Order of Business for Monday 13 July 2009

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Order of Business Monday 13 July 2009

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Order of Business

At 2.30 pm

  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 Defence

1

James Brokenshire (Hornchurch): What recent assessment he has made of (a) internal and (b) external threats to the security of Afghanistan.

(285621)

2

David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): How many (a) contractors and (b) sub-contractors his Department has used in the delivery of Defence Information Infrastructure Future accounts.

(285622)

3

Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough): What assessment he has made of the outcomes to date of trials of the mentoring scheme for vulnerable service personnel during basic training.

(285623)

4

James Duddridge (Rochford & Southend East): What recent estimate he has made of the projected costs of military operations in Afghanistan in each of the next three years.

(285624)

5

Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire): What recent estimate he has made of the number of current and former armed forces personnel likely to experience mental illness during the next 10 years as a result of their military service.

(285625)

6

Mr Greg Hands (Hammersmith & Fulham): What progress his Department has made towards procurement of the next generation of the nuclear deterrent; and if he will make a statement.

(285626)

7

Jessica Morden (Newport East): How many merchant seafarers' veterans' badges have been issued.

(285627)

8

Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What plans he has to improve procedures for major defence procurement projects.

(285628)

9

Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): When he expects the initial gate decision on the planned replacement of the Trident nuclear deterrent to be made; and if he will make a statement.

(285629)

10

Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock): If he will bring forward proposals to ensure that UK troops may not be deployed overseas without prior authorisation by this House; and if he will make a statement.

(285630)

11

Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute): What assessment he has made of the effect on UK defence expenditure and capabilities in the long-term of the current financial situation.

(285631)

12

Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's spending on equipment renewal; and if he will make a statement.

(285632)

13

Adam Price (Carmarthen East & Dinefwr): What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of safety measures on armoured personnel carriers deployed in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

(285633)

14

Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the Navistar Defence Husky tactical support vehicle in each theatre of operation in the last two years.

(285634)

15

Mr Charles Kennedy (Ross, Skye and Lochaber): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution towards UK defence requirements of his Department's facilities at Kyle of Lochalsh and the surrounding area; and if he will make a statement.

(285635)

16

Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What his most recent estimate is of the cost to his Department of replacing Trident.

(285636)

17

Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): What recent estimate he has made of the projected costs of military operations in Afghanistan in each of the next three years.

(285637)

18

Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford): What progress has been made towards procurement of the next generation of the nuclear deterrent; and if he will make a statement.

(285638)

19

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells): Which of his Department's budget headings are planned to have reductions in the next three years; and if he will make a statement.

(285639)

20

Patrick Mercer (Newark): What his most recent assessment is of the security situation in Afghanistan.

(285640)

21

Hon Nicholas Soames (Mid Sussex): What his plans are for future numbers of infantry regiments; and if he will make a statement.

(285641)

22

Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire): What progress has been made towards procurement of the next generation of the nuclear deterrent; and if he will make a statement.

(285642)

23

Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East): What upper limit has been placed on the number of troops participating in Operation Herrick.

(285643)

At 3.15 pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence

The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.

T1

Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

(285646)

T2

David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):

(285647)

T3

Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):

(285648)

T4

Nadine Dorries (Mid Bedfordshire):

(285649)

T5

Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East):

(285650)

T6

Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire):

(285651)

T7

John Robertson (Glasgow North West):

(285652)

T8

Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute):

(285653)

T9

Mr David Heathcoat-Amory (Wells):

(285654)

T10

Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):

(285655)

At 3.30 pm

  Urgent Questions (if any)

  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business

†

indicates Government Business

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1

POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS BILL (EXTENSION OF CARRY-OVER)

[Up to one and a half hours]

Secretary Jack Straw

   That the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Political Parties and Elections Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A shall be extended by 15 weeks until 29 October 2009.

   The Speaker will put the Question not later than one and a half hours after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 80A(14)).

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2

POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 4)

[No debate]

Secretary Jack Straw

   That the following provisions shall apply to the Political Parties and Elections Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 20 October 2008 (Political Parties and Elections Bill (Programme))—

Consideration of Lords Amendments

   1.   Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at this day’s sitting at the moment of interruption.

   2.   The Lords Amendments shall be considered in the following order, namely Nos. 11, 12, 33 to 47, 50, 96 to 98, 105, 106, 1 to 8, 51 to 65, 99, 9, 10, 13, 28, 66 to 68, 14, 48, 49, 100 to 102, 104, 15 to 24, 103, 25 to 27, 69 to 92, 107, 29 to 32, 93 to 95.

Subsequent stages

   3.   Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

   4.   The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 83A(7)).

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3

POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.

[Until 10.00 pm]

For Motions and Amendments, see separate Paper.

   Proceedings will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm, if the Political Parties and Elections Bill (Programme) (No. 4) Motion is agreed to.

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4

COMPANIES

[No debate]

Mr Pat McFadden

   That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.

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

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5

COMPANIES

[No debate]

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

   That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Uncertificated Securities) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.

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

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6

TAXES

[No debate]

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

   That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes and National Insurance) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 17 June, be approved.

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

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7

PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM

[No debate]

Secretary Alan Johnson

   That the draft Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Foreign Travel Notification Requirements) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 23 June, be approved.

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

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8

SELECT COMMITTEE ON REFORM OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Ms Harriet Harman

Sir George Young

Mr Graham Allen

Dr Evan Harris

Martin Salter

Mr Andrew Tyrie

Mr Greg Knight

David Howarth

Mr Chris Mullin

Mr Graham Brady

Natascha Engel

Mr Michael Jack

Mr David Drew

Mr Bernard Jenkin

Mr William Cash

Mr Michael Meacher

Derek Wyatt

Dr Hywel Francis

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

Mr Andrew Dismore

(1)

That a Select Committee be appointed to consider and make recommendations on the following matters:

(a)

the appointment of members and chairmen of select committees;

(b)

scheduling business in the House;

(c)

enabling the public to initiate debates and proceedings in the House; and

(d)

such other matters as appear to the Committee to be closely connected with the matters set out above,

and to report on these matters by 13 November 2009;

(2)

That the Committee also consider such other matters as may be referred to it from time to time;

(3)

That the Committee consist of eighteen Members;

(4)

That Mr Graham Allen, Mr Clive Betts, Mr Graham Brady, Mr David Clelland, Mr David Drew, Natascha Engel, Dr Evan Harris, David Howarth, Mr Michael Jack, Mr Greg Knight, Mr Elfyn Llwyd, Mr Chris Mullin, Dr Nick Palmer, Martin Salter, Dr Phyllis Starkey, Mr Andrew Tyrie, Dr Tony Wright and Sir George Young be members of the Committee;

(5)

That Dr Tony Wright be Chairman of the Committee;

(6)

That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, to report from time to time and to appoint specialist advisers;

(7)

That this Order be a Standing Order of the House until the end of the present Parliament.

   As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons):

Mr Christopher Chope

Kelvin Hopkins

Lembit Öpik

Hywel Williams

Sir Nicholas Winterton

Mr John Grogan

Mr Peter Bone

(a)

   Line 3, at end insert ‘( ) the appointment of the Chairman and Deputy Chairmen of Ways and Means’.

   An Explanatory Memorandum is available in the Vote Office.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

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9

COMMITTEE ON ISSUE OF PRIVILEGE RELATING TO POLICE SEARCHES ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE AND INTERNAL PROCESSES OF THE HOUSE ADMINISTRATION FOR GRANTING PERMISSION FOR SUCH ACTION

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Ms Harriet Harman

   That the Order of 8 December 2008 relating to the Speaker’s Committee on search of offices on the Parliamentary Estate be rescinded and the following Order be made:

(1)

That, following the search of a Member’s office in the Parliamentary Estate by the police and the seizure of material therein, a committee be appointed to review the internal processes of the House administration for granting permission for such action, to consider any matter relating to privilege arising from the police operation, and to make recommendations for the future;

(2)

That the committee have power to send for persons, papers and records; to report from time to time; to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House and to appoint one specialist adviser either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee’s order of reference;

(3)

That Sir Alan Beith, Mr David Blunkett, Sir Menzies Campbell, Ann Coffey, Mr Doug Henderson, Ms Patricia Hewitt, Mr Michael Howard and Sir Malcolm Rifkind be members of the Committee;

(4)

That Sir Menzies Campbell be the Chairman of the Committee; and

(5)

That the committee report by 31 December 2009.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

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10

REGIONAL SELECT COMMITTEE (SOUTH WEST)

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Ms Harriet Harman

   That Linda Gilroy be discharged from the South West Regional Select Committee and Roger Berry be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

11

COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That David Wright be discharged from the Communities and Local Government Committee and Alison Seabeck be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

12

CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr Nigel Evans and Helen Southworth be discharged from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and Mr Peter Ainsworth and Mr Tom Watson be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

13

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That John Bercow (elected Speaker) and Mr Stephen Crabb be discharged from the International Development Committee and Mr Mark Lancaster and Mr Nigel Evans be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

14

TREASURY

[No debate after 10.00 pm]

Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection

   That Mr George Mudie be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Mr James Plaskitt be added.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.

At the end of the sitting:

15

ADJOURNMENT

   Proposed subject: Interception of the ship The Spirit of Humanity (Emily Thornberry).

   Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE

1

European Committee B

4.30 pm

Room 10 (public)

   To consider EU Document No. 8338/09 relating to Conflicts of Jurisdictions in Criminal Proceedings.

DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES

2

First Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 pm

Room 9 (public)

   To consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Special Exemption) Regulations 2009, the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Appeals) Regulations 2009 and the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009.

3

Second Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 pm

Room 11 (public)

   To consider the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2009.

4

Third Delegated Legislation Committee

4.30 pm

Room 12 (public)

   To consider the draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2009 and the draft Electricity and Gas (Community Energy Saving Programme) Order 2009.

SELECT COMMITTEES

5

South West Regional Committee

3.45 pm

Room 6 (private)

6

Communities and Local Government

4.00 pm

Room 15 (private)

4.50 pm

(public)

   Subject: Review of Housing Finance.

   Witness: Rt Hon John Healey MP, Minister for Housing, Department for Communities and Local Government.

7

Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills

4.00 pm

Room 8 (private)

4.15 pm

(public)

   Subject: Pre-appointment Hearing with the Chair-elect of the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

   Witness: Professor Michael Sterling.

8

Work and Pensions

4.00 pm

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)

9

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

4.15 pm

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)

10

West Midlands Regional Committee

5.00 pm

Room 16 (private)

OTHER

11

Speaker’s Conference

3.30 pm

Room 17 (private)

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

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1

Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Outcome of the Environment Council, 25 June 2009.

2

Secretary of State for the Home Department: Serious organised crime strategy.

3

Secretary of State for Justice: Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Progress towards implementing the custody provisions.

4

Secretary of State for Justice: Update on progress implementing the David Blakey Report.

5

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Publication of Building a society for all ages: preparing for longer lives consultation document.

General Committee Notices

        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 14 July at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm and Thursday 16 July at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm further to consider the Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords].

        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Wednesday 15 July at 9.30 am to consider the Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill.

        European Committee B will meet on Monday 13 July at 4.30 pm to consider European Union Document No. 8338/09, relating to Conflicts of Jurisdictions in Criminal Proceedings.

        European Committee C will meet on Tuesday 14 July at 4.30 pm to consider European Union Document No. 17367/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to Waste electrical and electronic equipment.

        The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 13 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Special Exemption) Regulations 2009, the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Appeals) Regulations 2009 and the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009.

        The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 13 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2009.

        The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 13 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2009 and the draft Electricity and Gas (Community Energy Saving Programme) Order 2009.

        The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 14 July at 10.30 am to consider the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 5) Order 2009.

        The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 14 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Companies (Share Capital and Acquisition by Company of its Own Shares) Regulations 2009 and the draft Community Interest Company (Amendment) Regulations 2009.

        The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 14 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Armed Forces (Powers of Stop and Search, Search, Seizure and Retention) Order 2009, and the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009.

        The Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 15 July at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Armed Forces (Civilian Courts Dealing with Service Offences) (Modification of the Criminal Justice Act 2003) Regulations 2009, the draft Court Martial (Prosecution Appeals) Order 2009 and the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009.

        The Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 15 July at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Hallmarking Act 1973 (Application to Palladium) Order 2009.