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Order of Business Wednesday 3 May 2006

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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 11.30 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 Wales
 1
Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): How many children in Wales have been lifted out of poverty since 1997.
(66180)
 2
Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): What discussions he has had with the First Minister of the Welsh Assembly Government on affordable housing in Wales, with particular reference to cash allocated to assist first-time buyers.
(66181)
 3
Albert Owen (Ynys Môn): How many additional community support officers will be recruited in Wales following the 2006 Budget.
(66182)
 4
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What discussions he has had concerning the provision of facilities for the treatment of minor injuries suffered by English tourists while visiting Wales.
(66183)
 5
Mark Williams (Ceredigion): If he will make a statement on the funding of agricultural and environmental research in Wales.
(66184)
 6
Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend): What estimate he has made of the environmental and economic impact on Wales of the Budget announcements on micro-generation and the National Institute of Energy Technologies.
(66185)
 7
Adam Price (Carmarthen East & Dinefwr): What assessment he has made of the impact of the London Olympics on Wales's share of sport-related Lottery funding.
(66188)
 8
Jessica Morden (Newport East): How many additional community support officers will be recruited in Wales following the 2006 Budget.
(66189)
 9
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What discussions he has had with the Health Minister in the National Assembly for Wales on cross-border issues relating to NHS dentistry in Wales.
(66190)
 10
Jenny Willott (Cardiff Central): If he will make a statement on the recent proposals for a barrage in the Severn Estuary.
(66191)
 11
Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What representations he has received on electoral reform in Wales.
(66192)
 12
Mr David Amess (Southend West): If he will make a statement on police force restructuring in Wales.
(66193)
 13
Michael Gove (Surrey Heath): If he will make a statement on the steps he is taking to ensure the freedom of the press in Wales.
(66194)
 
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
 Q1
Willie Rennie (Dunfermline and West Fife): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3rd May.
(67221)
 Q2
Mr Michael Foster (Worcester):
(67222)
 Q3
Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):
(67223)
 Q4
Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):
(67224)
 Q5
Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):
(67225)
 Q6
Bob Russell (Colchester):
(67226)
 Q7
Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland):
(67227)
 Q8
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire):
(67228)
 Q9
Dr Andrew Murrison (Westbury):
(67229)
 Q10
Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead):
(67230)
 Q11
Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk):
(67231)
 Q12
Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend):
(67232)
 Q13
Mr Michael Ancram (Devizes):
(67233)
 Q14
Richard Ottaway (Croydon South):
(67234)
 Q15
Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central):
(67235)

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

Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
1
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING
[Up to 20 minutes]
Mr Andrew Slaughter
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require police services to include proposals to introduce and sustain neighbourhood policing as a provision of their policing plans; 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
  indicates Government Business
2
FINANCE (No. 2) BILL: (Clauses Nos. 13 to 15, 26, 61, 91 and 106, Schedule 14, and new Clauses relating to the effect of provisions of the Bill on section 18 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984): Committee (Progress reported 2nd May).
[Until any hour]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
Debate may continue until any hour.
3
NORTHERN IRELAND
[No debate]
Mr Secretary Hain
 
   That the draft Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 8th March, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
4
PROTECTION OF CHICKENS KEPT FOR MEAT PRODUCTION
[No debate]
Mr Ben Bradshaw
 
   That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 9606/05, Communication from the Commission of a Proposal for a Council Directive laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production; and agrees that the Government should secure sustainable and affordable improvements to meat chicken welfare through effective and proportionate means, including a harmonised environment and inspection regime.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).
5
SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
Mr Geoffrey Hoon
 
   That, at the sitting on Monday 8th May, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any message from the Lords has been received, any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at that sitting has reported, and he has notified the Royal Assent to Acts agreed upon by both Houses.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
6
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 7.00 p.m.]
Mr Geoffrey Hoon
 
   That, at the sitting on Monday 8th May, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the names of Mr Douglas Alexander and John Healey relating to European Union Documents not later than three hours after their commencement; proceedings may continue, though opposed after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 p.m.
 
At the end of the sitting:
7
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: NHS missed appointments  (Grant Shapps).
   Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1
Science and Technology
9.00 a.m.
Room 8 (private)
 
9.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Scientific advice, risk and evidence: how government handles them.
   Witnesses: Nick Kalisperas, Intellect, Jerry Fishenden, Microsoft, Professor Martyn Thomas, UK Computing Research Committee, and David Birch, Consult Hyperion; Dr Tony Mansfield, National Physical Laboratory, Dr John Daugman, University of Cambridge, Dr Edgar Whitley, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Professor Angela Sasse, University College London (at 10.30 a.m.).
2
Treasury
9.15 a.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: The design of a National Pension Savings Scheme and the role of financial services regulation.
   Witnesses: Clive Briault, Managing Director, Retail Markets, and Dan Waters, Director, Retail Policy, FSA; Lord Turner of Ecchinswell (at 10.30 a.m.).
3
Work and Pensions
9.15 a.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Pension Reform.
   Witnesses: Age Concern, Help the Aged and Equal Opportunities Commission; Pension Reform Group and Institute of Public Policy Research (at 10.30 a.m.).
4
Health
9.30 a.m.
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
5
Crossrail Bill
10.00 a.m.
Room 5 (public)
6
Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Trade, Development and Environment
10.00 a.m.
Room 15 (private)
 
10.10 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: The Role of DfID.
   Witnesses: New Economics Foundation; World Development Movement (at 10.50 a.m.).
7
Foreign Affairs
1.30 p.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
1.45 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Developments in the European Union.
   Witness: Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Minister of State for Europe, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
8
Crossrail Bill
2.30 p.m.
Room 5 (public)
9
European Scrutiny
2.30 p.m.
Room 19 (private)
10
Northern Ireland Affairs
2.30 p.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
3.30 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Organised Crime in Northern Ireland.
   Witnesses: John McGrath, Head of Urban Regeneration Directorate, Linda MacHugh, Liquor Licensing, Dave Wall, Charities, and John Nevin, Security Fraud, Department for Social Development, Northern Ireland Office.
11
Transport
2.30 p.m.
Room 8 (private)
 
2.45 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Transport Security: Travelling without Fear.
   Witnesses: Sir Richard Mottram GCB, Security and Intelligence Co-ordinator, Cabinet Office; Commander Ian Carter and Chief Superintendent Jerry Savill, Metropolitan Police, and Deputy Chief Constable Andrew Trotter and Mr Adrian Dwyer, Force Counter Terrorism Risk Advisor, British Transport Police (at 3.30 p.m.).
12
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
3.00 p.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
4.00 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Climate change: role of bioenergy.
   Witnesses: Shell; Ford and Rolls-Royce (at 4.45 p.m.).
13
Public Accounts
3.30 p.m.
Room 15 (public)
   Subject: Gaining and retaining a job: the Department for Work and Pensions’ support for disabled people.
   Witnesses: Lesley Strathie, Chief Executive, Matthew Nicholas, Acting Director, External Relations and Communications, Jobcentre Plus, and Adam Sharples, Director General, Work, Welfare and Equality Group, Department for Work and Pensions.
14
Selection
4.45 p.m.
Room 13 (private)
15
Statutory Instruments
As soon as convenient after 4.00 p.m.
Room 7 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEE
16
Statutory Instruments
4.00 p.m.
Room 7 (private)
[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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Avian influenza update and epidemiology report.
2
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Health Estates Corporate Plan 2006-07 - 2010-11 and Business Plan 2006-07.
3
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Review of the Independent Living Funds.

 

 

 
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