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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 Justice
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 1
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Bob Russell (Colchester): When he expects work to start on building a new court house at Colchester.
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(218558)
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2
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Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): If he will make a statement on his Department's review of electoral systems.
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(218559)
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3
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Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow): What the timescale is for the forthcoming consultation on compensation for people with pleural plaques.
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(218560)
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4
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Ian Lucas (Wrexham): What progress has been made on the review of the law of homicide; and if he will make a statement.
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(218561)
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5
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Chris Mole (Ipswich): What steps he is taking to reduce the availability of drugs in prisons; and if he will make a statement.
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(218562)
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6
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): How many people were serving a custodial sentence for shoplifting in each of the last three years.
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(218563)
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7
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Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury): What plans he has to consult local authorities on the effect of new court fees for child protection cases.
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(218564)
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8
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John Barrett (Edinburgh West): When he plans to bring forward legislation to reform the coroners' system.
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(218565)
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9
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent representations he has received on standards of prisoner safety in private sector prisons.
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(218566)
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10
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What steps he is taking to assist prisoners in gaining employment on release.
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(218568)
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11
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Philip Davies (Shipley): What recent representations he has received from local newspapers on the cost of court reports.
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(218569)
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12
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What plans he has to consult local authorities on the effect of new court fees for child protection cases.
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(218570)
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13
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Mr Khalid Mahmood (Birmingham, Perry Barr): What recent steps his Department has taken to prevent young people convicted of knife and gun crime from reoffending.
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(218571)
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14
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Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): What representations he has received on the provision of circuit judges for childcare cases in North and Mid Wales; and if
he will make a statement.
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(218572)
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15
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Robert Neill (Bromley & Chislehurst): What plans he has to extend voting rights to sentenced prisoners in England and Wales.
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(218573)
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16
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Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What steps his Department is taking to reduce re-offending.
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(218574)
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17
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Charlotte Atkins (Staffordshire Moorlands): What steps he has taken to tailor community sentences to women offenders.
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(218575)
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18
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Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the deportation of foreign prisoners on their release from prison.
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(218576)
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19
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): When he will publish the report on the use of restraint in secure accommodation facilities for young people.
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(218577)
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20
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Mrs Siân C. James (Swansea East): What measures he has put in place to increase co-operation with other Government departments to improve the rehabilitation
of offenders.
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(218578)
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21
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Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): What discussions he has had with the Lord Chief Justice on the use of sharia law in the arbitration of some disputes.
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(218579)
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22
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Laura Moffatt (Crawley): What progress is being made on implementing his policy on community justice; and if he will make a statement.
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(218580)
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23
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Paul Holmes (Chesterfield): What recent consideration he has given to the use of restorative justice practices in the criminal justice system.
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(218581)
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Ann Winterton (Congleton): What assessment he has made of the adequacy of sentencing options for those persons convicted of a knife crime.
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(218582)
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At 3.15 p.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice
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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 Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(218548)
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T2
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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth):
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(218549)
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T3
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Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey):
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(218550)
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T4
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Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby):
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(218551)
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T5
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Andrew George (St Ives):
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(218552)
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T6
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East):
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(218553)
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T7
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Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran):
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(218554)
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T8
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Mary Creagh (Wakefield):
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(218555)
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T9
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Jessica Morden (Newport East):
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(218556)
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T10
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Mr Adam Holloway (Gravesham):
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(218557)
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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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PRESS COMPLAINTS COMMISSION (BREACHES OF CODE OF PRACTICE)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to create offences in relation to breaches of the Press Complaints Commission’s Code
of Practice; 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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NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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†
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3
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
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[No debate]
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That the following provisions shall apply to the Health and Social Care Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of
26th November 2007 (Health and Social Care Bill (Programme)):
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Consideration of Lords Amendments
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1. Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three
hours after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
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2. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
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3. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion
one hour after their commencement.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)).
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†
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4
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
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Proceedings will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement, if
the Health and Social Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion is agreed to.
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†
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5
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PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2008, which was laid before this House
on 2nd July, be approved.
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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(1)).
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†
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COMPANIES
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[No debate]
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That the draft Companies (Reduction of Share Capital) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 9th June, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House
on 18th June, 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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CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
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[No debate]
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That the draft Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2008, which was laid before this House on 18th June, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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[No debate]
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That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 6996/08, the amended draft Directive on the taking-up and pursuit
of the business of insurance and reinsurance (Solvency II); and supports the Government’s negotiating position on the Directive
which seeks to ensure that it is prudentially sound, provides appropriate protection for policyholders and enhances the Single
Market in insurance.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).
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†
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10
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That the Motions in the name of Sir Peter Viggers relating to the Electoral Commission shall be treated as if they related
to instruments subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees) in respect of which
notice has been given that the instruments be approved.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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†
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That the Motion in the name of Mr Jack Straw relating to the Information Commissioner shall be treated as if it related to
an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation) in respect
of which notice has been given that the instrument be approved.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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12
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That, at the sitting on Thursday 17th July, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the
Motions in the name of the Prime Minister relating to the Intelligence and Security Committee not later than Six o’clock;
such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the Questions
may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Process of listing buildings (Ann Coffey).
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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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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
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1
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European Committee A
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider EU Document No. 5127/08 and Addenda 1 and 2 relating to Emissions from Heavy Duty Vehicles.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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2
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Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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To consider the draft Immigration (Supply of Information to the Secretary of State for Immigration Purposes) Order 2008.
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3
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Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the Fire and Rescue Services (National Framework) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1370).
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4
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Sixth 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 draft Maternity and Parental Leave etc. and the Paternity and Adoption Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2008.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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5
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International Development
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9.30 a.m.
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Room 6 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: DfID Annual Report 2008.
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Witnesses: Nemat Shafik, Permanent Secretary, Mark Lowcock, Director General, Country Programmes, and Sue Owen, Director General,
Corporate Performance, Department for International Development.
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6
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Standards and Privileges
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9.30 a.m.
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Room 13 (private)
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7
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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: Regulation of Oil Markets.
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Witnesses: Dr Leo Drollas, Centre for Global Energy Studies, Professor Robert Weiner, George Washington University, Dr Steven
Fries, Chief Economist, Shell International, and Chris Cook; ICE Futures Europe and the Financial Services Authority (at 10.45
a.m.).
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8
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Environmental Audit
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9.45 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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10.20 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Halting UK Biodiversity Loss.
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Witnesses: Joan Ruddock MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Martin Brasher, Head of Wildlife Habitats and Biodiversity
Division, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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9
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Defence
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10.00 a.m.
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Room 16 (private)
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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: Bill Rammell MP, Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, Department for Innovation, Universities
and Skills; Professor Teresa Rees, Professor Michael Scott and Professor Wyn Jones (at 11.15 a.m.).
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11
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Business and Enterprise
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10.15 a.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Creating a higher value-added economy.
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Witnesses: Rachel Elnaugh and Doug Richards.
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12
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 a.m.
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Room 7 (private)
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13
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Home Affairs
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10.15 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: Policing in the 21st Century.
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Witnesses: Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, and Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Policing; Mr Justice Fulford (at 11.00 a.m.).
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14
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Public Accounts
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12.00 p.m.
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Room 20 (private)
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15
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Public Administration
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1.45 p.m.
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Data Handling Procedures in Government.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office, Sir Gus O’Donnell KCB, Cabinet Secretary, and John Fiennes.
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16
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Defence
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4.00 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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17
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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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4.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Justice Reinvestment.
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Witnesses: Louise Casey CB, Head of Review, Engaging Communities in Fighting Crime; New Local Government Network, Young Foundation,
Audit Commission, and Roger Hill, Director of Probation, National Offender Management Service (at 5.00 p.m.); Rainer Communities
that Care, Greater Manchester Against Crime, and Birmingham Community Safety Partnership (at 5.30 p.m.).
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JOINT COMMITTEES
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18
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Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill.
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1.30 p.m.
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Room 4A (private)
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19
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Human Rights
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1.30 p.m.
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Room 5 (private)
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OTHER
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20
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Public Accounts Commission
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 5 (private)
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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: North East Regional Spatial Strategy.
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2
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Secretary of State for Defence: Complex weapons.
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3
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Agriculture and Fisheries Council–15th July.
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4
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Animal Health Annual Report and Accounts.
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5
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Zimbabwe.
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6
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Turks and Caicos Islands: Allegations of corruption.
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7
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Youth Crime Action Plan.
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8
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Secretary of State for Justice: Prison Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
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9
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Public Services Forum: Access to Skills, Trades Unions and Advice in Government Contracting.
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10
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Secretary of State for Transport: Results of a consultation on rail franchise enforcement policy.
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11
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Pension, Disability and Carers Service Business Plan.
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12
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Correction to Written Answer.
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