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Order of Business Tuesday 7 November 2006

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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 2.30 p.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 Scotland
 1
Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian): What recent discussions he has had with broadcasters on digital switchover in Scotland.
(98825)
 2
Rosemary McKenna (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East): What recent discussions he has had with broadcasters in Scotland on digital switchover.
(98826)
 3
Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What plans his Department has to mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Act of Union in 2007.
(98827)
 4
Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South): When he last met the Chancellor to discuss the effects on the Scottish economy of an introduction of a local income tax.
(98828)
 5
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): What his most recent assessment is of economic trends in Scotland.
(98829)
 6
Mr Mohammad Sarwar (Glasgow Central): What assessment he has made of the most recent gross domestic product growth figures for Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
(98830)
 7
Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran): What assessment he has made of the most recent gross domestic product growth figures for Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
(98831)
 8
Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen North): What recent discussions he has had with Ministers in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on digital switchover in Scotland.
(98832)
 9
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): Whether he has had recent discussions with the First Minister on cross-border health matters.
(98833)
 10
Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What steps his Department is taking to assist in combating climate change in Scotland.
(98834)
 11
Willie Rennie (Dunfermline and West Fife): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on counter-terrorism measures in Scotland.
(98835)
 12
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): How many wild salmon were caught by commercial nets in Scotland in 2004 and 2005.
(98836)
 13
Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on engaging more effectively with the Muslim community in Scotland.
(98837)
 14
Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What the prospects are for growth in the Scottish economy; and if he will make a statement.
(98838)
 15
Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): What assessment he has made of the impact of climate change on Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
(98839)
 
At 3.00 p.m.
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
 16
Chris McCafferty (Calder Valley): Whether the conditions in the 2003 pay agreement in respect of insurance cover for firefighters attending a terrorist incident have been implemented; and if she will make a statement.
(99685)
 17
Mr Jamie Reed (Copeland): What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on their role in implementing aspects of the local government White Paper.
(99686)
 18
Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What her estimate is of the number of private homes that will be subject to an empty dwelling management order in the next 12 months.
(99688)
 19
Anne Main (St Albans): What impact she expects the proposals in the local government White Paper to have on the care provided by local authorities for the elderly.
(99689)
 20
Matthew Taylor (Truro & St Austell): What the average household council tax is in (a) England and (b) Cornwall.
(99690)
 21
Mr Richard Benyon (Newbury): If she will make a statement on her Department's work in combating Islamist extremism.
(99691)
 22
Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire): If she will make a statement on her Department's work in combating Islamist extremism.
(99692)
 23
Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): When she expects to publish further guidance on the future management of city regions.
(99693)
 24
Lynne Featherstone (Hornsey & Wood Green): What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the expenditure to be allocated to affordable housing at the next Comprehensive Spending Review.
(99694)
 25
Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): What guidance her Department gives to councils on charges to deal with complaints relating to high hedges under Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003; and if she will make a statement.
(99696)
 26
Margaret Moran (Luton South): When she last met (a) male and (b) female Muslim community leaders to discuss community cohesion.
(99697)

At 3.30 p.m.
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business

Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion and a Deferred Divisions Motion to be moved at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15 and Standing Order No. 41A(3)).
Note: The House may be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received.

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate]
The Prime Minister
 
   That, at this day’s sitting, consideration on the proceedings of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill, Armed Forces Bill and any Lords Messages that may be received may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).
DEFERRED DIVISIONS
[No debate]
The Prime Minister
 
   That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred Divisions) shall not apply.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3)).

1
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM BILL [WAYS AND MEANS]
[Up to 45 minutes]
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill, it is expedient to authorise the making of provision under the Act in relation to income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty or stamp duty reserve tax in connection with a transfer of property, rights or liabilities by or under an order under Part 1 of the Act.
   The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).
2
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)
[No debate]
Hilary Armstrong
 
   That the following provisions shall apply to the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 9th February 2006 and 15th May 2006 (Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill (Programme) and Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill (Programme) (No.2)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
1.   
Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
Subsequent stages
2.   
Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
3.   
The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(6)).
3
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
[Up to two hours]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after commencement, if the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.
4
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
[No debate]
Bridget Prentice
 
   That the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
5
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
[No debate]
Bridget Prentice
 
   That the draft Service Voters’ Registration Period Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
6
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
[No debate]
Bridget Prentice
 
   That the draft Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 19th October, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
7
ARMED FORCES BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
[No debate]
Secretary Des Browne
 
   That the following provisions shall apply to the Armed Forces Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 12th December 2005 (Armed Forces Bill (Programme)):
Consideration of Lords Message
1.   
Any Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
2.   
Proceedings on consideration of any Lords Message that may be received shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
3.   
The proceedings shall be taken in the following order, namely any Lords Amendments relating to pardons for servicemen executed for offences committed during the First World War, any other Lords Amendments.
Subsequent stages
4.   
Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
5.   
The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(6)).
8
ARMED FORCES BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
[Up to three hours]
   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion three hours after commencement, if the Armed Forces Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.

Note: The House may also be asked to consider any further Lords Messages which may be received.

At the end of the sitting:
9
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Gateshead housing action plan for young people (Mr David Anderson).
   Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1
Treasury
9.45 a.m.
Room 15 (private)
2
Defence
10.00 a.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: The future of the UK’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent: the manufacturing and skills base.
   Witnesses: BAE Systems, Rolls Royce plc, and Devonport Management Ltd; McTaggart Scott, Alstom, and Weir Strachan & Henshaw (at 11.30 a.m.).
3
Environmental Audit
10.00 a.m.
Room 6 (private)
 
10.20 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Policy Appraisal and RIAs.
   Witnesses: Ofgem; Friends of the Earth (at 11.00 a.m.).
4
Home Affairs
10.00 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.15 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Young Black People and the Criminal Justice System.
   Witnesses: The Peace Alliance and the Ascension Trust; Mr Lee Jasper, Director of Equalities and Policing, Greater London Authority (at 11.15 a.m.).
5
Culture, Media and Sport
10.15 a.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: New media and the creative industries.
   Witnesses: The UK Film Council; British Board of Film Classification (at 10.55 a.m.); Shaun Woodward MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, Department of Trade and Industry (at 11.15 a.m.).
6
Trade and Industry
10.30 a.m.
Room 16 (private)
 
11.00 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Trade with Brazil.
   Witness: UK Trade & Investment.
7
Scottish Affairs
2.15 p.m.
Room 19 (private)
8
Crossrail Bill
3.30 p.m.
Room 5 (private)
9
Constitutional Affairs
4.00 p.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
10
European Scrutiny
4.00 p.m.
Room 19 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEE
11
Human Rights
2.30 p.m.
Room 2 (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: United Nations Measures Orders.
2
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: ECOFIN Meeting, 7th November 2006.
3
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Review of planning enforcement.
4
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Establishment of the non-departmental public body—National Housing and Planning Advice Unit.
5
Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs: Government response to Constitutional Affairs Select Committee report on reform of the coroners’ system and death certification.
6
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Correction to PQ 95254.
7
Secretary of State for Health: Tattoo removal.
8
Secretary of State for the Home Department: The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.
9
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Decisions relating to North/South implementation bodies and Tourism Ireland Limited.
10
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Parliamentary Boundary Commission.
11
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: The Social Security (National Insurance Numbers) Amendment Regulations 2006.

 

 

 
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