Order of Business for Monday 22 October 2007

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Order of Business Monday 22 October 2007

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Order of Business

At 2.30 p.m.

  Prayers

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 Defence

1

Willie Rennie (Dunfermline and West Fife): How many private security companies in Iraq are operating under British licence.

(159393)

2

Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): For what period of time operational deployments are expected to require annual expenditure from the reserve.

(159394)

3

Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.

(159396)

4

Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): If he will make a statement on the upholding of the military covenant.

(159397)

5

Paul Flynn (Newport West): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of UK operations in Helmand province.

(159398)

6

Sir Michael Spicer (West Worcestershire): If he will make a statement on the upholding of the military covenant.

(159399)

7

Anne Milton (Guildford): If he will make a statement on the upholding of the military covenant.

(159400)

8

Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow): If he will make a statement on the Merchant Navy's role in defence.

(159401)

9

Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): How many reservists there were in the armed forces in 1997; and how many there were on the most recent date for which figures are available.

(159402)

10

Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough): What recent assessment he has made of overall force protection in Afghanistan.

(159403)

11

Mr Alan Beith (Berwick-upon-Tweed): If he will make a statement on the future of RAF Boulmer.

(159404)

12

Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): What the volume and value has been of drugs seized by British naval vessels involved in drug operations in 2007; and if he will make a statement.

(159405)

13

Andrew Gwynne (Denton & Reddish): What recent support he has provided to multinational peacekeeping operations in Africa.

(159406)

14

Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire): If he will make a statement on recent initiatives to improve shared and single accommodation for armed forces personnel and their families.

(159407)

15

Chris Bryant (Rhondda): How many members of the armed forces of other countries are training at British training facilities alongside British troops.

(159408)

16

Paul Holmes (Chesterfield): What recent assessment he has made of the operation of the joint personnel administration system; when he expects it to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement.

(159409)

17

Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead): What discussions he has had with his US and Iraqi counterparts on private military company, Blackwater USA.

(159410)

18

Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire): If he will make a statement on future troop levels in Iraq.

(159411)

19

Mr John Spellar (Warley): What percentage of (a) beef, (b) lamb and (c) pork supplied to the armed forces is sourced from British farms.

(159412)

20

Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): How many calls have been made to his Department's special forces housing helpline in the last 12 months.

(159413)

21

Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): If he will make a statement on progress made by the armed forces in Helmand province over the last three months.

(159414)

22

Lynne Featherstone (Hornsey & Wood Green): How many Iraqis the armed forces have employed since 2003; and if he will make a statement.

(159415)

23

Mr Neil Turner (Wigan): How many veterans' badges have been issued.

(159416)

24

David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent discussions he has had with colleagues in the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform on UK Trade and Investment's role in providing export services for UK weapons manufacturers; and if he will make a statement.

(159417)

At 3.30 p.m.

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Ministerial Statements, including on Inter-Governmental Meeting—Lisbon

Main Business

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indicates Government Business

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1

SERIOUS CRIME BILL [LORDS] [WAYS AND MEANS]

[Up to 45 minutes]

Jane Kennedy

   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Serious Crime Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the recovery of costs in relation to authorised monitors.

   The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).

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2

SERIOUS CRIME BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

[Until 10.00 p.m.]

For Amendments, see separate Paper.

Third Reading will also be taken.

   The Twelfth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights of Session 2006-07, Legislative Scrutiny: Fifth Progress Report, HC 490, is relevant.

   Proceedings on Consideration, shall so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 9.00 p.m. and proceedings on Third Reading shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 p.m. (Order of 12th June).

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3

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

[No debate]

Secretary David Miliband

   That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Republic of Tajikistan) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 10th July, be approved.

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

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4

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Ms Harriet Harman

   That, at the sitting on Tuesday 23rd October, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Edward Leigh relating to Public Accounts not later than Ten o’clock or three hours after their commencement, whichever is the later; proceedings may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

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

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5

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Ms Harriet Harman

   That, at the sitting on Thursday 25th October, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to:—

(a)

Modernisation of the House of Commons;

(b)

Modernisation of the House of Commons (Changes to Standing Orders);

(c)

Procedure;

(d)

Procedure (Changes to Standing Orders); and

(e)

European Standing Committees (Temporary Nomination)

not later than Five o’clock; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.

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

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6

SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Ms Harriet Harman

   That—

(1)

at the sittings on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th October, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until any Message from the Lords has been received and any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at that sitting has reported;

(2)

at the sitting on Tuesday 30th October, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until a Message has been received from the Lords Commissioners; and

(3)

on Tuesday 30th October, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.

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

7

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Rob Wilson be discharged from the Education and Skills Committee and Mr Graham Stuart be added.

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

8

HEALTH

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr David Amess be discharged from the Health Committee and Mr Robert Syms be added.

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

9

HOME AFFAIRS

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Richard Benyon be discharged from the Home Affairs Committee and David T. C. Davies be added.

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

10

WORK AND PENSIONS

[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Justine Greening be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and Mr Oliver Heald be added.

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

At the end of the sitting:

11

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: Future of Alderman Blaxill Secondary School, Colchester (Bob Russell).

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

COMMITTEES

DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES

1

Second Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 10 (public)

   To consider the draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007.

2

Third Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 11 (public)

   To consider the Value Added Tax (Betting, Gaming and Lotteries) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2163).

3

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 p.m.

Room 12 (public)

   To consider the Value Added Tax (Supply of Services) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2173).

SELECT COMMITTEES

4

Home Affairs

1.30 p.m.

Room 8 (private)

1.45 p.m.

(public)

   Subject: The Government’s Counter-Terrorism Proposals.

   Witnesses: Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP, Secretary of State for the Home Department, and David Ford, Head, Counter-Terrorism Bill Team, Home Office.

5

Trade and Industry

3.15 p.m.

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

3.30 p.m.

(public)

   Subject: Royal Mail.

   Witness: Rt Hon John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

6

Treasury

4.00 p.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

4.15 p.m.

(public)

   Subject: The 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review.

   Witnesses: Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and HM Treasury officials.

7

Communities and Local Government

4.20 p.m.

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

4.40 p.m.

(public)

   Subject: Department for Communities and Local Government Annual Report 2007.

   Witness: Peter Housden, Permanent Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government.

8

Public Accounts

4.30 p.m.

Room 15 (public)

   Subject: Coal health compensation schemes.

   Witnesses: Sir Brian Bender KCB, Permanent Secretary, Ian McKenzie, Director, Coal Liabilities Unit, and Mark Jones, Assistant Director, Coal Liabilities Unit, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

JOINT COMMITTEE

9

Human Rights

3.00 p.m.

Room 4a (private)

3.15 p.m.

(public)

4.00 p.m.

(private)

   Subject: The human rights of adults with learning disabilities.

   Witness: Mr Rob Greig, National Director for Learning Disabilities and Co-Chair of the Learning Disabilities Task Force.

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1

Secretary of State for Justice: Multi-agency public protection arrangements: annual reports.

2

Secretary of State for Transport: Reform of ATOL bonding.

3

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Deregulatory Review Report—Government response.