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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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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Tony Baldry (Banbury): What recent discussions he has had with publishers and others on the protection of copyright in relation to the creative industries.
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(204448)
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2
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What recent assessment he has made of the future of the Tote; and if he will make a statement.
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(204449)
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3
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Ann Coffey (Stockport): What recent discussions he has had with Sport England on financial support for lacrosse.
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(204450)
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4
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What his most recent estimate is of the UK's tourism deficit; and if he will make a statement.
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(204451)
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5
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What assessment he has made of the effects of the Gambling Act 2005 on seaside amusement arcades; and if he will make a statement.
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(204452)
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6
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Chris Mole (Ipswich): What steps his Department is taking to assist the development of dance.
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(204453)
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7
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Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): How many local authorities have applied to take part in the pilots of Find Your Talent.
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(204454)
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8
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): If he will make a statement on the activities of Arts Council England in Wirral South constituency.
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(204455)
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9
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Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge): What steps he is taking to support grassroots football.
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(204456)
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10
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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet representatives of the Big Lottery Fund to discuss its administrative costs.
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(204457)
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11
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What steps he has taken to promote collaboration between British and other European film producers.
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(204459)
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12
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Robert Key (Salisbury): What plans he has for the future of Stonehenge; and if he will make a statement.
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(204460)
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13
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Mr Neil Turner (Wigan): What assessment he has made of recent trends in visits to national museums.
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(204461)
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14
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What recent representations he has received on arrangements for target pistol shooters to train and compete in the UK; and
if he will make a statement.
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(204462)
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15
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Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham & Sale West): What progress has been made in his Department's review of Sport England; and if he will make a statement.
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(204463)
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16
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Mrs Siân C. James (Swansea East): What progress has been made on digital switchover, with particular reference to assistance for vulnerable people.
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(204465)
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17
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Lyn Brown (West Ham): What support his Department provides to dance as a cultural activity.
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(204466)
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18
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Barbara Keeley (Worsley): What steps his Department is taking to increase participation by women and girls in sport and fitness activities.
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(204467)
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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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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(204438)
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T2
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North):
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(204439)
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T3
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Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):
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(204440)
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T4
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean):
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(204441)
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T5
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Mr Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury):
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(204442)
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T6
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):
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(204443)
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T7
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire):
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(204444)
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T8
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Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham):
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(204445)
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T9
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Ann Coffey (Stockport):
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(204446)
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T10
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Mrs Siân C. James (Swansea East):
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(204447)
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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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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): Whether she plans to attend the Beijing Olympics.
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(204430)
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2
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What recent discussions she has had with the Mayor of London on the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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(204431)
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3
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Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What her most recent estimate of the budget for the 2012 Olympic Games is.
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(204432)
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4
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What discussions she has had on the setting of a target for acceptable air quality during the London Olympic Games in 2012.
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(204433)
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5
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Lyn Brown (West Ham): What steps are being taken to ensure the housing built for the 2012 Olympic Games will be made available to local people for
affordable rent or purchase after the Games have taken place.
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(204434)
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6
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John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What additional training opportunities for apprentices will be available on London Olympic Games sites during the construction
phase.
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(204435)
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7
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What percentage of contracts for the 2012 London Olympic Games have been awarded to companies based outside London.
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(204436)
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8
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): What assessment she has made of the effects of the 2012 London Olympic Games on Nottingham.
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(204437)
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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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HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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Relevant documents:
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The First Report from the Joint Committee on the Human Tissue and Embryos (Draft) Bill, Session 2006-07, HC 630, and the Government
response, Cm 7209.
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The Twelfth Report from the Science and Technology Committee, on Scientific Developments relating to the Abortion Act 1967,
Session 2006-07, HC 1045-I and the Government response, Cm 7278; and the Fifth Report from the Committee, on Government Proposals
for the Regulation of Hybrid and Chimera Embryos, Session 2006-07, HC 272-I, and the Government response, Cm 7139 .
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The Fifteenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Legislative Scrutiny, Session 2007-08, HC 440, and the letters
from the Minister of State (Public Health) of 1st May 2008 and the National Gamete Donation Trust of 22nd April 2008.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY BILL [LORDS] (PROGRAMME)
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[No debate]
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That the following provisions shall apply to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]:
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1. The following shall be committed to a Committee of the whole House—
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(a)
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Clauses 4, 11, 14 and 23 and Schedule 2;
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(b)
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any new Clauses or new Schedules relating to the termination of pregnancy by registered medical practitioners.
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2. The remainder of the Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.
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3. Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall be completed in two days.
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4. Those proceedings shall be taken on each of those days as shown in the first column of the following Table and in the order
so shown.
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5. The proceedings on each of those days shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified
in the second column of the Table.
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Proceedings
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Time for conclusion of proceedings
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First day
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Second day
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Clause 4
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Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill
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Clause 11 and Schedule 2
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Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on Clause 11
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Clauses 14 and 23
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Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill
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Any new Clauses or new Schedules relating to the termination of pregnancy by registered medical practitioners
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Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on any such new Clauses or new Schedules
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6. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to the proceedings in Committee of the whole House.
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7. Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Tuesday
17th June 2008.
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8. The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.
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9. When the provisions of the Bill considered, respectively, by the Committee of the whole House and by the Public Bill Committee
have been reported to the House, the Bill shall be proceeded with as if it had been reported as a whole to the House from
the Public Bill Committee.
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Consideration and Third Reading
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10. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment
of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.
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11. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption
on that day.
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12. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading.
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13. Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of any message from the Lords) may be programmed.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)).
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HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s Recommendation signified.
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[No debate]
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That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred under or by virtue
of the Act by a person holding office under Her Majesty or by a government department.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)).
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HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY BILL [LORDS] [WAYS AND MEANS]
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[No debate]
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That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Future of HM Revenue and Customs Office in Newport (Jessica Morden).
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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 B
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider EU Document No. 7210/08 and Addendum 1 relating to Financial Management.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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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 Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1146).
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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 Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.
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4
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Third Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the draft Local Authorities (Alcohol Disorder Zones) Regulations 2008.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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5
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Business and Enterprise
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1.30 p.m.
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The TechnoCentre, Coventry University Technology Park, Puma Way, Coventry (public)
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Subject: Creating a Higher Value Added Economy.
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Witnesses: Coventry University and Birmingham University; Advantage West Midlands (at 2.30 p.m.).
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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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3.45 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Looked-after Children.
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Witnesses: Celia Atherton, Director, Research in Practice, Jane Haywood, Chief Executive, Children’s Workforce Development
Council, Professor Julian le Grand, London School of Economics and Steve Titcombe, Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council;
Professor Pat Petrie, Institute of Education and David Crimmens, University of Lincoln (at 5.00 p.m.).
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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4.15 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Potential of England’s Rural Economy.
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Witnesses: Local Government Association; Regional Development Agencies (at 5.30 p.m.).
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Communities and Local Government
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4.20 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.50 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Planning Skills.
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Witnesses: Royal Town Planning Institute; South-East England Development Agency and Sustainable Communities Excellence Network
(at 5.20 p.m.).
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9
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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: Procurement of the National Roads Telecommunications Service.
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Witnesses: Archie Robertson, Chief Executive, and David Bradbrook, Contract Manager for the National Roads Telecommunication
Service, Highways Agency.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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10
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Human Rights
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3.30 p.m.
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Room 5 (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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Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Farepak.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Government’s one year on response to the All Party Inquiry into Anti-semitism.
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3
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Publication of the revision to the East of England Regional Spatial Strategy.
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Secretary of State for Defence: Call-out of reservists to support UNFICYP (Operation TOSCA).
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5
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Secretary of State for Health: Care and support reform.
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Written Questions tabled on Friday 9th May for answer today |
1 |
Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will visit Worthing hospital to discuss the CERNER IT system with clinicians. |
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(205551)
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Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Ministerial letter of 1st May 2008 to the hon. Member for Wyre Forest, reference MS (H) 103135, included comment on contribution by the clinical lead for IT, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust. |
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(205552)
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Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to the Ministerial letter of 1st May 2008 to the hon. Member for
Wyre Forest, reference MS (H) 103135, if he will name the clinicians in Worthing who hold in high esteem the clinical functionality
of the CERNER Millennium software. |
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(205553)
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Peter Bottomley (Worthing West): To ask the Secretary of State for Health, at which sites in the UK the CERNER Millennium software has been successfully installed.
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(205554)
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