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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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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 1
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John Mann (Bassetlaw): What assessment he has made of the progress made at the April preparatory meeting for Durban 2 on racism.
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(204795)
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2
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): If he will make a statement on the Iranian nuclear programme.
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(204796)
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3
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Kelvin Hopkins (Luton North): What recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Guatemala; and if he will make a statement.
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(204797)
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4
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Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): What progress the Government has made in co-ordinating the new government of Helmand in Afghanistan.
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(204798)
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5
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Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): If he will make a statement on the UK's relations with the People's Republic of China.
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(204799)
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6
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Mr Don Touhig (Islwyn): What recent discussions he has had with the EU High Representative to Bosnia on Bosnian accession to the EU.
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(204800)
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7
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UN and other international organisations in the process of
peace and reconstruction in Somalia.
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(204801)
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8
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Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): If he will make a statement on the political situation in Darfur.
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(204802)
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9
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Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North and Leith): When he expects to meet the new Foreign Minister of Italy.
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(204803)
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10
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Willie Rennie (Dunfermline and West Fife): What recent discussions he has had with Quartet Representative Tony Blair on Gaza and the Middle East Road Map.
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(204804)
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11
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Helen Jones (Warrington North): If he will make a statement on UK-Israeli relations on the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel.
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(204805)
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12
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): If he will make a statement on the Iranian nuclear programme.
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(204807)
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13
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart on EU foreign policy.
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(204808)
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14
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Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): What recent assessment he has made of progress in the Middle East peace process; and if he will make a statement.
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(204809)
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15
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Philip Davies (Shipley): If he will make a statement on the political situation in Zimbabwe.
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(204810)
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16
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Mr Gary Streeter (South West Devon): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Gaza.
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(204811)
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17
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Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill): What recent progress has been made on the UK initiative to host peace talks on the crisis in Darfur.
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(204812)
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18
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Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What progress has been made on securing a Non-Proliferation Treaty review in 2010.
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(204813)
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19
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Mr David Drew (Stroud): What progress is being made on securing a London Conference of all parties on Darfur.
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(204814)
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20
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Mr Angus MacNeil (Na h-Eileanan an Iar): When he proposes to establish an inquiry into the Government's discharge of its responsibilities in relation to the war in
Iraq.
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(204815)
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21
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Christine Russell (City of Chester): What steps the Government is taking to support democracy in Pakistan.
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(204816)
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22
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Tony Baldry (Banbury): If he will make a statement on the political situation in Zimbabwe.
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(204817)
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23
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will make a statement on the political situation in Zimbabwe.
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(204818)
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24
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Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon): If he will make a statement on human rights in Zimbabwe.
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(204819)
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At 3.15 p.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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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 George Mudie (Leeds East): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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( 204786)
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T2
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Ms Dawn Butler (Brent South):
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(204787)
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T3
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Chris Mole (Ipswich):
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(204788)
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T4
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Mr Andy Reed (Loughborough):
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(204789)
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T5
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Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):
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(204791)
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T6
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):
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(204792)
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T7
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Mr David Drew (Stroud):
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(204793)
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T8
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Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton & Cheam):
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(204794)
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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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Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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1
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ARMED FORCES (FEDERATION)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the establishment of a Federation for the Armed Forces; and for
connected purposes.
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The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
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Main Business
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†
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2
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EDUCATION AND SKILLS BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
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[Up to 45 minutes]
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That the Order of 14th January 2008 (Education and Skills Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
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1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
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2. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table.
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3. The proceedings 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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New Clauses other than those relating to Part 1 or to duties of local education authorities in relation to the provision of
education and training
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Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order
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New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to the application of Part 1 to persons in Wales
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Four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order
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Remaining proceedings on consideration
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One hour before the moment of interruption
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4. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(9)).
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†
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3
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EDUCATION AND SKILLS BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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For Amendments, see separate paper.
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Third Reading will also be taken.
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The Nineteenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2007-08, Legislative Scrutiny: Education and Skills
Bill, HC 553, is relevant.
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Proceedings on Consideration shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment
of interruption, and proceedings on Third Reading shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at
the moment of interruption, if the Programme Motion is agreed to.
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†
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4
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IMMIGRATION (HC 321)
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (House of Commons Paper No. 321), a copy of which was laid before this
House on 6th February, be disapproved.
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The Minutes of Evidence taken by the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Immigration and Human Rights, on 19th February, HC
357-i, are relevant.
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The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and a half hours after their commencement
(Standing Order No. 16 and Order of 29th April).
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†
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5
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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[No debate]
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That the draft Local Authorities (Alcohol Disorder Zones) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 1st April,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House
on 21st April, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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7
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VALUE ADDED TAX
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[No debate]
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That the Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1146), dated 21st April 2008, a copy of which was
laid before this House on 22nd April, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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8
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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[No debate]
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That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 7210/08 and Addendum 1, Commission Report, Member States’ replies
to the Court of Auditors’ 2006 Annual Report; and supports the Government’s promotion of measures to improve the management
of EC Budget funds across the EU.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Driving Standards Agency (Mr David Heath).
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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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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
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1
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Counter-Terrorism Bill Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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4.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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2
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Finance Bill Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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4.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
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3
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European Committee C
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider EU Document No. 5835/08 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to Carbon Capture and Storage.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
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4
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Seventh 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 Church of England Marriage Measure.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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5
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Standards and Privileges
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9.00 a.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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6
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Environmental Audit
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9.30 a.m.
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Room 16 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Greener Homes for the Future? An Environmental Analysis of the Government’s House-building Plans.
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Witnesses: Natural England and the Environment Agency; UK Green Building Council and Commission for Architecture and the Built
Environment (at 11.05 a.m.); English Partnerships and National Housing Federation (at 11.40 a.m.).
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Regulatory Reform
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9.30 a.m.
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Room 19 (private)
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9.45 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Getting Results: The Better Regulation Executive and the Impact of the Regulatory Reform Agenda.
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Witnesses: Better Regulation Units from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Health and Safety Executive,
the Department of Health, and the Department for Work and Pensions.
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8
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Treasury
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9.30 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.45 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Financial Stability and Transparency.
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Witnesses: Jon Moulton, Managing Partner, Alchemy Partners; Angela Knight CBE, Chief Executive, British Bankers’ Association
(at 10.30 a.m.).
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9
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Defence
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10.00 a.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: ISTAR.
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Witnesses: Thales UK, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association, BAE Systems, Society of British Aerospace Companies, QinetiQ,
Intellect, Waterfall Solutions, and Defence Manufacturers Association.
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10
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Welsh Affairs
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 15 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: The Provision of Cross-border Public Services for Wales.
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Witnesses: Montgomery Community Health Council and Brecknock and Radnor Community Health Council; Powys Local Health Board
(at 11.15 a.m.).
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11
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Harmful Content on the Internet and in Video Games.
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Witnesses: Ofcom; British Board of Film Classification and Video Standards Council (at 11.10 a.m.).
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12
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Northern Ireland Affairs
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1.30 p.m.
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The Confex Room, Stormont Hotel, Belfast (private)
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1.45 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Policing and Criminal Justice.
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Witnesses: Sir Alasdair Fraser, Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland; Sir Hugh Orde, Chief Constable, Alistair
Finlay, Assistant Chief Constable, and Mr Phil James, Deputy Director, Historic Enquiries Team, Police Service of Northern
Ireland (at 2.30 p.m.).
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13
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Justice
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4.00 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.15 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: (i) Devolution: A Decade On (ii) Justice Reinvestment.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, and Dr Jim Gallagher, Head of Devolution,
Ministry of Justice.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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14
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Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill
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1.30 p.m.
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Room 2A/3A (private)
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1.45 p.m.
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(public)
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Witnesses: Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE FBA, University of Oxford, Professor Stuart Weir, University of Essex, and Peter
Riddell, Chief Political Commentator, The Times and Chairman, Hansard Society; Elizabeth Wilmshurst, Chatham House, Professor
Steven Haines, University of London, and Professor Adam Tomkins, University of Glasgow (at 2.30 p.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: Consultation on Revision of Building Regulations Part G.
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2
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Secretary of State for Defence: Spring Performance Report.
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3
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Secretary of State for Defence: RAF Hercules ZH876 Board of Inquiry.
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4
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Performance Targets set for the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science for 2008-09.
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5
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Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills: Annual uprating of loans, grants and fees for higher education students.
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6
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Secretary of State for Justice: Appointment to the Boundary Commission for Wales.
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7
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Secretary of State for Wales: Proposals for a legislative competence order in the field of housing.
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