Order of Business for Thursday 26 October 2006

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Order of Business Thursday 26 October 2006

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Order of Business

At 10.30 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 Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

1

Mr Andrew Love (Edmonton): What his assessment is of the competitiveness of the City of London; and if he will make a statement.

(97054)

2

Chris Mole (Ipswich): What assessment he has made of the relationship between the level of skills in the workforce and economic growth; and if he will make a statement.

(97057)

3

Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What pump-priming he plans to provide to research and development in creating biofuels from agricultural products.

(97058)

4

Mr Jeremy Hunt (South West Surrey): What proportion of tax revenue was represented by environmental taxation (a) in 1997 and (b) in the latest year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.

(97059)

5

Andrew Gwynne (Denton & Reddish): What recent assessment he has made of the effect of levels of employment on the UK economy.

(97060)

6

Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge): What his plans are for debt relief; and if he will make a statement.

(97061)

7

Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): What assessment he has made of the relationship between the level of skills in the workforce and economic growth.

(97062)

8

Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): When he expects to announce the results of the consultation for new proposals to tackle money laundering carried out to fund terrorist activities.

(97063)

9

Chris Bryant (Rhondda): What progress has been made on achieving the millennium development goal of education for every child; and what financial contribution the UK has made.

(97064)

10

Norman Baker (Lewes): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on funding for flood defence works.

(97065)

11

Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead): What recent assessment he has made of the effect of trends in the US economy on the UK economy.

(97066)

12

Mr David Amess (Southend West): When he expects to announce the results of the consultation process on new proposals to tackle money laundering for funding terrorism.

(97067)

13

Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire): When he last met the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to discuss the taxation of pensions; and if he will make a statement.

(97068)

14

Emily Thornberry (Islington South & Finsbury): What steps his Department is taking to improve levels of financial inclusion; and if he will make a statement.

(97069)

15

Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Central Ayrshire): What discussions he has had with energy suppliers on the recent reductions in the wholesale costs of gas and electricity.

(97070)

16

Mr Iain Wright (Hartlepool): What discussions he had at the recent International Monetary Fund meetings on progress on meeting the millennium development goals.

(97071)

17

Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What assessment he has made of the effect of levels of taxation on companies on where they choose to domicile; and if he will make a statement.

(97072)

18

Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon): When he last met the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to discuss the taxation of pensions; and if he will make a statement.

(97073)

19

Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What assessment he has made of Child Trust Fund take-up; and if he will make a statement.

(97074)

20

Sir Peter Soulsby (Leicester South): What discussions he had at the recent International Monetary Fund meetings on progress towards the millennium development goals.

(97075)

21

Peter Viggers (Gosport): How much private finance initiative expenditure has been categorised as (a) on-balance and (b) off-balance sheet since 1997.

(97076)

22

Mr Ian Austin (Dudley North): What financial support he plans to provide to facilitate a resumption of world trade talks.

(97077)

23

Mr Ian Davidson (Glasgow South West): When he next expects to make an assessment of the five tests for joining the Euro.

(97078)

Main Business

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indicates Government Business

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1

FRAUD BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)

[Up to 45 minutes]

Mr Mike O’Brien

   That the Order of 12th June 2006 (Fraud Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows:

1.

Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.

2.

Remaining proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion—

(a)

two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order, or

(b)

at the moment of interruption, whichever is the earlier.

3.

“Remaining proceedings” means any proceedings on consideration and proceedings on Third Reading.

   The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(8) and (9)).

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2

FRAUD BILL [LORDS]: Not amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Third Reading will also be taken.

   Proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Fraud Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) Motion, if that motion is agreed to.

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3

A CITIZENS’ AGENDA—DELIVERING RESULTS FOR EUROPE

[Up to 1½ hours]

Mr Geoffrey Hoon

   That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 9390/06, Commission Communication: A Citizens’ Agenda—Delivering Results for Europe: and supports the Government’s view that it welcomes the principles behind ‘A Citizens’ Agenda’ and the Commission’s commitment to taking forward the Hampton Court agenda of delivering concrete results and benefits to EU citizens.

   Relevant documents:

   Twenty-second Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005-06, HC34-xxii, paragraph 1.

   Thirty-first Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005-06, HC34-xxxi, paragraphs 1 and 30.

   Thirty-second Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005-06, HC34-xxxii, paragraphs 4 and 5.

   Thirty-third Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005-06, HC34-xxxiii, paragraph 16.

   Thirty-sixth Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005-06, HC34-xxxvi, paragraphs 11, 18 and 19.

   Thirty-seventh Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005-06, HC34-xxxvii, paragraph 49.

   The Speaker will put the Question not later than 1½ hours after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 16).

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4

ADJOURNMENT

[Until 6.00 p.m.]

The Prime Minister

   That this House do now adjourn.

   Proposed subject for debate: Department for International Development’s White Paper

   The Tenth Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2005-06, on Trade, Development and Environment: the Role of DfID, HC 1014, and a memorandum from the Secretary of State for International Development containing the Government response to that Report, are relevant.

Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.

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5

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS) BILL [LORDS]

[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]

Mr Jack Straw

   That the National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Bill [Lords] shall be proceeded with as if it were a consolidation bill and Standing Order No. 58 (Consolidation bills) shall apply.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.

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6

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]

Mr Jack Straw

   That, at the sitting on Tuesday 31st October, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Mr Secretary Alexander relating to the Crossrail Bill not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first Motion; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; 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 6.00 p.m.

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7

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]

Mr Jack Straw

   That, at the sitting on Tuesday 31st October, paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments) shall apply to the Motion in the names of Mr Alex Salmond and Mr Elfyn Llwyd as if the day were an Opposition Day; proceedings on the Motion may continue, though opposed, for three hours and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

8

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: Satellite navigation in vehicles (Tom Levitt).

   Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

1

Standing Committee A

9.10 a.m.

Room 9 (public)

1.30 p.m.

(public)

   Further to consider the Welfare Reform Bill.

2

Standing Committee B

9.00 a.m.

Room 11 (public)

2.00 p.m.

(public)

   Further to consider the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

3

Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation

8.55 a.m.

Room 12 (public)

   To consider the Strategic Health Authorities (Establishment and Abolition) (England) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1408).

SELECT COMMITTEES

4

Health

9.30 a.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

10.00 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: Responsibilities of the Minister of State.

   Witness: Andy Burnham MP, Minister of State, Department of Health.

5

Liaison

9.30 a.m.

The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)

6

Science and Technology

9.30 a.m.

Room 8 (private)

7

Finance and Services

9.45 a.m.

Room 13 (private)

8

Culture, Media and Sport

10.15 a.m.

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

10.30 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: New Media and the Creative Industries.

   Witness: Google.

9

Public Administration

10.30 a.m.

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (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: Disclosure rules under the Transparency Obligations Directive (2004/109/EC).

2

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Publication of consultative document on the proposal for a Directive on the exercise of voting rights by shareholders.

3

Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Small Business Service Review.

4

Secretary of State for Transport: Delegated examiners.

5

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Cold weather payments scheme.

6

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Financial help for former employees of Federal Mogul.

7

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Publication of Benefit Fraud Inspectorate (BFI) reports.

Standing Committee Notices

        Standing Committee A will meet on Tuesday 31st October at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 2nd November at 9.10 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. further to consider the Welfare Reform Bill.

        Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 31st October at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. further to consider the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill.

        A European Standing Committee will meet on Monday 30th October at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 10954/06 and Addendum 1, relating to Transport Policy.

        The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 30th October at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2006.

        The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 30th October at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Value Added Tax (Betting, Gaming and Lotteries) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 2685).

        The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 30th October at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Big Lottery Fund (Prescribed Expenditure) Order 2006.

        The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 31st October at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Electricity Consents (Planning) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

        The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 31st October at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Code of Practice on the Treasure Act 1996 (Second Revision) England and Wales 2006.

        The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 31st October at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2006.

        The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 1st November at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.