Order of Business for Monday 23 January 2006

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Order of Business Monday 23 January 2006

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Order of Business

At 2.30 a.m.

  Prayers

Afterwards

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.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

1

Mr Andrew Slaughter (Ealing, Acton & Shepherd's Bush): In how many cases in the last five years his Department has been involved with regimental associations or other interested parties in the future of war memorials located in buildings due for redevelopment.

(44068)

2

Mr Lee Scott (Ilford North): If he will make a statement on the future aircraft carrier programme.

(44069)

3

Mr Jamie Reed (Copeland): How many Veteran's Badges have been issued since the badge was introduced.

(44070)

4

Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What his assessment is of the role of nuclear deterrence in the future security of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

(44071)

5

Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): How many reservists are deployed in Iraq.

(44072)

6

Mr Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central): If he will make a statement on the security situation in Afghanistan.

(44073)

7

Gregory Barker (Bexhill & Battle): What his assessment is of the role of nuclear deterrence in the future security of the United Kingdom.

(44074)

8

Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What assessment he has made of the adequacy and availability of British infantry to fulfil additional urgent deployments.

(44075)

9

Alison Seabeck (Plymouth, Devonport): What plans his Department has to improve single living accommodation for members of the armed forces.

(44076)

10

Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): If he will make a statement on the security situation in the Balkans.

(44077)

11

Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West): How often he has visited RAF Cosford to assess training facilities during the last 12 months.

(44078)

12

Mr Siôn Simon (Birmingham, Erdington): If he will make a statement on the security situation in Afghanistan.

(44079)

13

Laura Moffatt (Crawley): What representations he has received from the ex-service community about the Veterans' Awareness Week in July 2005.

(44080)

14

Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon): What assessment he has made of the adequacy and availability of British infantry to fulfil additional urgent deployments.

(44081)

15

Andrew Rosindell (Romford): If he will make a statement on complaints by troops concerning military equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan.

(44082)

16

Bob Spink (Castle Point): If he will make a statement on the training the UK is giving to Iraqi security forces.

(44083)

17

Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): If he will make a statement on the closure of RAF Saxa Vord.

(44084)

18

Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): How many mobilised reservists are deployed in Iraq in each of the three services.

(44085)

19

Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): If he will make a statement on the location of new regimental headquarters.

(44086)

20

Mr Pat McFadden (Wolverhampton South East): What recent representations he has received on the future of defence training; and if he will make a statement.

(44087)

21

Philip Davies (Shipley): What recent progress there has been on the Landing Ships Dock (Auxiliary) project; and if he will make a statement.

(44088)

22

Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): When he last discussed the UK's participation in the joint combat aircraft project with his US counterpart.

(44089)

23

Mr Quentin Davies (Grantham & Stamford): If he will make a statement on the new aircraft carrier programme.

(44090)

24

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): If he will make a statement on controls over the end use of surplus military equipment sold by his Department.

(44091)

25

Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): What plans the Government has to mark the anniversary of the Falklands War.

(44092)

At 3.30 p.m.

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

†

indicates Government Business

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1

GOVERNMENT OF WALES BILL: Committee [1st day].

[Until 10.00 p.m.]

For Amendments, see separate paper.

The First Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee, Session 2005-06, Government White Paper: Better Governance for Wales, HC 551, and the Government's response thereto, Third Special Report of the Committee, Session 2006-06, HC 839, are relevant.

Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.

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2

NORTHERN IRELAND

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Hain

   That the draft Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 7th December, be approved.

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

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3

CHARTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

[No debate]

Ms Harriet Harman

   That this House takes note of the European Union Document No. COM (2005) 172, Commission Communication on Compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights in Commission legislative proposals; and supports the Government’s position that the communication establishes ways in which the Commission could improve the compliance of its proposals with aspects of community law related to fundamental rights and the Charter remains a non-legally binding showcase of existing rights.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).

4

FINANCE AND SERVICES

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Charlotte Atkins be discharged from the Finance and Services Committee and Barbara Keeley be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

5

ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Tobias Ellwood be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mr Graham Stuart be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

6

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mrs Maria Miller be discharged from the Trade and Industry Committee and Mr Brian Binley be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

7

SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE ARMED FORCES BILL

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Michael Moore be discharged from the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill and Mr Colin Breed be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

8

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: NHS audiology services (Dr Howard Stoate).

   Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m., or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEE

1

First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation

4.30 p.m.

Room 12 (public)

   To consider the draft Duty Stamps (Amendment of paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 2A to the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979) Order 2006.

SELECT COMMITTEES

2

Education and Skills

3.30 p.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

   Subject: Bus services in England.

   Witnesses: Mr David Rowlands, Permanent Secretary and Mr Bob Linnard, Director of Regional and Local Transport, Department for Transport.

3

Public Accounts

4.30 p.m.

Room 15 (public)

   Subject: Bus services in England.

   Witnesses: Mr David Rowlands, Permanent Secretary and Mr Bob Linnard, Director of Regional and Local Transport, Department for Transport.

JOINT COMMITTEE

4

Human Rights

4.00 p.m.

Room 6 (private)

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: ECOFIN, 24th January.

2

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Identity fraud.

3

The Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs: Implementation of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

4

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Television licence fee increases from 1st April 2006.

5

Deputy Prime Minister: Fire prevention grants for 2006-07 and 2007-08.

6

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Agricultural and Fisheries Council 23rd January.

7

Secretary of State for Health: Transition arrangements for strategic health authorities.

8

Secretary of State for the Home Department: Identity fraud.

9

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Launch of the Consultation for the Energy Review.