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Order of Business Thursday 10 July 2008

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 10.30 a.m.
  Prayers
 
  Ministerial Statements, including on (1) G8 Summit; (2) Business
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
Second Readings
 
   1. London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill (By Order).
Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
Mr Philip Dunne
Mr Eric Illsley
Mr Christopher Chope
Miss Ann Widdecombe
 
   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.
 
   2. Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (12th June).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   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.
 
   3. Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger
 
   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.
 
   4. Canterbury City Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Second Reading of the Canterbury City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
 
   5. Leeds City Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Second Reading of the Leeds City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
 
   6. Nottingham City Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Second Reading of the Nottingham City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
 
   7. Reading Borough Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Second Reading of the Reading Borough Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.
 

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 Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
 1
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will make a statement on his plans to introduce aviation duty.
(217451)
 2
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What plans he has to increase fuel duty in April 2010; and if he will make a statement.
(217453)
 3
Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What recent representations he has received about the effect on the economy of climate change.
(217454)
 4
Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What estimate he has made of the amount of tax paid by low income households in the last 12 months.
(217455)
 5
Mr John Grogan (Selby): What discussions he plans to have with his international counterparts on the global economy in 2008.
(217456)
 6
Stephen Hesford (Wirral West): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of expenditure on primary schools.
(217457)
 7
Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of changes in energy costs.
(217458)
 8
Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What recent representations he has received from representatives of the manufacturing sector on the Government's economic policy.
(217459)
 9
Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on helping households to gain access to impartial financial advice.
(217460)
 10
Hugh Bayley (City of York): How many child trust fund payments at the (a) lower and (b) higher rate have been made in respect of children in York.
(217461)
 11
Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South): What recent representations he has received on the effect on the economy of climate change.
(217462)
 12
Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will publish UK growth and public borrowing forecasts before the 2008 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank; and if he will make a statement.
(217463)
 13
Mr Andy Reed (Loughborough): If he will bring forward proposals to improve the effectiveness of the Gift Aid Scheme for voluntary organisations working in the area of community sport.
(217464)
 14
Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What further steps he plans to take to support the development of credit unions.
(217465)
 15
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What recent discussions Ministers and officials from his Department have had with the Office of Climate Change on the Global Carbon Finance project.
(217466)
 16
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had with the European Commission on the UK's budget deficit.
(217467)
 17
Mr Siôn Simon (Birmingham, Erdington): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the effects on the economy of global food prices.
(217468)
 18
Sir Peter Viggers (Gosport): What estimate he has made of the amount of tax paid by low income households in the last 12 months.
(217469)
 19
Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): What estimate he has made of the amount of tax paid by low income households in the last 12 months.
(217470)
 20
Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing Southall): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on support for the co-operative sector.
(217472)
 21
Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What representations he has received on potential measures to mitigate the effects of increases in vehicle excise duty; and if he will make a statement.
(217473)
 22
Paul Flynn (Newport West): If he will bring forward proposals to reduce the tax burden on low earners and pensioners.
(217474)
 23
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the tax and duty regimes for UK and foreign road hauliers within the UK.
(217475)
 
At 11.15 a.m.
Topical Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Stephen Hesford (Wirral West): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(217476)
 T2
Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell):
(217477)
 T3
Ben Chapman (Wirral South):
(217480)
 T4
Dr Desmond Turner (Brighton, Kemptown):
(217481)
 T5
Mr Peter Lilley (Hitchin & Harpenden):
(217482)
 T6
Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South):
(217483)

At 11.30 a.m.
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements, including on (1) G8 Summit; (2) Business

Preliminary Business
Notice of Presentation of Bill
1
SAFETY OF MEDICINES (EVALUATION)
[No debate]
Dr Ian Gibson
 
   Bill to make provision about the evaluation of methods of testing the safety of medicines; and for connected purposes.
Formal first reading: no debate or decision.

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
2
REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS BILL [LORDS]: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
[Until 6.00 p.m.]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
Third Reading will also be taken.
   Proceedings on Consideration will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m.; and proceedings on Third Reading will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 6.00 p.m. (Order of 21st May).
 
At the end of the sitting:
3
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Isle of Man (Andrew Rosindell).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1
Health
9.30 a.m.
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: NHS Next Stage Review.
   Witnesses: Professor Steve Field, Chairman, Royal College of General Practitioners, and David Pruce, Director of Policy and Communications, Royal Pharmaceutical Society; Professor Adrian Newland, Vice-Chairman, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive, King’s Fund, and Nigel Edwards, Director of Policy, NHS Confederation (at 11.15 a.m.).
2
Liaison
9.30 a.m.
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
3
Public Administration
9.45 a.m.
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 a.m.
(public)
   Subject: Official Statistics.
   Witnesses: Simon Briscoe, Financial Times, Michael Fallon MP, and Jill Leyland, Royal Statistical Society.
4
Finance and Services
9.50 a.m.
Room 13 (private)
[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: Post council statement—Informal EU Energy Council, Paris, 4th and 5th July 2008.
2
Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform departmental staff training costs.
3
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Take-up of school meals 2007-08 and future support for improving take-up.
4
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Revisions to Planning Policy Statement 6: Planning for Town Centres (PPS6).
5
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Home Energy Conservation Act data.
6
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Annual Report and Accounts for 2007-08 for the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.
7
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: DEL Resource and Capital Budget switches for the 2007-08 Public Expenditure Outturn White Paper.
8
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Visa waiver test.
9
Secretary of State for Justice: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08.
10
Secretary of State for Justice: Judicial Appointments Commission Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08.
11
Secretary of State for Justice: Rights and Responsibilities Agenda—Offender compacts.
12
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08.
13
Secretary of State for Transport: Carbon dioxide targets for new cars.

 

 

 
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