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House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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NOTICE OF MOTION FOR AN UNOPPOSED RETURN
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[No debate]
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Accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 2006-07, showing:–
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(2)
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a cashflow statement and;
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(3)
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notes to the account; together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon.
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No debate.
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): If he will make a statement on mental health support services for members of the armed forces.
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(149372)
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2
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Mr Richard Benyon (Newbury): If he will make a statement on care for servicemen and women who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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(149373)
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3
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Bob Russell (Colchester): How many citizens of the Republic of South Africa are serving in the armed forces.
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(149375)
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4
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Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What progress he has made in withdrawing troops from Iraq.
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(149376)
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5
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): If he will assess the impact of the events held to mark the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict.
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(149377)
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6
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Chris Bryant (Rhondda): If he will make a statement on levels of recruitment and retention in the armed forces.
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(149378)
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7
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Hugh Bayley (City of York): How many first Gulf War veterans receive war pensions; and if he will make a statement.
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(149379)
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8
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Paul Flynn (Newport West): How many British personnel have been killed and seriously injured in Helmand province since February 2006.
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(149380)
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9
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What recent assessment he has made of the military capability of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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(149381)
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10
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Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon): How many destroyers and frigates are required by the fleet.
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(149382)
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11
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Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham): If he will make a statement on the future of the Defence Export Services Organisation.
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(149383)
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12
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): Who will undertake his ministerial responsibilities in his absence on other official duties; and if he will make a statement.
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(149384)
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13
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Anne Milton (Guildford): If he will make a statement on mental health support services for members of the armed forces.
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(149385)
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14
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Mr Robert Flello (Stoke-on-Trent South): What recent assessment he has made of levels of force protection in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
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(149386)
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15
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Ann Winterton (Congleton): What steps he is taking to increase the protection of British armed forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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(149387)
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16
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Mary Creagh (Wakefield): What his policy is on the uniformed participation of members of the armed forces in Gay Pride events.
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(149388)
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): If he will make a statement on the future of the Defence Export Services Organisation.
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(149389)
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18
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Sarah McCarthy-Fry (Portsmouth North): What progress is being made in development and reconstruction in Helmand province.
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(149390)
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19
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Mr Anthony Steen (Totnes): If he will increase the level of compensation his Department provides for hill livestock farmers within the Dartmoor National
Park when live firing takes place; and if he will make a statement.
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(149391)
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20
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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to discuss with military commanders the helicopter lift requirements for operations in Afghanistan.
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(149392)
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21
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Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Iraq.
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(149393)
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22
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire): What role the UK armed forces have played in assisting people during the recent floods in England.
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(149394)
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23
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Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch): How many destroyers and frigates are required by the fleet.
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(149395)
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Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): What role his Department will play in securing further overseas orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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(149396)
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25
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Andrew Gwynne (Denton & Reddish): What support he has provided to the African Union Mission to Darfur.
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(149397)
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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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Main Business
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1
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OPPOSITION DAY (17th allotted day)
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED CORRUPTION OVERSEAS
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That this House notes the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) ongoing investigation into the sale by BAE Systems plc of a military
air traffic control system to Tanzania and into payments made to third parties in South Africa and other arms-related inquiries;
notes with concern the consequences for the role of the Attorney General of the decision to terminate the SFO investigation
into BAE Systems plc and Saudi Arabia and its implications for parliamentary accountability; believes serious damage has been
done to the reputation of British business and to the credibility of the Government’s campaign against corruption in the developing
world; urges the Government to cooperate fully with the United States Department of Justice inquiry into corruption allegations
concerning BAE Systems plc and with other international organisations; and calls for increased parliamentary accountability
and transparency concerning the Government’s dealings with the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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As an Amendment to Sir Menzies Campbell’s proposed Motion (Investigation of alleged corruption overseas):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘supports the Government’s stance against international corruption; welcomes the action
it is taking to tackle it; and recognises that the decision to discontinue the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into
BAE Systems plc and Saudi Arabia was taken by the Director of the SFO alone for reasons of national and international security.’.
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FAIR TAXATION OF THE WEALTHY
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That this House notes with concern the growing gap in wealth and income inequality since 1997; calls for the publication of
Office of National Statistics wealth inequality data since 2003; regrets that the complexities of the tax system allow wealthy
individuals to utilise tax loopholes; notes with alarm the increasing number of wealthy individuals who are non-domiciled
for tax purposes; recognises the increasing burden that this places on middle-income families who are disproportionately affected
by, in particular, stamp duty and inheritance tax thresholds, given that these thresholds have not been recently re-assessed
to reflect large increases in house prices; and proposes the tax system be amended to ensure that the wealthiest individuals
pay their fair share.
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As an Amendment to Sir Menzies Campbell’s proposed Motion (Fair taxation of the wealthy):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘notes that since 1997, the Government has undertaken a comprehensive programme of
reform to the tax system, which has encouraged saving and rewarded enterprise, reduced child poverty, supported hard-working
families and provided security for all in old age, and welcomes the fact that these reforms strike the right balance between
encouraging enterprise and investment, maintaining the UK’s international competitiveness and delivering a modern and fair
tax system, in which all pay their fair share of tax.’.
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The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats (Standing Order No.
14(2)).
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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2
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PARTNERSHIPS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 6th June,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
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[No debate]
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That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Amendment of Schedule 7 to the Government of Wales Act
2006) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 7th June, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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CRIMINAL LAW
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[No debate]
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That the draft Community Order (Review by Specified Courts) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 14th June, be
approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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MODERNISATION OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That Mr Jack Straw be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Ms Harriet Harman
be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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HEALTH
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That Mr Stewart Jackson be discharged from the Health Committee and Mr Lee Scott be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That Greg Clark be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Angela Browning be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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TREASURY
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That Mr Brooks Newmark and Mr David Gauke be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Mr Graham Brady and Mr Philip Dunne
be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Future of MoD Stafford (Mr David Kidney).
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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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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 Documents Nos. 6801/07 - 6809/07, 6812/07 - 6819/07 and corrigendum 1, 6820/07, 6821/07, 6823/07 and 7863/07
- 7867/07 relating to stability and convergence programmes.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of
Albania) Order 2007.
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Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2007.
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Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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To consider the draft Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Education and Skills
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3.30 p.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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Trade and Industry
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3.45 p.m.
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The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: The Role of the Minister for Trade Promotion and Investment.
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Witness: Lord Jones of Birmingham, Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
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Science and Technology
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4.00 p.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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4.15 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Investigating the Oceans.
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Witnesses: Jonathan Shaw MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and
Professor Sir David King, Government Chief Scientific Adviser.
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Communities and Local Government
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4.20 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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Human Rights
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4.00 p.m.
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Room 4A (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: Policy review of sub-national economic development and regeneration.
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Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Sale of BNFL plc assets.
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Casinos.
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Secretary of State for Defence: DMETA key targets.
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Secretary of State for Defence: UK Gulf veterans’ mortality data.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Report on the Review of the Royal Commission on Environmental Protection.
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Secretary of State for Health: Government response to the Health Select Committee report on audiology services.
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Secretary of State for Justice: End of custody licence implementation.
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Prime Minister: Update to Written Answer.
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10
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Financial Assistance Scheme—Review of Scheme Assets Interim Report.
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General Committee Notices
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 19th July at 9.10 a.m. and
1.30 p.m. to consider the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill.
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 19th July at 9.00 a.m. and
2.00 p.m. to consider the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords].
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th July at 9.30 a.m. further to consider the Crown Employment (Nationality)
Bill.
A European Standing Committee will meet on Monday 16th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document Nos. 6801/07-6809/07,
6812/07-6819/07 and corrigendum 1, 6820/07, 6821/07, 6823/07 and 7863/07-7867/07, relating to Stability and Convergence Programmes.
A European Standing Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document Nos. 9773/07
and 9776/07, relating to Migration.
The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 16th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft European Communities
(Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Albania) Order 2007.
The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Criminal Justice
and Court Services Act 2000 (Amendment) Order 2007.
The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Scottish Parliament
(Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2007.
The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Disability Discrimination
Act 1995 (Amendment etc.) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2007.
The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Regulation of
Investigatory Powers (Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data: Code of Practice) Order 2007 and the draft Regulation
of Investigatory Powers (Investigation of Protected Electronic Information: Code of Practice) Order 2007.
The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Financial Assistance
for Industry (Increase of Limit) Order 2007.
The Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th July at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Scotland Act
1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2007.
The Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th July at 2.30 p.m. to consider the Revised Funding Code
prepared by the Legal Services Commission.
The Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th July at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft International
Fund for Agricultural Development (Seventh Replenishment) Order 2007.
The Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th July at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Verification
of Information Passport Applications Etc. (Specified Persons) Order 2007.
The Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 16th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Data Retention
(EC Directive) Regulations 2007.
The Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 19th July at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Private Security
Industry Act 2001 (Amendment to Schedule 2) Order 2007.
The Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 16th July at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Terrorism (Northern
Ireland) Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007.
The Fifteenth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 17th July at 10.30 a.m. to consider the Motion in Respect
of the Electoral Commission.
