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Order of Business Wednesday 11 June 2008

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 11.30 a.m.
  Prayers
Afterwards
  indicates Government Business
NOTICE OF MOTION FOR AN UNOPPOSED RETURN
[No debate]
Secretary Andy Burnham
 
   That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of the Report from the Right Honourable Sir David Hirst, Chairman of the Spoliation Advisory Panel, in respect of pieces of porcelain now in the possession of the British Museum, London, and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
No debate.

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 International Development
 1
Hugh Bayley (City of York): What conclusions were reached at the recent UN Food and Agriculture Organisation conference in Rome.
(209993)
 2
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): What support his Department is providing to non-governmental organisations in Iraq.
(209994)
 3
Tony Baldry (Banbury): What recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement.
(209995)
 4
John Barrett (Edinburgh West): What projects his Department is undertaking to seek to reduce levels of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
(209996)
 5
Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley): If he will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe.
(209997)
 6
Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): If he will make representations to the United Nations to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of children by UN workers and others engaged in humanitarian programmes.
(209998)
 7
Mr Mohammad Sarwar (Glasgow Central): What contribution his Department has made towards United Nations policy objectives on malaria.
(209999)
 8
Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): What assessment he has made of the contribution of genetically-modified crops to food supplies in developing countries.
(210000)
 9
Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing Southall): What progress has been made towards achieving the target outlined in the Global Plan to Stop TB, 2006-15; and how much of the US$56 billion required to implement the Global Plan has been spent.
(210001)
 10
Norman Baker (Lewes): If he will take steps to provide humanitarian assistance to the indigenous population of occupied Tibet.
(210002)
 11
Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): What steps he is taking to support the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan.
(210003)
 12
Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell): If he will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Burma.
(210004)
 13
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East): What plans he has for the funding and operation of the Park for Women in Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province in the next 12 months.
(210005)
 14
Hon Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of co-operation between his Department and British armed forces in Afghanistan.
(210006)
 15
Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South): What support his Department is giving to building capacity for third sector organisations in the countries of the Maghreb.
(210007)
 
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
 Q1
Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 11th June.
(209948)
 Q2
Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire):
(209949)
 Q3
Ms Celia Barlow (Hove):
(209950)
 Q4
Mr James Clappison (Hertsmere):
(209951)
 Q5
Ms Dawn Butler (Brent South):
(209952)
 Q6
Mr Mark Hendrick (Preston):
(209953)
 Q7
Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton & Cheam):
(209954)
 Q8
Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield):
(209955)
 Q9
Pete Wishart (Perth and North Perthshire):
(209956)
 Q10
Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge):
(209957)
 Q11
Dr Stephen Ladyman (South Thanet):
(209958)
 Q12
Tom Levitt (High Peak):
(209959)
 Q13
Dr William McCrea (South Antrim):
(209960)
 Q14
Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone):
(209961)
 Q15
Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe):
(209962)

At 12.30 p.m.
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
1
DNA DATABASE (REMOVAL OF SAMPLES)
[Up to 20 minutes]
Jenny Willott
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the removal from the DNA Database of DNA samples taken from individuals who are not charged or are acquitted; and for connected purposes.
   The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Main Business
2
COUNTER-TERRORISM BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered (2nd Day).
[Until 7.00 p.m.]
   Relevant documents:
   The Second Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 42 Days, HC 156, the Ninth Report from the Committee, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: Counter-Terrorism Bill, HC 199 and the Government Response, Cm. 7344, the Tenth Report from the Committee, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: Annual Renewal of Control Orders Legislation 2008, HC 356, the Twentieth Report from the Committee, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: Counter-Terrorism Bill, HC 554, and the Government Response contained in the letter dated 5th June 2008 from Rt Hon Tony McNulty MP, Minister of State, Home Department, the Twenty-first Report from the Committee, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 42 Days and Public Emergencies, HC 635 and the Government Response contained in the letter dated 6th June 2008 from Rt Hon Tony McNulty MP, the letter dated 4th June 2008 from Rt Hon Tony McNulty MP, on special advocates and control order legislation, the letter dated 4th June 2008 from Rt Hon Tony McNulty MP, on pre-charge detention: 28 days annual renewal, and the letter dated 9th June 2008 from the Chairman of the Committee to Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP, Secretary of State for the Home Department.
   Proceedings on New Clauses, amendments to Clauses, New Schedules and amendments to Schedules relating to pre-charge detention and remaining proceedings on Consideration will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.00 p.m., and proceedings on Third Reading will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7.00 p.m. (Orders of 1st April and 10th June).
3
EXTRADITION
[No debate]
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
4
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
[No debate]
Secretary Des Browne
 
   That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 8th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
5
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Human rights in Somalia (Mr George Galloway).
   Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
1
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 p.m.
Room 9 (public)
   To consider the draft Social Security (Students Responsible for Children or Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2008.
SELECT COMMITTEES
2
Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills
9.00 a.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
3
Children, Schools and Families
9.15 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: National Curriculum.
   Witnesses: Association of Teachers and Lecturers, National Association of Head Teachers, National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers, and National Union of Teachers; Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment, Federation of Small Businesses, and David Robb, Imperial College London (at 10.45 a.m.).
4
Work and Pensions
9.15 a.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
5
Scottish Affairs
9.45 a.m.
Room 16 (private)
 
10.00 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Commission on Scottish Devolution.
   Witnesses: Sir Kenneth Calman KCB, Chair, Jim Gallagher, Secretary, and David Middleton, Head of Secretariat, Commission on Scottish Devolution.
6
Foreign Affairs
2.00 p.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
2.30 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Developments in the European Union.
   Witnesses: Rt Hon David Miliband MP, Secretary of State and Simon Fraser, Director General, Europe and Globalisation, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
7
Scottish Affairs
2.00 p.m.
Room 16 (private)
8
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2.30 p.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
3.00 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Draft Marine Bill: Coastal Access Provisions.
   Witnesses: The Ramblers’ Association; Devon County Council, Norfolk County Council, and Countryside Access Partnership Board (Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Local Access Forum) (at 4.00 p.m.).
9
Northern Ireland Affairs
2.30 p.m.
Room 5 (private)
10
Transport
2.30 p.m.
Room 6 (private)
 
2.45 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Draft Marine Navigation Bill.
   Witnesses: Local Government Association, UK Major Ports Group, and British Ports Association; Chamber of Shipping and Royal Yachting Association (at 3.30 p.m.).
11
Public Accounts
3.30 p.m.
Room 15 (public)
   Subject: HM Revenue and Customs: Tackling the Hidden Economy.
   Witnesses: Dave Hartnett CB, Acting Chairman, Mike Norgrove, Director, Central Compliance, and Naomi Ferguson, Director, Local Compliance, HM Revenue and Customs.
12
Statutory Instruments
As soon as convenient after 3.45 p.m.
Room 7 (private)
13
Selection
4.45 p.m.
Room 13 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
14
Draft Marine Bill
9.30 a.m.
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.45 a.m.
(public)
   Witnesses: National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, Seafish Industry Authority, and Scottish Fishermen’s Federation; National Federation of Sea Anglers and Sea Anglers’ Conservation Network (at 10.30 a.m.); Fisheries and Angling Conservation Trust (at 11.15 a.m.).
15
Statutory Instruments
3.45 p.m.
Room 7 (private)
16
Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill
4.00 p.m.
Room 4A (private)
 
4.15 p.m.
(public)
   Witnesses: Professor Peter Hennessy, Queen Mary, University of London, Lord Wilson of Dinton GCB, and Lord Turnbull of Enfield KCB; Dr Malcolm Jack, Clerk of the House of Commons, Mr Michael Pownall, Clerk of the Parliaments, Lt General Sir Michael Willcocks KCB, Black Rod, and Jill Pay, Serjeant at Arms (at 5.00 p.m.).
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Regional Development Agency Board member reappointments: list of RDAs and reappointees’ details.
2
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Migration Impacts Plan.
3
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Veterinary Laboratories Agency Business Plan and performance targets.
4
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Business Plan and performance targets.
5
Secretary of State for International Development: Burma Cyclone Nargis—UK relief items.
6
Secretary of State for Justice: Formal response to the Public Law Family Fees Consultation (CP32/07).
7
Secretary of State for Transport: EU Transport Council, 13th June.
8
Secretary of State for Transport: Tramway and heritage rail safety verification.

 

 

 
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