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House of Commons
Order of Business
At 10.30 a.m.
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Prayers
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Business Question to the Leader of the House
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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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
Oral Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Ms Karen Buck (Regent's Park & Kensington North): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the impact of mortgage rates on the economy.
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(208597)
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2
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Mrs Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire): If he will reconsider his proposals on vehicle excise duty changes announced in Budget 2008.
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(208598)
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3
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): If he will ensure that policy to encourage early intervention is taken into account in decisions on expenditure in the next
Comprehensive Spending Review period.
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(208601)
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4
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Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian): If he will initiate research into whether bonus payments to those working in the financial sector have an effect on the rate
of inflation.
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(208602)
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5
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Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on promoting financial inclusion.
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(208604)
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6
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Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What estimate he has made of the income distribution of the 1.1 million households which will not be fully compensated for
the abolition of the 10 pence rate of income tax by the measures announced on 13th May 2008.
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(208605)
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Mr Graham Stuart (Beverley & Holderness): What recent assessment his Department has made of the extent to which levels of public debt and borrowing comply with the
Government's fiscal rules.
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(208606)
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8
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Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): What assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of recent trends in fuel prices; and if he will make a statement.
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(208607)
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9
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Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): What steps the Office of Government Commerce is taking to increase sustainable procurement by Government departments.
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(208608)
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10
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on proposals for revisions to the legislation on credit unions.
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(208609)
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Mr Siôn Simon (Birmingham, Erdington): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on support for credit unions.
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(208611)
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): If he will reassess the proposals to amend vehicle excise duty announced in Budget 2008.
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(208612)
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Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): If he will reconsider his proposals on vehicle excise duty changes announced in Budget 2008.
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(208613)
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Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham & Sale West): What estimate his Department has made of the effect on taxation revenues of increases in oil and gas prices in the last 12
months.
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(208615)
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Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute): What assessment he has made of the effects of the recent rises in the price of fuel on the economy of the Highlands and Islands.
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(208616)
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Helen Jones (Warrington North): What assessment he has made of trends in economic activity in Warrington since 1997.
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(208617)
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Anne Main (St Albans): What estimate he has made of the income distribution of the 1.1 million households which will not be fully compensated for
the abolition of the 10 pence rate of income tax by the measures announced on 13th May 2008.
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(208618)
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Mr Peter Lilley (Hitchin & Harpenden): What recent assessment his Department has made of the extent to which levels of public debt and borrowing comply with the
Government's fiscal rules.
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(208619)
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Nia Griffith (Llanelli): What recent discussions he has had with international counterparts on the economic effects of global oil prices.
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(208620)
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Mr Adam Holloway (Gravesham): What assessment he has made of the accuracy of his Department's forecasts of levels of public sector debt and public borrowing
in the last five years.
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(208621)
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At 11.15 a.m.
Topical Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
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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 Adam Holloway (Gravesham): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(208587)
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T2
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North):
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(208588)
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T3
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Nia Griffith (Llanelli):
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(208589)
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T4
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Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):
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(208590)
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T5
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Tony Baldry (Banbury):
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(208592)
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T6
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Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes):
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(208593)
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T7
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Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow):
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(208594)
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T8
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Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire):
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(208595)
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T9
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Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey):
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(208596)
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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: KNIFE CRIME
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That this House has considered the matter of knife crime.
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Debate may continue for one and a half hours (Standing Order No. 24A).
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FUTURE OF CARE AND SUPPORT
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[Until 6.00 p.m.]
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That this House has considered the matter of the future of care and support.
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Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Impact of the work of the Highways Agency on local economies (Andrew Selous).
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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
PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
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Finance Bill Committee
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9.00 a.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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1.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] Committee
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9.00 a.m.
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Room 9 (public)
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1.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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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: Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chair of Council, BMA, Professor Martin Roland, Director, National Primary Care Research and
Development Centre, and Dr Julian Tudor Hart, Hon Clinical Research Fellow, University of Wales Swansea Medical School; Professor
James Nazroo, University of Manchester, Age Concern, and Men’s Health Forum (at 11.15 a.m.).
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International Development
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10.30 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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11.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: The Humanitarian and Development Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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Witness: Rt Hon Tony Blair, Middle East Quartet Representative.
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Business and Enterprise
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2.15 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Energy Prices.
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Witnesses: Fuel Poverty Advisory Group, National Right to Fuel Campaign, and National Energy Action.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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Draft Marine Bill
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 4A (private)
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10.15 a.m.
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(public)
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Witnesses: British Ports Association and Associated British Ports; British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (at 11.00
a.m.); Chamber of Shipping (at 11.45 a.m.).
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Local government.
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Secretary of State for Defence: Armed Forces Memorial.
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Secretary of State for Defence: Defence Plan 2008.
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Secretary of State for Defence: Defence relations.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Business plan and performance targets for the Pesticides Safety Directorate for 2008-09.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Business plan and performance targets for the Animal Health Agency for 2008-09.
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Secretary of State for Justice: Titan Prisons Consultation.
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Secretary of State for Transport: Crossrail Bill: Promoter’s response to the House of Lords Select Committee’s Special Report.
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General Committee Notices
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 10th June at 10.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and Thursday 12th June at 9.00 a.m. and
1.00 p.m. further to consider the Finance Bill.
A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 10th June at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 12th June at 9.00 a.m. and
1.00 p.m. further to consider the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords].
European Committee B will meet on Monday 9th June at 4.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 8403/08 and Addenda
1 to 5 relating to the EU-a Global Partner for Development-Speeding up progress towards the Millennium Development Goals.
The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 9th June at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Maximum Number of
Judges Order 2008.
The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 9th June at 4.30 p.m. to consider the Social Security Benefits
Up-rating Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 667).
The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 10th June at 10.30 a.m. to consider the draft Scotland Act
1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008.
The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 10th June at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Extradition Act
2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2008.
The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 11th June at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Social Security
(Students Responsible for Children or Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2008.
The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 12th June at 8.55 a.m. to consider the Farriers’ Qualifications
(European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 646).