House of Commons
 
Thursday 26th January 2006
Summary Agenda
10.30 a.m.
Prayers.
Afterwards
Oral Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer.
11.30 a.m.
Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any). (The Leader of the House is expected to announce future business and answer questions.)
Afterwards
Criminal Defence Service Bill [Lords] Programme (No. 2) (Motion) (for up to 45 minutes).
 
Criminal Defence Service Bill [Lords]: Report Stage and Third Reading (may continue for up to three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Programme Motion).
 
Public Accounts (Motion) (may continue for up to three hours).
At the end of the sitting
Adjournment Debate: Counterfeit pharmaceuticals (Mr Charles Walker) (until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later).
 
Sitting in Westminster Hall
 
Adjournment Debate:
2.30 p.m.
Strengthening health services in developing countries (until 5.30 p.m.)
House of Commons
Thursday 26th January 2006
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
Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What estimate he has made of the number of individuals who will miss the deadline for submitting the self-assessment tax return in 2005-06.
(45613)
 2
Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What his latest estimate is of growth in the UK economy in each of the next three financial years.
(45614)
 3
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East): If he will make a statement on his proposed post-Gleneagles agenda to be presented at the meeting of G8 ministers next month in Moscow; and what discussions he has had with G8 partners on this.
(45615)
 4
John Bercow (Buckingham): What factors he takes into account in assessing the competitiveness of the UK economy.
(45616)
 5
Ms Dawn Butler (Brent South): What assessment he has made of the economic effects of the New Deal for Young People.
(45617)
 6
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet senior representatives of HM Revenue and Customs to discuss the outsourcing of their buildings and other assets.
(45618)
 7
Ms Celia Barlow (Hove): If he will make a statement on propsals for debt relief to be discussed under Russia's Presidency of the G8.
(45619)
 8
James Duddridge (Rochford & Southend East): What measures he is taking to improve the reliability of public finance forecasts.
(45620)
 9
Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): If he will make a statement on his priorities for progress towards relieving international poverty and debt relief at the forthcoming international finance ministers' meeting.
(45621)
 10
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What recent assessment he has made of the competitiveness of UK manufacturing industry; and if he will make a statement.
(45622)
 11
Jim Dobbin (Heywood & Middleton): What assessment he has made of the relationship between the level of skills in the workforce and economic growth in the North West region; and if he will make a statement.
(45623)
 12
Chris Bryant (Rhondda): What assessment he has made of the likely impact of Russia's Presidency of the G8 for cancellation of debt in the world's poorest countries.
(45624)
 13
Mrs Janet Dean (Burton): What progress he expects to make towards an international finance facility for immunisation at the forthcoming G8 meeting of international finance ministers in Russia; and if he will make a statement.
(45625)
 14
Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): How much has been paid out from the Futurebuilders Fund; and to how many recipients.
(45626)
 15
Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire): What recent discussions he has had with interested parties on capital transfer tax.
(45627)
 16
Barbara Follett (Stevenage): What assessment he has made of the need to encourage women to plan their finances for all of their lives.
(45628)
 17
Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): What estimate he has made of the cost of changing the tax credits income increase disregard from £2,500 to £25,000.
(45629)
 18
Mr Mark Prisk (Hertford & Stortford): What estimate his Department has made of the change in (a) VAT, (b) corporation tax and (c) national insurance contributions receipts which would arise from the extension of the London Congestion Charge zone.
(45630)
 19
Mr Jeremy Hunt (South West Surrey): What measures he is taking to improve the reliability of public finances forecasts.
(45631)
 20
Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): If he will make a statement on trends in house prices and their impact on the economy.
(45632)
 21
Mr Charles Walker (Broxbourne): What assessment he has made of the reliability of public finances forecasts.
(45633)
 22
Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West): How much tax was foregone in (a) 2003-04 and (b) 2004-05 in relation to tax relief on pension contributions.
(45634)
 23
Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What assessment he has made of the prospects for the performance of UK manufacturing in 2006.
(45635)
 24
Mrs Ann Cryer (Keighley): What assessment he has made of the prospects for progress on development aid under Russia's Presidency of the G8; and if he will make a statement.
(45636)
 25
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will make a statement on the future value of the UK rebate within the EU budget.
(45637)
At 11.30 a.m. Urgent Questions (if any)
Main Business
†
indicates Government Business
†
1
CRIMINAL DEFENCE SERVICE BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
[Up to 45 minutes]
Bridget Prentice
Mr Geoffrey Hoon
 
   That the Order of 13th December 2005 (Criminal Defence Service Bill [Lords] (Programme )) be varied as follows:
   1.   Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
   2.   Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order.
   3.   Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order.
   The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin. (Standing Order No. 83A(8)).
†
2
CRIMINAL DEFENCE SERVICE BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
   Proceedings on consideration shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Criminal Defence Service Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) Motion and proceedings on Third Reading shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Criminal Defence Service Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) Motion, if the Programme Motion is agreed to.
3
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
[Up to three hours]
Mr Edward Leigh
Mr Alan Williams
Stephen Williams
 
   That this House takes note of the 17th and the 20th to the 52nd Reports of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2003–04, the 1st to the 30th Reports of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2004–05, and the 1st to the 3rd, the 5th, 6th, 10th and 11th Reports and the First Special Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2005–06, and of the Treasury Minutes and the Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Personnel Memoranda on these Reports, Cm 6271, 6282, 6302, 6303, 6304, 6332, 6355, 6416, 6441, 6458, 6468, 6496, 6577, 6578, 6579, 6609, 6667, 6668, 6682, 6689, 6712 and 6724.
   The Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than three hours after their commencement; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply. (Order of 19th January).
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
 
At the end of the sitting:
3
ADJOURNMENT
  
   Proposed subject: Counterfeit pharmaceuticals (Mr Charles Walker).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEE
1
Standing Committee A
9.00 a.m.
Room 11 (public)
 
1.00 p.m.
(public)
   Further to consider the Animal Welfare Bill.
SELECT COMMITTEES
2
Treasury
9.00 a.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.15 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee: appointment hearing.
   Witness: Sir John Gieve, KCB.
3
Armed Forces Bill
9.30 a.m.
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.45 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Armed Forces Bill.
   Witnesses: Judge Blackett, Judge Advocate General; Air Vice-Marshal Rick Charles, Royal Air Force Prosecuting Authority, Captain Bernard Davis, Naval Prosecuting Authority, Major General David Howell, Army Prosecuting Authority, Mr Julian Miller, Director General Service Personnel Policy, and Mr Humphrey Morrison, Director Legislation, Ministry of Defence (at approximately 10.45 a.m.).
4
Health
9.30 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Responsibilities of the Minister of State for Health Services.
   Witness: Rosie Winterton MP, Minister of State for Health Services, Department of Health.
5
Public Administration
9.45 a.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Governing the Future.
   Witnesses: Mr Stephen Aldridge, Acting Director of the Strategy Unit, Cabinet Office; Lord Donoughue, and Dr William Plowden (at approximately 11.00 a.m.).
6
Crossrail Bill
10.00 a.m.
Room 5 (public)
7
Crossrail Bill
2.30 p.m.
Room 5 (public)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office: New Civil Service Code.
2
The Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs: Inaugural Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.
3
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Government indemnity scheme.
4
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: The local government finance settlement 2006-07.
5
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: The Social Exclusion Unit Report: A Sure Start to Later Life: Ending Inequalities for Older People.
6
Secretary of State for Education and Skills: Dental training.
7
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2006-07 and amending reports for 2004-05 and 2005-06.
8
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Publication of response to consultation on electoral registration and donations to political parties.
9
Prime Minister: Intelligence and Security Committee‑appointment of new member.
10
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Publication of the DTI annual statement of common commencement dates and other forthcoming proposals for 2006.
11
Secretary of State for Transport: Publication of the Dartford-Thurrock crossing road user charging scheme: accounts for 2004-05.
12
Secretary of State for Transport: Transport innovation fund and bus partnership arrangements.
13
Secretary of State for Transport: Implementation of the network modification provisions in the Railways Act 2005.
14
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Benefit Fraud Inspectorate (phase 14) work programme.
Standing Committee Notices
        A European Standing Committee will meet on Monday 30th January at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 11408/05, relating to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) Roadmap.
        The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 30th January at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Pensions Act 2004 (PPF Payments and FAS Payments) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 and the draft Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2006.
        The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 31st January at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation to Combat Fraud) Order 2006.
        The Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 31st January at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2006, the draft Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2006 and the draft Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modification) Order 2006.
        The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 31st January at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1968 (Audit Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2006 and the draft Community Benefit Societies (Restriction on Use of Assets) Regulations 2006.
        The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 1st February at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Increase of Endowment) Order 2006.
        The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 1st February at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Board) Order 2006 and the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Board) Order 2006.
        The Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 2nd February at 8.55 a.m. to consider the draft Artist’s Resale Right Regulations 2006.
House of Commons
Thursday 26th January 2006
Future Business
 
A.  
Business for the period ending on Friday 3rd February
 
     This section includes the business announced by the Leader of the House (which may be changed up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken and is therefore provisional).
B.  
Business to be taken at sittings in Westminster Hall
C.  
Remaining Orders and Notices
 
     This section consists of items of business set down formally for today but not expected to be taken today. (These may include items included in the business statement and therefore listed in Part A.).
D.  
Other future business
 
     This section consists of items of business set down for specific days after Friday 3rd February.
E.  
Notices of Written Ministerial Statements
 
     This section consists of Notices of Ministerial Statements to be made in writing on the days indicated.
A
Business for the period ending on Friday 3rd February
   Includes the business announced by the Leader of the House (which may be changed up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken and is therefore provisional).
Friday 27th January
The House will not be sitting.
Monday 30th January
Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and to the Church Commissioners, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission.
Conclusion of consideration in Committee of the Government of Wales Bill.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Mr Ben Wallace: Future of Department of Work and Pensions staff on the Fylde Coast.
Tuesday 31st January
Questions to the Secretary of State for Health.
Ten minute Rule Motion: Mark Pritchard: Trade in Endangered Animals on the Internet: That leave be given to bring in a Bill to end the trade in endangered animals on the internet; and for connected purposes.
Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.
Debate on pensions on a Motion for an adjournment for the House.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.
Wednesday 1st February
Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister and to the Prime Minister.
Ten minute Rule Motion: Greg Clark: Protection of private gardens (Housing Development): That leave be given to bring in a Bill to protect private gardens from housing development which is out of character with the surrounding area; and for connected purposes.
Opposition Day (12th allotted day). There will be a debate on an Opposition Motion. Subject to be announced.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.
Thursday 2nd February
Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Debate on Defence Procurement on a Motion for the Adjournment of the House.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.
Friday 3rd February
The House will not be sitting.
B
Business to be taken in Westminster Hall
Tuesday 31st January
Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment:
9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Mr Michael Clapham
Asbestos and health and safety.
11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
John Bercow
House of Lords reform.
12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Mr Graham Allen
Impact of VAT on the community activities of schools.
1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Mr Rob Wilson
Post earthquake relief in Pakistan.
1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.
David Taylor
Future of local education authorities.
Wednesday 1st February
Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment:
9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
Mr David Gauke
Iran’s nuclear programme.
11.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Mr Don Foster
Release of documents relating to the Indonesian invasion of East Timor in 1975.
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Ms Sally Keeble
Urbanisation in developing countries.
4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Mr David Kidney
Future of RAF Stafford.
4.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Mr Peter Robinson
Review of public administration in Northern Ireland.
WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
        From the week beginning Monday 23rd January to the week beginning Monday 30th January, Departments will answer adjournment debates in Westminster Hall according to the following rota:
        Week beginning 23rd January:
        Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health; Home Department; Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Trade and Industry and Minister for Women and Equality; Transport; Wales.
        Week beginning 30th January:
        Constitutional Affairs; Defence; Education and Skills; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; International Development; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Solicitor General; Treasury; Work and Pensions.
ADJOURNMENT DEBATES IN WESTMINSTER HALL
TUESDAY 7TH AND WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2006
        Applications for General or short debates in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th February should be made in writing to Mr Speaker to reach his office by 10.00 p.m. or rise of House, whichever is earlier, on Tuesday 31st January. The ballot will take place on Wednesday 1st February.
FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS TO ANSWER
        Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health; Home Department; Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Trade and Industry and Minister for Women and Equality; Transport; Wales.
C
Remaining Orders and Notices
   Consists of items of business set down formally for today but not expected to be taken today. (These may include items included in the business statement and therefore listed in part A above.) Also includes items on which divisions have been deferred.
1
EUROPEAN UNION BILL: Second Reading (Queen’s Consent to be signified on Second Reading).
2
EUROPEAN UNION BILL [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the European Union Bill, it is expedient to authorise—
(1)   
the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a)   
expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown or government department by virtue of the Act, and
(b)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of such money under any other Act;
(2)   
the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of—
(a)   
charges paid by the Electoral Commission in respect of services rendered, or expenses incurred, by or on behalf of the Chief Counting Officer or a counting officer in connection with the referendum for which the Act provides;
(b)   
sums payable in respect of increases of superannuation contributions required to be paid by local authorities in consequence of fees paid as part of those charges;
(c)   
sums in respect of expenses incurred in accordance with an order relating to the holding or conduct of a referendum in Gibraltar;
(d)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums charged on and falling to be paid out of that Fund under any other Act;
(3)   
the payment out of the National Loans Fund of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of that Fund under any other Act.
3
EUROPEAN UNION BILL [WAYS AND MEANS]
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the European Union Bill, it is expedient to authorise—
(1)   
charges to taxation of the European Union that is to be established by the Treaty signed at Rome on 29th October 2004 establishing a Constitution for Europe;
(2)   
the modification of the power of the Treasury by order under the European Communities Act 1972 to make provision about the imposition of customs duties on goods; and
(3)   
the payment into the Consolidated Fund or the National Loans Fund of sums received by a Minister of the Crown or government department by virtue of the Act.
4
CHARITIES BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
   The Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Charities Bill of Session 2003-04, HC 660-I, -II and -III, and the Government’s response thereto, Cm 6440, are relevant.
5
CHARITIES BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Charities Bill [Lords] it is expedient to authorise—
   (1)   the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a)   
expenditure incurred by the Charity Commission or a Minister of the Crown by virtue of the Act, and
(b)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act; and
   (2)   any increase attributable to the Act in the sums charged on the Consolidated Fund for the purpose of making good to any person sums for which the official custodian for charities may be liable.
6
CHILDREN AND ADOPTION BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
   The Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill of Session 2004-05, HC 400-I and -II, and the Government’s response thereto, Cm 6583, are relevant.
7
CHILDREN AND ADOPTION BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Children and Adoption Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.
8
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Mr Secretary Darling
 
   That the draft Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modification) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 6th December, be approved.
9
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Mr Secretary Darling
 
   That the draft Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 6th December, be approved.
10
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Mr Secretary Darling
 
   That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 6th December, be approved.
11
INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT SOCIETIES
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
 
   That the draft Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1968 (Audit Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 12th December, be approved.
12
INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT SOCIETIES
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
 
   That the draft Community Benefit Societies (Restriction on Use of Assets) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 12th December, be approved.
13
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Secretary Alan Johnson
 
   That the draft Artist’s Resale Right Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 15th December, be approved.
14
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies and Assembly Electoral Regions (Wales) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 14th December, be approved.
15
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
 
   That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the Swiss Confederation to Combat Fraud) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 19th December, be approved.
16
CHILDCARE BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.
   For Amendments see pages 593–95 and 765-66 of Supplement to Votes.
17
NATIONAL LOTTERY
Secretary Tessa Jowell
 
   That the draft National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Increase of Endowment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
18
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Mr Secretary Hain
 
   That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
   The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has not completed its consideration of the Instrument.
19
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Secretary Ruth Kelly
 
   That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Board) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
20
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Secretary Ruth Kelly
 
   That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Board) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
21
PENSIONS
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Pensions Act 2004 (PPF Payments and FAS Payments) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
22
HEALTH BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered (Queen’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading).
   For Amendments, see pages 657-60, 669, 1035 and 1113 of Supplement to Votes.
23
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM BILL: Second Reading.
24
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM BILL [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a)   
any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown or government department in consequence of orders under Part 1 of the Act; and
(b)   
any increase attributable to such orders in the sums which under any other Act are payable out of money so provided.
25
ROAD SAFETY BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
26
ROAD SAFETY BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Road Safety Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(1)   
expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the Act; and
(2)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided in consequence of any other Act.
27
ROAD SAFETY BILL [LORDS] [WAYS AND MEANS]
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Road Safety Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise—
(1)   
the making of the provision for financial penalty deposits and provision for imposing fees and charges, and
(2)   
the making of payments into the Consolidated Fund.
28
PENSIONS
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 11th January, be approved.
29
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Secretary Alan Johnson
 
   That the draft Information and Consultation of Employees (Amendment) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 12th January, be approved.
30
PENSIONS
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Consultation by Employers and Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2006, which was laid before this House on 12th January, be approved.
31
NORTHERN IRELAND
Mr Secretary Hain
 
   That the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 17th January, be approved.
32
PENSIONS
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Pension Protection Fund (Risk-based Pension Protection Levy) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 18th January, be approved.
33
SOCIAL SECURITY
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 18th January, be approved.
34
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Secretary Hilary Benn
 
   That the draft International Development Association (Fourteenth Replenishment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 18th January, be approved.
   The Select Committee on Statutory Instruments draws the special attention of the House to the Instrument.
35
COMMONS BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
36
COMMONS BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Commons Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a)   
any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State by virtue of the Act, and
(b)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.
37
EDUCATION
Secretary Ruth Kelly
 
   That the draft School Finance (England) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 19th January, be approved.
38
NORTHERN IRELAND
Mr Secretary Hain
 
   That the draft Stormont Estate (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 23rd January, be approved.
39
CRIMINAL LAW
Mr Secretary Clarke
 
   That the draft Community Order (Review by Specified Courts in Liverpool and Salford) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 19th January, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
40
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY) BILL [MONEY]: Queen’s recommendation signified.
John Healey
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(1)   
any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the Act; and
(2)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.
41
GOVERNMENT OF WALES BILL: Committee.
   For Amendments, see pages 1109 of Supplement to Votes.
42
RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HATRED BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
43
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 24th January, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
44
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Mr Secretary Hain
 
   That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
45
PENSIONS
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 25th January, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
46
SOCIAL SECURITY
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 25th January, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
47
SOCIAL SECURITY
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
 
   That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating and National Insurance Funds Payments) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 25th January, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
48
POLICE AND JUSTICE BILL: Second Reading.
D
Other future business
   The following list consists of items of business set down for specific days after Friday 3rd February.
Tuesday 7th February
1
PROCUREMENT OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND RESEARCH
Kitty Ussher
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision in relation to the awarding by government departments and agencies of research and development contracts for innovative technologies; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 8th February
1
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFERENDUMS
Bob Russell
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require a local authority to hold a referendum about a matter of major local importance for which it is responsible if one-tenth of its electorate demand the holding of such a referendum; and for connected purposes.
Tuesday 14th February
1
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS ACT 1946 (AMENDMENT)
Ed Balls
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Wednesday 15th February
1
ENERGY
Dr Desmond Turner
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to promote the deployment of renewable energy; to establish a Renewable Energy Authority; to make provision about the granting of planning permission for the generation of renewable energy; to make provision about energy transmission infrastructure; to promote energy conservation and discourage energy consumption; to make provision about reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production; and for connected purposes.
Friday 3rd March
Private Members’ Bills
1
EMERGENCY WORKERS (PROTECTION) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Alan Williams
2
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MASTS (PLANNING CONTROL) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr David Curry
3
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL (SUPPORTER INVOLVEMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr John Grogan
4
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PLANNING (PARKLAND AND WINDFALL DEVELOPMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Lorely Burt
5
BREASTFEEDING ETC. BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr David Kidney
6
EMPLOYMENT (ADVERTISEMENT OF PAY AND PENSION RIGHTS) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr John Denham
7
CARE OF OLDER AND INCAPACITATED PEOPLE (HUMAN RIGHTS) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Paul Burstow
8
PARDON FOR SOLDIERS OF THE GREAT WAR BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Andrew Mackinley
9
BREAST CANCER BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [20th January].
 
   And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time.
Member in charge: Mr Shailesh Vara
10
CRIME PREVENTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Nigel Evans
11
REGISTRATION SERVICE BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Dr Brian Iddon
12
CRIMINAL LAW (AMENDMENT) (PROTECTION OF PROPERTY) BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [2nd December].
 
   And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time.
Member in charge: Miss Anne McIntosh
Friday 10th March
Private Members’ Bills
1
CLIMATE CHANGE BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Michael Meacher
2
OCCASIONAL SALES BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr John Whittingdale
3
ARMED FORCES (PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL FOR PARTICIPATION IN ARMED CONFLICT) BILL : Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [21st October].
 
   And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read for a second time.
Member in charge: Clare Short
4
PROHIBITION OF ABORTION (ENGLAND AND WALES) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Laurence Robertson
5
MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY IN BUILDINGS BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [11th November].
 
   And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read for a second time.
Member in charge: Dr Alan Whitehead
6
FIREWORKS (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr David Amess
7
REHABILITATION LEAVE BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: John Robertson
8
HARBOURS BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Gwyn Prosser
Friday 17th March
Private Members’ Bills
1
VEHICLE REGISTRATION MARKS BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Mark Hendrick
2
COMPUTER MISUSE BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Tom Harris
3
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ACT 1972 (DISAPPLICATION) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Owen Paterson
4
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ANTI-CORRUPTION AUDIT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr William Cash
5
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS (EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ACT 1972 DISAPPLICATION) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr William Cash
6
FAMILY LAW (PROPERTY AND MAINTENANCE) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Rob Marris
7
HUMBER BRIDGE BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Shona McIsaac
8
BOROUGH FREEDOM (FAMILY SUCCESSION) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Jim Cousins
9
LICENSING ACT 2003 (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Peter Luff
10
PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Jim Dobbin
Friday 7th April
Note: The House is not expected to be sitting on this day.
1
RIGHTS OF SAVERS BILL: As amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered.
Member in charge: Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Friday 12th May
Private Members’ Bills
1
PHARMACEUTICAL LABELLING (WARNING OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore
2
CONTROL OF INTERNET ACCESS (CHILD PORNOGRAPHY) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Margaret Moran
3
SALE OF GREEN BELT LAND BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Greg Mulholland
4
PROTECTION OF RUNAWAY AND MISSING CHILDREN BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Helen Southworth
5
ABANDONED INLAND WATERWAYS (PROTECTION) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: David Heyes
6
REGULATION OF LASER EYE SURGERY BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Frank Cook
7
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Mark Hoban
8
BUS SERVICES BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Andrew Miller
Friday 16th June
Private Members’ Bills
1
CROWN EMPLOYMENT (NATIONALITY) BILL: Second Reading. (Queen’s Consent to be signified on Second Reading.)
Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore
2
GREENBELT REFORM BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Mark Prisk
3
CHILDREN’S FOOD BILL: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [28th October].
 
   And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time.
Member in charge: Mary Creagh
4
ELECTORAL SYSTEMS BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr David Chaytor
5
BRITISH SUBJECTS (REGISTRATION) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Gregory Campbell
6
COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (PENSIONS ENTITLEMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Tony Baldry
Friday 14th July
Private Members’ Bills
1
INFRASTRUCTURE AUDIT (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Francis Maude
2
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION (LOCATION FILMING) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Iain Wright
3
PRISON REFORM (MENTAL HEALTH) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Charles Hendry
4
CLIMATE CHANGE (CONTRACTION AND CONVERGENCE) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Colin Challen
5
ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS (ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Dr Nick Palmer
Friday 20th October
Private Members’ Bills
1
OSBORNE ESTATE BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Robert Flello
2
ESTATE AGENTS (REDRESS SCHEMES) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mark Tami
3
INCOME TAX (EARNINGS EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS LIVING IN POVERTY) (No. 2) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
E
Notices of written ministerial statements
   Notices of ministerial statements to be made in writing on the days indicated.
Tuesday 31st January
1
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Report by the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland Inspection of the Compensation Agency in Northern Ireland.
House of Commons
Sitting in Westminster Hall
Thursday 26th January 2006
Order Of Business
Westminster Hall
[Note: Until October, Westminster Hall sittings will take place in Committee Room 10.]
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1
ADJOURNMENT
[2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.]
The Prime Minister
 
   That the sitting be now adjourned.
   Proposed subject for debate: Strengthening health services in developing countries.
   Debate may continue for three hours, not including any periods of suspension owing to divisions being called in the House or a Committee of the whole House (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
   Debate may continue for three hours, not including any periods of suspension owing to divisions being called in the House or a Committee of the whole House (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
 
House of Commons
 
Thursday 26th January 2006
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