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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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Broads Authority Bill (By Order).
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On Second Reading of the Broads Authority Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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Helen Jones (Warrington North): What recent discussions she has had with the US Administration on relations with Syria.
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(121315)
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2
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Mr Siôn Simon (Birmingham, Erdington): What assessment she has made of the threat posed to regional stability by Hezbollah.
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(121316)
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3
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Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries and Galloway): If she will make a statement on the political situation in Darfur.
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(121317)
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4
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Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): What recent assessments she has made of the human rights situation in Russia; and if she will make a statement.
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(121318)
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5
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Patrick Mercer (Newark): If she will make a statement on the security situation in Afghanistan.
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(121319)
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6
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Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): What assessment she has made of the prospects for progress in the Middle East following recent talks between Hamas and Fatah.
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7
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Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire): If she will make a statement on the German presidency's work on the future development of the EU.
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Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): If she will make a statement on her response to the German presidency's work on the future development of the EU.
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9
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Dr John Pugh (Southport): Whether she has received reports of connections between relatives of President Karzai and drug trafficking from Afghanistan.
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10
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Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What the prospects are for the implementation of the proposals for the EU set out in Command Paper 7024; and if she will make
a statement.
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(121324)
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Jim Dobbin (Heywood & Middleton): What recent assessment she has made of the political situation in Darfur.
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(121325)
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Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): If she will make a statement on the political situation in Lebanon.
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(121326)
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Hon Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): What assessment she has made of the strength of UK relations with the Association of South East Asian Nations.
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14
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Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): If she will make a statement on UK relations with Syria.
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15
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent representations she has made to the Zimbabwean Government on the treatment of white farmers.
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Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): What recent discussions she has had with the government of Sri Lanka on armed conflict within the country.
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Sir Malcolm Rifkind (Kensington & Chelsea): If she will make a statement on the security situation in Iraq.
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Chris McCafferty (Calder Valley): If she will make a statement on the political situation in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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Mr John Randall (Uxbridge): What recent discussions she has had on the status of Kosovo; and if she will make a statement.
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20
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Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What assessment she has made of the level of religious persecution in Burma.
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Kali Mountford (Colne Valley): What assessment she has made of progress with the Middle East peace process.
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Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): What recent representations she has made to the Israeli prime minister on his approval of the proposal to move the separation
barrier five kilometres to the east of the green line in the area of Modi'in Ilit.
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): If she will make a statement on political conflict in Sri Lanka.
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Mr Neil Gerrard (Walthamstow): If she will make a statement on the current situation in Israel and Palestine.
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25
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Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): What discussions she has had with her German counterpart on the future of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe.
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At 3.30 p.m.
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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CATHOLICS (PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to remove remaining legislative discrimination against Catholics; to make provision
for the independence and freedom of operation of Catholic institutions; and for connected purposes.
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The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
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Main Business
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PLANNING-GAIN SUPPLEMENT (PREPARATIONS) BILL (PROGRAMME)
(No. 2)
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[Up to 45 mins]
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That the Order of 15th January 2007 (Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
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1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
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2. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement.
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3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(8)).
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†
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PLANNING-GAIN SUPPLEMENT (PREPARATIONS) BILL: Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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Third Reading will also be taken.
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The First Report of the Joint Committee on Tax Law Rewrite Bills, Session 2006-07, on the Income Tax Bill, HC 268, is relevant.
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Proceedings on Consideration shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement
and proceedings on Third Reading shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their
commencement, if the Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.
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INCOME TAX (RE-COMMITTED) BILL: (As amended in the Joint Committee): Committee (on recommittal).
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That the Committee of the whole House be discharged from considering the Bill.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 60(8)).
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Third Reading may also be taken.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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[No debate]
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That the draft European Communities (Employment in the Civil Service) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 25th
January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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INCOME TAX
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[No debate]
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That the draft Tax and Civil Partnership Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 12th December, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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NORTHERN IRELAND
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[No debate]
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That the draft Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2007, which was laid before this House
on 11th December, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Anti-Social Behaviour Order Functions) (England) Order 2007, which was
laid before this House on 9th January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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MENTAL CAPACITY
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[No debate]
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That the draft Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Loss of Capacity during Research Project) (England) Regulations 2007, which were
laid before this House on 15th January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: British steel industry (Mr Dai Davies).
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Debate may continue until 10.30 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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Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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4.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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EUROPEAN STANDING COMMITTEE
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European Standing Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider EU Document No. 13080/06 relating to European Enforcement Order and the Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Environmental Audit
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9.45 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Voluntary Carbon Offset Market.
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Witnesses: RSPB and Energy Saving Trust; The Corner House and FERN (at 11.15 a.m.).
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Scottish Affairs
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9.45 a.m.
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Dundee City Chambers (private)
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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Poverty in Scotland.
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Witnesses: Dundee Anti-Poverty Forum; NCH Scotland (at 11.15 a.m.).
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5
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Communities and Local Government
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 20 (private)
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6
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Crossrail Bill
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 5 (public)
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Defence
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10.00 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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Home Affairs
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10.00 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.15 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Justice and Home Affairs Issues at European Union Level.
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Witnesses: Joan Ryan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office, and officials.
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International Development
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 6 (private)
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10.45 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Water and Sanitation.
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Witness: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for International Development.
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10
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Trade and Industry
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10.00 a.m.
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The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Trade and Investment Opportunities with Mercosur.
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Witness: Rt Hon Ian McCartney MP, Minister of State for Trade, Department of Trade and Industry.
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11
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Treasury
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 16 (private)
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Welsh Affairs
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 15 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Globalisation and its Impact on Wales.
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Witnesses: Ann Beynon, BT Director Wales, and Andrew Probert, International Manager, Admiral Group plc; Catherine Speight,
AMICUS (at 11.15 a.m.).
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Public Service Media Content.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Lord Burns of Pitshanger GCB, David Elstein, Tim Gardam, and Jeremy Mayhew; Jocelyn Hay CBE, Voice of the
Listener and Viewer, Kirsty Young, Classic FM Consumer Panel, Richard North, and Professor David Buckingham (at 11.30 a.m.).
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14
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Standards and Privileges
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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15
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Crossrail Bill
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 5 (public)
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16
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Constitutional Affairs
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4.00 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.15 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Implementation of the Carter Review of Legal Aid.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC, Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor, Vera Baird QC, MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary
of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs, Sir Michael Bichard, Chair, and Carolyn Regan, Chief Executive, Legal Services
Commission.
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Defence
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4.30 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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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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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: HM Treasury: Departmental expenditure limit and administration budget changes.
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2
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: HM Revenue and Customs: Departmental expenditure limit and administration budget changes.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Office for National Statistics: Departmental expenditure limit and administration budget changes.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Trading in financial instruments.
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5
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Minister of State, Cabinet Office: Spring Supplementary Estimate, National School of Government 2006-07.
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Minister of State, Cabinet Office: Spring Supplementary Estimate, Cabinet Office 2006-07.
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Minister of State, Cabinet Office: Spring Supplementary Estimate, Charity Commission 2006-07.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Departmental expenditure limit 2006-07.
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9
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Avian Influenza: Amendment to the General Permitted Development Order 1995 to allow temporary buildings or extensions.
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10
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Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs: Criminal legal aid reform.
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: DCMS Spring supplementary estimates.
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12
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Secretary of State for Defence: Statement of Departmental expenditure limits changes arising from Spring Supplementary Estimates 2006-07.
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Deputy Prime Minister: Departmental expenditure limit 2006-07: Deputy Prime Minister’s Office.
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14
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Secretary of State for Education and Skills: Spring Supplementary Estimate 2006-07: Changes to DEL and administration costs budget.
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15
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Spring Supplementary Estimate 2006-07, DEL and Administration Budget changes.
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Spring supplementary estimates.
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Secretary of State for Health: Departmental expenditure limits and administration cost limits for 2006-07.
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Secretary of State for Health: NHS finance.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Spring Supplementary Estimate 2006-07.
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Secretary of State for International Development: Spring supplementary estimates.
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Leader of the House: Privy Council Office Spring Supplementary Estimate, 2006-07: Changes to Departmental expenditure limits and administration
budgets.
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Office changes to DEL and administration costs limits.
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Secretary of State for Scotland: Scotland Office: Spring Supplementary Estimate 2006-07.
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Solicitor General: Disclosure in expert evidence.
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Solicitor General: Spring Supplementary Estimate 2006-07, departmental expenditure limits and administration budget changes.
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Spring supplementary estimates.
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: 2006-07 and 2007-08 budgets.
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Protecting vulnerable agency workers consultation paper.
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29
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Secretary of State for Transport: Consultation on smoke-free provisions on sea-going and inland waterways vessels.
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Secretary of State for Wales: Change to Departmental expenditure limit resulting from the Spring supplementary estimate 2006-07.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Spring Supplementary Estimate.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Agenda of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council 22nd February, Brussels.
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