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Order of Business Wednesday 24 June 2009

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 11.30 am
  Prayers
Afterwards
  indicates Government Business
NOTICE OF MOTION FOR AN UNOPPOSED RETURN
[No debate]
Secretary Ben Bradshaw
 
   That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of The Report from the Right Honourable Sir David Hirst, Chairman of the Spoliation Advisory Panel, dated 24 June 2009, in respect of eight drawings now in the possession of the Samuel Courtauld Trust.
No debate.

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 International Development
 1
Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): What assessment he has made of the effect of the global economic downturn on Ukraine's need for development aid from his Department.
(281790)
 2
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What steps he is taking to assess the effectiveness of his Department's programmes in Afghanistan.
(281791)
 3
Sandra Osborne (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock): What assistance his Department has provided to improve the humanitarian situation in North West Pakistan in the last 12 months.
(281794)
 4
Malcolm Bruce (Gordon): What progress has been made on implementing the development agenda from the G20 London communiqué.
(281795)
 5
Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What recent steps his Department has taken to support projects to increase literacy amongst girls in Pakistan.
(281796)
 6
Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Gaza; and if he will make a statement.
(281797)
 7
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill): What steps his Department is taking together with international partners to ensure the direct delivery of aid to internally displaced persons in the autonomous tribal areas of northern Pakistan.
(281798)
 8
Alison Seabeck (Plymouth, Devonport): What funding his Department has provided to fairtrade initiatives in the latest period for which figures are available.
(281799)
 9
Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What his latest assessment is of the humanitarian situation in Gaza; and if he will make a statement.
(281800)
 10
Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North): What aid his Department provides to people from Western Sahara in refugee camps in Algeria.
(281801)
 11
Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington): What his most recent assessment is of the humanitarian situation in camps for internally displaced persons in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement.
(281802)
 12
Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire): What his latest assessment is of the effectiveness of his Department's projects to support economic development in the Palestinian West Bank.
(281803)
 13
Mr Andy Reed (Loughborough): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of faith organisations to his Department's work with civil society in developing countries.
(281804)
 
At 12 noon
Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
 Q1
Patrick Hall (Bedford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 June.
(281805)
 Q2
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):
(281806)
 Q3
Dr Ashok Kumar (Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland):
(281808)
 Q4
Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill):
(281809)
 Q5
Martin Salter (Reading West):
(281810)
 Q6
Barry Gardiner (Brent North):
(281811)
 Q7
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean):
(281812)
 Q8
Jim Dobbin (Heywood & Middleton):
(281813)
 Q9
Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate & Knaresborough):
(281814)
 Q10
Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton):
(281815)
 Q11
Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East):
(281816)
 Q12
Phil Wilson (Sedgefield):
(281817)
 Q13
Mr Mike Hall (Weaver Vale):
(281818)
 Q14
Bob Russell (Colchester):
(281819)

At 12.30 pm
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
1
OPPOSITION DAY (14th allotted day)
[Until 7.00 pm]
 
IRAQ INQUIRY
Mr David Cameron
Mr William Hague
Dr Liam Fox
Mr Alan Duncan
Mr Andrew Mitchell
Mr Patrick McLoughlin
 
   That this House, while welcoming the announcement by the Government of an Inquiry into the war in Iraq, believes that the proceedings of the Committee of Inquiry should whenever possible be held in public and that the membership of the Committee should be wider and more diverse than the Government has proposed, and calls on the Government to revise its proposals for the Inquiry to meet these and other objections raised by hon. Members and to submit proposed terms of reference for it to the House on a substantive motion for full debate and scrutiny.
   As an Amendment to Mr David Cameron’s proposed Motion (Iraq inquiry):
The Prime Minister
Secretary David Miliband
Secretary Bob Ainsworth
Ms Harriet Harman
Mr Secretary Alexander
Bill Rammell
(a)
 
   Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘welcomes the announcement by the Government of a wide ranging and independent inquiry to establish the lessons to be learnt from the United Kingdom’s engagement in Iraq, which will consider the run-up to the conflict, the military action and reconstruction; recognises the importance of allowing the families of those who gave their lives in Iraq to express their views about the nature and procedures of the inquiry; notes the Prime Minister’s request that the chairman of the inquiry consult party leaders and chairs of the relevant parliamentary committees on the scope for taking evidence under oath and holding sessions in public; and commends the proposal by the chair of the inquiry to hold as much of the proceedings as possible in public without compromising national security or the inquiry’s ability to report thoroughly and without delay.’.
   The Ninth Report from the Public Administration Select Committee, Session 2008-09, on the Iraq Inquiry, HC 721, is relevant.
   The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
Debate may continue until 7.00 pm.
2
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
[No debate]
Secretary Hilary Benn
 
   That the draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 13 May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
3
LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS
[No debate]
Mr Pat McFadden
 
   That the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 18 May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
4
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
[No debate]
Secretary Jack Straw
 
   That the draft Transfer of Functions of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
5
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
[No debate]
Secretary Jack Straw
 
   That the draft Transfer of Functions (Transport Tribunal and Appeal Panel) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
6
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
[No debate]
Secretary Jack Straw
 
   That the draft Transfer of Functions (Estate Agents Appeals and Additional Scheduled Tribunal) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
7
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES
[No debate]
Secretary David Miliband
 
   That the draft European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 June, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
8
FAMILY LAW
[No debate]
Secretary Yvette Cooper
 
   That the draft Child Support Collection and Enforcement (Deduction Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 3 June, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
9
DEFENCE
[No debate]
Secretary Bob Ainsworth
 
   That the draft Armed Forces, Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 13 May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
10
DEFENCE
[No debate]
Secretary Bob Ainsworth
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Enlistment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 5 May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
11
DEFENCE
[No debate]
Secretary Bob Ainsworth
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Part 5 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 19 May, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
12
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 7.00 pm]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That, at the sitting on Thursday 25 June, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on:
(a)   
the Motion in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to London Regional Select Committee, not later than one hour after the commencement of proceedings on that Motion; and
(b)   
the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to Select Committee on the Reform of the House of Commons, Standing Orders Etc. (Machinery of Government Changes) and Parliamentary Pensions not later than 5 pm;
 
such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the Questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 pm.
13
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 7.00 pm]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That, in respect of the Parliamentary Standards 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.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 pm.
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
14
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Protection from assault for taxi drivers (Mr Brian Binley).
   Debate may continue until 7.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE
1
Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Bill Committee
2.30 pm
Room 9 (public)
   To consider the Bill.
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
2
Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 pm
Room 10 (public)
   To consider the draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Order 2009.
3
Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 pm
Room 12 (public)
   To consider the draft Companies House Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2009.
4
Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee
2.30 pm
Room 11 (public)
   To consider the draft Transfer of Functions of the Charity Tribunal Order 2009.
SELECT COMMITTEES
5
Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills
9.00 am
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
6
Children, Schools and Families
9.15 am
Room 15 (private)
 
9.30 am
(public)
   Subject: Training of Children and Families Social Workers.
   Witnesses: Sue Berelowitz, Deputy Children’s Commissioner for England and Chief Executive, 11 Million, Cathy Ashley, Chief Executive, Family Rights Group, Enid Hendry, Director of Training, Consultancy and Safeguarding Information Services, NSPCC, and James Brown, Managing Director, Social Work 2000; Baroness Morgan of Drefelin, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families (at 10.30 am).
7
Work and Pensions
9.15 am
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
9.30 am
(public)
   Subject: Fuel Poverty.
   Witnesses: David Kidney MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Energy and Climate Change and Helen Goodman MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Work and Pensions.
8
Foreign Affairs
10.00 am
Room 16 (private)
9
Scottish Affairs
2.00 pm
Room 16 (private)
10
Treasury
2.15 pm
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
2.30 pm
(public)
   Subject: (i) May 2009 Inflation Report (ii) Banking Crisis: Regulation and Supervision.
   Witnesses: (i) Mervyn King, Governor, Charlie Bean, Deputy Governor, Paul Fisher, Executive Director Markets, and Dr Andrew Sentence and Kate Barker, External Members of the Monetary Policy Committee, Bank of England (ii) Mervyn King, Governor, Andy Haldane, Executive Director Financial Stability, and Andrew Bailey, Executive Director Banking and Chief Cashier, Bank of England (at 3.45 pm).
11
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2.30 pm
Room 6 (private)
12
European Scrutiny
2.30 pm
Room 19 (private)
13
Northern Ireland Affairs
2.30 pm
Room 8 (private)
 
3.00 pm
(public)
   Subject: Consultative Group on the Past.
   Witness: Rt Hon Shaun Woodward MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
14
Transport
2.30 pm
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
2.45 pm
(public)
   Subject: Major Road Network.
   Witnesses: RAC Foundation, Automobile Association and Road Users’ Alliance; Road Haulage Association, British Chambers of Commerce and Advantage West Midlands (at 3.45 pm).
15
Public Accounts
3.30 pm
Room 15 (public)
   Subject: Tackling Healthcare Associated Infections in Hospitals.
   Witnesses: David Nicholson CBE, Chief Executive, NHS, Dame Christine Beasley DBE, Chief Nursing Officer for England, Professor Brian Duerden CBE, Inspector of Microbiology and Infection Control, Department of Health, and Professor Hilary Scholefield, Chief Nurse, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
16
Statutory Instruments
As soon as convenient after 3.45 pm
Room 7 (private)
17
Selection
4.45 pm
Room 13 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
18
Human Rights
2.45 pm
Room 5 (private)
 
3.00 pm
(public)
   Subject: Equality Bill.
   Witnesses: Vera Baird QC MP, Solicitor General, and Maria Eagle MP, Minister of State, Government Equalities Office.
19
Statutory Instruments
3.45 pm
Room 7 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Minister for the Cabinet Office: Report to Parliament on delegations/authorisations made in 2007 and 2008 under the Civil Service (Management Functions) Act 1992.
2
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Annual Report of the Financial Services Authority 2008-09.
3
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Sports Betting Integrity Panel.
4
Secretary of State for Defence: Afghanistan air support.
5
Secretary of State for Defence: Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre feasibility study.
6
Secretary of State for Defence: Key targets for the People, Pay and Pensions Agency 2009-10.
7
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: Offshore Energy Strategic Environment Assessment.
8
Secretary of State for Health: Cervical screening for women aged under 25 years.
9
Secretary of State for Health: Publication of Valuing employment now: Real jobs for people with learning difficulties.
10
Secretary of State for Justice: Publication of the Annual Report of the Sentencing Guidelines Council.
11
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Consultation on the recommendations of the Consultative Group on the Past.

General Committee Notice
        The Statutory Redundancy (Amendment) Bill Committee on Wednesday 24 June at 9.30 am has been cancelled.


 

 
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