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.
Private Business |
| Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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Consideration of Lords Reason for Disagreeing to one of the Commons Amendments
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London Local Authorities Bill [LORDS].
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| On Consideration of the Lords Reason for disagreeing to one of the Commons Amendments to the London Local Authorities Bill [Lords], to move, That the Commons do not insist on their Amendment to which the Lords have disagreed.
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| [The Lords disagree to the Amendment made by the Commons in page 3, line 14 (after `displayed', insert `on the date on which it is proposed that the vehicle should be disposed of'), for the following Reason: Because the purpose of the amendment is now achieved by Commons amendments Nos. 6, 8, 10 and 11, and it can be omitted consequentially on the making of those amendments.]
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[Copies of the Bill and Amendment may be inspected in the Private Bill Office.]
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| Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| *1 |
John Mann (Bassetlaw): What conclusions she has drawn from the consultation on the use of mechanically propelled vehicles on rights of way.
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(
167002
) |
| *2 |
Mr Adrian Flook (Taunton): If she will make a statement on the effect of single farm payments on dairy farmers.
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(
167004
) |
| *3 |
Mr Roger Gale (North Thanet): What representations she has received on horse passports.
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|
(
167005
) |
| *4 |
Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): What representations she has received on the exclusion of cider orchards from the proposed area payments under the mid-term review of the Common Agricultural Policy.
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(
167006
) |
| *5 |
Matthew Green (Ludlow): What discussions she has had on her proposals for single farm payments in respect of farmers in severely disadvantaged areas.
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(
167007
) |
| *6 |
Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham): When she proposes to issue guidance on the environmental standards required of water companies in respect of odour pollution from sewage tanks.
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(
167008
) |
| *7 |
Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): If she will make a statement on the recently released figures on carbon dioxide emissions.
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(
167009
) |
| *8 |
Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): What recent progress has been made in relation to a ban on hunting with dogs.
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(
167010
) |
| *9 |
Mr David Amess (Southend West): How many registered fishing licences have been revoked since 2001; and if she will make a statement.
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(
167011
) |
| *10 |
Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford): If she will support a European marketing consent for sweetcorn from genetically modified maize line Bt 11.
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|
(
167014
) |
| *11 |
Mr George Osborne (Tatton): When she last met farmers' representatives to discuss the problem of TB in cattle.
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(
167015
) |
| *12 |
Mr Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): If she will make a statement on her policy on assigning legal liability relating to the planting of genetically modified crops.
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(
167017
) |
| *13 |
Alan Simpson (Nottingham South): If she will make a statement on responsibility for the US ghost ships in the UK.
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(
167019
) |
| *14 |
Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford & Southend East): What assessment she has made of the reasons for changes in the level of nitrate pollution in public water supplies; and what steps are being taken to reduce levels.
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(
167020
) |
| *15 |
Bob Russell (Colchester): What guidance she gives to local authorities on the transport of waste to incinerators.
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(
167021
) |
| *16 |
Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion): What proportion of the increase in carbon dioxide emissions in 2003 was due to (a) an increase in energy consumption and (b) an increase in aviation fuel consumption.
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|
(
167022
) |
| *17 |
Mr Michael Weir (Angus): What recent discussions she has had with Scottish fishermen's organisations regarding the effect on the Scottish fishing industry of the European fishing agreement.
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(
167023
) |
| *18 |
Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What representations she has received from farming groups regarding biofuels.
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(
167024
) |
| *19 |
Nick Harvey (North Devon): What assessments her Department has made of the effects of her proposals for single farm payments with respect to (a) tenant farmers, (b) new entrants and (c) farmers in severely disadvantaged areas; and if she will make a statement.
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(
167026
) |
| At 12.30 p.m. | Urgent Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any) |
Preliminary Business |
| Notice of Presentation of Bill
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| + 1 | AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS
[No debate]
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| Bill to make provision for payments by the Secretary of State to persons over the age of 70; and to enable provision to be made for payments by the Secretary of State to persons over the age of 60.
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| Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
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Main Business |
| + 2 | SECURITY SCREEN
[Until 6.00 p.m.]
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| That this House approves the installation of a permanent security screen between the Chamber and the Strangers' Gallery.
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| As Amendments to Mr Peter Hain's proposal Motion (Security Screen):
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| Mr Paul Tyler
Mr Graham Allen
Mr Eric Forth
Mr Austin Mitchell
Mr Andrew Mackay
Mr Tam Dalyell
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| Line 1, leave out `approves' and insert `declines to approve'. (a)
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| Mr Paul Tyler
Mr Graham Allen
Mr Eric Forth
Mr Austin Mitchell
Mr Andrew Mackay
Mr Tam Dalyell (b)
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| Line 2, at end add `until the efficacy of the temporary screen has been assessed and until a comprehensive assessment of the appropriate access of constituents to Parliament has been approved by the House.'.
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| An Explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
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| Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
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| + 3 | VISITOR FACILITIES
[Until 6.00 p.m.]
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| That this House approves the First Joint Report of the Accommodation and Works Committee and the Administration Committee on Visitor Facilities: Access to Parliament (House of Commons Paper No. 324) and endorses the Committees' proposals for a new reception and security building at the north end of Cromwell Green.
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| Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
|
| At the end of the sitting:
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| 4 | ADJOURNMENT
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| Proposed subject: Safety of acute mental health units (Mr Oliver Heald).
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| 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 |
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| 1 | Standing Committee B | 9.30 a.m.
2.00 p.m. | Room 11 (public) |
| Further to consider the Pensions Bill |
| 2 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 9.55 a.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the Limitation of Council Tax and Precepts (Alternative Notional Amounts) Report (England) 2004-05. |
| 3 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 2.30 p.m. | Room 9 (public) |
| To consider the Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 778). |
| 4 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation | 2.30 p.m. | Room 12 (public) |
| To consider the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004. |
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| 5 | Environmental Audit: Sub-Committee on Environmental Crime | 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. | Room 20 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Environmental Crime: Fly-tipping, Fly-posting, Litter, Graffiti and Noise. |
| Witnesses: Local Government Association; Police Federation (at approximately 11.00 a.m.). |
| 6 | Health | 10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m. | Room 15 (private)
(public) |
| Subject: Palliative Care. |
| Witnesses: Dame Gill Oliver, Macmillan Cancer Relief, Ms Christine Shaw, Help the Hospices, Dr John Wiles, Association of Palliative Medicine, Mr Tom Hughes-Hallett, Marie Curie Cancer Care, and officials from National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care. |
| 7 | Scottish Affairs | 10.00 a.m. | Room 19 (private) |
| 8 | Welsh Affairs | 10.00 a.m.
10.15 a.m. | The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public) |
| Subject: The Powers of the Children's Commissioner for Wales. |
| Witnesses: Jane Hutt AM, Minister for Health and Social Security, Welsh Assembly Government, and officials; Mr Peter Clarke, Children's Commissioner for Wales (at approximately 11.15 a.m.). |
[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: Appointment of permanent Chairman to the service authorities for the NCIS and NCS. |
| 2 | Secretary of State for the Home Department: Managed migration. |
| 3 | Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Food Safety Promotion Board Annual Report 2002 incorporating financial statements to December 2001. |
| 4 | Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Waterways Ireland Annual Report and Accounts. |
| 5 | Secretary of State for Defence: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Key Targets 2004-05. |
| 6 | Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs: House of Lords Reform; Consultation Response Paper. |
| 7 | Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: 2004 Community Budget: European Community Finances. |
| 8 | Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Definition of the English Regions for the Single Payment Scheme. |
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| |
Written Questions tabled on Wednesday 21st April for answer today++
|
| 1 |
Tom Levitt (High Peak): To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the re-appointment of the Surveillance Commissioner under Part III of the Police Act 1997.
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|
(
168424
) |
| 2 |
Claire Ward (Watford): To ask the Prime Minister, when he will announce new appointments to the Committee on Standards in Public Life; and if he will make a statement.
|
|
(
168455
) |
Standing Committee Notices |
| The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 22nd April at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004.
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| Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 27th April at 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and Thursday 29th April at 9.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. further to consider the Pensions Bill.
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| The Northern Ireland Grand Committee will meet on Thursday 29th April at 2.30 p.m. to consider Social Economy in Northern Ireland.
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| European Standing Commitee C will meet on Monday 26th April at 4.00 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 5916/04, relating to marketing of sweet corn from genetically modified maize.
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| European Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 28th April at 2.00 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 15494/03, relating to disposal of batteries and accumulators.
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| The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 26th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004, the draft Competition Act 1998 (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) (Amendment) Order 2004, and the draft Competition Act 1998 (Land Agreements Exclusion and Revocation) Order 2004.
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| The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 26th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Non-domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2004.
|
| The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 26th April at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004.
|
| The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 29th April at 9.55 a.m. to consider the draft Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (Immunities and Privileges) Report Order 2004.
|
| The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 29th April at 2.30 p.m. to consider the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (Remedial) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 66) and the draft Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2004.
|
| The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 27th April at 8.55 a.m. to consider the draft Cash Ratio Deposits (Value Bands and Ratios) Order 2004.
|
| The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 29th April at 2.30 p.m. to consider the Customs and Excise Duties (Travellers' Allowances and Personal Reliefs) (New Member States) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1002).
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