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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families
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 1
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Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South): What assessment he has made of the potential contribution of his Department's myplace programme to supporting young people
in Blackpool; and if he will make a statement.
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(261289)
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2
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Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What capital funding for schools is planned to be brought forward to 2009-10.
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(261291)
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3
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Mr Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central): What recent progress has been made on the establishment of proposed new schools in the London Borough of Croydon.
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(261292)
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4
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Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby): What recent assessment he has made of progress in the delivery of the education maintenance allowance; and if he will make
a statement.
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(261293)
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5
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Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What his most recent assessment is of trends in educational standards in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.
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(261294)
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6
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Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Gateshead East & Washington West): Whether his Department classifies dyslexia as a learning difficulty.
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(261295)
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7
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What recent assessment he has made of educational standards in primary schools; and if he will make a statement.
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(261296)
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8
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Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow): What recent discussions he has had on the use to which schools put their surplus funds.
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(261297)
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9
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Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What recent progress has been made in developing schemes for short breaks for families with disabled children.
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(261298)
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10
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Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet representatives of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to discuss their
work.
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(261299)
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11
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John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What steps he has taken to encourage parents in the most disadvantaged areas to participate in the education of their children.
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(261300)
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12
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Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): When he plans to appoint the new Schools Commissioner.
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(261301)
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13
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What steps he plans to take to promote public accountability of the management of children's services.
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(261302)
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14
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Ann Winterton (Congleton): What guidance his Department issues to schools on the holding of daily assemblies.
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(261303)
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15
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What steps the Government is taking to monitor the effectiveness of qualifications for pupils aged 16 to 19 in measuring their
educational attainment.
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(261304)
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16
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Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): Whether the Building Schools for the Future programme in Lancashire is on schedule; and if he will make a statement.
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(261305)
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17
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Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): What steps he is taking to improve the safety of whiteboards in use in schools.
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(261306)
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18
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Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough): What progress is being made in assisting more school students to learn to play a musical instrument.
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(261307)
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19
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Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon): What assessment he has made of levels of take-up of the 14-19 diplomas; and if he will make a statement.
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(261308)
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20
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): Whether he plans to increase child protection regulation in independent schools.
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(261309)
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21
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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth): When he last met the Chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales to discuss ways to reduce re-offending by young
people.
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(261310)
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22
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What his Department's policy is on the holding of multi-faith assemblies in schools.
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(261311)
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23
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Mr David Heath (Somerton & Frome): What his policy is in respect of levels of financial balances and reserves held by schools.
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(261312)
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24
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Mr Mark Hendrick (Preston): How many people under 18 years of age resident in Preston completed an apprenticeship in 2008.
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(261313)
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At 3.15 pm
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families
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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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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(261314)
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T2
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Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay):
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(261315)
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T3
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Margaret Moran (Luton South):
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(261316)
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T4
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Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow):
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(261317)
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T5
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Philip Davies (Shipley):
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(261318)
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T6
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Ann Winterton (Congleton):
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(261319)
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T7
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Mr Andy Slaughter (Ealing, Acton & Shepherd's Bush):
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(261320)
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T8
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Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough & Whitby):
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(261321)
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T9
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Lyn Brown (West Ham):
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(261322)
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T10
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Mr Edward Timpson (Crewe & Nantwich):
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(261323)
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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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Main Business
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†
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1
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ESTIMATES DAY [2nd allotted day]
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 2008-09
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Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2009, for expenditure by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform—
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(1)
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the resources authorised for use be reduced by £1,870,622,000 as set out in HC 240,
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(2)
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the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund be reduced by £2,011,255,000 as so set out, and
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(3)
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limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to the work of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory
Reform in the current economic situation (Resolution of 3 March).
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The Fourteenth Report from the Business and Enterprise Committee, Session 2007-08, HC 1116, on the Departmental Annual Report
and Scrutiny of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, and the Government response, Cm 7559; oral
and written evidence taken by the Committee on 16 December 2008, HC 90-i, on Financial support for small and medium-sized
enterprises; oral evidence taken by the Committee on 14 January 2009, HC 143-i, on The work of BERR in the current crisis;
and uncorrected oral evidence taken by the Committee on 23 February 2009, HC 199-i, on Exporting out of recession, are relevant.
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2009, for expenditure by the Department for Transport—
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(1)
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further resources, not exceeding £8,244,816,000, be authorised for use as set out in HC 221, and
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(2)
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limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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This Estimate is to be considered in so far as it relates to railways (Resolution of 3 March).
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The Tenth Report from the Transport Committee, Session 2007-08, HC 219, on Delivering a sustainable railway: a 30-year strategy
for the railways?, and the Government response, HC 1105, Session 2007-08; and oral evidence taken by the Committee on 25 February
2009, HC 233-ii, on Rail fares and franchises, are relevant.
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Debate may continue until 10.00 pm.
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The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 10.00 pm (Standing Order No.
54(4) and (5)).
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†
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2
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ESTIMATES, 2009-10 (NAVY) VOTE A
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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That, during the year ending with 31 March 2010, a number not exceeding 42,100 all ranks be maintained for Naval Service and
that numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marine Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces
Act 1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 117 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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†
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3
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ESTIMATES, 2009-10 (ARMY) VOTE A
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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That, during the year ending with 31 March 2010, a number not exceeding 123,660 all ranks be maintained for Army Service and
that numbers in the Reserve Land Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996
up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 117 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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†
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4
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ESTIMATES, 2009-10 (AIR) VOTE A
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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That, during the year ending with 31 March 2010, a number not exceeding 46,270 all ranks be maintained for Air Force Service
and that numbers in the Reserve Air Forces be authorised for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act
1996 up to the maximum numbers set out in HC 117 of this Session.
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To be decided at 10.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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†
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5
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ESTIMATES, EXCESSES, 2007-08
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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That for the year that ended with 31 March 2008—
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(1)
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resources, not exceeding £1,886,000, be authorised for use to make good excesses of certain resources for defence and civil
services as set out in HC 215, and
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(2)
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a sum, not exceeding £5,780,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to make good excesses of certain grants
for defence and civil services as so set out.
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To be decided at 10.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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†
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6
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES AND NEW ESTIMATES, 2008-09
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2009—
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(1)
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further resources, not exceeding £31,504,116,000, be authorised for defence and civil services as set out in HC 221, HC 223,
HC 240 and HC 265,
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(2)
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a further sum, not exceeding £14,060,891,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs of
defence and civil services as so set out, and
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(3)
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limits as set out in HC 221, HC 240 and HC 265 be set on appropriations in aid.
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To be decided at 10.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (3)).
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A Bill is to be brought in upon the four Motions in the name of Stephen Timms relating to Supplementary Estimates and New
Estimates, 2008-09 and Estimates, Excesses, 2007-08, if they are agreed to by the House, and the Resolution of 16 December
relating to Supplementary Estimates, 2008-09.
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†
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7
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SOCIAL SECURITY
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[No debate]
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That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were 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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8
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SOCIAL SECURITY
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[No debate]
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That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) 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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9
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SOCIAL SECURITY
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[No debate]
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That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Order 2009, which was 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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10
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
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[No debate]
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That the draft Financial Assistance for Industry (Increase of Limit) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 3 February,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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11
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That the Health in Pregnancy Grant (Entitlement and Amount) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 3108), dated 9 December 2008,
be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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†
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12
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That the Health in Pregnancy Grant (Administration) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 3109), dated 9 December 2008, be referred
to a Delegated Legislation Committee.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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†
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13
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USE OF THE CHAMBER (UNITED KINGDOM YOUTH PARLIAMENT)
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to
engage with the political process and bring about social change; notes that many hon. Members from all parts of the House
are actively involved in the work of the UK Youth Parliament; and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should
be allowed for this year alone to hold its 2009 annual meeting in the Chamber of this House.
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As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Use of the Chamber (United Kingdom Youth Parliament)):
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Line 6, leave out ‘the Chamber’ and insert ‘Committee Room 14’.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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14
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COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That Jim Dobbin and Mr Bill Olner be discharged from the Communities and Local Government Committee and Mr Neil Turner and
David Wright be added.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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15
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That Jim Sheridan be discharged from the International Development Committee and Mr Virendra Sharma 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: Housing and construction industry in the current economic climate (Gordon Banks).
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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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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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1
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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 Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2009 and the Insurance Premium Tax (Amendment of Schedule
6A to the Finance Act 1994) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 219).
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2
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Second Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 11 (public)
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To consider the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) (Amendment) Order 2009.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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3
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European Scrutiny
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1.45 pm
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Room 8 (private)
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2.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Commission Communication: The Impact of the Free Movement of Workers in the Context of EU Enlargement.
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Witness: Rt Hon Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
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4
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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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4.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Early Intervention.
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Witness: Graham Allen MP.
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5
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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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4.15 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Students and Universities.
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Witnesses: Professor Bob Burgess, Chair, Higher Education Achievement Report Implementation Group and Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Leicester, Professor Gina Wisker, Heads of Education and Development Group, Professor James Wisdom, Staff and
Educational Development Association, and Professor Geoffrey Alderman; Professor Paul Ramsden, Higher Education Authority,
Peter Williams, Quality Assurance Agency, and Anthony McClaran, UCAS (at 5.00 pm).
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6
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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: HM Revenue and Customs: The Control and Facilitation of Imports.
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Witnesses: Lesley Strathie, Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive, Melanie Dawes, Acting Director, General Business Tax,
and Douglas Tweddle CBE, Director, Customs and International, HM Revenue and Customs, and Brodie Clark, Head of Border Force,
UK Border Agency.
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7
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North East Regional Affairs
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5.00 pm
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Room 19 (private)
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8
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South West Regional Affairs
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5.00 pm
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Room 17 (private)
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9
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West Midlands Regional Affairs
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5.00 pm
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Room 18 (private)
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Regulations under Part 4 of the Communications Act 2003 to implement the April 2009 television licence fee increases.
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2
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Secretary of State for Defence: Nimrod update.
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3
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Consultation on ending violence against women and girls.
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4
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Prime Minister: National Security Forum.
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5
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Secretary of State for Transport: Economic Regulation of Airports.
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6
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Secretary of State for Transport: Local Transport Act 2008: Quality Partnership Schemes.
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