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OPPOSITION DAY (20th allotted day)
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That this House is concerned at the increasing difficulties caused by the current economic crisis to many British citizens
in maintaining their homes, paying their bills and providing for themselves and their families; believes that these problems
originated not just in the global financial system but in unsustainable levels of personal borrowing and house prices which
were overlooked by Government policy; is alarmed at the steep rise in mortgage arrears and repossession orders; regrets that,
despite receiving £500 billion of taxpayers’ money, the banking industry has failed to respond adequately to the needs of
its customers or modify sufficiently its behaviour in respect of mortgage interest rates, new lending to struggling small
businesses and its bonus culture; notes that the Bank of England has implemented the 2 per cent. cut in interest rates which
the Liberal Democrats called for and urges it to make further cuts if the economy deteriorates further; and calls on the Government
to introduce an immediate substantial cut in income tax to benefit low income and standard rate taxpayers, paid for by wealthy
individuals who profited disproportionately from the economic boom and who do not pay their fair share of tax.
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As an Amendment to Mr Nick Clegg’s proposed Motion (Economic crisis):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘notes that the Government’s actions mean that the economy is entering a period of
global downturn with unemployment, inflation and interest rates all much lower than in previous slowdowns, and with debt reduced
from 43 per cent. of gross domestic product in 1997 to below 36 per cent. last year; welcomes the extra investment in public
services and public servants that this has enabled to compensate for historical underinvestment both in infrastructure and
services in every region; supports the Government’s global leadership and action to tackle both the causes and effects of
the financial and economic turmoil on an international level; welcomes the Government’s timely support to protect financial
stability and consequently depositors, business and the wider economy; further notes that as a condition of this support the
Government has demanded support in turn for homeowners and small and medium size businesses; further notes the action that
has been taken in the court system and through mortgage interest support to enable people to stay in their homes, and the
provision of £360 million to help small and medium size businesses under the Train to Gain initiative; and further notes that
Government action to support families, individuals and businesses across the UK through the tougher times ahead includes extra
tax credits, cutting income tax, freezing fuel duty, further winter fuel payments and increases in Child Benefit.’.
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RENEWAL OF THE POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT
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That this House notes with concern the fact that the Department for Work and Pensions has written to Post Office card account
holders informing them that the Post Office card account contract ends in 2010; further notes that Post Office card account
holders, many of whom have made a conscious decision to support the Post Office by retaining their card account, are being
instructed to take out bank accounts in order to receive benefits beyond 2010; expresses its dismay at the fact that the letter
does not mention the fact that a replacement for the current card account is currently out to tender, or make any mention
of other Post Office products or services; believes that this is a deliberate attempt to encourage people to switch payment
to direct debit and remove the role of the Post Office; further notes the additional damage inflicted on the Post Office by
the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, which is currently sending out licence renewal reminders as part of a communications
campaign which makes no mention of the Post Office; calls on Ministers in the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory
Reform to encourage Ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions to consider the impact on communities across the country
if the Post Office card account is not renewed; and encourages all Government departments to make their services available
through post offices in order to ensure that they have a viable future.
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As an Amendment to Mr Nick Clegg’s proposed Motion (Removal of the Post Office Card Account):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘notes the importance of the services offered by the Post Office to local communities;
further notes that the Government has worked with the Post Office to make available services such as its own banking and financial
services and access to high street banks’ basic accounts; further notes that the Post Office is now the largest provider of
foreign exchange in the UK and amongst the largest suppliers of travel insurance, car insurance and telephone services; further
notes the potential for future ID management business for the Post Office for passports, driving licences and ID cards; welcomes
the commitment of the Government to provide £1.7 billion of support up to 2011 to maintain a national post office network
and access to Post Office products, in contrast to no subsidy before 1997; further notes the importance of the Post Office
card account in helping people to access basic banking services; welcomes the decision to offer this type of product beyond
2010; further notes that this product is currently out to tender; and believes that people should be aware of the Post Office
card account product alongside other methods of payment.’.
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The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Liberal Democrats (Standing Order No.
14(2)).
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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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 Wednesday 12th November, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on:
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the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to Regional Accountability, Regional Select Committees, Pay for Chairmen
of Select Committees and Regional Grand Committees, not later than one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings
on the first such Motion;
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the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to European Scrutiny (Standing Orders) and Modernisation of the House
of Commons (changes to Standing Orders) not later than one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first
such Motion; and
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the Motion in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to the Speaker’s Conference not later than one hour after the commencement
of proceedings on that Motion;
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such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings
may continue 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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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 794), dated 25th March 2008, a copy of which was
laid before this House on 27th March, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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OFFICIAL STATISTICS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 21st July, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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CIVIL AVIATION
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[No debate]
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That the draft Air Navigation (Environmental Standards for Non-EASA Aircraft) Order 2008, which was laid before this House
on 6th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION AND DEVELOPMENT
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[No debate]
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That the draft Wool Textile Industry (Export Promotion Levy) (Revocation) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on
6th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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SOCIAL SECURITY
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[No debate]
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That the draft Social Security (Lone Parents and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House
on 6th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
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[No debate]
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That the draft Judicial Appointments Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 6th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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IMMIGRATION
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[No debate]
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That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on
6th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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DISABLED PERSONS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Rail Vehicle Accessibility Exemption Orders (Parliamentary Procedures) Regulations 2008, which were laid before
this House on 9th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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DISABLED PERSONS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Rail Vehicle Accessibility (London Underground Victoria Line 09TS Vehicles) Exemption Order 2008, which was
laid before this House on 9th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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DANGEROUS DRUGS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 13th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Prescribed Criteria) (Foreign Offences) Order 2008, which was laid
before this House on 15th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitory Provisions) Order 2008, which was laid before this House
on 15th October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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REGULATORY REFORM
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[No debate]
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That the draft Legislative Reform (Lloyd’s) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 17th July, be approved.
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The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its Sixth Report, HC 1090.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)).
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FACING THE CHALLENGE OF HIGHER OIL PRICES
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[No debate]
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That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 10824/08, Commission Communication on Facing the Challenge of Higher
Oil Prices; and welcomes the Government’s support for appropriate action at the European level, where this would be effective
in furthering energy efficiency, security of supply and the development of a liberalised energy market within the Union, and
the Government’s own response to higher oil prices, in particular the Global Energy Initiative.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(9)).
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NORTHERN IRELAND AFFAIRS
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That Mr Gregory Campbell and Sammy Wilson be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and David Simpson and
Mrs Iris Robinson be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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TRANSPORT
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[No debate after 10.00 p.m.]
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That David Simpson be discharged from the Transport Committee and Sammy Wilson be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 p.m.
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indicates a question for oral answer.
