay Scale, for Performance Pay Progression for Teachers on the Leadership Group Pay Spine, and for Threshold Payments for Teachers Employed by Local Authorities in Children's Homes.
The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 22nd July at 4.30 pm to consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 105) (HC 1069), on Invest to Save Budget Round 4 Projects and Local Government On-line.
The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 23rd July at 10.30 am to consider the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1807).