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 |
Mrs Liz Blackman (Erewash): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Kurdish people about the situation in Northern Iraq.
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(
104459
) |
| *2 |
Ann Winterton (Congleton): What plans he has to ensure long-term stability in Iraq.
|
|
|
(
104460
) |
| *3 |
Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister of Israel regarding the proposed Road Map to peace.
|
|
|
(
104461
) |
| *4 |
Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): What assessment he has made of the links between the Iraqi regime and terrorism in the Middle East.
|
|
|
(
104462
) |
| *5 |
Bob Russell (Colchester): What recent representations he has made to applicant nations to the European Union about equal rights and safety for their Roma citizens.
|
|
|
(
104463
) |
| *6 |
Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth): What recent discussions he has had about reform of the constitution of the United Nations.
|
|
|
(
104464
) |
| *7 |
Mr Chris Bryant (Rhondda): What recent discussions he has had with his French, German and Spanish counterparts on the Convention on the Future of Europe.
|
|
|
(
104465
) |
| *8 |
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on Anglo-French bilateral diplomatic relations.
|
|
|
(
104466
) |
| *9 |
Ian Lucas (Wrexham): What plans he has to meet representatives of the German Government to discuss British-German diplomatic relations.
|
|
|
(
104467
) |
| *10 |
Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What initiatives he is undertaking to bring into existence a fully internationally recognised state of Palestine.
|
|
|
(
104468
) |
| *11 |
Mr Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis & Littlehampton): If he will make a statement on his Middle East policy.
|
|
|
(
104469
) |
| *12 |
Claire Ward (Watford): If he will make a statement on the Government's current activities in seeking a Middle East peace settlement.
|
|
|
(
104470
) |
| *13 |
Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): What steps the Government is taking to promote the establishment of a Palestinian state and the withdrawal of illegal settlements.
|
|
|
(
104471
) |
| *14 |
Mr Richard Bacon (South Norfolk): If he will make a statement about the situation in Iraq.
|
|
|
(
104472
) |
| *15 |
Tony Cunningham (Workington): If he will make a statement on the Government's activities in seeking a Middle East peace settlement.
|
|
|
(
104473
) |
| *16 |
Ms Dari Taylor (Stockton South): What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the EU on strengthening cooperation on asylum and immigration policy in Europe.
|
|
|
(
104474
) |
| *17 |
James Purnell (Stalybridge & Hyde): What recent steps he has taken to promote dialogue between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
|
|
|
(
104475
) |
| *18 |
Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne & Sheppey): When the first meeting on the Road Map for Palestine and Israel will take place.
|
|
|
(
104476
) |
| *19 |
Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): If he will make a statement on the proposed Road Map for resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
|
|
|
(
104477
) |
| *20 |
Sandra Gidley (Romsey): What commitment he will make to compliance with UN Resolution 1325 in any post-conflict reconstruction in Iraq.
|
|
|
(
104478
) |
| *21 |
Helen Jones (Warrington North): If he will make a statement on bilateral UK diplomatic relations with Turkey.
|
|
|
(
104480
) |
| *22 |
Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West): What plans he has to meet Sri Lankan ministers involved in the peace process in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
|
(
104481
) |
| *23 |
Norman Lamb (North Norfolk): If he will make a statement on the Middle East peace process.
|
|
|
(
104482
) |
| At 12.30 p.m. | Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business |
| Ten minute rule motion
|
| 1 | COMPANY DIRECTORS (HEALTH AND SAFETY)
[Up to 20 minutes]
|
| |
| That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require companies to appoint a director as the health and safety director; and to impose duties on this director and on other directors of companies in relation to health and safety; and for connected purposes.
|
| The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
|
|
Main Business |
| + 2 | EXTRADITION BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
[Up to 45 minutes]
|
| Mr Secretary Blunkett
Mr Ben Bradshaw
|
| That the programme order of 9th December 2002 in relation to the Extradition Bill be amended by the substitution for paragraphs 4 and 5 of the following:
|
| (4) Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on a programme motion varying this order which is moved on the day on which the proceedings on consideration are commenced.
|
| (5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on such a programme motion.
|
| The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after the proceedings begin (Order A(9) relating to Programming of Bills of 28th June 2001 and 29th October 2002). |
|
| + 3 | EXTRADITION BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.
[Up to 6
|
| For Amendments, see separate Paper.
|
| Third Reading will also be taken.
|
| Proceedings on consideration shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion four and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Extradition Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion and proceedings on Third Reading, so far as not previously concluded, shall be brought to a conclusion six and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion, if it is agreed to.
|
| + 4 | HOUSING
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft Regulatory Reform (Schemes under Section 129 of the Housing Act 1988) (England) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 11th March, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)). |
|
| + 5 | SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
|
| |
|
|
| (i) at the sittings on Tuesday 1st April, Wednesday 2nd April and Thursday 3rd April, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Messages from the Lords shall have been received;
|
| (ii) at the sittings on Tuesday 1st April, Wednesday 2nd April and Thursday 3rd April, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at that sitting has reported; and
|
| (iii) at the sitting on Thursday 3rd April, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until he has notified the Royal Assent to Acts agreed upon by both Houses.
|
| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
|
| 6 | TRANSPORT
[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
|
| Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
|
| That Mr Robert Syms be discharged from the Transport Committee and Mr John Randall be added.
|
| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
|
| At the end of the sitting
|
| 7 | ADJOURNMENT
|
| Proposed subject: British victims of sectarian violence in Gujarat (Mr Mike Wood).
|
| Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 29th October 2002).
|
| |
COMMITTEES |
|
| 1 | Standing Committee A | 8.55 a.m.
2.30 p.m. | Room 14 (public)
(public) |
| Subject: To consider the Industrial Development (Financial Assistance) Bill. |
| 2 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 2.30 p.m. | Room 11 (public) |
| Subject: To consider the draft General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2003. |
|
| 3 | Home Affairs | 8.45 a.m.
9.00 a.m. | Room 8 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Anti Social Behaviour Bill. |
| Witnesses: Mr Bob Ainsworth MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Ms Louise Casey, Director of Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, Home Office. |
| 4 | Environmental Audit: Sub-Committee on Education for Sustainable Development | 9.10 a.m.
9.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Learning the Sustainability Lesson. |
| Witness: Rt. Hon. Charles Clarke MP, Secretary of State for Education and Skills. |
| 5 | Standards and Privileges | 9.30 a.m. | Room 13 (private) |
| 6 | Trade and Industry | 9.30 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) |
| 7 | Health: Maternity Services Sub-Committee | 2.00 p.m.
2.15 p.m. | Room 16 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Provision of Maternity Services. |
| Witnesses: St James's University Hospital, Leeds, Goole Midwifery Centre, St Mary's Hospital for Women and Children, Manchester, Trafford General Hospital. |
| 8 | Culture, Media and Sport | 2.30 p.m.
2.45 p.m. | The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Privacy and Media Intrusion. |
| Witnesses: BBC; The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) (at approximately 3.30 p.m.); The Press Standards Board of Finance Limited (PRESSBOF) (at approximately 5.00 p.m.). |
| 9 | Foreign Affairs | 2.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Zimbabwe. |
| Witnesses: Baroness Amos, Minister of State, Dr Andrew Pocock, Head, Africa Department (Southern), and Mr Tony Brennan, Head of Zimbabwe Section, Africa Department (Southern), Foreign and Commonwealth Office. |
| 10 | Work and Pensions | 2.30 p.m.
2.45 p.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Affordable Childcare. |
| Witnesses: Professor Peter Moss, Institute of Education; Gillian Paull and Mr Mike Brewer, Institute of Fiscal Studies (at approximately 3.45 p.m.). |
| 11 | European Scrutiny | 5.20 p.m.
5.30 p.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Convention on the Future of Europe. |
| Witness: Rt. Hon. Peter Hain MP, Government Representative on the Convention on the Future of Europe. |
| 12 | Statutory Instruments | Immediately after the JCSI Meeting | Room 7 (private) |
JOINT COMMITTEE |
| 13 | Statutory Instruments | 4.15 p.m. | Room 7 (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: Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2001-02 for the Fire Authority for Northern Ireland. |
| 2 | Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Illegal Imports: Publication of Risk Assessment and Draft Action Plan for 2003-04. |
| 3 | Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Military-listed exports to Bosnia. |
| 4 | Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Export licence processing for Iran. |
| 5 | Deputy Prime Minister: Publication of Council Tax Figures 2003-04. |
| 6 | Deputy Prime Minister: Provision of emergency fire cover by the Armed Forces. |
| 7 | Deputy Prime Minister: Costing local government re-organisation. |
| 8 | Secretary of State for the Home Department: Publication of the Technical Notes for the Home Office Public Service Agreement. |
| 9 | Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Inspection Report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Coventry City Council. |
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