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Order of Business 12 May 2004 Here you can browse the House of Commons Order of Business for 12 May 2004.

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 International Development *1 Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West):    What measures the Government is taking to help the people of Ethiopia to overcome famine and other development problems. ( 172235 ) *2 Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield):    What progress he is making with the Country Assistance Plan for Palestine. ( 172236 ) *3 Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West):    What contribution his Department is making to achieving peace and resolving the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. ( 172237 ) *4 Mr Huw Edwards (Monmouth):    When he next plans to meet Sir Bob Geldof to discuss poverty relief in Africa. ( 172238 ) *5 Christine Russell (Chester, City of):    What recent representations he has received on the need to tackle HIV/AIDS globally. ( 172239 ) *6 Ann McKechin (Glasgow Maryhill):    What recent discussions he has had with the new Commission for Africa regarding the debt burden on Africa. ( 172240 ) *7 Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):    If he will make a statement on the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ( 172241 ) *8 Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South):    What recent discussions he has had with EU partners on programmes to support the development of civil society in Kaliningrad. ( 172242 ) *9 Bob Spink (Castle Point):    What support is being provided for the rebuilding of Iraq. ( 172243 ) *10 Julie Morgan (Cardiff North):    If he will make a statement on mechanisms for financing development. ( 172244 ) *11 Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford):    If he will make a statement on the future programme of the Commission for Africa. ( 172245 ) *12 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford & Southend East):    What assistance his Department is making available this financial year to Sudan. ( 172246 ) *13 Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):    If he will make a statement on the development of irrigation systems in Ethiopia. ( 172247 ) *14 Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney & Shetland):    If he will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Malawi. ( 172248 ) *15 Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick & Leamington):    What support his Department is giving to projects designed to strengthen school involvement in raising awareness of development issues. ( 172249 ) At 12 noon Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice. Oral Questions to the Prime Minister *Q1 Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12th May. ( 172220 ) *Q2 Mr Dominic Grieve (Beaconsfield):     ( 172221 ) *Q3 Mr Mike Hall (Weaver Vale):     ( 172222 ) *Q4 The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South):     ( 172223 ) *Q5 Matthew Taylor (Truro & St Austell):     ( 172224 ) *Q6 Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):     ( 172225 ) *Q7 Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick & Leamington):     ( 172226 ) *Q8 Mr Dai Havard (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney):     ( 172228 ) *Q9 Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury):     ( 172229 ) *Q10 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):     ( 172230 ) *Q11 Mr Piara S. Khabra (Ealing Southall):     ( 172231 ) *Q12 Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):     ( 172233 ) At 12.30 p.m. Urgent Questions (if any) Ministerial Statements (if any) Preliminary Business Ten minute rule Motion   1   INTEREST RATES (LIMITS ON CHARGES) [Up to 20 minutes] Adam Price     That leave be given to bring in a Bill to impose limits on the interest rate and associated charges which may be charged by those providing loans and other forms of credit. The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
	Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).

Committal Proceedings in Standing Committee Consideration and Third Reading Programming Committee Programming of proceedings

Main Business
+  2	AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS BILL:      Second Reading. [Until 7.00 p.m.]
	Debate may continue until 7.00 p.m.
+  3	AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS BILL (PROGRAMME) [No debate]
	Mr Secretary Smith Mr Peter Hain
	That the following provisions shall apply to the Age-Related Payments Bill:
	1.   The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee.
	2.   Proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on 27th May 2004.
	3.   The Standing Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
	4.   Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
	5.   Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.
	6.   Sessional Order B (programming committees) made on 28th June 2001 shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading.
	7.   All other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further message from the Lords) may be programmed.
	To be decided without debate (Orders of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003).
+  4	AGE-RELATED PAYMENTS BILL (MONEY): Queen's Recommendation signified. [No Debate]
	Ruth Kelly
	That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Age-Related Payments Bill it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of expenditure of the Secretary of State under or by virtue of the Act.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)).
At 7.00 p.m.
+	BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE        [No debate]
	The Prime Minister
	That at this day's sitting proceedings on the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill, the motion in the name of Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr Peter Hain relating to Estimates and Appropriation Procedure and the motion in the name of Mr Peter Hain relating to Questions on Voting of Estimates, &c. may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
	To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).
+	DEFERRED DIVISIONS        [No debate]
	The Prime Minister
	That, at this day's sitting, the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply to the Questions on the motion relating to Promotion of Volunteering Bill (Money), the motion in the name of Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr Peter Hain relating to Estimates and Appropriation Procedure and the motion in the name of Mr Peter Hain relating to Questions on Voting of Estimates, &c.
	To be decided without debate (Paragraph 3 of Orders of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003 relating to deferred Divisions).
+  5	PLANNING AND COMPULSORY PURCHASE BILL:      Consideration of Lords Message [11th May]. [Up to one hour]
	Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement (Order of 19th April).
+  6	PROMOTION OF VOLUNTEERING BILL [MONEY]:      Queen's recommendation signified. [Up to 45 minutes]
	Ruth Kelly
	That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Promotion of Volunteering Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any administrative expenses incurred by a Minister of the Crown by virtue of the Act.
	The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52 (1)(b)).
+  7	ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATION PROCEDURE [Until any hour]
	Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr Peter Hain
	That this House approves the First Report from the Procedure Committee of the current Session, on Estimates and Appropriation Procedure, HC 393.
	The Government's Response to the Committee's Report, published in the First Special Report from the Procedure Commitee, HC 576, is relevant.
	An Explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
	Debate may continue until any hour if the 7.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.
+  8	QUESTIONS ON VOTING OF ESTIMATES, &C. [Until any hour]
	Mr Peter Hain
	That the following be substituted for Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.):
Questions on voting of estimates, &c.
	`55.—
	(1)   On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (2), (3) or (4) of this order apply the Speaker shall at the moment of interruption put the questions on—
	(a)   any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services;
	(b)   any motion authorising amounts and limits on appropriations in aid, set out in outstanding estimates.
	(2)   The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 6th February, if any of the following total amounts have been put down for consideration:
	(a)   votes on account for the coming financial year;
	(b)   supplementary and new estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least fourteen days previously.
	(3)   The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 18th March, if any of the following numbers or total amounts have been put down for consideration:
	(a)   votes relating to numbers for defence services;
	(b)   supplementary and new estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least fourteen days previously;
	(c)   excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts has reported that it sees no objection to the amounts and modifications to limits on appropriations in aid necessary being authorised by excess vote.
	(4)   The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 5th August in respect of any motion authorising amounts, and limits on appropriations in aid, set out in outstanding estimates.
	(5)   At least two days' notice shall be given of the motions which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (2), (3) or (4) of this order.
	(6)   The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.'.
	An Explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
	Debate may continue until any hour if the 7.00 p.m. Business Motion is agreed to.
+  9	PUBLIC ACCOUNTS [No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
	Mr Bob Ainsworth
	That Mr George Osborne be discharged from the Committee on Public Accounts and that Mr David Curry be added.
	If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
At the end of the sitting:
10	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Future of Exmoor National Park (Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger).
	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
STANDING COMMITTEES
1	Standing Committee C	9.30 a.m.	Room 11 (public)
	To consider the Promoting of Volunteering Bill.
2	Standing Committee D	2.30 p.m.	Room 12 (public)
	To consider the Christmas Day Trading Bill.
3	European Standing Committee A	2.00 p.m.	Room 10 (public)
	To consider EU Document No. 15409/03 relating to the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH).
4	First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation	2.30 p.m.	Room 11 (public)
	To consider the draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Amendment) Order 2004.
SELECT COMMITTEES
5	Education and Skills	9.15 a.m. 9.30 a.m.	The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: School Transport Bill.
	Witnesses: Keith Porteus Wood, National Secular Society, Marilyn Mason, British Humanist Association, Ian Abbott, Oona Stannard and Martin Bradshaw, Catholic Education Service, and Rev. Canon David Whittington OBE, National School Development Officer, Church of England; Councillor Tony Page, Councillor Ramon Wilkinson and Councillor Patrick Coleman, Local Government Association (LGA) (at approximately 10.30 a.m.).
6	Science and Technology	9.15 a.m. 9.30 a.m.	The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subjects: (i) Science question time (ii) Introductory Session with the Director General of the Research Councils.
	Witnesses: (i) Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry; (ii) Professor Sir Keith O'Nions, Director General of the Research Councils.
7	Modernisation of the House of Commons	9.30 a.m.	Room 17 (private)
8	Work and Pensions	9.30 a.m. 9.45 a.m.	The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: Health and Safety.
	Witnesses: Mr Bill Callaghan, Chair, Health and Safety Commission, and
9	Defence	9.45 a.m. 10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts.
	Witnesses: Sir Kevin Tebbit KCB CMG, Permanent Under-Secretary of State, and Mr Trevor Woolley, Finance Director, Ministry of Defence.
10	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m.	The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: Climate Change, Water Security and Flooding.
	Witness: Professor Sir David King, Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government and Head of the Office of Science and Technology.
11	International Development	2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m.	The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: DFID's Agriculture Policy.
	Witnesses: Dr. Christie Peacock, Chief Executive, FARM-Africa, Andrew Jowett, Director, Harvest Help, Colin Williams OBE, Director, International Development Enterprises, and Lea Borkenhagen, Livelihoods Programme Development Manager, Oxfam; Michael Hubbard, Birmingham University, Colin Poulton, Imperial College, Peter Hazell, Director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, and Dr. Steve Wiggins, Overseas Development Institute (at approximately 3.15 p.m.).
12	Treasury Sub-Committee	2.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Merger of Customs & Excise and Inland Revenue.
	Witnesses: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Taxation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Law Society, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
13	Administration	2.30 p.m.	Room 18 (private)
14	Defence	2.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Defence Procurement.
	Witness: Sir Peter Spencer KCB, Chief of Defence Procurement, Ministry of Defence.
15	Transport	2.30 p.m. 2.45 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: London Congestion Charge.
	Witnesses: London First and London Transport Users Committee; West London Residents Association and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (at approximately 3.15 p.m.); John Lewis Partnership (at approximately 3.35 p.m.); Transport for London and the Mayor of London (at approximately 4.05 p.m.).
16	Environmental Audit	3.30 p.m. 3.50 p.m.	Room 20 (private) (public)
	Subject: Budget 2004.
	Witness: Mr John Healey MP, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury.
17	Northern Ireland Affairs	3.30 p.m. 3.45 p.m.	The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private) (public)
	Subject: Hate Crime in Northern Ireland.
	Witnesses: Royal National Institute for the Blind, Mencap and Committee on the Administration of Justice; Professor Tom Hadden; Police Service of Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland Office and OFMDFM officials.
18	Public Accounts	3.30 p.m.	Room 16 (public)
	Subject: The UK Emissions Trading Scheme: A New Way to Combat Climate Change.
	Witnesses: Sir Brian Bender KCB, Permanent Secretary, and Mr Henry Derwent, Director of Climate, Energy and Environmental Risk, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
19	Selection	4.45 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
UNOPPOSED BILL
20	Ipswich Market Bill	2.30 p.m.	Room 9 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
21	Draft Charities Bill	9.30 a.m.	Room 5 (private)
22	Human Rights	4.15 p.m.	Room 5 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]