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Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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At 11.30 a.m.
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Prayers
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Ministerial Statements, including Local Government Finance Settlement
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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. 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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2. 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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3. 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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Manchester City Council Bill [Lords]: (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (25th November).
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And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the Manchester City Council Bill, which was
originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2006-07 on 21st January 2007, should have leave to suspend any further
proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the
provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).—(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
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Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords]: (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (25th November).
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And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill, which
was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2006-07 on 21st January 2007, should have leave to suspend any
further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according
to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).—(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
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Canterbury City Council Bill: (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (25th November).
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And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the Canterbury Council Bill, which was originally
introduced in this House on 22nd January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to
proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing
Order 188A (Suspension of bills).—(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
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Leeds City Council Bill: (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (25th November).
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And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the Leeds City Council Bill, which was originally
introduced in this House on 22nd January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to
proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing
Order 188A (Suspension of bills).—(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
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Nottingham City Council Bill: (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (25th November).
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And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the Nottingham City Council Bill, which was
originally introduced in this House on 22nd January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill
in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business
Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).—(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
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Reading Borough Council Bill: (By Order): Adjourned debate on Question (25th November).
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And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the Reading Borough Council Bill, which was
originally introduced in this House on 22nd January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill
in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business
Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).—(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues and Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on the seaside economy
in Wales.
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(237997)
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Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend): What recent discussions he has had with Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on measures to assist the Welsh economy in the
current economic situation.
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(237998)
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John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Assembly Government on renewable energy projects in Wales.
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(237999)
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Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby): What recent assessment he has made of the state of the Welsh economy.
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(238000)
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Mr Elfyn Llwyd (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister and Ministerial colleagues on the economic effect of proposed public
sector job reductions in (a) the European Convergence area of West Wales and the Valleys and (b) Wales generally; and if he
will make a statement.
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(238001)
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on proposals to electrify the Bidston to Wrexham railway line.
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(238002)
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues and Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on health provision
for English patients in Wales.
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(238003)
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Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What recent assessment he has made of the state of the Welsh economy.
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(238004)
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Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley): If he will hold discussions with Ministerial colleagues and Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on the economic effects on
South Wales of potential job losses in the Media Wales Newspaper Group.
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(238005)
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Mr Martin Caton (Gower): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on policy to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn on Wales;
and if he will make a statement.
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(238006)
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Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues and Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on cross-border patients
treated by Welsh GPs.
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(238007)
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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth): What steps he is taking to extend digital inclusion to elderly people.
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(238008)
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Lembit Öpik (Montgomeryshire): What recent discussions he has had on rural broadcasting provision in Wales.
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(238009)
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Albert Owen (Ynys Môn): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on defence expenditure in Wales.
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(238010)
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John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan): When he last met the First Minister to discuss the Defence Technical Academy, St Athan.
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(238011)
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At 12 noon
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Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
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Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
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Q1
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Sir Peter Tapsell (Louth & Horncastle): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26th November.
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(239195)
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Q2
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Mr Richard Benyon (Newbury):
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(239196)
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Q3
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Mr Ian Davidson (Glasgow South West):
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(239197)
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Q4
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Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden):
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(239198)
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Q5
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Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill):
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(239199)
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Q6
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Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate & Knaresborough):
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(239200)
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Q7
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Joan Ryan (Enfield North):
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(239201)
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Q8
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Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):
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(239202)
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Q9
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Mr Douglas Carswell (Harwich):
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(239203)
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Q10
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West):
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(239204)
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Q11
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Christine Russell (City of Chester):
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(239205)
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Q12
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Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate):
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(239206)
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Q13
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Mr Bill Olner (Nuneaton):
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(239207)
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Q14
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Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South):
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(239208)
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Q15
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Sir Robert Smith (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine):
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(239209)
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At 12.30 p.m.
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements, including Local Government Finance Settlement
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Main Business
Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 7.00 p.m. (Standing Order No. 15).
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EMERGENCY DEBATE: PRE-BUDGET REPORT
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[Up to three hours]
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That this House has considered the matter of the Pre-Budget Report.
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Debate may continue for up to three hours (Standing Order No. 24).
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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. 12149/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, draft Directive on the co-ordination
of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities
(UCITS); No. 13713/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, Draft Directive amending Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC as regards banks
affiliated to central institutions, certain own funds items, large exposures, supervisory arrangements, and crisis management;
and No. 14317/08, Draft Directive amending Directive 94/19/EC on deposit guarantee schemes as regards coverage level and the
payout delay; and endorses the Government’s approach on all three draft Directives.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)).
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Note: The House may be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received.
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BANKING BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 2)
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[Up to 45 minutes]
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That the Order of 14th October 2008 (Banking Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:
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1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
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2. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement
of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
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The Speaker will put any Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing
Order No. 83A(9)).
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BANKING BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.
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For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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Proceedings on consideration shall, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement
of proceedings on the Banking Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion, if the Motion is agreed to.
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Note: The House may be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received.
At 7.00 p.m.
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate]
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That, at this day’s sitting, consideration on any Lords Messages that may be received may be proceeded with, though opposed,
until any hour.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).
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Note: The Speaker will 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 this day’s sitting has reported (Order of 20th November).
Note: The Speaker will not adjourn the House, if a Message from the Lords Commissioners is expected, until that Message has
been received (Order of 20th November).
At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: River Hull and River Humber flood risk management strategies (Mr Graham Stuart).
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Debate may continue until 7.30 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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Treasury Sub-Committee
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9.00 a.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.10 a.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Administration and Expenditure of the Chancellor’s Departments, 2007-08.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP, Financial Secretary, Angela Eagle MP, Exchequer Secretary, and Ian Pearson MP, Economic
Secretary, HM Treasury.
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Public Administration
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9.45 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: Good Government.
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Witnesses: Ann Abraham, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Tim Burr CB, Comptroller and Auditor General, and Steve
Bundred, Audit Commission.
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Foreign Affairs
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2.00 p.m.
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Global Security: Non-Proliferation.
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Witnesses: Rt Hon Lord Robertson of Port Ellen and Sir Michael Quinlan GCB, International Institute for Strategic Studies.
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Environmental Audit
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2.20 p.m.
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Scientific Basis for Carbon Reduction Targets.
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Witnesses: Professor James Hansen, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Tim Helweg-Larsen, Director, Public Interest
Research Centre; Professor Robert Watson, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and
Professor John Beddington CMG FRS, Government Chief Scientific Adviser and Head of the Government Office for Science (at 3.15
p.m.).
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European Scrutiny
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 19 (private)
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As soon as convenient after 2.30 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: Scrutiny of European Documents.
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Northern Ireland Affairs
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 5 (private)
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Transport
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2.30 p.m.
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Room 6 (private)
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2.45 p.m.
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(public)
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Subject: School Travel.
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Witnesses: Local Government Association and Association of Transport Co-ordinating Officers; Paul Clark MP, Parliamentary
Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport and Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department
for Children, Schools and Families (at 3.45 p.m.).
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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 Children, Schools and Families: Youth Crime Action Plan funding for family support.
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Update on delivery of education maintenance allowance.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Supporting People.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: FiReControl.
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Local government.
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Withdrawal of notification of state aid.
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Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: EU Energy Council, Brussels, 8th December 2008.
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Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Bluetongue Serotype One.
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Visit to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Syria and Lebanon.
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Provisional police and community safety funding settlement 2009-10.
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11
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Secretary of State for International Development: Humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe.
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12
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Secretary of State for Justice: Delivering efficiency and effectiveness in probation–Launch of Best Value.
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13
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Secretary of State for Justice: Publication of candidates’ addresses at UK parliamentary elections.
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14
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Secretary of State for Transport: DSA consultation paper: Introducing the new practical motorcycling test and associated fees.
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15
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Secretary of State for Transport: Publication of Government response to the King Review of Low-Carbon Cars.
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Secretary of State for Transport: Strategic Review of the Civil Aviation Authority.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Improving protection from disability discrimination.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Pension schemes—responsible investment and disinvestment.
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