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+ 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 International Development
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 1
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Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What measures his Department is taking to provide clean drinking water in developing countries.
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(130160)
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2
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Paddy Tipping (Sherwood): What steps he is taking to increase sustainable forestry in Africa.
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(130161)
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3
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Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate): What steps he is taking to promote the independent evaluation of British aid.
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(130162)
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4
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Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What steps he is taking to promote the independent evaluation of British aid.
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(130163)
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5
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Mr Anthony Wright (Great Yarmouth): How his Department is marking the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.
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(130164)
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6
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What assistance he plans to give to the African Union in Darfur.
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(130165)
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7
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Bob Spink (Castle Point): What assessment he has made of the relative effectiveness of British aid provided through the independent sector, through
the EU and bilaterally.
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(130166)
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8
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What assessment he has made of the involvement of the government of Zimbabwe in the distribution of aid from (a) the UK and
(b) the UN.
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(130167)
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9
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Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole): Whether his Department plans to support the German proposal to create a microcredit fund for African entrepreneurs at the
forthcoming G8 summit.
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(130168)
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10
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Christine Russell (City of Chester): What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of women who die in pregnancy and childbirth in developing countries.
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(130169)
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11
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What funding he has allocated as aid for Latin American countries in 2007-08; and if he will make a statement.
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(130170)
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12
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Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead): When he plans to publish the Maternal Health Progress Report.
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(130171)
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13
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Andrew George (St Ives): What recent assessment he has made of the efforts of the international aid agencies to promote anti-corruption standards in
developing country programmes.
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(130173)
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14
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What steps he is taking to increase the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Zimbabwe.
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(130174)
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At 12 noon
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Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
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Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
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Q1
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Mr Lee Scott (Ilford North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th March.
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(130080)
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Q2
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Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough):
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(130081)
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Q3
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Greg Clark (Tunbridge Wells):
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(130082)
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Q4
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Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow):
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(130083)
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Q5
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Damian Green (Ashford):
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(130084)
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Q6
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Dr William McCrea (South Antrim):
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(130085)
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Q7
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Mr Mike Hall (Weaver Vale):
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(130086)
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Q8
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Clive Efford (Eltham):
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(130087)
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Q9
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Mr Andrew Dismore (Hendon):
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(130088)
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Q10
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Mr David Drew (Stroud):
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(130089)
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Q11
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David Simpson (Upper Bann):
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(130090)
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Q12
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John Barrett (Edinburgh West):
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(130091)
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Q13
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Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood):
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(130092)
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Q14
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Sir Michael Spicer (West Worcestershire):
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(130093)
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Q15
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Mr John Maples (Stratford-on-Avon):
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(130094)
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At 12.30 p.m.
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements, including on Iranian seizure of Royal Navy
personnel.
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Preliminary Business
Notice of Presentation of Bill
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1
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MASTS (PLANNING CONTROL)
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[No debate]
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Bill to amend the law relating to planning in connection with telecommunications masts and associated apparatus; to amend
the electronic communications code in connection with telecommunications masts and associated apparatus and make further provision
about that code; and for connected purposes.
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Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
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Ten minute rule Motion
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2
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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (WALES)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to empower the National Assembly for Wales to make provision about transport opportunities
for long-term incapacity benefit claimants who have gained employment; 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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†
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3
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COMMUNICATIONS ALLOWANCE
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†
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4
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NOTICES OF QUESTIONS ETC. DURING SEPTEMBER
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That the following Standing Order (Notices of Questions etc. during September) be made—
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(1)
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Notices of questions for written answer on a named day by a Minister of the Crown may be given on three appointed tabling
days, for answer on three appointed answering days, between 2nd and 21st September.
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(2)
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A motion to appoint tabling days and answering days under paragraph (1) may be made by a Minister of the Crown; and the question
on such a motion shall be put forthwith and may be decided, though opposed, after the moment of interruption.
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(3)
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Notices of questions for named day answer on one of the appointed answering days, received by the Table Office on any day
after the rising of the House for the summer adjournment, shall be treated as if given on—
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(a)
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that day, if they are received on an appointed tabling day; or
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(b)
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the next appointed tabling day, if they are received on any other day,
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and a Member may not give notice of more than five such questions in respect of each appointed tabling day.
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(4)
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Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (4)(a) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments), no notice of
a question may be given under this order for a day earlier than five days (excluding Saturday and Sunday) after the day on
which the notice is given.
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(5)
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A Minister of the Crown, being a Member of the House, may give notice on an appointed tabling day of his intention to make
a ministerial statement in written form on an appointed answering day.
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(6)
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In the event of a recall of the House under Standing Order No. 13 (Earlier meeting of the House in certain circumstances),
the Speaker may publish a memorandum amending the arrangements made under this order.
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An Explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
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†
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5
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SELECT COMMITTEES (REPORTS)
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That the following amendment be made to Standing Order No. 134 (Select Committees (Reports)):
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Line 9, leave out ‘forty-eight’ and insert ‘seventy-two’.
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An Explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
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†
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6
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PARLIAMENTARY CONTRIBUTORY PENSION FUND
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That Sir Graham Bright be appointed as a Managing Trustee of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund in pursuance of section
1 of the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1987.
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The Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions relating to Communications Allowance,
Notices of Questions etc. during September, Select Committees (Reports) and Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund not later
than two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first Motion; such Questions shall include the Questions on any
Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings may continue, though opposed, after the moment of
interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply (Order of 26th March).
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7
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BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES
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[Up to three hours]
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That the draft Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007, which was laid before this House
on 1st March, be approved.
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The Speaker shall put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Secretary Tessa Jowell
relating to Betting, Gambling and Lotteries not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings; proceedings
may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not
apply (Order of 26th March).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Ambulance coverage in the Forest of Dean (Mr Mark Harper).
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Debate may continue until 7.30 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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1
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Sustainable Communities Bill Committee
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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2.00 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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Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007 and draft Proscribed Organisations
Appeal Commission (Procedure) Rules 2007.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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3
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Education and Skills
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9.15 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Post-16 Skills.
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Witnesses: Remploy and Crisis.
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4
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Science and Technology
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9.15 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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5
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Treasury
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9.15 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: The 2007 Budget.
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Witnesses: Nick Macpherson, Permanent Secretary, Mark Neale, Managing Director, Budget, Tax and Welfare, John Kingman, Managing
Director, Public Services and Growth, Dave Ramsden, Macroeconomics and Fiscal Policy and Sarah Mullen, Director, Public Spending,
HM Treasury, and John Oughton, Chief Executive, Office of Government Commerce.
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6
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Work and Pensions
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9.15 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Department for Work and Pensions Autumn Performance Report.
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Witness: Leigh Lewis, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions.
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7
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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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8
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Modernisation of the House of Commons
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 15 (private)
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10.05 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Strengthening the role of the backbencher and making better use of non-legislative time.
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Witnesses: John Bercow MP, Andrew Dismore MP, and Martin Salter MP.
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9
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European Scrutiny
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2.20 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: Draft Council Framework Decision on the transfer of prisoners: Parliamentary scrutiny process.
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Witness: Joan Ryan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office.
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10
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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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11
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Transport
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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2.45 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Passengers’ Experience of Air Travel.
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Witnesses: Air Transport Users’ Council; TGWU, Amicus (at 3.30 p.m.).
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12
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Northern Ireland Affairs
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3.00 p.m.
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Room 17 (private)
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13
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Procedure
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3.00 p.m.
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Room 20 (private)
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3.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Written Parliamentary Questions.
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Witnesses: David Drew MP, Oliver Heald MP, and David Laws MP.
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14
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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3.30 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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15
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Selection
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4.45 p.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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16
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Statutory Instruments
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As soon as convenient after 4.00 p.m.
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Room 7 (private)
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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17
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Statutory Instruments
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4.00 p.m.
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Room 7 (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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1
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Financial inclusion and Pomeroy Review.
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2
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Code of practice for leasing business premises.
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3
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Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs: Her Majesty’s Land Registry: Key Performance Indicators and Targets 2007-08.
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4
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Secretary of State for Defence: Agency changes.
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5
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Secretary of State for Defence: Deepcut Review: One year on.
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6
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Secretary of State for Education and Skills: 14-19 Education and Skills—Outcomes of the Diploma Gateway Process.
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7
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Secretary of State for Health: Changes to NHS resource accounting and budgeting regime.
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8
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Securing the UK Border Strategy, Migration Advisory Committee.
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9
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Annual report on handling MPs’ and peers’ correspondence.
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10
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland: Cost breakdown of St Andrews Summit.
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11
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Solicitor General: Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office: Statutory charging.
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12
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Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Christmas hamper saving schemes—protection of consumers.
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13
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Secretary of State for Transport: European Transport Council—Thursday 22nd March 2007.
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14
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Secretary of State for Transport: Revision of the Highway Code.
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15
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Secretary of State for Transport: Highways Agency Parliamentary Questions—Correction.
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16
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Social Fund allocations 2007-08.
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17
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Agency targets and business plans.
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18
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Occupational pensions.
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