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Order of Business 7 July 2004

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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 Wales
*1 Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):    What recent discussions he has had with HM Treasury on matching the funds of Objective One payments.
( 181912 )
*2 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales on the devolution of further powers to the Assembly.
( 181913 )
*3 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    What discussions he has had with the First Secretary regarding the necessity of dredging the Dee Estuary.
( 181914 )
*4 Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight):    When he last discussed with his Cabinet and Welsh Assembly colleagues the per capita level of health spending in Wales.
( 181915 )
*5 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    What recent discussions he has had with National Asssembly for Wales Secretaries on funding for dentistry in Wales.
( 181916 )
*6 Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    If he will make a statement on the Richard Commission into the powers and working of the National Asssembly for Wales.
( 181917 )
*7 Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy):    What discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales on ways of increasing the number of students studying dentistry; and if he will make a statement.
( 181919 )
*8 Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West):    What discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on the future of BBC Wales in relation to renewal of the BBC Charter.
( 181920 )
*9 Mr Jon Owen Jones (Cardiff Central):    What discussions he has had with National Assembly for Wales Secretaries about the implications for local authorities in Wales of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, concerning the publication of performance data.
( 181921 )
*10 Mr David Amess (Southend West):    What recent discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales on the devolution to the Assembly of further powers with regard to policing.
( 181922 )
*11 Julie Morgan (Cardiff North):    What steps he is taking to help entrepreneurs in Wales.
( 181923 )
*12 Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon):    What recent discussions he has had with National Assembly for Wales Secretaries on funding for dentistry in Wales.
( 181924 )
*13 Angela Watkinson (Upminster):    What recent discussions he has had with the National Assembly for Wales Secretaries on the effects of funding for the NHS in Wales on reducing waiting times.
( 181925 )
*14 Bob Spink (Castle Point):    What discussions he has had since 9th June with National Assembly for Wales Secretaries on funding for dentistry in Wales.
( 181926 )

At 12 noon
Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
*Q1 Mr Andrew Love (Edmonton):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7th July.
( 182469 )
*Q2 Angus Robertson (Moray):    
( 182470 )
*Q3 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):    
( 182471 )
*Q4 Keith Vaz (Leicester East):    
( 182472 )
*Q5 Mr Simon Thomas (Ceredigion):    
( 182473 )
*Q6 Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):    
( 182474 )
*Q7 Mr Keith Bradley (Manchester, Withington):    
( 182475 )
*Q8 Ms Karen Buck (Regent's Park & Kensington North):    
( 182476 )
*Q9 Mr David Cameron (Witney):    
( 182477 )
*Q10 Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West):    
( 182478 )
*Q11 Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):    
( 182479 )
*Q12 Mr Parmjit Dhanda (Gloucester):    
( 182480 )
*Q13 Mr John MacDougall (Central Fife):    
( 182481 )
*Q14 Dr Andrew Murrison (Westbury):    
( 182482 )

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

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

  1  

DOMESTIC TRADABLE QUOTAS (CARBON EMISSIONS)

[Up to 20 minutes]

      Mr Colin Challen
        That leave be given to bring in a Bill to introduce a domestic trading scheme for carbon emissions; to set a national ceiling for carbon emissions; and for connected purposes.

        The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).


Main Business

+  2  

FINANCE BILL: As amended in the Committee and in the Standing Committee, to be further considered. (Queen's and Prince of Wales's Consent to be signified on Third Reading).

[Until any hour]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Third Reading may also be taken (Order of 6th July).

Debate may continue until any hour (Standing Order No. 15).

+  3  

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

[No debate]

      Secretary Margaret Beckett
        That the draft Landfill (Scheme Year and Maximum Landfill Amount) Regulations 2004, which were laid before this House on 22nd June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  4  

NORTHERN IRELAND

[No debate]

      Mr Secretary Murphy
        That the draft Dangerous Wild Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 22nd June, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

+  5  

REGULATORY REFORM

[No debate]

      Secretary Tessa Jowell
        That the draft Regulatory Reform (Museum of London) (Location of Premises) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 6th May, be approved.

The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its Seventh Report, HC 594, and on the proposal for the Order in its Fourth Report, HC 414; and the Second Special Report of the Regulatory Reform Committee on the draft Order, HC 818, is also relevant.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)(a)).

At the end of the sitting:

  6  

ADJOURNMENT

        Proposed subject: Medical manslaughter and the role of the General Medical Council (Mr John Denham).

        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

1Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation2.30 p.m.Room 9 (public)
To consider the Occupational Pensions Schemes (Winding Up and Deficiency on Winding Up etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 403).
2Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation2.30 p.m.Room 10 (public)
To consider the draft Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Brandsharing) Regulations 2004.
3Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation2.30 p.m.Room 12 (public)
To consider the Draft Immigration (Provision of Physical Data) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004.

SELECT COMMITTEES

4Science and Technology9.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
Room 6 (private)
(public)
Subject: The use of science in UK international development policy.
Witness: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for International Development.
5Education and Skills9.15 a.m.


9.30 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)
Subject: Public Expenditure on Education and Skills.
Witness: Rt Hon Charles Clarke MP, Secretary of State for Education and Skills.
6Work and Pensions9.30 p.m.The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
7Transport9.45 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
Room 15 (private)
(public)
Subject: Railways: Southern region power supply upgrade.
Witnesses: HSBC Rail, Porterbrook Leasing Company, South Eastern Trains, South West Trains and Southern; Strategic Rail Authority (at approximately 10.40 a.m.); Network Rail (at approximately 11.25 a.m.).
8Public Administration10.00 a.m.The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
9Welsh Affairs10.00 a.m.Room 17 (private)
10Procedure1.00 p.m.Room 17 (private)
11Defence2.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m.
Room 15 (private)
(public)
Subject: Duty of Care.
Witnesses: Professor Keith Hawton, Oxford University, and Professor Simon Wessely, King's Centre for Military Health Research; Health and Safety Executive (at approximately 4.30 p.m.).
12European Scrutiny2.30 p.m.Room 19 (private)
13Environmental Audit3.00 p.m.
3.20 p.m.
Room 20 (private)
(public)
Subject: Housing: Building a Sustainable Future?
Witnesses: Rt. Hon Keith Hill MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, and Rt. Hon Lord Rooker, Minister for Regeneration and Regional Development, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Countryside Properties (at approximately 4.10 p.m.); House Builders Federation (at approximately 4.35 p.m.).
14Northern Ireland Affairs3.30 p.m.


3.45 p.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
(public)
Subject: Electoral Registration in Northern Ireland.
Witnesses: The Electoral Commission; The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.
15Selection4.45 p.m.Room 13 (private)

JOINT COMMITTEES

16Draft Charities Bill9.00 a.m.
9.05 a.m.
Room 5 (private)
(public)
Witness: The Charity Commission.
17Human Rights3.00 p.m.Room 5 (private)
18Public Accounts Commission11.00 a.m.
11.15 a.m.
Room 7 (private)
(public)
Subjects: (i) The National Audit Office's Corporate Plan for 2005-06 to 2007-08; (ii) The Northern Ireland Audit Office's Corporate Plan for 2005-06 to 2007-08.
Witnesses: (i) Sir John Bourn KCB, Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr Michael Whitehouse, and Phil Woodward, National Audit Office; (ii) Mr John Dowdall CB, Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland, Mr Barry Edgar, and Mr Rodney Allen, Northern Ireland Audit Office.

[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:      United Kingdom transitional arrangements for accession state nationals: monitoring information.
2    Secretary of State for Education and Skills:      National skills strategy: one year on.
3    Secretary of State for Education and Skills:      Skills strategy—progress report.
4    Parliamentary Under Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs:      Publication of Legal Services Ombudsman's Annual Report.
5    Secretary of State for Transport:      Launch of Protection of Regional Air Services Consultation.
6    Secretary of State for Trade and Industry:      UK Inward Investment 2003-04 Report.


 

 
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