+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry
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 1
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): If he will make a statement on the future of the rural post office network.
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(106234)
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2
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Mr Dan Rogerson (North Cornwall): What proposals his Department has to ensure that the Mail Preference Service has greater powers to take action against offenders.
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(106235)
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3
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Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford): What account is taken of local opinion in the planning regime in relation to applications for wind farm development.
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(106237)
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4
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Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby): What assessment he has made of the impact of interest rates for consumer credit on low income families.
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(106238)
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5
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Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington): When he expects to complete his investigation into the collapse of Farepak.
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(106239)
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6
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Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): What steps his Department is taking to raise the level of skills in the manufacturing sector.
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(106240)
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7
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Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What plans he has to safeguard the long-term future of the Post Office network.
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(106241)
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8
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Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): What steps he has taken to incentivise small and medium-sized businesses to design and manufacture environmental technologies.
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(106244)
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9
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Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney): What recent assessment he has made of the UK's remaining reserves of offshore oil and gas.
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(106245)
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10
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Andrew George (St Ives): What discussions he has had with (a) the EU Trade Commissioner and (b) his international counterparts on the future of the
World Trade Organisation.
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(106246)
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11
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent assessment his Department has made of the cost to businesses of the Companies Act 2006.
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(106248)
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12
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What assessment he has made of the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises to increase the volume of their exports;
and if he will make a statement.
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(106249)
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13
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What plans he has to safeguard the long-term future of the post office network.
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(106250)
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14
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Mr Shahid Malik (Dewsbury): What assessment he has made of the contribution of the regional development agency for the Yorkshire region to the economy
in the region.
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(106251)
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15
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Christine Russell (City of Chester): What further action he has taken to help those affected by the collapse of Farepak.
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(106252)
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16
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John Mann (Bassetlaw): What steps he is taking to claw back money paid by his Department to UDM/Vendside.
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(106253)
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At 11.20 a.m.
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Oral Questions to the Minister for Women and Equality
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17
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Bob Spink (Castle Point): What estimate she has made of the number of women who will be eligible for a full basic state pension under the Government's
proposals.
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(106226)
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18
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Mrs Maria Miller (Basingstoke): What recent steps the Government has taken to encourage women to make private pension provision.
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(106228)
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19
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues in the Home Office on combating the trafficking of women into the
United Kingdom for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
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(106229)
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20
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Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): What steps the Government has taken to enable single mothers to return to work.
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(106230)
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21
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Bob Russell (Colchester): What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the number of females detained
in prisons more than 50 miles from their homes.
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(106231)
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22
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Ms Diana R. Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North): What assessment she has made of progress in promoting the representation of women in elected bodies.
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(106232)
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23
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Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What steps the Government has taken to encourage UK businesses to adopt flexible working patterns for the parents of young
children; and if she will make a statement.
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(106233)
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At 11.30 a.m.
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Main Business
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1
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IMPLEMENTING THE HAGUE PROGRAMME: THE WAY FORWARD
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That this House takes note of European Union Documents Nos. 11222/06, Commission Communication: Implementing the Hague Programme:
the way forward, and 11228/06 and Addenda 1-2, Commission Report on the implementation of the Hague Programme for 2005; and
takes note that the discussions at the Tampere Justice and Home Affairs Informal Council showed that there was little support
amongst Member States for the proposed use of the Article 42 passerelle; and furthermore supports the Government’s position
that this is not the right time to focus on institutional change, and that the European Union’s priority for Justice and Home
Affairs should instead be on developing practical co-operation to combat the transitional challenges of terrorism, organised
crime and migration.
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The Forty-first Report of the European Scrutiny Committee, Session 2005–06, HC 34-xli, is relevant.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 1½ hours after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 16).
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2
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HOUSE OF COMMONS MEMBERS’ FUND (DISCRETIONARY PAYMENTS)
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That, pursuant to section 4(4) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1948 and section 1(4) of the House of Commons Members’
Fund Act 1957, in the year commencing 1st October 2006 there be appropriated for the purposes of section 4 of the House of
Commons Members’ Fund Act 1948:
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(1) the whole of the sums deducted or set aside in that year under section 1(3) of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 1939
from the salaries of Members of the House of Commons; and
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(2) the whole of the Treasury contribution to the Fund.
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An explanatory memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 1½ hours after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 16).
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†
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ADJOURNMENT
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[Until 6.00 p.m.]
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Proposed subject for debate: Rail performance
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The Fourteenth Report of the Transport Committee, Session 2005–06, HC 1354, on Passenger Rail Franchising, is relevant.
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Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
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†
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ESTIMATES
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[No debate]
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That this House agrees with the Report [28th November] of the Liaison Committee.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 145).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Government contribution to World AIDS Day (Mr Nigel Evans).
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Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE
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Welfare Reform Bill Committee
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9.10 a.m.
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Room 9 (public)
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1.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
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2
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Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
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8.55 a.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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To consider the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (CM 6918).
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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3
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Public Administration
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9.45 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Skills for Government.
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Witnesses: FDA, Prospect and PCS.
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4
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Treasury
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9.45 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Bank of England November 2006 Inflation Report.
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Witnesses: Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, and Sir John Gieve, Mr Charlie Bean, Professor Tim Besley, and Professor
David Blanchflower, MPC members.
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5
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International Development
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2.15 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Water and Sanitation.
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Witnesses: Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and UNDP
Human Development Report; Aquafed and Nepal Water for Health (at 3.30 p.m.).
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6
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Treasury
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2.15 p.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Globalisation: its impact on the real economy.
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Witness: Professor Amartya Sen.
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Secretary of State for Defence: UK Military Flying Training System.
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2
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Marine Climate Change Impact Partnership Annual Report Card.
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3
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Share transfer of United Kingdom Nirex Ltd to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
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4
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Update of Diplomatic Service Regulations (DSR) and Home Service Regulations (HSR).
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5
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre.
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6
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: EU Competitiveness Council, Brussels: 4th December 2006.
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Farepak.
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8
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Secretary of State for Transport: Transport strategy.
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General Committee Notices
A European Standing Committee will meet on Tuesday 5th December at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 5047/06
and Addendum 1, and 5050/06 and Addendum 1, relating to Waste Prevention and Recycling.
The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 4th December at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Association
of Law Costs Draftsmen Order 2006.
The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 4th December at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Compensation
Act 2006 (Contribution for Mesothelioma Claims) Regulations 2006.
The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 5th December at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Compensation
(Claims Management Services) Regulations 2006, the draft Compensation (Regulated Claims Management Services) Order 2006 and
the draft Compensation (Specification of Benefits) Order 2006.
The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 5th December at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Taxation
of Securitisation Companies Regulations 2006.
The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 5th December at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Oil Taxation
(Market Value of Oil) Regulations 2006 and the draft Petroleum Revenue Tax (Attribution of Blended Crude Oil) Regulations
2006.
The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 5th December at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment No. 2) (England and Wales) Order 2006.
The Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 6th December at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Representation
of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006.
The Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 6th December at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Animal Health
and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2006 and the draft Scotland Act 1998
(Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 3) Order 2006.
The Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 6th December at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft National
Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) (No. 2) Order 2006.
The Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 6th December at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Financial
Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006.
The Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 7th December at 8.55 a.m. to consider the draft Extradition
Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2006.
The Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 7th December at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Housing
(Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.
The Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 7th December at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Asylum
(First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2006 and the draft Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations
2006.
