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Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
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Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East): How many police custody cells there are in police stations and courts in the Dorset area; and if he will make a statement.
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(59221)
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2
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Mr Neil Gerrard (Walthamstow): If he will make a statement on progress with the planned changes to the structure and role of the Probation Service.
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(59222)
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3
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Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh): What representations he has received on the proposed merger of the Essex police with neighbouring forces; and if he will make
a statement.
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(59224)
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4
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Mr Iain Wright (Hartlepool): If he will make a statement on the neighbourhood policing pilot schemes.
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(59225)
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5
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Mrs Siân C. James (Swansea East): What UK immigration policy is on returning failed Kurdish asylum seekers to Turkey.
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(59226)
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6
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Norman Baker (Lewes): If he will make a statement on Government policy on the practice of data mining.
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(59227)
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7
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Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What steps he is taking to support the work of voluntary and community organisations.
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(59228)
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8
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John Barrett (Edinburgh West): What discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on the introduction of identity cards.
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(59229)
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9
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Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough): What assessment he has made of the trends in the level of violent crime recorded by the police over the last five years for
which figures are available.
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(59230)
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10
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What assessment he has made of preparations to prevent football hooliganism by British fans at this summer's World Cup.
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(59231)
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What recent discussions he has had with Welsh police authorities on proposals for restructuring police forces in Wales.
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(59233)
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12
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Mr Mark Hoban (Fareham): What recent representations he has received on his proposals to amalgamate police forces.
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(59234)
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13
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Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge): What steps he has taken to support those who have fled from atrocities in Darfur to the UK.
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(59235)
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14
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Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): If he will make a statement on the risk assessment of offenders who are being considered for early release from custody.
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(59237)
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15
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David T. C. Davies (Monmouth): What steps he is taking to promote equality and diversity within his Department.
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(59238)
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16
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Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): If he will make a statement on the Security Industry Act Approved Contractors Scheme for security guard companies.
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(59239)
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17
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Mr Mark Lancaster (North East Milton Keynes): What assessment he has made of the trend in the number of suicides of those held in custody over the last five years.
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(59240)
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18
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Hugh Bayley (City of York): What assessment he has made of the impact of the new licensing laws on drink-related crime and disorder.
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(59241)
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19
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Dr Ashok Kumar (Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland): If he will make a statement on progress with his plans for police force restructuring in the North East.
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(59242)
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20
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Mr Roger Gale (North Thanet): What assessment he has made of the likely impact of his proposed police force amalgamations upon neighbourhood policing.
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(59243)
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21
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Keith Vaz (Leicester East): What steps he is taking to reduce the backlog of cases at the Immigration and Nationality Directorate.
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(59244)
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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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ESTIMATES (2nd allotted day)
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2005-06
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That, for the year ending with 31st March 2006, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence—
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(1) further resources, not exceeding £1,776,067,000, be authorised for use as set out in HC 827,
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(2) a further sum, not exceeding £1,889,814,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so
set out, and
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(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to costs of peace-keeping in Iraq and Afghanistan (Resolution of
16th March).
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Relevant documents:
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Fourth Report from the Defence Committee, Session 2005-06, HC 980, on Costs of peace-keeping in Iraq and Afghanistan: Spring
Supplementary Estimate 2005-06; and
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Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2004-05, HC 464.
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| That, for the year ending with 31st March 2006, for expenditure by the Department of Health—
(1) further resources, not exceeding 1,785,769,000, be authorised for use as set out in HC 827,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding 2,364,998,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to NHS financial deficits (Resolution of 16th March).
Relevant documents:
Oral and written evidence taken by the Health Committee on 1st and 6th December 2005, HC 736-i, -ii, and iii, on Public Expenditure on Health and Personal Social Services 2005; and
The Department of Health Departmental Report 2005, Cm 6524.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No.
54(4) and (5) and Order of 9th March).
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2
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ESTIMATES, 2006-07 (NAVY) VOTE A
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That, during the year ending with 31st March 2007, a number not exceeding 42,050 all ranks be maintained for Naval Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marine Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve
Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 869 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 9th March).
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ESTIMATES, 2006-07 (ARMY) VOTE A
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That, during the year ending with 31st March 2007, a number not exceeding 126,945 all ranks be maintained for Army Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act
1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 869 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 9th March).
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ESTIMATES, 2006-07 (AIR) VOTE A
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That, during the year ending with 31st March 2007, a number not exceeding 52,110 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act
1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 869 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 9th March).
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ESTIMATES, EXCESSES, 2004-05
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That, for the year that ended with 31st March 2005, resources, not exceeding £188,157,000.00, be authorised for use to make
good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil services as set out in HC 896.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 9th March).
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2005-06
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That, for the year ending with 31st March 2006—
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(1) further resources, not exceeding £6,385,504,000, be authorised for defence and civil services as set out in HC 827, HC 908
and HC 972,
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(2) a further sum, not exceeding £3,382,915,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs of defence
and civil services as so set out; and
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(3) limits as set out in HC 827 and HC 972 be set on appropriations in aid.
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A Bill is to be brought in upon the four Motions in the name of John Healey relating to Supplementary Estimates, 2005-06 and
Estimates, Excesses, 2004-05, if they are agreed to by the House, and the Resolutions of 8th December relating to Supplementary
Estimates, 2005-06.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3) and Order of 9th March).
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CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) (No. 2) BILL: Second Reading.
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[No debate]
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The Questions on Second and Third Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill will be put without debate (Standing Order No. 56
and Order of 9th March).
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That the Hill Farm Allowance Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 225), dated 6th February 2006 and the Bee Diseases and Pest
Control (England) Order 2006
(S.I., 2006, No. 342), dated 15th February 2006, be referred to Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Health services in the West Midlands (Mark Pritchard).
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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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1
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Standing Committee A
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7.00 p.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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(Programming Sub-Committee) (Road Safety Bill [Lords]).
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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 10 (public)
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To consider EU Document No. 15345/05 and Addendum 1 relating to Financial Services Policy.
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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 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Application and Modification of Certain Enactments to Designated
Staff of SOCA) Order 2006.
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4
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Second 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 the draft Grants to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2006.
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5
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Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 6 (public)
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To consider the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2006.
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6
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Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 16 (public)
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To consider the draft Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Armed Forces Bill
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2.00 p.m.
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Room 12 (private)
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2.15 p.m.
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(public)
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To consider the Armed Forces Bill.
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8
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Education and Skills
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3.30 p.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9
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Foreign Affairs
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4.00 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10
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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions
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4.00 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.20 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Is there a future for regional government?
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Witnesses: Durham County Council, Nottingham County Council, Dorset County Council, and the County Councils Network; Reading
Borough Council; Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and Hull City Council (at 4.45 p.m.); North East Assembly (at 5.10 p.m.); Association
of London Government (at 5.30 p.m.).
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Public Accounts
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 15 (public)
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Subject: The closure of MG Rover.
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Witnesses: Sir Brian Bender KCB, Permanent Secretary, Ms Catherine Bell, Former Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr John Alty,
Director General, Fair Markets Group, Mr Mark Russell, Director, Industrial Development Unit, Department of Trade and Industry,
and Mr John Edwards, Chief Executive, Advantage West Midlands.
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Culture, Media and Sport
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5.10 p.m.
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Herculancum/ Huskisson Room, Millennium House, Liverpool City Council Offices, Victoria Street, Liverpool (private)
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5.15 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Protecting and Preserving our Heritage.
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Witnesses: Manchester City Council, and Liverpool City Council; English Partnerships, Liverpool Vision, and North West Development
Agency (RENEW North West) (at 6.00 p.m.).
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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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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Ecofin: 14th March 2006.
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2
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Secretary of State for Defence: Project Allenby/Connaught-Launch of bond.
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3
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Deputy Prime Minister: Beacon Scheme.
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4
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Secretary of State for Education and Skills: Independent review of the teaching of early reading: final report.
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5
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Transition of FCO services to Executive Agency status.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Police force restructuring.
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Child Protection in Northern Ireland.
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8
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Prime Minister: Appointment of Intelligence Services Commissioner.
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9
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Prime Minister: Appointment of Interception of Communications Commissioner.
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10
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Government response to 2006 Report from Low Pay Commission.
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11
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Incapacity benefits and permitted work.
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Standing Committee Notices
The Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee A in respect of the Road Safety Bill [Lords] will meet on Monday 20th March at 7.00 p.m.
Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 23rd March at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
to consider the Road Safety Bill [Lords] (timings to be confirmed).
Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. further to consider the Children and Adoption
Bill [Lords].
Standing Committee D will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 23rd March at 9.00 a.m. and
1.00 p.m. further to consider the Police and Justice Bill.
A European Standing Committee will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 15345/05
and Addendum 1, relating to Financial Services Policy.
The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Serious
Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Application and Modification of Certain Enactments to Designated Staff of SOCA) Order
2006.
The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Grants
to the Churches Conservation Trust Order 2006.
The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Tax
Credits Up-rating Regulations 2006.
The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 20th March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Cross-Border
Insolvency Regulations 2006.
The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Cattle
Compensation (England) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 168).
The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Railway
Safety Levy Regulations 2006.
The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft
Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2006.
The Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 21st March at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft
Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2006.
The Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 23rd March at 8.55 a.m. to consider the Social
Security (Reduced Rates of Class 1 Contributions, Rebates and Minimum Contributions) Order 2006.
The Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 23rd March at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft
Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 2) Order 2006.
The Eleventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 23rd March at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft
Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2006, the draft Smoking, Health and Social
Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the draft Water
Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2006.
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