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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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At 2.30 p.m.
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Prayers
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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 1
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Mr Richard Spring (West Suffolk): What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for peace in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement.
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(234527)
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2
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John Barrett (Edinburgh West): If he will make a statement on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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(234528)
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3
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Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What the priorities of the Government will be in its dealings with the next President of the US and his administration.
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(234530)
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4
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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth): What steps his Department is taking to encourage the Somali community in the UK to engage with helping Somaliland to develop
its place in the world.
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(234531)
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5
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Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): What his most recent assessment is of the prospects for a resolution to the conflict in Eastern Congo.
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(234532)
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6
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Justine Greening (Putney): What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Pakistan on UK-Pakistan relations.
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(234533)
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7
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Mr Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence and the Secretary of State for International Development
on co-ordination of policies relating to Afghanistan.
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(234534)
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8
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Mr Ben Wallace (Lancaster & Wyre): When he or his officials last met representatives of the Russian government to discuss Iran.
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(234535)
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9
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John Mann (Bassetlaw): What recent steps the Government has taken in international forums to support measures to eliminate violence against women.
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(234536)
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10
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Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham): What discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on the latest rounds of talks between the Chinese government and
Tibetan representatives; and whether the UK has offered to play any role in the talks.
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(234537)
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11
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Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): What assessment he has made of prospects for peace in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement.
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(234538)
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12
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Mr Bernard Jenkin (North Essex): When he next expects the NATO-Russia Council to convene; and what the agenda will be.
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(234539)
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13
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Hugh Bayley (City of York): What priorities he has identified for discussion with the incoming administration in the US.
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(234540)
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14
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Helen Southworth (Warrington South): What recent discussions he has had with foreign counterparts on the effects of the sale of small arms; and if he will make
a statement.
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(234541)
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15
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Ms Angela C. Smith (Sheffield, Hillsborough): When he first plans to meet the President-Elect of the United States to discuss US-British relations; and if he will make
a statement.
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(234542)
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16
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Anne Moffat (East Lothian): What recent reports he has received on (a) accusations against and (b) suspensions of officers of the Colombian armed forces
who have received UK training; and if he will make a statement.
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(234543)
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17
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Patrick Hall (Bedford): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on a co-ordinated EU response to the international economic
situation.
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(234544)
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18
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Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): What his most recent assessment is of the human rights situation in Iran; and if he will make a statement.
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(234545)
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19
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Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford): What recent assessment he has made of the human rights situation in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
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(234546)
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20
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire): What recent discussions his Department has had with the Israeli government on the Arab Peace Initiative.
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(234548)
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21
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Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East): If he will make a statement on future negotiations on nuclear proliferation.
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(234549)
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22
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Mr Mark Lancaster (North East Milton Keynes): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
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(234550)
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At 3.15 p.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth 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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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(234516)
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T2
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Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley):
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(234517)
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T3
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Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden):
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(234518)
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T4
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham):
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(234519)
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T5
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Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon):
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(234520)
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T6
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Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West):
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(234521)
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T7
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Mr David Drew (Stroud):
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(234522)
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T8
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Martin Linton (Battersea):
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(234523)
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T9
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Ms Angela C. Smith (Sheffield, Hillsborough):
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(234524)
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T10
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Patrick Hall (Bedford):
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(234525)
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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
Notice of Presentation of Bill
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1
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REMEMBRANCE DAY BANK HOLIDAY
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Bill to designate 11th November as an annual public holiday in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
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Ten minute rule Motion
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2
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POLICE (JUSTICE COMMISSIONERS)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the replacement of police authorities with elected justice commissioners;
to make provisions regarding the duties and powers of justice commissioners; 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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3
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ADDING CAPACITY TO HEATHROW
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[Until 10.00 p.m.]
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That this House has considered the matter of adding capacity to Heathrow.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.
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†
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4
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LEGAL SERVICES
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[No debate]
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That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Functions of a Designated Regulator) Order 2008, which was laid before this House
on 22nd October, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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5
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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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(1)
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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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(2)
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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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(3)
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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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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Lockerbie rail services (David Mundell).
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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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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
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1
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Banking Bill Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 9 (public)
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4.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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2
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Political Parties and Elections Bill Committee
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10.30 a.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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4.30 p.m.
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(public)
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To consider the Bill.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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3
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Second 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 draft International Criminal Court (Remand Time) Order 2008.
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4
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Third Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider the draft Medical Profession (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008.
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5
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Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 p.m.
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the draft Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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Regulatory Reform
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9.30 a.m.
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Room 19 (private)
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7
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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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8
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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: Banking Crisis.
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Witnesses: British Bankers’ Association, BBA Financial Reporting Advisory Panel, Association of British Insurers, and Chartered
Financial Analyst Institute Centre; International Accounting Standards Board, Financial Reporting Council, and Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (at 10.30 a.m.).
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9
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Environmental Audit
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9.45 a.m.
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Room 6 (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 8 (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: Virgin Trains, Arriva, and First Great Western; Ian Johnston CBE, DL, QPM, Chief Constable, British Transport Police
(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 Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Consumer Focus.
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Witnesses: Lord Whitty, Chairman and Mr Ed Mayo, Chief Executive, Consumer Focus.
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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 15 (private)
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10.30 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: The Licensing Act 2003.
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Witnesses: British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping, and Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers;
Feargal Sharkey, Chief Executive, UK Music, Musicians’ Union, and Equity (at 11.30 a.m.).
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13
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Home Affairs
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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: Draft Citizenship and Immigration Bill.
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Witnesses: Migrants’ Rights Network, Refugee Council and Sylvia Aboa-Bradwell; Medicins du Monde, British Medical Association,
and Terrence Higgins Trust (at 11.15 a.m.).
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14
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Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs
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12 noon
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Room 16 (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 Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Equitable Life.
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Witnesses: Equitable Life Members’ Action Group and Equitable Life Trapped Annuitants; Equitable Life Assurance Society (at
3.15 p.m.).
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16
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Administration
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3.30 p.m.
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Room 16 (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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4.15 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Justice Reinvestment.
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Witnesses: National Offender Management Service; National Offender Management Service, National Learning and Skills Council,
and Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion (at 4.45 p.m.); Southampton City Council and London Borough of Tower Hamlets
(at 5.20 p.m.).
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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18
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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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[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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Minister of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Small business finance forum.
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2
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Secretary of State for Defence: New call-out order to support operations in Afghanistan.
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3
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Secretary of State for Health: Change For Life campaign.
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4
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Secretary of State for Health: Age discrimination in health and social care.
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5
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Migration reform—points-based system—shortage occupation lists.
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