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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 Culture, Media and Sport
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 1
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Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What recent discussions he has had with FIFA on the hosting of the Football World Cup in 2018.
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(259226)
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2
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Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran): What recent assessment he has made of levels of redundancies in the newspaper sector; and if he will make a statement.
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(259227)
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3
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Sir Alan Beith (Berwick-upon-Tweed): What recent assessment he has made of the long-term financial viability of community radio serving smaller communities.
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(259228)
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4
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Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne & Sheppey): What plans he has to assist local authorities to participate in his Department's free swimming schemes.
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(259230)
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5
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What recent steps the Government has taken to encourage young people to participate in sport outside school activities.
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(259231)
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6
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Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West): What progress his Department has made on audience development schemes for regional theatres.
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(259232)
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7
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Paul Flynn (Newport West): What steps he plans to take to extend the accessibility to disabled people of broadcast media.
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(259233)
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8
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Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): What assessment he has made of the effect of the administrative burden of the licensing applications procedures under the
Licensing Act 2003 on small businesses applying for such licences.
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(259234)
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9
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Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood): What progress has been made in implementing his Department's scheme to provide young people with greater access to theatres;
and if he will make a statement.
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(259235)
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10
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Mr Andy Slaughter (Ealing, Acton & Shepherd's Bush): What assessment he has made of the recent performance of the UK film industry.
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(259236)
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11
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Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick & Leamington): How many local authorities are planning to take part in both the under 16 year old and over 60 year old free swimming initiatives.
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(259237)
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12
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Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What assessment he has made of the likely effect of the recommendations contained in the interim Digital Britain report on
the publishing industry; and if he will make a statement.
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(259238)
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13
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent discussions he has had with the England and Wales Cricket Board on the future of cricket in this country; and
if he will make a statement.
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(259239)
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14
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Liz Blackman (Erewash): How many young people participated in regular sport (a) in 1997 and (b) in the latest period for which figures are available.
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(259240)
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15
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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth): What plans he has to publicise the availability of audio description via a single button on set-top boxes in advance of the
digital switchover in South Wales.
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(259241)
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16
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Andrew Gwynne (Denton & Reddish): What progress his Department has made in its scheme offering young people access to theatre.
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(259243)
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17
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Mr Parmjit Dhanda (Gloucester): If he will visit Gloucester City AFC to discuss the relocation of its ground.
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(259244)
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18
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Norman Baker (Lewes): What his policy is on the future provision of local television news; and if he will make a statement.
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(259245)
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19
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Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough): What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the current economic downturn on the future of horse racing; and if he
will make a statement.
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(259246)
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At 3.08 pm
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
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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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Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge):
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(259248)
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T2
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):
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(259249)
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T3
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Mr Mark Lancaster (North East Milton Keynes):
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(259250)
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T4
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Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):
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(259251)
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T5
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Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West):
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(259252)
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T6
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Mr Virendra Sharma (Ealing Southall):
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(259253)
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T7
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean):
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(259254)
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T8
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Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh South):
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(259255)
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T9
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Philip Davies (Shipley):
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(259316)
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At 3.20 pm
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Oral Questions to the Minister for the Olympics
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1
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What role the International Inspiration Programme will play in delivering the London 2012 Olympics Programme Objective to
promote sport excellence and participation in other countries.
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(259256)
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2
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Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): What legacy effect she expects the holding of London 2012 Olympics events in Essex to have on levels of participation in sport
in Essex.
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(259257)
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3
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Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port & Neston): What progress has been made on plans for the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games; and if she will make a statement.
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(259258)
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4
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Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What assessment she has made of the legacy effects of the London 2012 Olympics on the South West.
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(259259)
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5
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Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax): How many (a) apprenticeships and (b) training opportunities the Olympic Delivery Authority plans to make available on the
Olympic Park.
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(259260)
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6
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Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): What ticketing policy has been established for the London 2012 Olympic Games; and if she will make a statement.
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(259261)
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7
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Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran): What progress has been made on the provision of training facilities in Scotland for athletes in the London 2012 Olympics;
and if she will make a statement.
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(259262)
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8
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Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What plans she has for a legacy for equestrian sports from the London 2012 Olympics.
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(259263)
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At 3.30
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Main Business
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†
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1
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POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS BILL: To be further considered
(2nd Day).
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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The First Report from the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Session 2006-07, Party Funding, HC 163, and the Government’s response,
Cm 7123, are relevant.
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Third Reading will also be taken.
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Proceedings on New Clauses and amendments relating to thresholds in relation to political donations and loans, on new Clauses,
new Schedules and amendments relating to political donations by unincorporated associations, on new Clauses and amendments
relating to Clauses 8 and 9 and Schedule 3, and on other new Clauses relating to political donations and spending will, so
far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7.00 pm; proceedings on New Clauses and amendments relating
to schemes for the transfer of data to registration officers, on new Clauses and amendments relating to Clauses 13 to 17,
and on other new Clauses relating to elections, and remaining proceedings on consideration will, so far as not previously
concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 9.00 pm; and proceedings on Third Reading will, so far as not previously concluded,
be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm (Order of 9 February).
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†
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2
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GUIDE TO THE RULES RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF MEMBERS (No. 2)
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That, for the purposes of the Guide to the Rules for the Conduct of Members, which was agreed to by this House on 9 February
(Annex to House of Commons Paper No. 208), the threshold relating to any requirement for hon. Members
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(a)
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to report donations or loans which have been refused or returned because they are impermissible or from unidentified sources;
and
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(b)
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to keep a record of interests which fall below the threshold for registration
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shall be the statutory threshold for the time being applying to the reporting to the Electoral Commission, or recording of
such donations and loans, by hon. Members.
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An explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm
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†
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3
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REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE.
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[No debate]
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That the draft Representation of the People (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 26 January,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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4
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REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
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[No debate]
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That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) (Amendment) Regulations 2009,
which were laid before this House on 28 January, 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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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AND ACCOUNTS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Non-profit-making Companies) Order 2009, which was laid
before this House on 27 January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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6
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IMMIGRATION
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[No debate]
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That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 21 January,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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7
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ESTIMATES
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[No debate]
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That this House agrees with the Report [27 February] of the Liaison Committee.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 145).
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†
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8
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That, at the sitting on Tuesday 3 March, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on:
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(a)
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the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to membership of Regional Select Committees not later than one and a
half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first such Motion; and
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(b)
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the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to Green Book (Committee on Members’ Allowances), Liaison Committee
(Membership) and Pay for Chairmen of Select Committees not later than one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings
on the first such 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 pm.
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9
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ADMINISTRATION
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That Mr John Randall be discharged from the Administration Committee and Michael Fabricant be added.
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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: Mobile home parks (Mr John Gummer).
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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 COMMITTEE
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1
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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill
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5.00 pm
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Room 13 (private)
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(Programming Sub-Committee)
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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
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2
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European Committee B
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4.30 pm
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 14 January 2009 relating to the Mandates of EU Special Representatives.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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3
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Department for Transport (Fees) Order 2009.
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4
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Third 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 Official Statistics Order 2009.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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5
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Children, Schools and Families
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3.30 pm
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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6
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International Development
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3.30 pm
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Room 6 (private)
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7
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Culture, Media and Sport
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4.00 pm
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Room 7 (private)
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8
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Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills
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4.00 pm
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9
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Welsh Affairs
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4.00 pm
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Room 8 (private)
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4.15 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Proposed draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Social Welfare) Order 2009 relating to Carers.
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Witnesses: Gwenda Thomas AM, Deputy Minister for Social Services, Welsh Assembly Government; Wayne David MP, Parliamentary
Under-Secretary of State, Wales Office (at 5.00 pm).
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10
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Communities and Local Government
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4.20 pm
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.40 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Traditional Retail Markets.
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Witnesses: Ann Coffey MP, Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group; Dr Sophie Watson, Professor of Sociology, Open University
(at 5.00 pm); National Market Traders’ Federation, Association of Town Centre Management and National Farmers’ Retail and
Markets Association (at 5.25 pm).
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11
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Public Accounts
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4.30 pm
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Room 15 (public)
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Subject: Pay Modernisation in the NHS: Agenda for change.
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Witnesses: David Nicholson CBE, NHS Chief Executive, and Clare Chapman, Director General, Workforce, Department of Health,
and Michael Griffin, Executive Director of Human Resources, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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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 the Home Department: Publication of a consultation paper on deactivated firearms.
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2
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Statistics on police use of firearms in England and Wales 2007-08.
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3
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Prime Minister: Informal European Council, Brussels, 1 March 2009.
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