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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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Broads Authority Bill (By Order).
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On Third Reading of the Broads Authority Bill, to move, That the Bill be read the third time upon this day six months.
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1. Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).
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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.
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2. Canterbury City Council Bill (By Order).
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On Second Reading of the Canterbury City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
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3. Leeds City Council Bill (By Order).
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On Second Reading of the Leeds City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
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4. London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill (By Order).
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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.
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5. Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).
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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.
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6. Nottingham City Council Bill (By Order).
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On Second Reading of the Nottingham City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
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7. Reading Borough Council Bill (By Order).
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On Second Reading of the Reading Borough Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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Mr Michael Jack (Fylde): If he will make a statement on the Anglo-French agreement on nuclear co-operation.
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(198411)
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2
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Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire): If he will allocate responsibility for policy on the construction industry to a Minister with sole responsibility for that
matter.
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(198412)
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3
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Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the national minimum wage.
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(198413)
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4
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Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of post office closures on local economies.
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(198414)
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5
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Gateshead East & Washington West): How many cities were visited by the Government's campaign bus promoting the national minimum wage in the last six months;
and how many people used its services.
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(198415)
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6
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What recent steps the Government has taken to reduce the burden of regulation on small businesses.
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(198416)
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Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome): What recent discussions he has had with the Managing Director of Post Office Ltd on the process of consultation on the closure
of sub-post offices.
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(198417)
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8
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Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework for street trading.
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(198418)
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9
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Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): What recent discussions he has had with mobile telephone network operators on regulation of the trade in mobile ringtones.
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(198419)
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10
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Mr John Baron (Billericay): What recent assessment he has made of progress on the Post Office network change programme; and if he will make a statement.
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(198420)
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Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What assessment he has made of recent trends in the UK's balance of trade; and if he will make a statement.
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(198421)
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John Penrose (Weston-Super-Mare): What assessment he has made of the effect of Article 5(2) of the proposed European Directive on the promotion of the use of
energy from renewable sources on the Government's consideration of the options for renewable energy in the Severn estuary.
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(198422)
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13
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): If he will take steps to strengthen regulation of domestic energy prices.
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(198423)
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Mr John Grogan (Selby): What recent discussions he has had on the possibility of making an order under the Competition Act 1998 to allow minimum pricing
of alcohol for exceptional and compelling reasons of public policy.
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(198425)
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Sandra Gidley (Romsey): If he will make a statement on the future of sub-post offices.
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(198427)
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Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): What recent discussions he has had with the management of Post Office Ltd about the provision of Government services by post
offices.
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(198428)
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What assessment he has made of the effect of recent rises in the cost of energy for (a) domestic and (b) business consumers.
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(198429)
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): If he will make a statement on recent progress made by the Post Office network change programme.
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(198430)
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Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of post office closures on local services.
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(198431)
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Ann Winterton (Congleton): What recent discussions he has had with domestic energy supply companies on their pricing arrangements.
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(198432)
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): What steps he is taking to prevent unscrupulous lending practices.
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(198433)
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Steve Webb (Northavon): What his policy is on development of new coal-fired power stations.
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(198434)
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At 11.15 a.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
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Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(198401)
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T2
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Dr John Pugh (Southport):
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(198402)
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T3
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Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):
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(198403)
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T4
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Mr John Baron (Billericay):
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(198404)
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T5
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Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran):
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(198405)
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T6
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Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West):
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(198406)
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T7
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Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire):
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(198407)
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T8
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Norman Baker (Lewes):
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(198408)
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T9
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Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby):
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(198410)
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At 11.30 a.m.
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Business Question to the Leader of the House
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Main Business
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TOPICAL DEBATE: DRUG STRATEGY
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That this House has considered the matter of the Drug Strategy.
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Debate may continue for one and a half hours (Standing Order No. 24A).
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ADJOURNMENT
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[Until 6.00 p.m.]
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That this House do now adjourn.
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Proposed subject for debate: Matters to be considered before the forthcoming Adjournment
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Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
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DRAFT CONSTITUTIONAL RENEWAL BILL (JOINT COMMITTEE)
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[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]
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That this House concurs with the Lords Message of 20th March, that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons
be appointed to consider and report on any draft Constitutional Renewal Bill presented to both Houses.
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That a Select Committee of eleven Members be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords to consider the draft
Constitutional Renewal Bill (Cm. 7342).
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That the Committee should report on the draft Bill by 17th July 2008.
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That the Committee shall have power—
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to send for persons, papers and records;
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(ii)
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to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House;
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to report from time to time;
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to appoint specialist advisers; and
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to adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom.
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That Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Michael Jabez Foster, Mark Lazarowicz, Martin Linton, Ian Lucas, Fiona Mactaggart,
Mr Virendra Sharma, Emily Thornberry, Mr Andrew Tyrie and Sir George Young be members of the Committee.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Charities (Barry Gardiner).
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Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE
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Counter-Terrorism Bill Committee
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9.00 a.m.
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Room 7 (private)
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(Programming Sub-Committee)
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Health
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9.30 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Health Inequalities.
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Witnesses: NHS Confederation, Tower Hamlets PCT, and Heart of Birmingham PCT; Liverpool PCT, Liverpool City Council, and the
Healthcare Commission (at 11.15 a.m.).
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Public Administration
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9.45 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Parliamentary Commissions of Inquiry.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE, Rt Hon Lord Owen CH, Rt Hon Sir Menzies Campbell CBE QC MP, and Adam Price
MP.
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.30 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (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: Ecofin: 4th March 2008.
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Delivering the Children’s Plan.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Local government.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Eco towns.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Draft Marine Bill.
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Gymnich, 28th and 29th March 2008.
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Secretary of State for Health: Pharmacy in England.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Creation of the UK Border Agency.
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Prime Minister: UK delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
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Solicitor General: Introduction of a plea negotiation framework for fraud cases in England and Wales: A consultation.
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Secretary of State for Transport: EU Transport Council, Luxembourg, 7th April 2008.
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Secretary of State for Transport: Safety Service Delivery and Logistics Group Agency: Secretary of State targets for 2008-09.
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Secretary of State for Transport: Local Transport Bill: Draft regulations and guidance.
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Secretary of State for Transport: Biofuels and tallow.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Disability Benefits (European Court of Justice).
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Introduction of lone parent obligations.
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