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Order of Business Thursday 1 May 2008

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 10.30 a.m.
  Prayers
 
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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 the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
 1
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What the Environment Agency's budget for flood prevention is for 2008-09.
(202787)
 2
John Barrett (Edinburgh West): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform on the development of renewable forms of electricity generation.
(202788)
 3
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the effects of the rise in global food prices.
(202790)
 4
Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford): What funding his Department has allocated to coastal flood defences in the next three years.
(202791)
 5
Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What recent assessment he has made of the environmental effect of greenhouse gas emissions from aviation.
(202792)
 6
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What steps the Government has taken to encourage participation in combating climate change at local community level.
(202793)
 7
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill): What recent assessment he has made of whether the UK is on course to meet its Kyoto Protocol commitments.
(202794)
 8
Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran): What progress has been made on a post-Kyoto climate change agreement since the Bali summit.
(202795)
 9
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What assessment he has made of the UK's capacity to recycle polyethylene terephthalate; and if he will make a statement.
(202796)
 10
Mr Mohammad Sarwar (Glasgow Central): What steps the Government plans to take to reduce the use of packaging by retailers.
(202797)
 11
Ann Winterton (Congleton): If the Government will provide compensation to swill-feeders in connection with foot and mouth disease.
(202798)
 12
Mr Graham Stuart (Beverley & Holderness): How he plans to allocate the £34.5 million to implement the Pitt review's recommendations on flooding.
(202799)
 13
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What has been spent on relocating newt populations in the last 12 months.
(202801)
 14
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the sustainability of imported biomass.
(202802)
 15
Andrew George (St Ives): What representations he has received on proposals to protect nitrate vulnerable zones.
(202803)
 16
Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): If he will hold discussions with Ministerial colleagues in HM Treasury on the use of tax incentives for manufacturers of chewing gum to encourage the development of a biodegradable product.
(202805)
 17
Norman Baker (Lewes): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues at the Department for Transport on the effect on climate change of transport-related carbon dioxide emissions.
(202806)
 18
Mrs Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire): What recent representations he has received on the 2009 Ofwat price review.
(202807)
 19
John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What progress has been made on an agreement on climate change since the Bali summit.
(202808)
 20
Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the sustainability of imported biomass.
(202809)
 21
Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove): What representations he has received on the 2009 Ofwat price review.
(202810)
 22
Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): What steps he is taking to ensure the security of the national food supply.
(202811)
 
At 11.15 a.m.
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(202777)
 T2
John Robertson (Glasgow North West):
(202778)
 T3
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean):
(202779)
 T4
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):
(202780)
 T5
Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):
(202781)
 T6
Richard Ottaway (Croydon South):
(202782)
 T7
Norman Baker (Lewes):
(202783)
 T8
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East):
(202785)
 T9
Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford):
(202786)

At 11.30 a.m.
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Business Question to the Leader of the House
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
1
TOPICAL DEBATE: THE MIDDLE EAST
[Up to one and a half hours]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That this House has considered the matter of the Middle East.
Debate may continue for one and a half hours (Standing Order No. 24A).
2
CHILD POVERTY IN SCOTLAND
[Until 6.00 p.m.]
The Prime Minister
 
   That this House has considered the matter of child poverty in Scotland.
   The Third Report of the Scottish Affairs Committee, Session 2007-08, on Child Poverty in Scotland, HC 277 and the Government’s response thereto, HC 525, are relevant.
Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
3
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Violent crime against taxi drivers  (Mr Brian Binley).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Government response to the Commission on Environmental Markets and Economic Performance.
2
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: 18th Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission.

 

 

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