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Order of Business Wednesday 25 June 2008

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 11.30 a.m.
  Prayers
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
Bill with Amendments
London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill
[A copy of the Amendments may be obtained from the Vote Office or inspected on the Parliament website or in the Private Bill Office]

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 Northern Ireland
 1
Dr Alasdair McDonnell (Belfast South): What recent discussions he has had with the Irish government on the murder of Paul Quinn.
(212543)
 2
Mr Ben Wallace (Lancaster & Wyre): If he will make a statement on the current activities of the (a) Real IRA and (b) Continuity IRA.
(212544)
 3
John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What steps he is taking to reduce the incidence of alcohol-related crime amongst young people in Northern Ireland.
(212545)
 4
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland First Minister on expenditure on defence in Northern Ireland.
(212546)
 5
Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): What assessment he has made of the process of dismantling the IRA Army Council.
(212547)
 6
Mr Eddie McGrady (South Down): Whether additional financial allocations have been made to the Northern Ireland budget since the original determination of the funding allocation for 2008-09.
(212548)
 7
Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon): What recent discussions he has had with the Democratic Unionist Party about funding for Northern Ireland.
(212549)
 8
Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
(212550)
 9
Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson (Lagan Valley): What progress has been made by the Historical Enquiries Team in reviewing unsolved murder cases in Northern Ireland.
(212552)
 10
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What plans there are for the proceeds of defence estates sales to accrue to the Northern Ireland Executive.
(212553)
 11
Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): If he will meet Sesame Tree to discuss their work.
(212554)
 12
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent assessment he has made of the levels of domestic abuse and violence against women pensioners in Northern Ireland.
(212555)
 13
Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): How many prosecutions for offences involving agricultural vehicles with inadequate lighting there have been in Northern Ireland in the last two years; and if he will make a statement.
(212556)
 14
Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What assessment he has made of the conclusions of the Historical Enquiries Team into the McGurk's Bar bombing.
(212557)
 
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
 Q1
Mr Khalid Mahmood (Birmingham, Perry Barr): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25th June.
(213427)
 Q2
Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):
(213428)
 Q3
Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield):
(213429)
 Q4
Mrs Iris Robinson (Strangford):
(213430)
 Q5
Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon):
(213431)
 Q6
Norman Baker (Lewes):
(213432)
 Q7
Peter Bottomley (Worthing West):
(213433)
 Q8
James Brokenshire (Hornchurch):
(213434)
 Q9
Lembit Öpik (Montgomeryshire):
(213435)
 Q10
Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford):
(213436)
 Q11
Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire):
(213437)
 Q12
Mr Peter Lilley (Hitchin & Harpenden):
(213438)
 Q13
Malcolm Bruce (Gordon):
(213439)
 Q14
Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley):
(213440)
 Q15
Christine Russell (City of Chester):
(213441)

At 12.30 p.m.
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any).
Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
1
VEHICLE SAFETY (LOADS)
[Up to 20 minutes]
Janet Anderson
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a mandatory code of practice on safety of vehicle loads; 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
  indicates Government Business
2
PLANNING BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)
[Up to 45 minutes]
Secretary Hazel Blears
 
   That the Order of 2nd June 2008 (Planning Bill (Programme) (No. 2)) be varied as follows—
   1.   In the Table in paragraph 4 of the Order, for the entry relating to the second day of the proceedings on consideration there shall be substituted—
 
Second day
Proceedings
Time for conclusion of proceedings
New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to functions of the Infrastructure Planning Commission or the Secretary of State in relation to applications for orders granting development consent.
5.00 p.m.
New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Chapter 2 of Part 9, New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Part 11, and remaining proceedings on consideration.
7.00 p.m.
2.   
In paragraph 5 of the Order, for ‘the moment of interruption’ substitute ‘8.00 p.m.’.
   The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(9)).
3
PLANNING BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be further considered (2nd Day). (Queen’s and Prince of Wales’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.)
   The letter from the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Human Rights to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government of 3rd April, and the Minister for Local Government’s letter of reply of 16th April, are relevant.
For Amendments, see separate paper.
Third Reading will also be taken.
   Proceedings relating to New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to functions of the Infrastructure Planning Commission or the Secretary of State in relation to applications for orders granting development consent will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m.; proceedings relating to New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Chapter 2 of Part 9, new Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Part 11 and remaining proceedings on consideration will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7.00 p.m.; and proceedings on Third Reading will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 8.00 p.m., if the Planning Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.
4
SERIOUS ORGANISED CRIME AGENCY
[No debate]
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information by SOCA) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 12th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
5
PROCEEDS OF CRIME
[No debate]
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 12th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
6
MENTAL CAPACITY
[No debate]
Secretary Alan Johnson
 
   That the draft Mental Capacity (Deprivation of Liberty: Standard Authorisations, Assessments and Ordinary Residence) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 20th May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
7
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Community services in South Holland and The Deepings (Mr John Hayes).
   Debate may continue until 7.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
1
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 p.m.
Room 9 (public)
   To consider the draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 and the draft Service Voters’ Registration Period (Northern Ireland) Order 2008.
2
Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 p.m.
Room 11 (public)
   To consider the draft Health Care and Associated Professions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008.
3
Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 p.m.
Room 12 (public)
   To consider the draft First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) Order 2008, draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 and draft Appeals from the Upper Tribunal to the Court of Appeal Order 2008.
SELECT COMMITTEES
4
Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Sub-Committee on After Leitch: Implementing Skills and Training Policies
9.00 a.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.30 a.m.
(public)
   Witnesses: UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Financial Services Skills Council, Alliance Employment and Skills Board, and Creative and Cultural Skills; Northwest Regional Development Agency, Learning and Skills Council, and Regional Learning and Skills Council (at 10.15 a.m.).
5
Children, Schools and Families
9.15 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.30 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Public Expenditure.
   Witnesses: David Bell, Permanent Secretary, and Jon Thompson, Director General, Corporate Services, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
6
Work and Pensions
9.15 a.m.
Room 16 (private)
7
Foreign Affairs
2.00 p.m.
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
8
European Scrutiny
2.15 p.m.
Room 16 (private)
 
2.30 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: (i) Subsidiarity and the Role of National Parliaments; (ii) Scrutiny of European Documents.
   Witness: Jim Murphy MP, Minister for Europe, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
9
Treasury Sub-Committee
2.15 p.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
2.30 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Estate Management in the Chancellor’s Departments.
   Witnesses: HM Treasury, HM Revenue and Customs, and the Office of Government Commerce.
10
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2.30 p.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
11
Northern Ireland Affairs
2.30 p.m.
Room 5 (private)
12
Procedure
2.30 p.m.
Room 20 (private)
13
Transport
2.30 p.m.
Room 6 (private)
 
2.45 p.m.
(public)
   Subject: Draft Marine Navigation Bill.
   Witnesses: Northern Lighthouse Board, Trinity House, and Commissioners of Irish Lights; UK Maritime Pilots Association, Nautilus UK, and UK Harbour Masters’ Association (at 3.30 p.m.); Jim Fitzpatrick MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport (at 4.15 p.m.).
14
Public Accounts
3.30 p.m.
Room 15 (public)
   Subject: Skills for Life: Progress in Improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy.
   Witnesses: Ian Watmore, Permanent Secretary, and Stephen Marston, Director General, Further Education and Skills, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, and Mark Haysom, Chief Executive, Learning and Skills Council.
15
Statutory Instruments
As soon as convenient after 3.45 p.m.
Room 7 (private)
16
Selection
4.45 p.m.
Room 13 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
17
Draft Marine Bill
9.30 a.m.
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.15 a.m.
(public)
   Witnesses: Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission, and Aaron McLoughlin, WWF European Policy Office; and Wildlife and Countryside Link (at 11.15 a.m.).
18
Statutory Instruments
3.45 p.m.
Room 7 (private)
19
Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill
4.00 p.m.
Room 4A (private)
 
4.15 p.m.
(public)
   Witness: Graham Allen MP.
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Double Taxation Convention between the United Kingdom and France.
2
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Gaming machines.
3
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: International sporting relations.
4
Secretary of State for Defence: Burton Review.
5
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Immigration.
6
Secretary of State for Justice: No win no fee arrangements—scoping study.
7
Secretary of State for Justice: Sentencing Guidelines Council Annual Report 2007-08.
8
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Data Handling Procedures in Government: Final Report.

 

 

 
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