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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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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, including on the Service Personnel Command Paper and the Policing Green Paper.
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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. 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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2. Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (12th June).
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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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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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
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the effectiveness of food labelling regulations
in informing consumers of food content.
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(219287)
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Sir Peter Soulsby (Leicester South): What steps his Department is taking against non-native invasive species.
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(219288)
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What guidance his Department has issued to farmers and landowners on farm security.
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(219289)
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What recent discussions he has had with the Mayor of London on noise and air pollution in London.
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(219290)
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Martin Salter (Reading West): What steps his Department is taking to safeguard marine habitats.
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(219291)
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What estimate he has made of the number of regulations which his Department and its agencies enforce.
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(219292)
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Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What the cost was of compensation for cattle which tested positive for bovine tuberculosis in each of the last five years.
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(219293)
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Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): What recent discussions he has had with Ofwat on the periodic review of water price limits 2009.
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(219294)
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Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): When he will allocate funding to implement the recommendations of the final Pitt Report.
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(219295)
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent assessment he has made of the Rural Payments Agency's performance against its targets in delivering the Single
Payment Scheme.
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(219296)
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Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend): What recent steps he has taken to safeguard marine habitats; and if he will make a statement.
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(219297)
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Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West): What steps his Department is taking to encourage best practice in adaptation to climate change in the countryside.
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(219298)
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Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): What progress has been made in increasing producer responsibility for packaging as referred to in his Department's framework
for pro-environmental behaviour.
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(219299)
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What progress is being made in discussions on revising the EU grading rules for fruit and vegetables.
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(219300)
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Tony Baldry (Banbury): If he will make funding available for environmental projects for the Upper River Ray catchment area in Oxfordshire.
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(219301)
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the likely effects on trends in the theft of agricultural equipment
and red diesel of rising world oil and metal prices.
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(219303)
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North): If he will bring forward proposals for incentives to encourage manufacturers of chewing gum to create a biodegradable product.
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(219304)
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Hugh Bayley (City of York): What steps the Government is taking to seek reductions in food prices.
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(219305)
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Gateshead East & Washington West): What discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on making consumer products more energy efficient.
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(219308)
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Mrs Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Consumer Council for Water; and what matters were discussed.
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(219310)
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Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the UK fishing industry.
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(219311)
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At 11.15 a.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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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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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(219312)
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T2
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Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland):
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(219313)
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T3
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Martin Horwood (Cheltenham):
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(219314)
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T4
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Mr Michael Jack (Fylde):
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(219316)
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T5
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):
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(219317)
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T6
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Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham):
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(219318)
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T7
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Mr Graham Allen (Nottingham North):
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(219319)
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T8
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Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax):
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(219320)
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T9
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Andrew George (St Ives):
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(219321)
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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, including on the Service Personnel Command Paper and the Policing Green Paper.
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Preliminary Business
Notice of Presentation of Bill
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POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS
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[No debate]
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Bill to make provision in connection with the Electoral Commission; and to make provision about political donations and expenditure
and about elections.
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Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
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Main Business
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
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[Up to one and a half hours]
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That the draft Freedom of Information (Parliament and National Assembly for Wales) Order 2008, which was laid before this
House on 15th July, be approved.
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The Speaker will put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and half hours after their commencement
(Standing Order No. 16(1)).
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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
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That this House has considered the matter of the Annual Report of the Intelligence and Security Committee for 2006-07, Cm
7299, and the Government response, Cm 7300.
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REFORM OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
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That this House endorses the proposals for the reform of practice and operation of the Intelligence and Security Committee
as set out in paragraphs 235-244 of the Governance of Britain White Paper, Cm 7342-I, including provision for nomination of
the members of the Committee drawn from the House of Commons to be based in future on proposals made by this House.
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As Amendments to the Prime Minister’s Motion (Reform of the Intelligence and Security Committee):
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(a)
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Line 5, at end add ‘; and considers that the secretariat of the Intelligence and Security Committee should be staffed by officials
under the authority of the Clerk of the House.’.
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(b)
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Line 5, at end add ‘; and including provision giving the Committee the option to meet in public (including, if Parliament agrees,
in the Houses of Parliament), as stated in paragraph 93 of the Governance of Britain Green Paper, Cm 7170.’.
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5
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MEMBERSHIP OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMITTEE
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That the following new Standing Order be made:
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Members of the Intelligence and Security Committee
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(1)
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The Committee of Selection may propose that certain Members be recommended to the Prime Minister for appointment to the Intelligence
and Security Committee under section 10 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.
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(2)
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No motion may be made for the House to agree to a proposal under this order unless—
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(a)
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notice of it has been given at least two sitting days previously; and
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(b)
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it is made on behalf of the Committee of Selection by the chairman or another member of the committee.
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(3)
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Paragraph (1) (c) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business) shall apply to any motion made under this order.
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The Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of the Prime Minister not
later than 6.00 p.m.; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then
be moved; the Questions may be put after 6.00 p.m.; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply (Order
of 16th July).
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Burton upon Trent Brewing Museum (Mrs Janet Dean).
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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
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Sub-Committee on the Quality Assurance Agency’s Recent Reports on Standards in
Universities
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9.00 a.m.
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Room 8 (private)
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9.05 a.m.
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(public)
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Witness: Quality Assurance Agency.
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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: NHS Next Stage Review.
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Witnesses: Professor Lord Darzi of Denham KBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health, David Nicholson
CBE, Chief Executive, NHS, and Dr Jonathan Sheffield, Medical Director, NHS South West.
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Public Administration
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9.45 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Good Government.
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Witnesses: Sir John Bourn KCB, Sir Richard Mottram GCB and Kate Jenkins.
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Culture, Media and Sport
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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: DCMS Annual Report 2008 and Responsibilities of the Secretary of State.
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Witness: Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
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5
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International Development
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2.00 p.m.
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Room 6 (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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Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Publication of the 28th and final Regulatory Impact Assessment Command Paper.
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2
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: National Statistics Annual Report for 2007-08.
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3
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: 2008-09 Tax and Benefit Reference Manual.
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4
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Consolidated statement on the use of EU funds in the UK.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Free cash machines in low-income areas.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Issuer liability.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: HM Revenue and Customs office reorganisation.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: ECOFIN, 8th July 2008.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget ECOFIN): 17th July 2008.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Equitable Life.
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11
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Planning Inspectorate Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08.
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12
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Proposed changes to South East of England’s Regional Spatial Strategy.
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13
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Publication of North West England Regional Spatial Strategy.
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14
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Preventing violent extremism: Next steps for communities.
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15
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Consultation on a new regeneration strategy for England.
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Free swimming.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Annual review of controls on imports of animal products.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Changes of use of personal data held on the GB Poultry Register in England.
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Lisbon Treaty: Ratification.
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Secretary of State for Health: Official receptions hosted by Ministers.
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Secretary of State for Health: Pharmacy in England.
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22
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Justice and Home Affairs Informal Council.
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23
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Secretary of State for Justice: HM Chief Inspector of Probation: Appointment extension.
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Secretary of State for Justice: Legal Services Board members.
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25
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Secretary of State for Justice: Publication of the National Offender Management Service Agency framework document.
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Receptions hosted by Cabinet Office Ministers.
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Greening Government ICT.
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28
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Limiting pre-release access to statistics: The Government’s response to the consultation exercise.
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29
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Leader of the House: Government response to the Modernisation Committee Report into regional accountability (HC282).
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30
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Secretary of State for Transport: Correction to Written Answers to Parliamentary Questions 175768, 179889 and 197148.
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31
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Secretary of State for Transport: Highways Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08.
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32
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Secretary of State for Transport: Local Transport Bill: Draft Guidance and Regulations.
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33
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Secretary of State for Transport: Strategic Review of the Civil Aviation Authority.
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34
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Annual Reports and Accounts of Departmental agencies for 2007-08.
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35
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Informal Meeting of Employment and Social Policy Ministers 10th and 11th July, Chantilly, France.
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36
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Publication of the Social Fund Commissioner’s Annual Report 2007-08.
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