Order of Business for 6 February 2003

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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 the Secretary of State for Education and Skills

*1 Mr David Cameron (Witney):    What representations he has received on the role of the Access Regulator; and if he will make a statement.

( 95744 )

*2 Ross Cranston (Dudley North):    If he will make a statement on unit funding in further education colleges.

( 95745 )

*3 Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell):    If he will make a statement on his policy on exclusions from schools.

( 95746 )

*4 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):    What recent assessment he has made of teacher recruitment and retention in London; and if he will make a statement.

( 95747 )

*5 Mr Andrew Lansley (South Cambridgeshire):    When he last met Universities UK to discuss the funding of higher education; and if he will make a statement.

( 95748 )

*6 Mr Anthony Steen (Totnes):    How many Government-sponsored scholarships there are for students studying for university degrees in England.

( 95749 )

*7 Tony Cunningham (Workington):    What recent steps he has taken to improve the teaching of modern languages in schools.

( 95750 )

*8 Ann Coffey (Stockport):    What representations he has received about the increased spending on education in Stockport.

( 95751 )

*9 Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire):    What steps he has taken to ascertain whether the necessary remarking of A2 and AS level scripts from last summer's examinations has been completed.

( 95752 )

*10 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):    If he will make a statement on the private funds required for a specialist college bid to proceed.

( 95753 )

*11 Tom Cox (Tooting):    What government funding has been made available to the London borough of Wandsworth towards the cost of repair and refurbishment of schools within the borough in each of the last five years.

( 95754 )

*12 Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    What steps he is taking to improve standards of pupil discipline in schools.

( 95755 )

*13 Mr Jonathan Djanogly (Huntingdon):    What estimate he has made of the number of places required to meet his pledge to provide a nursery place for every child whose parents want one.

( 95756 )

*14 Bob Russell (Colchester):    If he will visit the St Andrew's Infant and Junior Schools in Colchester to inspect the demountable classrooms.

( 95758 )

*15 Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):    What (a) guidance he gives to universities and (b) evidence he collates on the length of university terms.

( 95760 )

*16 Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West & Abingdon):    What recent representations he has received from Oxford University about the impact of top-up fees on the socio-economic backgrounds of applicants.

( 95761 )

*17 Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling):    What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the quality of teaching at secondary level on the rate of admission of pupils from poor backgrounds to university; and if he will make a statement.

( 95762 )

*18 Tony Baldry (Banbury):    When he will appoint the Access Regulator for universities.

( 95763 )

At 12.20 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General

*19 Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome):    If she will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.

( 95766 )

*20 Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham):    What guidance she gives to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to prosecution of cases involving unlawful killing of children by parents or carers.

( 95767 )

*21 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):    What recent representations she has received from victims of crime about the review of unduly lenient sentences.

( 95768 )

*22 Michael Fabricant (Lichfield):    What discussions her Department has had over the last fourteen days with the Deputy Prime Minister concerning the industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union.

( 95769 )

*23 Ann Coffey (Stockport):    What assessment she has made of the use of victim impact statements by the Crown Prosecution Service.

( 95770 )

*24 Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North):    What guidance she gives to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to not proceeding with murder charges in return for a plea of guilty to manslaughter; and if she will make a statement.

( 95771 )

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

Main Business

+  1
ELECTRICITY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL:      Committee.

[Until 6.00 p.m.]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Remaining stages will also be taken.

    Proceedings in Committee and any proceedings on consideration shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m. and proceedings on Third Reading shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 9 and Orders of 29th October 2002 and 27th January 2003).

+  2
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]

Mr Robin Cook

    That, at the sitting on Wednesday 12th February, opposition business may be proceeded with, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of Public Business), for three hours or until Four o'clock, whichever is later, and proceedings shall then lapse if not previously concluded.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.

+  3
CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)

[No debate]

Mr Robin Cook
Mr Secretary Blunkett

    That in accordance with the Resolution of the Standing Committee of 4th February 2003, the programme order of 4th December 2002 in relation to the Criminal Justice Bill shall be amended by the substitution in paragraph (2) (time for conclusion of proceedings in Standing Committee) for the words `27th February' of the words `4th March'.

To be decided without debate (Orders of 28th June 2001 and 29th October 2002).

At the end of the sitting

  4
ADJOURNMENT

    Proposed subject: Impact of population change on the rate support grant in Manchester (Paul Goggins).

    Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 29th October 2002).

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

1 Northern Ireland Grand Committee 2.15 p.m. Room 14 (public)

To consider the matter of the draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order.

2 Standing Committee A 8.55 a.m.
2.30 p.m. Room 12 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Local Government Bill.

3 Standing Committee B 9.10 a.m.
2.30 p.m. Room 9 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Criminal Justice Bill.

4 Standing Committee D 8.55 a.m.
2.30 p.m. Room 16 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Railways and Transport Safety Bill.

5 Standing Committee E 8.55 a.m.
2.30 p.m. Room 10 (public)
(public)

Further to consider the Communications Bill.

6 Standing Committee F 8.55 a.m.
2.30 p.m. Room 14 (public)
Room 11 (public)

Further to consider the Hunting Bill.

SELECT COMMITTEES

7 Treasury 9.15 a.m.

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

Subject: UK and the Euro.

Witnesses: Mr Klaus Regling, Director General, Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission; Professor Patrick Minford, Cardiff Business School and Professor Francesco Giavanni, Bocconi University, Milan (at approximately 10.15 a.m.).

8 Health 10.00 a.m.

10.30 a.m. The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)

Subject: NHS Foundation Trusts.

Witnesses: Joan Roger, Chief Executive, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust, Moira Britton, Chief Executive, Tees and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Mr Chris Willis, Chief Executive, North Tees Primary Care Trust, Mr Bill Murray, Chief Executive, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Mr Ken Jarrold, Chief Executive, County Durham and Tees Valley Strategic Health Authority, Mr Mark Jackson, Chief Executive, Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust, Dr Ian Rutter, Chief Executive, North Bradford PCT, and General Practitioner, and Mr Peter Dixon, Chair, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust.

9 Public Administration 10.30 a.m. The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

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

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1	Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Quigley Review of Parades Commission: Extension of Consultation Period.
2	Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Annual Report and Statement of Accounts of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland for 2001-02.
3	Chancellor of the Exchequer: Audit and accountability in Central Government.
4	Prime Minister: Cabinet Committees.
5	Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Regional Development Agencies' output levels.
6	Deputy Prime Minister: Greater London Authority General Grant Determination 2003-04.


	Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 5th February for answer today++
1	Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what his policy is on the advertising of fatty and other foods carrying health risks to the under-fives.
	( 96829 )
2	Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what research projects his Department is sponsoring into the links between poor diet and specific diseases; and what plans he has for future research.
	( 96830 )

Standing Committee Notices
Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th February at
Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th February at
Standing Committee D will meet on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th February at
Standing Committee F will meet on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th February at
The Scottish Grand Committee will meet on Wednesday 12th February at 2.30 p.m.
The Standing Committee on the Convention will meet on Wednesday 12th February at 2.30 p.m. to consider the 5th and 6th Progress Reports from the UK Parliamentary Representatives.
European Standing Committee A will meet on Wednesday 12th February at 2.00 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 15301/02, relating to safety at sea.
European Standing Committee B will meet on Wednesday 12th February at 2.00 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 12249/2/02, relating to criminal law.
The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday
The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday
The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday
The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday
The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday
The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday
The Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills
*1	Mr David Cameron (Witney): What representations he has received on the role of the Access Regulator; and if he will make a statement.
	( 95744 )
*2	Ross Cranston (Dudley North): If he will make a statement on unit funding in further education colleges.
	( 95745 )
*3	Chris Grayling (Epsom & Ewell): If he will make a statement on his policy on exclusions from schools.
	( 95746 )
*4	Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): What recent assessment he has made of teacher recruitment and retention in London; and if he will make a statement.
	( 95747 )
*5	Mr Andrew Lansley (South Cambridgeshire): When he last met Universities UK to discuss the funding of higher education; and if he will make a statement.
	( 95748 )
*6	Mr Anthony Steen (Totnes): How many Government-sponsored scholarships there are for students studying for university degrees in England.
	( 95749 )
*7	Tony Cunningham (Workington): What recent steps he has taken to improve the teaching of modern languages in schools.
	( 95750 )
*8	Ann Coffey (Stockport): What representations he has received about the increased spending on education in Stockport.
	( 95751 )
*9	Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): What steps he has taken to ascertain whether the necessary remarking of A2 and AS level scripts from last summer's examinations has been completed.
	( 95752 )
*10	Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): If he will make a statement on the private funds required for a specialist college bid to proceed.
	( 95753 )
*11	Tom Cox (Tooting): What government funding has been made available to the London borough of Wandsworth towards the cost of repair and refurbishment of schools within the borough in each of the last five years.
	( 95754 )
*12	Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What steps he is taking to improve standards of pupil discipline in schools.
	( 95755 )
*13	Mr Jonathan Djanogly (Huntingdon): What estimate he has made of the number of places required to meet his pledge to provide a nursery place for every child whose parents want one.
	( 95756 )
*14	Bob Russell (Colchester): If he will visit the St Andrew's Infant and Junior Schools in Colchester to inspect the demountable classrooms.
	( 95758 )
*15	Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): What (a) guidance he gives to universities and (b) evidence he collates on the length of university terms.
	( 95760 )
*16	Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West & Abingdon): What recent representations he has received from Oxford University about the impact of top-up fees on the socio-economic backgrounds of applicants.
	( 95761 )
*17	Mr Vernon Coaker (Gedling): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the quality of teaching at secondary level on the rate of admission of pupils from poor backgrounds to university; and if he will make a statement.
	( 95762 )
*18	Tony Baldry (Banbury): When he will appoint the Access Regulator for universities.
	( 95763 )

Oral Questions to the Solicitor General
*19	Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome): If she will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office.
	( 95766 )
*20	Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): What guidance she gives to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to prosecution of cases involving unlawful killing of children by parents or carers.
	( 95767 )
*21	Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What recent representations she has received from victims of crime about the review of unduly lenient sentences.
	( 95768 )
*22	Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What discussions her Department has had over the last fourteen days with the Deputy Prime Minister concerning the industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union.
	( 95769 )
*23	Ann Coffey (Stockport): What assessment she has made of the use of victim impact statements by the Crown Prosecution Service.
	( 95770 )
*24	Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): What guidance she gives to the Crown Prosecution Service relating to not proceeding with murder charges in return for a plea of guilty to manslaughter; and if she will make a statement.
	( 95771 )

Main Business
+ 1	ELECTRICITY (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) BILL: Committee. [Until 6.00 p.m.]
	*For Amendments, see separate Paper.*
	*Remaining stages will also be taken.*
	Proceedings in Committee and any proceedings on consideration shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m. and proceedings on Third Reading shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 9 and Orders of 29th October 2002 and 27th January 2003).
+ 2	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE [No debate after 6.00 p.m.]
	Mr Robin Cook
	That, at the sitting on Wednesday 12th February, opposition business may be proceeded with, notwithstanding paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of Public Business), for three hours or until Four o'clock, whichever is later, and proceedings shall then lapse if not previously concluded.
	If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.
+ 3	CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2) [No debate]
	Mr Robin Cook Mr Secretary Blunkett
	That in accordance with the Resolution of the Standing Committee of 4th February 2003, the programme order of 4th December 2002 in relation to the Criminal Justice Bill shall be amended by the substitution in paragraph (2) (time for conclusion of proceedings in Standing Committee) for the words `27th February' of the words `4th March'.
	To be decided without debate (Orders of 28th June 2001 and 29th October 2002).

At the end of the sitting
4	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Impact of population change on the rate support grant in Manchester* (Paul Goggins).*
	Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 29th October 2002).

COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Northern Ireland Grand Committee	2.15 p.m.	Room 14 (public)
	To consider the matter of the draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order.
2	Standing Committee A	8.55 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Local Government Bill.
3	Standing Committee B	9.10 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 9 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Criminal Justice Bill.
4	Standing Committee D	8.55 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 16 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Railways and Transport Safety Bill.
5	Standing Committee E	8.55 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 10 (public) (public)
	Further to consider the Communications Bill.
6	Standing Committee F	8.55 a.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 14 (public) Room 11 (public)
	Further to consider the Hunting Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
7	Treasury	9.15 a.m. 9.30 a.m.	The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: UK and the Euro.
	Witnesses: Mr Klaus Regling, Director General, Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission; Professor Patrick Minford, Cardiff Business School and Professor Francesco Giavanni, Bocconi University, Milan (at approximately 10.15 a.m.).
8	Health	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: NHS Foundation Trusts.
	Witnesses: Joan Roger, Chief Executive, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust, Moira Britton, Chief Executive, Tees and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Mr Chris Willis, Chief Executive, North Tees Primary Care Trust, Mr Bill Murray, Chief Executive, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Mr Ken Jarrold, Chief Executive, County Durham and Tees Valley Strategic Health Authority, Mr Mark Jackson, Chief Executive, Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust, Dr Ian Rutter, Chief Executive, North Bradford PCT, and General Practitioner, and Mr Peter Dixon, Chair, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust.
9	Public Administration	10.30 a.m.	The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Main Business

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 5th February for answer today++

Standing Committee Notices