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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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At 2.30 p.m.
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Prayers
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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 1
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Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): What recent discussions he has had with Digital Switchover UK on digital switchover in the South West.
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(192283)
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2
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Mrs Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire): What assessment he has made of the contribution of the creative industries to the economy.
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(192284)
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3
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Anne Moffat (East Lothian): How his Department plans to ensure all children and young adults have access to Creative Britain apprenticeships.
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(192285)
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4
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Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): If he will make a statement on the Cultural Olympiad.
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(192286)
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5
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire): What contribution the Find Your Talent scheme will make to ensuring that children receive five hours of culture each week.
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(192287)
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6
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Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What account is taken of recommendations by English Heritage when decisions are taken to list buildings.
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(192288)
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7
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What steps his Department is taking to encourage participation in sport by girls of school age.
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(192289)
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8
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What assessment he has made of the likely effects on urban regeneration of the establishment of new casinos under the Gambling
Act 2005.
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(192290)
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9
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Bill Wiggin (Leominster): If he will publish the minutes of the meetings of the Convergence Think Tank; and if he will make a statement.
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(192291)
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10
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Mr John Spellar (Warley): How much his Department has paid to S4C in 2007-08; and what his estimate is of the level of such payments in 2008-09.
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(192293)
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11
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Adam Price (Carmarthen East & Dinefwr): What the levels of unspent surpluses held by the National Lottery distributors are.
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(192294)
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12
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Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury): What progress has been made towards the sale of the Tote; and if he will make a statement.
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(192295)
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13
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Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What recent discussions he has had with the Treasury on the taxation regime for the bingo industry.
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(192296)
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14
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Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): What steps he is taking to encourage access for school children to high quality creative and cultural experiences.
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(192297)
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15
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What recent steps he has taken to increase children's participation in sport; and if he will make a statement.
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(192298)
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16
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Chris Bryant (Rhondda): What plans he has to bring forward amendments to the licensing laws; and if he will make a statement.
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(192300)
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17
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): If he will bring forward legislative proposals to strengthen the regime for classification of violent video games and films.
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(192301)
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18
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Willie Rennie (Dunfermline and West Fife): What recent discussions he has had with the Treasury on the taxation regime for the bingo industry.
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(192302)
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At 3.08 p.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
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T1
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Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(192273)
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T2
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Chris Bryant (Rhondda):
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(192274)
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T3
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Norman Baker (Lewes):
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(192275)
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T4
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Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley):
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(192276)
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T5
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Bob Russell (Colchester):
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(192277)
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T6
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Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):
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(192278)
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T7
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):
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(192279)
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T8
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Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):
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(192280)
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T9
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire):
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(192281)
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T10
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):
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(192282)
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At 3.20 p.m.
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Oral Questions to the Minister for the Olympics
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1
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What her most recent estimate is of the costs of the Olympic Games 2012; and if she will make a statement.
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(192303)
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2
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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): What plans she has to ensure that the 2012 Olympic Games results in a long-term legacy for target shooting sports.
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(192304)
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3
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): If she will make a statement on the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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(192305)
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4
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on the provision of media facilities as part of preparations to
host the Olympic Games.
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(192306)
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5
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Mr Don Foster (Bath): What steps she is taking to promote the 2012 Olympic Games to overseas spectators.
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(192307)
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6
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What steps she plans to take to enable students to take part in volunteering programmes for delivery of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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(192308)
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7
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on the provision of media facilities as part of preparations to
host the Olympic Games.
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(192309)
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8
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Ian Lucas (Wrexham): What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for International Development on the participation of developing
countries in the 2012 Olympic Games.
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(192310)
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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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†
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1
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ESTIMATES DAY [2nd allotted day]
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2007-08
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That, for the year ending with 31st March 2008, for expenditure by HM Treasury—
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(1)
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further resources, not exceeding £7,092,000, be authorised for use as set out in HC 366,
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(2)
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a further sum, not exceeding £11,841,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set
out, and
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(3)
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limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to Northern Rock and banking reform (Resolution of 3rd March).
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The Fifth Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2007-08, HC 56, entitled The run on the Rock, is relevant.
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That, for the year ending with 31st March 2008, for expenditure by the Department for Transport—
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(1)
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further resources, not exceeding £2,059,473,000, be authorised for use as set out in HC 273,
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(2)
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a further sum, not exceeding £1,859,129,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so
set out, and
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(3)
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limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to London Underground and the public-private partnership agreements
(Resolution of 3rd March).
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The Second Report from the Transport Committee, Session 2007-08, HC 45, on the London Underground and the public-private partnership
agreements, is relevant.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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The Questions to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 54(4) and
(5)).
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†
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2
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ESTIMATES, 2008-09 (NAVY) VOTE A
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That, during the year ending with 31st March 2009, a number not exceeding 41,270 all ranks be maintained for Naval Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marine Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve
Forces Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 264 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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3
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ESTIMATES, 2008-09 (ARMY) VOTE A
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That, during the year ending with 31st March 2009, a number not exceeding 122,870 all ranks be maintained for Army Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act
1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 264 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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4
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ESTIMATES, 2008-09 (AIR) VOTE A
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That, during the year ending with 31st March 2009, a number not exceeding 46,130 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act
1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 264 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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5
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ESTIMATES, EXCESSES, 2006-07
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That, for the year that ended with 31st March 2007—
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(1)
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resources, not exceeding £38,611,000, be authorised for use to make good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil
services as set out in HC 294, and
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(2)
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limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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6
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2007-08
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That, for the year ending with 31st March 2008—
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(1)
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further resources, not exceeding £14,190,565,000, be authorised for defence and civil services as set out in HC 273 and HC
290,
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(2)
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a further sum, not exceeding £5,692,926,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs of defence
and civil services as so set out, and
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(3)
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limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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To be decided at 10.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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A Bill is to be brought in upon the four Motions in the name of Jane Kennedy relating to Supplementary Estimates, 2007-08
and Estimates, Excesses, 2006-07, if they are agreed to by the House, and the Resolutions of 5th December relating to Supplementary
and New Estimates 2007-08.
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7
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That the Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (England) Regulations 2008, dated 18th February, be referred to a Delegated
Legislation Committee.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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8
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That James Duddridge be discharged from the International Development Committee and Daniel Kawczynski 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 Harrogate Theatre (Mr Phil Willis).
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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 COMMITTEE
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1
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European 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. 14937/07, 15413/07, 16682/07 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to European Defence Equipment Market
and European Defence Agency.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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2
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First 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 Rail Vehicle Accessibility (B2007 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2008.
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3
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Second 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 Crown Agents Holding and Realisation Board (Prescribed Day) Order 2008.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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4
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Children, Schools and Families
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3.30 p.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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5
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Innovation, Universities and Skills
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4.00 p.m.
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Room 6 (private)
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6
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Public Accounts
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 15 (public)
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Subject: Government preparations for digital switchover.
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Witnesses: Sir Brian Bender KCB, Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, Jonathan
Stephens, Permanent Secretary, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and Peter White, Chief Executive, Digital Switchover
Help Scheme.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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7
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Human Rights
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8.45 a.m.
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Committee Room 2, Scottish Parliament (private)
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9.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: A British Bill of Rights.
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Witnesses: Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Scottish Government; Michael Clancy OBE, Director of Law Reform
and Christine O’Neill, Convenor, Constitutional Law Sub-Committee, Law Society of Scotland (at 9.45 a.m.).
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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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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Planning—Standard application form and new validation arrangements.
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2
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Television Licence Fee Regulations 2008.
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