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.
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
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Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on the planned future link between the M6 toll motorway and the M54.
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(42342)
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Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): If he will take steps to make the train journey from Cardiff to London less costly for passengers.
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(42343)
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Mr Mark Lancaster (North East Milton Keynes): What assessment he has made of the number of motorists who will be using roads in England by 2014.
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(42344)
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Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What steps he is taking to increase safety on the roads.
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(42345)
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What discussions he has had with the Rail Regulator regarding recent rail fare increases.
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(42346)
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Mr Mark Prisk (Hertford & Stortford): If he will make a statement on the recent Civil Aviation Authority report on low cost airlines and the growth in air travel.
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(42348)
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Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West): If he will make a statement on Government support for regional airports.
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(42349)
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): If he will make a statement on the use of speed cameras on roads.
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(42350)
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Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden): What plans he has for reducing congestion on the road network.
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(42351)
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Graham Stringer (Manchester, Blackley): What plans he has to change the regulatory regime applying to buses.
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(42352)
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Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate & Knaresborough): What plans he has to extend concessionary travel to the regional rail network.
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(42353)
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What steps he is taking to combat crime on public transport.
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(42354)
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What his estimate is of the typical proportion of urban traffic between 8.00 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. during term† time which is
related to journeys to and from school.
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(42355)
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury & Atcham): What estimate he has made of the number of passengers who will be using the UK's railways by 2014.
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(42356)
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Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): If he will make a statement on the use of speed cameras on roads.
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(42357)
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Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough): If he will make a statement on the development of road and rail infrastructure to ports in England and Wales.
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(42358)
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Mr Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central): What his Department's policy is on the number of night flights over London.
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(42359)
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Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): If he will make a statement on the protection of regional air services from London Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
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(42360)
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Matthew Taylor (Truro & St Austell): What plans there are for replacing the high speed train fleet serving the Greater Western franchise.
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(42361)
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At 3.20 p.m.
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Oral Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
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Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): What recent assessment he has made of the arrangements for the resolution of personnel disputes within the Civil Service.
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(42334)
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): If he will make a statement on progress of the Government's administrative burdens reduction measurement exercise.
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(42335)
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Dr John Pugh (Southport): What assessment he has made of the compensation payments paid by IT providers to Government departments because software provided
has not been found fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement.
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(42336)
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Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): How many current public appointments are fixed term and non-renewable.
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(42337)
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury & Atcham): What steps the Government has taken to increase diversity in the Civil Service; and what progress has been made.
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(42338)
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Hugh Bayley (City of York): What role his Department has in improving the strategic coherence of Government policy.
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(42339)
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Philip Davies (Shipley): If he will make a statement on the number and role of special advisers in central Government departments.
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(42340)
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Mr Mark Prisk (Hertford & Stortford): If he will make a statement about the progress his Department is making on reforming regulations.
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(42341)
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At 3.30 p.m.
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Main Business
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1
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OPPOSITION DAY (11th allotted day)
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That this House agrees with the Prime Minster that the Child Support Agency has lost the confidence of the public, that its
basic structural problems remain and that it is not properly suited to carry out its task.
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As an Amendment to Sir Menzies Campbell’s proposed Motion (Child Support Agency):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘agrees with the Prime Minister that the Child Support Agency suffers from basic structural
problems and is not properly suited to carrying out its current tasks; accepts the importance of ensuring that more families
with children receive the maintenance payments to which they are entitled; and notes that the Government will shortly set
out its conclusions on the right way forward following the Chief Executive’s review of the operation of the Child Support
Agency.’.
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The Second Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Session 2004–05, on The Performance of the Child Support Agency, HC
44-I, and the Government’s response thereto, First Special Report of the Committee, Session 2004–05, HC 477, are relevant.
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That this House opposes the construction of a new generation of civil nuclear power plants.
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As an Amendment to Sir Menzies Campbell’s proposed Motion (Civil Nuclear Power):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘welcomes the recent announcement of an energy review to assess future options on
both the supply and demand for energy including the role of civil nuclear power; and notes the Government’s energy policy
as set out in the 2003 Energy White Paper, to make progress towards the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60 per
cent. by 2050, to maintain the reliability of energy supplies, to promote competitive markets in the UK and beyond and to
ensure that every home is adequately and affordably heated.’.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats (Standing Order No.
14(2)).
At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Provision of school milk (Mr Lindsay Hoyle).
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Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m., or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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STANDING COMMITTEES
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Standing Committee A
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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4.00 p.m.
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(public)
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To consider the Animal Welfare Bill.
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2
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European Standing Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 14 (public)
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To consider EU Document No. 10368/05 relating to Energy Efficiency.
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3
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First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider a Motion in respect of the Electoral Commission in the name of Mr Geoffrey Hoon.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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4
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Defence
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10.00 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.45 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Afghanistan.
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Witnesses: Air Vice-Marshal Chris Nickols CBE, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Operations) and Mr Martin Howard, Director
General, Operational Policy, Ministry of Defence.
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5
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Home Affairs
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10.00 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.15 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Immigration Control.
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Witnesses: Immigration Advisory Service and Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association.
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6
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Regulatory Reform
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 19 (private)
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Subject: Proposed Changes to the Police Forces in Wales.
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Witness: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Minister of State for Policing, Security and Community Safety, Home Office.
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7
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Treasury
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 15 (private)
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Subject: Proposed Changes to the Police Forces in Wales.
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Witness: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Minister of State for Policing, Security and Community Safety, Home Office.
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8
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Welsh Affairs
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Proposed Changes to the Police Forces in Wales.
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Witness: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Minister of State for Policing, Security and Community Safety, Home Office.
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9
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International Development
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 6 (private)
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Subject: Environment Agency.
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Witnesses: CBI (Confederation of British Industry), EEF, Water UK; Environmental Services Association and Waste Recycling
Group Ltd (at approximately 4.45 p.m.).
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10
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Trade and Industry
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11.30 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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Subject: Environment Agency.
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Witnesses: CBI (Confederation of British Industry), EEF, Water UK; Environmental Services Association and Waste Recycling
Group Ltd (at approximately 4.45 p.m.).
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11
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Administration
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 16 (private)
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Subject: Environment Agency.
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Witnesses: CBI (Confederation of British Industry), EEF, Water UK; Environmental Services Association and Waste Recycling
Group Ltd (at approximately 4.45 p.m.).
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12
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Crossrail Bill
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2.30 p.m.
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The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (public)
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Subject: Environment Agency.
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Witnesses: CBI (Confederation of British Industry), EEF, Water UK; Environmental Services Association and Waste Recycling
Group Ltd (at approximately 4.45 p.m.).
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13
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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3.30 p.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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4.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Environment Agency.
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Witnesses: CBI (Confederation of British Industry), EEF, Water UK; Environmental Services Association and Waste Recycling
Group Ltd (at approximately 4.45 p.m.).
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14
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Constitutional Affairs
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4.00 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.15 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Compensation Culture.
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Witnesses: National Health Service Litigation Authority; Citizens Advice and Advice Services Alliance (at approximately 5.00
p.m.).
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15
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Scottish Affairs
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4.00 p.m.
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Room 19 (private)
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16
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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions
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4.20 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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17
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Defence
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4.30 p.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Secretary of State for Defence: Basing of RAF Communications Hub.
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2
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Outcome of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council 20th to 22nd December 2005.
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3
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Afghanistan: London conference.
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4
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Secretary of State for Health: New public-private partnership to provide health and social care information.
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5
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: A co-ordinated strategy for prostitution.
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