Order of Business for Thursday 6 March 2008

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Order of Business Thursday 6 March 2008

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House of Commons

Order of Business

At 10.30 a.m.

  Prayers

  Business Question to the Leader of the House

  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Afterwards

Private Business

Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.

Third Reading

Broads Authority Bill (By Order).

Norman Lamb

Mr Richard Bacon

   On Third Reading of the Broads Authority Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a third time upon this day six months.

Second Readings

   1. Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger

   On Second Reading of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

   2. Canterbury City Council Bill (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

   On Second Reading of the Canterbury City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

   3. Leeds City Council Bill (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

   On Second Reading of the Leeds City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

   4. London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill (By Order).

Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger

Mr Philip Dunne

Mr Eric Illsley

Mr Christopher Chope

Miss Ann Widdecombe

   On Second Reading of the London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

   5. Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

   On Second Reading of the Manchester City Council Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

   6. Nottingham City Council Bill (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

   On Second Reading of the Nottingham City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

   7. Reading Borough Council Bill (By Order).

Mr Christopher Chope

   On Second Reading of the Reading Borough Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

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 Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

1

Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What strategic business objectives he has set for Northern Rock.

(191839)

2

Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole): What recent estimate he has made of levels of personal debt.

(191841)

3

Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): What Northern Rock's relationship with Granite is; and if he will make a statement.

(191843)

4

Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of expenditure on secondary schools.

(191844)

5

Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What his most recent estimate of the UK budget deficit is; and what plans he has to reduce it.

(191845)

6

Norman Baker (Lewes): If he will introduce fiscal measures to require the aviation sector to meet its environmental costs.

(191846)

7

Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effects of climate change on the economy.

(191848)

8

Bill Wiggin (Leominster): What estimate he has made of the number of staff at HM Revenue and Customs who will receive bonus payments in 2007-08.

(191849)

9

Mr Don Foster (Bath): What steps he is taking to make award notices easier to understand for tax credit claimants.

(191851)

10

Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of expenditure on primary health care.

(191852)

11

Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): If he will make a statement on Northern Rock's relationship with Granite.

(191853)

12

Mr Peter Lilley (Hitchin & Harpenden): If he will publish the advice he received from the Bank of England and his Department's officials prior to the sale of gold in 1999 and 2000.

(191854)

13

Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What Northern Rock's relationship with Granite is.

(191855)

14

Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): What recent discussions he has had with international finance ministers on the economic impact of climate change.

(191856)

15

Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of expenditure on health care.

(191857)

16

Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of climate change.

(191858)

17

Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet): What recent assessment he has made of the effects of the current level of interest rates on the economy.

(191859)

18

Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian): What assessment he has made of the effect that energy prices will have on consumer price inflation over the next year.

(191860)

19

Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on child poverty during preparations for the 2008 Budget.

(191861)

20

Peter Viggers (Gosport): What the Government's financial exposure to Northern Rock and its associated financial entities is.

(191862)

At 11.15 p.m.

Topical Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.

T1

Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

(191829)

T2

John Robertson (Glasgow North West):

(191830)

T3

Ian Lucas (Wrexham):

(191831)

T4

Norman Baker (Lewes):

(191832)

T5

Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby):

(191833)

T6

Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome):

(191834)

T7

Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin):

(191835)

T8

David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):

(191837)

T9

Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire):

(191838)

At 11.30 a.m.

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Business Question to the Leader of the House

  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

†

indicates Government Business

†

1

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

[Until 6.00 p.m.]

The Prime Minister

   That this House has considered the matter of International Women’s Day.

Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.

At the end of the sitting:

2

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: Review of security at RAF Welford (Mr Richard Benyon).

   Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE

1

Energy Bill Committee

9.00 a.m.

Room 11 (public)

1.00 p.m.

(public)

   Further to consider the Bill.

SELECT COMMITTEES

2

Health

9.30 a.m.

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

10.00 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: Dental Services.

   Witnesses: Patients Association and Citizens Advice Bureau; Ann Keen MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (at 11.15 a.m.).

3

Public Administration

9.45 a.m.

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

10.00 a.m.

(public)

   Subject: Lobbying.

   Witnesses: Bell Pottinger Public Affairs and Luther Pendragon; The Law Society and DLA Piper Global Government Communications (at 11.00 a.m.).

[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: National audit.

2

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Home information packs.

3

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Local government.

4

Secretary of State for Health: Response to the Health Select Committee’s report on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

5

Secretary of State for Health: Consultation on the Medical Profession (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008.

6

Secretary of State for Health: NHS prescriptions and appliances.

7

Secretary of State for Health: MHRA investigation into Glaxosmithkline.

8

Secretary of State for the Home Department: National identity scheme.

9

Secretary of State for Justice: Government Response to the Law Commission’s Paper on Cohabitation: The Financial Consequences of Relationship Breakdown.

10

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: The Financial Assistance Scheme.

11

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council 29th February 2008, Brussels.