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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 (if any)
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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. 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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3. 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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4. 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 Innovation, Universities and Skills
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What assessment he has made of the contribution of further education colleges to the communities in which they are based;
and if he will make a statement.
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(237514)
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): When he proposes to publish his White Paper on Higher Education.
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(237515)
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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet representatives of the construction industry to discuss the industry's skills base.
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(237516)
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Mr Andrew Love (Edmonton): What steps he is taking to increase the number of apprenticeships available for young people; and if he will make a statement.
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(237517)
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Dr Ian Gibson (Norwich North): What assessment he has made of the likely effect on creators of the proposed changes to the UK intellectual property framework.
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(237518)
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Ann Winterton (Congleton): What steps he is taking to ensure that further education college courses meet the needs of employers.
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(237519)
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What estimate he has made of the number of new students with a reduced entitlement to maintenance grants in 2009-10.
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(237520)
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What steps he is taking to raise the aspirations of young people from all backgrounds to go to university.
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(237521)
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9
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Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): What steps his Department proposes to take in order to increase public interest in science.
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(237522)
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10
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Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What steps his Department is taking to ensure the provision of apprenticeships for small and medium-sized enterprises in the
current economic situation.
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(237523)
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Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): What recent representations he has received on numbers of applications by state school pupils for university places.
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(237524)
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Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): How many new students in (a) Staffordshire, (b) the West Midlands and (c) England will have a reduced entitlement to maintenance
grants in 2009-10; and if he will make a statement.
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(237525)
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Ann Coffey (Stockport): What steps his Department takes to support universities in the work they undertake to encourage young people to apply to them.
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): When he will begin the tuition fees' review.
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(237527)
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Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): What estimate he has made of the number of apprentices employed in the public sector in (a) the Isle of Wight and (b) England.
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Gateshead East & Washington West): What plans he has to increase the number of apprenticeships available to young people.
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Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing Southall): What assessment he has made of the contribution made by further education colleges to the communities in which they are based.
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Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): How much his Department is spending on astronomy and space research in 2008-09.
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What recent progress there has been in widening participation in higher education.
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What recent steps the Government has taken to increase the numbers of students participating in further and higher education.
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Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): How many higher education students are studying in further education colleges.
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Mr David Anderson (Blaydon): What assessment he has made of progress in the work of the Energy Technologies Institute.
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Fiona Mactaggart (Slough): What steps he is taking to increase employees' skills levels in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects.
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At 11.15 a.m.
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills
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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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Martin Linton (Battersea): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(237539)
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T2
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough):
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(237541)
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T3
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Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby):
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(237542)
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T4
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham):
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(237543)
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T5
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East):
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(237544)
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T6
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Mr Andy Slaughter (Ealing, Acton & Shepherd's Bush):
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(237547)
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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 (if any)
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Main Business
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FISHERIES
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[Until 6.00 p.m.]
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That this House has considered the matter of fisheries.
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Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m.
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SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]
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at the sittings on Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until
any Message from the Lords has been received and any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at that sitting
has reported; and
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at the sittings on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House, if a Message from the
Lords Commissioners is expected, until that Message has been received.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.
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NOTICES OF QUESTIONS
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[No debate after 6.00 p.m.]
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That, notwithstanding sub-paragraph (a) of the proviso to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions
and amendments), notices of questions for oral answer on Wednesday 10th December may be given on Wednesday 3rd December.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 p.m.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Liquidation of Bank of Credit and Commerce International (Keith Vaz).
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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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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE
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Political Parties and Elections Bill Committee
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9.00 a.m.
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Room 11 (public)
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1.00 p.m.
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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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: Patient Safety.
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Witnesses: Professor Richard Thomson, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Newcastle, and Professor
Alastair Gray, Professor of Health Economics, University of Oxford; Mr Martin Bromiley, Chairman of the Clinical Human Factors
Group, Ms Josephine Ocloo, World Health Organisation Patient Safety Champion, and Mrs Clare Bowen (at 11.15 a.m.).
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Liaison
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9.30 a.m.
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The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
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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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10.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Official Statistics.
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Witnesses: Sir Michael Scholar KCB, Chair, Karen Dunnell, Chief Executive, and Richard Alldritt, Head of Assessment, UK Statistics
Authority.
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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: Immigration Issues.
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Witness: Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State, Home Office.
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Business and Enterprise
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10.45 a.m.
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Room 16 (private)
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11.00 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Creating a Higher Value-added Economy.
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Witness: Technology Strategy Board.
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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: Pre Council statement—The Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Telecoms Council) meeting in Brussels 27th November
2008.
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: First UK auction of European Union Emissions Trading Scheme carbon allowances.
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Learner support schemes.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Assessment of minority ethnic recruitment, retention and progression in the police service.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Justice and Home Affairs Council—27th and 28th November 2008.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Identity Cards Act secondary legislation consultation paper.
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Secretary of State for Justice: Electronic data systems (lost data).
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Omand Review.
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Secretary of State for Transport: Publication of road safety compliance consultation.
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