Order of Business for Tuesday 10 July 2007

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Order of Business Tuesday 10 July 2007

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House of Commons

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.

Consideration of Bill Ordered to Lie upon the Table

London Local Authorities Bill [Lords]

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 Scotland

1

Mr Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central): Whether he intends to review the memorandum of understanding governing relations between the UK Government and the Scottish Executive.

(147620)

2

Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute): What recent discussions he has had with the Chief Executive of Digital UK on digital switchover in Scotland.

(147621)

3

Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire): When he next expects the Plenary Joint Ministerial Committee to meet.

(147623)

4

Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): Who will undertake his ministerial responsibilities in his absence on other official duties; and if he will make a statement.

(147626)

5

Mr Jim Devine (Livingston): What recent assessment he has made of employment trends in Scotland.

(147627)

6

Mr David Marshall (Glasgow East): What discussions he has had with the Scottish Executive on security issues in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

(147628)

7

Mr Shailesh Vara (North West Cambridgeshire): What arrangements are in place for liaison with the First Minister; and if he will make a statement.

(147629)

8

Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What discussions he has had with the Ministry of Defence on the future of defence bases in Scotland.

(147630)

9

Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South): What steps the Government is taking to ensure a long-term stable environment for Scottish business.

(147632)

10

Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What discussions he has had with HM Revenue and Customs on monitoring of the payment of the minimum wage in Scotland.

(147633)

11

Ann McKechin (Glasgow North): If he will make a statement on funding in Scotland by the Medical Research Council.

(147634)

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

12

James Brokenshire (Hornchurch): How much her Department and its predecessors have spent on the Home Information Packs programme.

(148315)

13

Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole): What steps she is taking to promote improvement of the energy efficiency of existing homes.

(148316)

14

Ann Winterton (Congleton): What account she plans to take of public opinion in the restructuring of local government in Cheshire.

(148317)

15

John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What recent discussions her Department has had with environmental groups on the planning white paper.

(148318)

16

Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): How many local authorities in England are registering landlords in designated areas.

(148319)

17

Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): If the Minister with responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service will discuss with the Home Department the development of new techniques to preserve forensic evidence of criminal activity at scenes of fire.

(148320)

18

Hugh Bayley (City of York): What plans the Government has to increase the supply of affordable housing in places where the cost of housing is high in relation to average incomes.

(148321)

19

Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What the Government's target is for additional (a) council and (b) other social housing in the 2007-08 financial year and the next two financial years.

(148322)

20

Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): How many Gypsy caravans there are on unauthorised encampments.

(148323)

21

Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If she will make a statement on progress on local government re-organisation in the North West of England.

(148324)

22

Lorely Burt (Solihull): How many affordable homes were built in Solihull in each year since 1997.

(148325)

23

Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): When she expects to announce the next round of decisions on unitary government.

(148326)

24

Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): If she will make a statement on the future of the Home Information Pack programme.

(148327)

25

Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield, Attercliffe): What changes to planning guidance she proposes in order to protect the viability of town and city centres.

(148328)

26

Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North): What plans she has to increase the availability of council housing in London.

(148329)

At 3.30 p.m.

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Ministerial Statements, including on Children, Schools and Families

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

1

ALCOHOL (HARM REDUCTION)

[Up to 20 minutes]

Sandra Gidley

   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the pricing and labelling of alcohol products; to further restrict alcohol advertising; to make provision in relation to public order and alcohol-related offences; and for connected purposes.

   The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Main Business

†

indicates Government Business

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2

CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) (No. 2) BILL: Second Reading.

[No debate]

   The Questions on Second and Third Reading of the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill will be put without debate (Standing Order No. 56).

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3

PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM

[Up to one and a half hours]

Secretary Jacqui Smith

   That the draft Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved.

   The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings one and a half hours after their commencement (Standing Order No. 16(1)).

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4

PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM

[Up to one and a half hours]

Secretary Jacqui Smith

   That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 2nd July, be approved.

   The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings one and a half hours after their commencement (Standing Order No. 16(1)).

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5

FORCED MARRIAGE (CIVIL PROTECTION) BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.

[Until 10.00 p.m.]

Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.

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6

FORCED MARRIAGE (CIVIL PROTECTION) BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME)

[No debate]

Secretary Jack Straw

   That the following provisions shall apply to the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords]:

Committal

   1.   The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.

Proceedings in Public Bill Committee

   2.   Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 19th July 2007.

   3.   The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.

Consideration and Third Reading

   4.   Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.

   5.   Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.

   6.   Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading.

Other proceedings

   7.   Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of any message from the Lords) may be programmed.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)).

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7

OFFICIAL SECRETS

[No debate]

Maria Eagle

   That the draft Official Secrets Act 1989 (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 5th June, be approved.

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

†

8

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

[No debate]

Mr Michael Wills

   That the draft Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 23rd May, be approved.

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

†

9

FAMILY LAW

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Hain

   That the draft Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 6th June, be approved.

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

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10

BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES

[No debate]

Secretary James Purnell

   That the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 11th June, be approved.

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

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11

BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES

[No debate]

Secretary James Purnell

   That the draft Gambling (Lottery Machine Interval) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved.

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

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12

BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES

[No debate]

Secretary James Purnell

   That the draft Categories of Gaming Machine Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.

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

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13

MODERNISATION OF THE HOUSE

[No debate]

Mr Nicholas Brown

   That Mr Jack Straw be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Ms Harriet Harman be added.

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

At the end of the sitting:

14

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: National Heritage support for the Barwick in Elmet iron age hill fort (Colin Burgon).

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

COMMITTEES

PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE

1

Serious Crime Bill [Lords] Committee

10.30 a.m.

Room 12 (public)

4.30 p.m.

(public)

   Further to consider the Bill.

DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES

2

First Delegated Legislation Committee

10.30 a.m.

Room 9 (public)

   To consider the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2007.

3

Second Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 9 (public)

   To consider the draft Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Macedonia) Order 2007 and the draft International Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Order 2007.

4

Third Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 10 (public)

   To consider the draft Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (Northern Ireland Political Parties) Order 2007.

5

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 11 (public)

   To consider the draft Housing Benefit (Loss of Benefit) (Pilot Scheme) Regulations 2007.

6

Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 14 (public)

   To consider the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Horserace Betting Levy) Order 2007, the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Horserace Totalisator Board) Order 2007 and the draft Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment of Schedule 6) Order 2007.

SELECT COMMITTEES

7

Environmental Audit

9.30 a.m.

Room 16 (private)

10.20 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: Personal Carbon Allowances.

   Witnesses: The Centre for Sustainable Energy; and Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (at 11.00 a.m.).

8

Communities and Local Government

10.00 a.m.

Room 15 (private)

10.45 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: Introductory hearing with the Secretary of State.

   Witness: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

9

Crossrail Bill

10.00 a.m.

Room 5 (public)

10

Home Affairs

10.00 a.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

11

Standards and Privileges

10.00 a.m.

Room 13 (private)

12

Welsh Affairs

10.00 a.m.

Room 8 (private)

13

Culture, Media and Sport

10.15 a.m.

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

14

International Development

10.30 a.m.

Room 6 (private)

15

Public Administration

2.00 p.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

2.15 p.m.

(public)

   Subject: Third Sector Commissioning.

   Witnesses: Martin Narey, Chief Executive, Barnardo’s, Philip Cullum, Deputy Chief Executive, and Alison Hopkins, Senior Policy Advocate, National Consumer Council.

16

Standards and Privileges

2.00 p.m.

Room 13 (private)

17

Crossrail Bill

2.30 p.m.

Room 5 (public)

18

Administration

3.30 p.m.

Room 16 (private)

19

Constitutional Affairs

4.00 p.m.

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

20

Scottish Affairs

4.00 p.m.

Room 19 (private)

[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: Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget ECOFIN): 13th July 2007.

2

Secretary of State for Justice: Publication of the Public Guardianship Office Annual Report and Accounts 2006-07.

3

Secretary of State for Transport: New cross country rail franchise.