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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
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At 2.30 pm
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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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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What assessment he has made of the implications of the outcome of the general election in Israel for UK policy in the region;
and if he will make a statement.
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(257913)
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2
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Judy Mallaber (Amber Valley): What representations he has made to the governments of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on the effects on
civilians of the military conflict in eastern DRC.
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(257914)
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3
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Paddy Tipping (Sherwood): What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on Iran's nuclear programme.
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(257915)
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4
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Mr Denis Murphy (Wansbeck): What assessment he has made of the provisions of the UK-China framework for engagement.
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(257916)
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5
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Joan Ryan (Enfield North): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement.
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(257917)
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6
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James Duddridge (Rochford & Southend East): What recent reports he has received on the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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(257919)
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7
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Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on peacekeeping initiatives for the Gaza strip.
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(257920)
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8
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Mr Paul Goodman (Wycombe): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the government of Pakistan on UK-Pakistan relations.
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(257921)
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9
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Gateshead East & Washington West): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Gaza.
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(257922)
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10
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Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central): If he will take steps to improve transport links to the Falkland Islands; and if he will make a statement.
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(257923)
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11
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Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West): What recent discussions he has had with his Canadian counterpart on UK-Canada relations.
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(257924)
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12
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What recent assessment he has made of UK-India relations.
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(257925)
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13
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Dr Desmond Turner (Brighton, Kemptown): What his assessment is of the expected effects on UK-China relations of the new framework for engagement between the UK and
China.
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(257926)
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14
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Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove): What steps his Department has taken to seek to ensure a long-term ceasefire in Sri Lanka.
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(257927)
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15
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent discussions he has had with his Czech counterpart on the Czech Presidency's priorities for the EU's common foreign
and security policy.
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(257928)
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Ms Celia Barlow (Hove): What his most recent assessment is of the political situation in Sri Lanka.
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(257929)
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17
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Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South): How many people associated with the Zimbabwean government are on the UK's list of individuals prohibited from entering the
UK.
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(257931)
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18
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Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What steps his Department has taken to seek to ensure a lasting ceasefire in Sri Lanka.
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(257932)
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John Mann (Bassetlaw): What assessment he has made of the international effectiveness of strategies to counter racism adopted by the United Nations
and its agencies.
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(257933)
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20
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Patrick Mercer (Newark): What recent assessment he has made of progress against the objectives of UK foreign policy in Afghanistan; and if he will
make a statement.
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(257934)
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Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Pakistan on steps that country could take with India to prosecute
all those involved in the terrorist attacks on Mumbai.
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(257935)
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What recent assessment he has made of UK-India relations.
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(257936)
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23
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Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What recent assessment he has made of UK relations with India; and if he will make a statement.
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(257937)
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At 3.15 pm
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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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Mr Robert Flello (Stoke-on-Trent South): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(257938)
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T2
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Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian):
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(257939)
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T3
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John Barrett (Edinburgh West):
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(257940)
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T4
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Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd):
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(257941)
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T5
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Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch):
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(257942)
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T6
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Norman Baker (Lewes):
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(257943)
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T7
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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk):
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(257944)
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T8
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South):
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(257945)
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T9
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East):
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(257947)
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At 3.30 pm
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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1
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AIRPORT EXPANSION (PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Planning Act 2008 to require Parliamentary approval for proposals for
the building of new major airports and additional runways at existing major airports; 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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2
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OPPOSITION DAY (6th allotted day)
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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That this House views with great concern the rise in burglary, drug offences and crimes involving knives; is concerned by
the Government’s complacency about criminal and anti-social behaviour; and is further concerned that the Government has no
long-term strategy to tackle the causes of crime.
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As Amendments to Mr David Cameron’s proposed Motion (Law and order):
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(b)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘welcomes the unprecedented 39 per cent. fall in crime since 1997, with burglary down
by 55 per cent. and violence by 40 per cent; notes that the chance of being a victim of crime is at an historic low; further
welcomes the record numbers now entering and staying in drug treatment services; further supports the drive to tackle gangs,
including measures in the Policing and Crime Bill to introduce injunctions on gang activity; further welcomes the preventative,
educational and enforcement action taken to tackle knife crime, with those carrying a knife now more likely to be caught,
prosecuted and imprisoned, if found guilty; considers that the Government’s determination to tackle criminal and antisocial
behaviour is demonstrated by the record levels of investment in policing since 1997 and increases in the numbers of police
officers and police staff to an all-time high, as well as the Government’s drive to cut police red tape to free up more time
for police officers to spend on the beat; is concerned at any proposal to make sudden cuts to the Home Office budget that
could lead to reductions in police officer numbers; commends the Government’s determination to stand shoulder to shoulder
with local communities in the fight against crime and antisocial behaviour; and deplores talk of a “broken society” as a counsel
of despair.’.
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(a)
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Line 3, leave out from ‘behaviour;’ to end and add ‘notes the evidence that increased crime detection rates cut crime, rather than
the severity of punishment; and calls on the Government to increase police numbers, effectiveness and local accountability
alongside a strategy of crime prevention.’.
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BRITISH AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND FOOD LABELLING
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That this House believes that British consumers are entitled to know exactly how and where the food they are eating is produced
and that clear and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients is required to achieve this;
further believes that this will level the playing field for British farmers and enable British consumers to show their preference
for home-grown food which is produced to high standards of animal welfare, health and safety and environmental protection;
notes that the rate of self-sufficiency in the food which Britain can produce itself has dropped substantially since 1997;
further believes that voluntary labelling by food retailers has failed to deliver the transparency that consumers require;
and calls on the Government to introduce a mandatory country of origin labelling scheme for meat and meat products without
further delay.
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As an Amendment to Mr David Cameron’s proposed Motion (British agricultural production and food labelling):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House;’ to end and add ‘considers that British consumers should have the information that they need in order
to make the choices they want when they buy their food; notes that the European Commission has rejected a recent proposal
from the Irish Government for national mandatory country of origin labelling for meat and meat products; believes that clear
and unambiguous labelling stating the country of origin of the major ingredients for meat and meat products would level the
playing field for British farmers and enable British consumers to show a preference for food which is produced to high standards
of animal welfare, health and safety and environmental protection; agrees that where supermarkets and retailers comply with
the Food Standards Agency’s guidance on country of origin labelling that
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this is to the benefit of their consumers; and further believes that the best way to back British consumers and British producers
is to support the Government’s calls for tougher and clearer country of origin labelling across Europe.’.
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The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
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Debate may continue until 10.00 pm.
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3
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That, in respect of the Northern Ireland Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee
may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a second time.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Humber Bridge tolls (Mr Graham Stuart).
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Debate may continue until 10.30 pm 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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Policing and Crime Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 11 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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2
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Coroners and Justice Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 14 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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Further to consider the Bill.
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3
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Welfare Reform Bill Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 9 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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To consider the Bill.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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4
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the draft Mutual Societies (Transfers) Order 2009.
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5
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Second Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2009 and the draft Industrial
Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2009.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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6
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Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Environmental Information
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9.45 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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7
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Standards and Privileges
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9.45 am
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Room 13 (private)
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8
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Business and Enterprise
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10.00 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Independent Review of the UK Postal Services Sector.
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Witnesses: Nigel Stapleton, Chairman, and Tim Brown, Chief Executive, Postcomm; Adam Crozier, Chief Executive, and Alex Smith,
Strategy and Commercial Director, Royal Mail (at 11.30 am).
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9
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Defence
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10.00 am
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Room 16 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Russia: A New Confrontation?
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Witnesses: Edward Lucas, The Economist; Professor Margot Light, Professor Emeritus, International Relations Department, London
School of Economics and James Sherr, Head, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham
House (at 11.10 am).
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10
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Environmental Audit
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10.00 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.20 am
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(public)
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Subject: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Deforestation.
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Witnesses: Tom Griffiths, Co-ordinator, Finance Programme, Forest Peoples Programme, Saskia Ozinga, Campaign Co-ordinator,
FERN and Fiona Watson, Campaign Co-ordinator, Survival International.
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11
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Home Affairs
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10.00 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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11.15 am
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(public)
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Subject: Knife Crime.
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Witnesses: Howard League for Penal Reform; My Generation (at 11.45 am).
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12
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Welsh Affairs
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10.00 am
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Room 15 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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11.15 am
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(private)
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Subject: Provision of Cross-border Public Services for Wales.
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Witnesses: Birmingham International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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13
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 am
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Room 8 (private)
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10.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: Press Standards, Privacy and Libel.
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Witnesses: Charles Russell LLP, Foot Anstey Solicitors, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP and Marcus Partington, Chairman, Media
Lawyers Association; Carter-Ruck Solicitors, Russell, Jones & Walker Solicitors, Swan Turton Solicitors and Schillings Lawyers
(at 11.30 am).
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14
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Justice
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4.00 pm
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.30 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Work of the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Witnesses: Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions and Peter Lewis, Chief Executive, Crown Prosecution Service.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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15
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Human Rights
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1.30 pm
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Room 5 (private)
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1.45 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Bill of Rights for the UK and the Work of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
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Witnesses: Professor Monica McWilliams, Chief Commissioner, Professor Colin Harvey, Commissioner and Dr Nazia Latif, Investigations
Policy and Research Worker, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
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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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1
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Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Trawlermen Scheme.
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2
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: School revenue balances 2007-08.
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3
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Local spending reports.
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4
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Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: Environmental Council 2 March 2009.
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5
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Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Government Decontamination Service and the Food and Environment Research Agency.
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Binyam Mohamed.
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7
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Secretary of State for Justice: Controlling costs in defamation proceedings.
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8
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Prime Minister: 22 February Berlin Summit.
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9
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Secretary of State for Transport: Drivers’ hours: Exemption for reservists.
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10
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Disability benefits (European Court of Justice).
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