Order of Business for Monday 6 November 2006

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Order of Business Monday 6 November 2006

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Order of Business

At 2.30 p.m.

  Prayers

Afterwards

Private Business

Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

NOTICES OF MOTIONS AT THE TIME OF PRIVATE BUSINESS

The Chairman of Ways and Means

   London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [31st October] as relates to the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill be now considered.

   That the promoters of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill which was originally introduced in this House, in the previous session, on 25th January 2005 should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).

The Chairman of Ways and Means

   Private Bills [Lords] (Suspension): That so much of the Lords Message [31st October] as relates to the London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] be now considered.

   That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

   Private Bills [Lords] (Suspension): That so much of the Lords Message [31st October] as relates to the Transport for London Bill [Lords] be now considered.

   That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.

The Chairman of Ways and Means

   Private Bills [Lords] (Suspension): That so much of the Lords Message [31st October] as relates to the Whitehaven Harbour Bill [Lords] be now considered.

   That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.

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 Culture, Media and Sport

1

Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham): What steps her Department is taking to encourage museums and the British Library to share their collections and take them into schools.

(99146)

2

Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When she next expects to meet representatives of the Big Lottery Fund to discuss grants to village and community halls in rural areas.

(99147)

3

Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What steps her Department is taking to encourage greater participation in sport by children and young people in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games.

(99148)

4

Norman Baker (Lewes): What discussions she has had with (a) Ofcom and (b) the Department of Trade and Industry on premium line competitions run on ITV.

(99149)

5

Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What targeted assistance package will be offered to viewers during digital switchover; and if she will make a statement.

(99150)

6

Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What assessment she has made of the impact of the creative partnerships programme.

(99151)

7

Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow): If she will make a statement on Ofcom regulation of media campaigning by charity groups.

(99152)

8

Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): If she will ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government that she rule out a bed tax as an option for local government finance.

(99153)

9

Mr Christopher Fraser (South West Norfolk): What representations her Department has had on Visit Britain's budget; and if she will make a statement.

(99154)

10

Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): What steps she is taking to ensure that encouraging greater use of the Royal Parks and holding more commercial events does not damage the fabric and character of the Parks.

(99155)

11

Chris McCafferty (Calder Valley): What provisions have been made prior to digital switchover to ensure digital television coverage in (a) the Calder Valley and (b) other topographically challenging areas.

(99156)

12

Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): What powers are available to her to regulate the production of regional news programmes by ITV after the switchover to digital television.

(99157)

13

Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): What discussions she has had with the Charity Commission on the eligibility of sporting organisations for charitable status.

(99158)

14

Mrs Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire): What assessment she has made of the implications for tourism of a bed tax; and if she will make a statement.

(99159)

15

Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): When concessionary schemes for television licences are next expected to be reviewed.

(99160)

16

Philip Davies (Shipley): If she will make a statement on the future of the Decibel Penguin Prize.

(99161)

17

Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): By what means budgetary control is being maintained on the 2012 Olympic project.

(99162)

18

Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What arrangement will be made for the funding of potential cost over-runs related to the 2012 Olympics.

(99163)

19

Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire): What estimate she has made of the number of rural tourism offices which have closed in the last 12 months.

(99164)

20

Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon): If she will make a statement on her plans for the future of the Tote.

(99165)

At 3.15 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, the honourable Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, and the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners

21

Norman Baker (Lewes): To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, if he will make a statement on the work being carried out by the National Audit Office on public expenditure by the Environment Agency on the Cuckmere Valley, Sussex.

(99166)

22

Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): To ask the honourable Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what plans the Electoral Commission has to examine the limits on expenditure by candidates in general elections; and if he will make a statement.

(99167)

23

Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): To ask the honourable Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what the expenditure by the Electoral Commission on promoting public awareness of electoral and democratic systems was in 2005-06; and what the estimated expenditure is for 2006-07.

(99168)

24

Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): To ask the honourable Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what steps the Electoral Commission is taking to encourage those living overseas and eligible to vote to register and vote in UK elections.

(99169)

25

Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): To ask the honourable Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what progress the Electoral Commission has made in increasing participation by young people in elections.

(99170)

26

Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, how many youth workers are employed by the Hereford and Lichfield diocese; and if he will make a statement.

(99171)

27

Mr Andrew Tyrie (Chichester): To ask the honourable Member for Gosport, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what recent steps have been taken on the appointment of a new Chairman of the Electoral Commission; and when such steps were taken.

(99172)

28

Hugh Bayley (City of York): To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, how much the National Audit Office spent on auditing government expenditure in Africa in the last year for which figures are available.

(99173)

29

Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, if he will make a statement on the adequacy of the pension funds available to the clergy.

(99174)

30

Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): To ask the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission, what assessment the Commission has made of the effectiveness of the National Audit Office compared with similar bodies in the EU.

(99175)

At 3.30 p.m.

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

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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. 41(A)(3)).

†

1

NHS REDRESS BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)

[No debate]

Ms Secretary Hewitt

   That the following provisions shall apply to the NHS Redress Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 5th June 2006 (NHS Redress Bill [Lords] (Programme)):

Consideration of Lords Message

1.

Proceedings on consideration of the Lords Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour 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)).

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2

NHS REDRESS BILL [LORDS]: Consideration of Lords Message.

[Up to one hour]

For a Motion and Amendments relating to the Lords Message, see separate Paper.

   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement, if the NHS Redress Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.

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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate]

The Prime Minister

   That, at this day’s sitting, proceedings on the NHS Redress Bill [Lords], National Health Service Bill [Lords], National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Bill [Lords], National Health Service (Wales) Bill [Lords], Animal Welfare Bill, Police and Justice Bill, Road Safety Bill [Lords], Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords], Companies Bill [Lords], any further Lords Messages that may be received and the Sittings of the House Motion in the name of Mr Jack Straw 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)).

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3

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.

[No debate]

Remaining Stages may also be taken.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 58).

†

4

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (CONSEQUENTIAL PROVISIONS) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.

[No debate]

Remaining Stages may also be taken.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 58 and Order of 26th October).

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5

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (WALES) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.

[No debate]

Remaining Stages may also be taken.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 58).

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6

ANIMAL WELFARE BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)

[No debate]

Secretary David Miliband

   That the following provisions shall apply to the Animal Welfare Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 10th January and 14th March 2006 (Animal Welfare Bill (Programme) and Animal Welfare 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)).

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7

ANIMAL WELFARE BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.

[Up to two hours]

   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement, if the Animal Welfare Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.

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8

POLICE AND JUSTICE BILL: Consideration of Lords Message.

[Up to one hour]

For a Motion and Amendments relating to the Lords Message, see separate Paper.

   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement (Order of 24th October).

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9

TREASURE

[No debate]

Secretary Tessa Jowell

   That the draft Code of Practice on the Treasure Act 1996 (Second Revision) England and Wales 2006, which was laid before this House on 20th July, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

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10

NORTHERN IRELAND

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Hain

   That the draft Electricity Consents (Planning) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th October, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

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11

NORTHERN IRELAND

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Hain

   That the draft Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th October, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

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12

DANGEROUS DRUGS

[No debate]

Secretary John Reid

   That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 12th October, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

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13

ROAD SAFETY BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Alexander

   That the following provisions shall apply to the Road Safety Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 8th March 2006 (Road Safety Bill [Lords] (Programme)):

Consideration of Lords Message

1.

Proceedings on consideration of the Lords Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour 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)).

†

14

ROAD SAFETY BILL [LORDS]: Consideration of Lords Message.

[Up to one hour]

For a Motion and Amendments relating to the Lords Message, see separate Paper.

   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement, if the Road Safety Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.

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15

SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE GROUPS BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)

[No debate]

Secretary Alan Johnson

   That the following provisions shall apply to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 19th June 2006 (Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords] (Programme)):

Consideration of Lords Message

1.

Proceedings on consideration of the Lords Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour 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)).

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16

SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE GROUPS BILL [LORDS]: Consideration of Lords Message.

[Up to one hour]

   Proceedings shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement, if the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.

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17

COMPANIES BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME) (No. 4)

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Darling

   That the following provisions shall apply to the Companies Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 6th June, 5th July and 17th October 2006 (Company Law Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme), Company Law Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) and Companies Bill [Lords] Programme (No. 3)):

Consideration of Lords Message

1.

Any Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

2.

Proceedings on that Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement at this day’s sitting.

Subsequent stages

3.

Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

4.

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)).

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18

SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE

[Until any hour]

Mr Jack Straw

   That—

1.

at the sittings this day and on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th November, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Message from the Lords has been received and any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at that sitting has reported;

2.

at the sitting on Wednesday 8th November, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until a Message from the Lords Commissioners has been received; and

3.

on Wednesday 8th November, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.

Debate may continue until any hour, if the Business of the House Motion is agreed to.

19

ADMINISTRATION

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Mark Harper be discharged from the Administration Committee and Mr Simon Burns and Mr Christopher Chope be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

20

PROCEDURE

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Jim Cunningham be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Mrs Linda Riordan be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.

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

At the end of the sitting:

21

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: Firework nuisance (Mr Henry Bellingham).

   Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEE

1

First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation

4.30 p.m.

Room 9 (public)

   To consider the draft Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places (Parliamentary Elections) Regulations 2006, draft Service Voters’ Registration Period Order 2006 and the draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006.

SELECT COMMITTEES

2

Welsh Affairs

10.00 a.m.

Room 3, National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff (private)

10.30 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: Welsh Prisoners in the Prison Estate.

   Witnesses: Huw Edwards, Chair, North Wales Duty Solicitors Committee and Personnel of HM Prison and Youth Offenders’ Institution Parc; Family and Friends of Prisoners (11.30 a.m.).

3

Education and Skills

3.30 p.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

3.45 p.m.

(public)

   Subject: Citizenship Education.

   Witness: Lord Adonis, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills.

4

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Rural Payments Agency Sub-Committee

4.00 p.m.

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

5

Communities and Local Government

4.20 p.m.

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

6

Public Accounts

4.30 p.m.

Room 15 (public)

   Subject: The accommodation of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its sponsored bodies.

   Witness: Jonathan Stephens, Permanent Secretary, Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

[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: ECOFIN Meeting, 7th November 2006.

2

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Sanctions regimes currently implemented by the UK.

3

Secretary of State for Health: Follow up to Healthcare Commission and Commission for Social Care Inspection joint investigation into learning disability services at Cornwall Partnerships NHS Trust.

4

Secretary of State for Transport: Transport Innovation Fund pump priming.