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 |
Lynne Jones (Birmingham, Selly Oak): If he will make a statement on compliance by the Colombian Government with commitments made at the London Conference in July.
|
|
|
(
144036
) |
| *2 |
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What assessment he has made of the situation in Zimbabwe following the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Nigeria.
|
|
|
(
144037
) |
| *3 |
Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): What further help his Department is giving the countries of the Great Lakes region.
|
|
|
(
144038
) |
| *4 |
Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): If he will make a statement on progress with the Brussels process.
|
|
|
(
144039
) |
| *5 |
Mrs Cheryl Gillan (Chesham & Amersham): What representations he has received about the situation in the Co(r)te d'Ivoire; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
|
(
144040
) |
| *6 |
Tony Wright (Cannock Chase): What progress his Department is making towards meeting its diversity targets.
|
|
|
(
144041
) |
| *7 |
Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore): What discussions he has had with representatives of the Emir of Qatar in respect of democracy in Qatar.
|
|
|
(
144042
) |
| *8 |
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What progress has been made in concluding the Inter-Governmental Conference.
|
|
|
(
144043
) |
| *9 |
Mr Wayne David (Caerphilly): If he will make a statement about the United Kingdom's bilateral relationship with France.
|
|
|
(
144044
) |
| *10 |
Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford): If he will make a statement on the situation in Afghanistan.
|
|
|
(
144045
) |
| *11 |
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What the Government's policy is on asylum provisions in the draft European constitution.
|
|
|
(
144046
) |
| *12 |
Patrick Mercer (Newark): What plans he has for further funding for the special court for Sierra Leone.
|
|
|
(
144050
) |
| *13 |
John Mann (Bassetlaw): If he will make a statement on the prospects for peace in Kashmir.
|
|
|
(
144051
) |
| *14 |
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): What action he is taking to enforce the sanctions regime in place against Zimbabwe.
|
|
|
(
144053
) |
| *15 |
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): If he will make a statement on the security situation in Zimbabwe.
|
|
|
(
144054
) |
| *16 |
Mr Tom Harris (Glasgow Cathcart): When he next expects to visit Israel and the West Bank.
|
|
|
(
144056
) |
| *17 |
Mr Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis & Littlehampton): If he will make a statement on his policy in the Middle East.
|
|
|
(
144057
) |
| *18 |
Mr David Chaytor (Bury North): If he will make a statement on human rights in Cameroon.
|
|
|
(
144058
) |
| *19 |
Ms Meg Munn (Sheffield, Heeley): What influence the United Kingdom is exerting on the United States to put pressure on the Israeli Government to stop the building of the wall.
|
|
|
(
144059
) |
| *20 |
Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): If he will make a statement on the use of the British Indian Ocean territory of Diego Garcia for the detention by the United States of terrorist suspects en route to Guanta«namo Bay.
|
|
|
(
144060
) |
| At 12.30 p.m. | Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Main Business |
| + 1 | EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY AND LOCAL ELECTIONS (PILOTS) BILL: To be considered.
[Until 7.00 p.m.]
|
| 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 one hour before the moment of interruption and proceedings on Third Reading shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption (Orders of 21st October and 6th November).
|
| + 2 | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Sixth Replenishment) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 30th October, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.
|
| The special attention of the House has been drawn to the Instrument by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments in its Fourth Report, Session 2002-03, HC 126-iv. |
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 3 | EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, which were laid before this House on 3rd December, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 4 | EXTRADITION
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Designation of Part 1 Territories) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 3rd December, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 5 | EXTRADITION
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Designation of Part 2 Territories) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 3rd December, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 6 | EXTRADITION
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Designation of Part 3 Territories) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 3rd December, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 7 | EXTRADITION
[No debate]
|
| |
| That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Police Powers: Code of Practice) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 3rd December, be approved.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
|
| + 8 | BROADCASTING
[No debate]
|
| |
| That this House approves the Amendment [Cm 6075] dated 4th December 2003 to the Agreement [Cm 3152] dated 25th January 1996, (as amended by the Amendment [Cm 4797] dated 3rd July 2000) between the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation, which was laid before this House on 8th December.
|
| To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6) and Order of 9th December).
|
| + 9 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
|
| Mr Peter Hain
Mr Bob Ainsworth
|
| That Mr John Lyons be discharged from the Select Committee on Public Administration and Mrs Anne Campbell be added.
|
| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
|
| + 10 | STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT COMMITTEE)
[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
|
| Mr Peter Hain
Mr Bob Ainsworth
|
| That Mr Andrew Rosindell be discharged from the Select Committee appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords as the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and Mr Eric Forth be added.
|
| If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
|
| + 11 | CHILD TRUST FUNDS BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
[No debate]
|
| Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
Mr Peter Hain
|
| That the Order of 15th December 2003 (Child Trust Funds Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
|
| In paragraph 2 (conclusion of proceedings in Standing Committee), for 15th January" substitute 20th January".
|
| To be decided without debate (Orders of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003).
|
| At the end of the sitting:
|
| 12 | ADJOURNMENT
|
| Proposed subject: Green burials and planning issues (Mr Fabian Hamilton).
|
| 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 | Welsh Grand Committee | 8.55 a.m.
2.00 p.m. | Room 10 (public)
(public) |
| To consider the Government's Legislative Programme as outlined in the Queen's Speech as it relates to Wales and Public Expenditure in Wales. |
|
| 2 | Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions | 9.00 a.m.
9.15 a.m. | The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Decent Homes. |
| Witnesses: Audit Commission and the Housing Corporation; UNISON and Defend Council Housing (at approximately 9.50 a.m.); Local Government Association, Nottingham City Council, and Liverpool City Council (at approximately 10.10 a.m.); Hammersmith and Fulham Housing Commission, Westminster City Council, and City West Homes (at approximately 10.45 a.m.). |
| 3 | Treasury | 9.15 a.m.
9.30 a.m. | The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Pre-Budget Report. |
| Witnesses: HM Treasury Officials. |
| 4 | Home Affairs | 9.30 a.m. | Room 8 (private) |
| 5 | Constitutional Affairs | 10.00 a.m. | Room 6 (private) |
| 6 | Culture, Media and Sport | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Ofcom: preparedness and handover. |
| Witnesses: Lord Currie of Marylebone, Chairman and Mr Stephen Carter, Chief Executive, The Office of Communications. |
| 7 | Defence | 2.45 p.m.
3.00 p.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Lessons of Iraq. |
| Witnesses: Air Vice Marshal Mike Heath CBE, and Wing Commander Ian Chalmers, Ministry of Defence. |
| 8 | Trade and Industry | 2.45 p.m.
3.00 p.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Fuel Poverty. |
| Witness: Mr Peter Lehmann, Fuel Poverty Advisory Group. |
| 9 | Statutory Instruments | Immediately after JCSI | Room 7 (private) |
JOINT COMMITTEES |
| 10 | Draft Gambling Bill | 9.30 a.m.
10.00 a.m. | Room 5 (private)
(public) |
| Witnesses: Rt Hon Lord McIntosh of Haringey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Media and Heritage, Department of Culture, Media and Sport, and officials. |
| 11 | 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 the Home Department: Metropolitan Police Fund Accounts 1998-99 and 1999-2000. |
| 2 | Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Interface to radio use from ADSL systems. |
| 3 | Minister for the Cabinet Office: Compliance with the Regulatory Impact Assessment process. |
| 4 | Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Prison Service Corporate and Business Plan 2003-06. |
| 5 | Prime Minister: Council of Europe and Western European Union Assembly. |
| 6 | Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Public service pensions increase 2004. |
| 7 | Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Longitudinal study. |
| 8 | Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Biological Weapons Convention. |
| 9 | Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. |
| 10 | Secretary of State for Defence: Armed Forces' Pay Review Body: Membership. |
| 11 | Secretary of State for Defence: Armed Forces' Pay Review Body: Final recommendations on the pay of service medical and dental officers. |
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