Order of Business for Wednesday 22 April 2009

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Order of Business Wednesday 22 April 2009

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Order of Business

At 11.30 am

  Prayers

Afterwards

Notes:

indicates a question for oral answer.

[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.

Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer

Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

1

Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford): What steps the Government is taking to prevent the recruitment of young people to dissident Republican groups.

(269403)

2

Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on levels of cross-border traffic between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to take advantage of different duty levels.

(269404)

3

Mr Adrian Bailey (West Bromwich West): What recent steps he has taken to strengthen mechanisms for the supervision of offenders following their release from prison in Northern Ireland.

(269406)

4

James Brokenshire (Hornchurch): What steps the Government is taking to assist the Police Service of Northern Ireland in preventing criminal attacks on community halls.

(269407)

5

Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What recent estimate he has made of the size of membership of dissident political organisations in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

(269408)

6

Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What steps the Government is taking to ensure the safety of prison officers in the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

(269409)

7

Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What assessment he has made of recent activities by dissident Republicans in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

(269410)

8

Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson (Lagan Valley): What his plans are for the future of the full-time police reserve in Northern Ireland.

(269411)

9

Mr Graham Stuart (Beverley & Holderness): What recent estimate he has made of the size of membership of dissident political organisations in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

(269412)

10

Christopher Fraser (South West Norfolk): What recent discussions he has had with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland on the safety and security of police officers in that service.

(269413)

11

Mr Richard Benyon (Newbury): What recent progress has been made in respect of decommissioning weapons held by Loyalist paramilitary groups; and if he will make a statement.

(269414)

12

Mr Lee Scott (Ilford North): What recent discussions he has had with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland on the safety and security of police officers in that service.

(269415)

13

Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove): What recent discussions he has had with the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland on the safety and security of police officers in that service.

(269416)

14

Ann Winterton (Congleton): What recent estimate he has made of the number of people belonging to dissident political organisations in Northern Ireland.

(269417)

At 12 noon

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.

Q1

David Simpson (Upper Bann): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 April.

(269360)

Q2

Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey):

(269361)

Q3

Martin Linton (Battersea):

(269362)

Q4

Margaret Moran (Luton South):

(269363)

Q5

Mr Michael Clapham (Barnsley West & Penistone):

(269364)

Q6

Paul Rowen (Rochdale):

(269365)

Q7

Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough):

(269366)

Q8

Mr Angus MacNeil (Na h-Eileanan an Iar):

(269367)

Q9

Clive Efford (Eltham):

(269368)

Q10

Siobhain McDonagh (Mitcham & Morden):

(269369)

Q11

Mrs Linda Riordan (Halifax):

(269370)

Q12

Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield, Attercliffe):

(269371)

Q13

Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire):

(269372)

Q14

Sir Peter Tapsell (Louth & Horncastle):

(269373)

Q15

Sir Michael Spicer (West Worcestershire):

(269374)

At 12.30 pm

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

†

indicates Government Business

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

†

1

WAYS AND MEANS

[Until 7.00 pm]

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

   Debate on the Budget Resolutions to be moved at the end of the Chancellor’s Statement may continue until 7.00 pm.

†

2

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

[No debate]

Mr Secretary Alexander

   That the draft Asian Development Bank (Ninth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 9 March, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

†

3

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

[No debate]

Secretary James Purnell

   That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 18 March, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

†

4

THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE ARCTIC REGION

[No debate]

Gillian Merron

   That this House takes note of European Union Document No. COM(08) 763, Commission Communication on the EU and the Arctic Region; welcomes the Commission’s Communication as the first step towards an EU Arctic policy; and encourages the Government’s active engagement in further discussions to ensure that UK interests are reflected in the EU policy.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)).

†

5

WELSH GRAND COMMITTEE

[No debate after 7.00 pm]

Ms Harriet Harman

Secretary Paul Murphy

   That—

   (1)   the matter of the Budget Statement and its implications for Wales be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration; and

   (2)   the Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 6 May at 9.25 am and between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm to consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 pm.

At the end of the sitting:

6

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: Debt collection and the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (Andrew Mackinlay).

   Debate may continue until 7.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

SELECT COMMITTEES

1

Children, Schools and Families

9.00 am

Room 8 (private)

9.15 am

(public)

   Subject: (i) National Curriculum Tests; (ii) School Accountability.

   Witnesses: (i) Dr Ken Boston AO, former Chief Executive, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; (ii) Cambridge Assessment, City and Guilds, Edexcel (at 10.15 am).

2

Energy and Climate Change

9.00 am

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

9.15 am

(public)

   Subject: Future of Britain’s Electricity Networks.

   Witnesses: National Grid, Scottish and Southern Energy and Scottish Power; Energy and Utility Skills (at 10.45 am).

3

Work and Pensions

9.15 am

Room 16 (private)

9.30 am

(public)

   Subject: Tackling Pensioner Poverty in Great Britain.

   Witnesses: Pensions Policy Institute and Professor John Hills, Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics.

4

Business and Enterprise, Defence, Foreign Affairs and International Development (Committees on Arms Export Controls)

9.30 am

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

9.45 am

(public)

   Subject: Strategic Export Controls.

   Witnesses: Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State, Jo Adamson, Deputy Head of the Counter Proliferation Department and Andrew Massey, Head of the Arms Trade Unit, Counter Proliferation Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

5

European Scrutiny

10.30 am

Room 19 (private)

6

Transport

2.30 pm

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)

2.45 pm

(public)

   Subject: Use of Airspace.

   Witnesses: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority.

7

International Development

3.15 pm

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

3.30 pm

(public)

   Subject: Aid under Pressure: Support for Development Assistance in a Global Economic Downturn.

   Witness: Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for International Development.

8

Northern Ireland Affairs

3.30 pm

Room 5 (private)

9

Selection

4.45 pm

Room 13 (private)

[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Debt and Reserves Management Report 2009-10.

2

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Amendment to 1993 Memorandum of Understanding.

3

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Finance Bill measures.

4

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: High level marine objectives.

5

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Sri Lanka.

6

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Annual Report of the Foreign Compensation Commission.