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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland
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 1
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Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the future of the rural Post Office network
in Scotland.
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(43210)
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2
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Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West): What discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on the use of dawn raids in asylum cases.
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(43211)
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3
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Mr Mike Weir (Angus): What recent discussions he has had with the Department of Trade and Industry on energy in Scotland.
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(43212)
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4
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Mr BrianH. Donohoe (Central Ayrshire): If he will make a statement on the proposals by the Electoral Commission to change the timing of the count at the Scottish
Parliamentary and Local Government elections.
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(43213)
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5
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent devolution issues the Advocate General has considered.
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(43214)
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6
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Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): When he last discussed ferry services in Scotland with the Secretary of State for Transport.
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(43215)
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7
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Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What representations he has received from Scottish industry representatives on energy prices.
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(43216)
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8
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on improving road and rail links between Scotland and England.
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(43217)
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9
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Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury & Atcham): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the merits of an undersea oil and gas pipeline
between Scotland and Norway.
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(43218)
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10
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Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): What discussions he has had with the Scottish Ministers on the commencement of sections 25 to 29 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous
Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990.
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(43219)
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11
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Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What steps the Government is taking to address the declining population of Scotland.
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(43220)
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12
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Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine): What assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed closure of the Banchory station of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
on climate change research in Scotland.
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(43221)
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13
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Anne Moffat (East Lothian): Whether he has received the report of the Arbuthnot Commission; and if he will make a statement.
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(43222)
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14
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John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland regarding the disposal of nuclear waste.
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(43223)
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15
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James Duddridge (Rochford & Southend East): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on Scotland's future energy needs.
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(43224)
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At 3 p.m.
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Oral Questions to the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs
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16
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Barbara Keeley (Worsley): How much was paid from public funds to the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour parties in 2004 and 2005.
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(44680)
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17
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): If she will make a statement on the proposed use of fixed penalty notices for disorderly behaviour as part of the Government's
Respect Action Plan.
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(44681)
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18
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Vera Baird (Redcar): What steps she is taking to monitor the sentencing practices of individual judges in the Crown Court to ensure that there
is reasonable consistency in sentencing for similar offences.
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(44682)
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19
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent representations she has received on the availability of legal aid in criminal cases.
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(44683)
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20
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Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What the estimated turnout at the last election was among voters from socio-economic groups D and E.
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(44684)
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21
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Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore): If she will take steps to make it easier for the public to seek redress against lawyers for poor legal advice.
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(44685)
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22
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James Brokenshire (Hornchurch): What progress has been made with plans to change the powers of the House of Lords.
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(44686)
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23
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Ms Diane Abbott (Hackney North & Stoke Newington): What assessment she has made of levels of electoral registration in London.
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(44687)
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24
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): What progress is being made in increasing electoral registration rates in the UK.
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(44688)
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25
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Barbara Follett (Stevenage): What assessment she has made of the merits of strengthening the rights of unmarried, cohabiting couples.
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(44689)
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26
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): How many people are employed at the National Mediation Helpline.
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(44690)
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27
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): When the Secretary of State last met the Chairperson of the Judicial Appointments Commission to discuss judicial appointments;
and if she will make a statement.
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(44691)
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28
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Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne Central): If she will estimate the effect on legal aid costs of the Government's respect agenda.
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(44692)
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29
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Jessica Morden (Newport East): What her estimate is of the number of 18 to 24 year olds who are not on the latest electoral register.
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(44693)
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30
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Mr Ben Wallace (Lancaster & Wyre): Whether agreement to overseas visits by Ministers from devolved administrations is sought from her Department.
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(44694)
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At 3.20 p.m.
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Oral Questions to the Leader of the House and the honourable Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission
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31
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John Bercow (Buckingham): To ask the Leader of the House, if he will ask the Select Committee on the Modernisation of the House of Commons to consider
the merits of imposing a time limit on Ministerial speeches.
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(44672)
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32
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): To ask the Leader of the House, what recent representations he has received on the programming of legislation.
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(44673)
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33
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Mr DavidS. Borrow (South Ribble): To ask the Leader of the House, what action he is taking to improve the scrutiny of EU legislation.
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(44674)
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34
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Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): To ask the honourable Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has
to reconsider the provision of childcare facilities in the House.
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(44675)
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35
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): To ask the Leader of the House, if he will make it his policy to encourage the pre-legislative scrutiny of all Bills.
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(44676)
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36
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): To ask the Leader of the House, whether he has made an assessment of the systems of tabling Parliamentary Questions during
recesses operated by other parliaments.
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(44677)
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37
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Andrew George (St Ives): To ask the Leader of the House, what arrangements he is making for the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs to meet.
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(44678)
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38
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Barbara Follett (Stevenage): To ask the honourable Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission, what progress has been made towards
implementing the recommendations of the Select Committee on the Modernisation of the House of Commons to improve the facilities
available to the Parliamentary Education Unit and send a new voters' guide to all young people on their 18th birthday; and
if he will make a statement.
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(44679)
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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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Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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1
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COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (PENSIONS ENTITLEMENT)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide that persons who own their own homes and are in receipt of State Pension
should automatically receive Council Tax Benefit; to require local authorities to inform all such persons about their rights
to Council Tax Benefit; and for connected purposes.
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The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
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Main Business
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†
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2
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GOVERNMENT OF WALES BILL: Committee [2nd day].
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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Clause No. 94 (Amendment of Schedule 5).
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Another Amendment (No. 180) proposed, in page 51, line 26, after ‘Assembly’, insert ‘in which the number of Assembly Members
voting in favour of it is not less than two thirds of the total number of Assembly seats’.—(Mr Dominic Grieve.)
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Question proposed, That the Amendment be made.
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For other Amendments, see separate Paper.
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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 2005–06, HC 839, are relevant.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m. (Order of 9th January).
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That the draft Duty Stamps (Amendment of paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 2A to the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979) Order 2006,
which was laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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4
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ADJOURNMENT (FEBRUARY)
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[No debate]
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That this House, at its rising on Thursday 16th February, do adjourn till Monday 27th February 2006.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 25).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Health services in Suffolk (Mr Tim Yeo).
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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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Further to consider the Animal Welfare Bill.
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2
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Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the Travel Concessions (Extension of Entitlement) (England) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No.3224).
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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3
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Treasury
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9.45 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Financial Inclusion.
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Witnesses: Which?, Citizens Advice, and National Consumer Council.
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4
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Crossrail Bill
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 5 (public)
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Subject: MOD Annual Report and Accounts.
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Witnesses: Mr Bill Jeffrey CB, Permanent Under-Secretary of State, and Mr Trevor Woolley, Finance Director, Ministry of Defence.
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5
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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: MOD Annual Report and Accounts.
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Witnesses: Mr Bill Jeffrey CB, Permanent Under-Secretary of State, and Mr Trevor Woolley, Finance Director, Ministry of Defence.
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6
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Home Affairs
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 15 (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: Mr Justice Hodge OBE, President, Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, and Mr Justice Collins, Lead Judge, Administrative
Court, Royal Courts of Justice; Ms Suzanne McCarthy, Immigration Services Commissioner, and Mr Stephen Seymour, Director of
Operations, Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (at approximately 11.15 a.m.).
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7
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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Subject: The Work of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
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Witnesses: Trades Union Congress; Confederation of British Industry and EEF, and Manufacturers’ Organisation (at approximately
11.40 a.m.); Acas (at approximately 12.20 p.m.).
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8
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Standards and Privileges
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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Subject: The Work of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
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Witnesses: Trades Union Congress; Confederation of British Industry and EEF, and Manufacturers’ Organisation (at approximately
11.40 a.m.); Acas (at approximately 12.20 p.m.).
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9
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Trade and Industry
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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11.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: The Work of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
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Witnesses: Trades Union Congress; Confederation of British Industry and EEF, and Manufacturers’ Organisation (at approximately
11.40 a.m.); Acas (at approximately 12.20 p.m.).
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10
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Welsh Affairs
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 17 (private)
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11
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Crossrail Bill
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 5 (public)
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12
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Administration
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3.00 p.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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13
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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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14
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Liaison
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5.30 p.m.
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The Boothroyd 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 International Development: Aid to Ethiopia.
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2
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Secretary of State for International Development: Southern Africa.
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3
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Regional development agencies’ reported mid-year outputs for 2005-06.
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4
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Secretary of State for Transport: Disability Rights Commission’s draft Code of Practice on Provision and Use of Transport Vehicles.
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Written Questions tabled on Monday 23rd January for answer today‡
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Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, whether her Department's (a) officials and (b) Ministers held discussions
directly with the West Sussex (i) education director and (ii) cabinet members about the employment of an unsuitable teacher. |
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(45934)
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