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Order of Business Thursday 5 November 2009

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House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 10.30 am
  Prayers
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
 
Third Readings
 
1. Canterbury City Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Third Reading of the Canterbury City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read the third time upon this day six months.
 
2. Nottingham City Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Third Reading of the Nottingham City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be read the third time upon this day six months.
Consideration of Bills As Amended
 
1. Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Consideration of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months.
 
2. Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Consideration of the Manchester City Council Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months.
 
3. Leeds City Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Consideration of the Leeds City Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months.
 
4. Reading Borough Council Bill (By Order).
Mr Christopher Chope
 
   On Consideration of the Reading Borough Council Bill, to move, That the Bill be considered upon this day six months.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS AT THE TIME OF PRIVATE BUSINESS
1. City of Westminster Bill [Lords] (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That so much of the Lords Message [12 October] as relates to the City of Westminster Bill [Lords] be now considered.
 
   That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
2. Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2006-07 on 22 January 2007, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
3. Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of the Manchester City Council Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2006-07 on 22 January 2007, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
4. Canterbury City Council Bill (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of the Canterbury City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
5. Leeds City Council Bill (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of Leeds City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
6. Nottingham City Council Bill (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of Nottingham City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).
7. Reading Borough Council Bill (By Order): Adjourned Debate on Question [Thursday 29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of the Reading Borough Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in the previous Session on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the Bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 188A (Suspension of bills).–(The Chairman of Ways and Means).

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 Energy and Climate Change
 1
Mr David Drew (Stroud): What steps he is taking to reach an international agreement on climate change, with particular reference to helping developing countries introduce carbon mitigation measures.
(297747)
 2
Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What assessment he has made of the level of risk of power cuts over the next 10 years resulting from shortages in electricity generating capacity.
(297748)
 3
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What assessment he has made of the level of risk of power cuts arising from insufficient electricity generating capacity over the next 10 years.
(297749)
 4
Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West): What assessment he has made of the effect of the current economic situation on prospects for an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.
(297751)
 5
Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on reaching an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.
(297752)
 6
Nia Griffith (Llanelli): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of efforts to tackle climate change in international forums; and if he will make a statement.
(297753)
 7
Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): When he last discussed with the government of the Maldives the contribution of the UK towards reducing the risks to that country arising from climate change.
(297754)
 8
Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West): What steps he plans to take to prevent energy companies overcharging their customers; and if he will make a statement.
(297755)
 9
Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North and Leith): What recent progress towards agreement has been made in international negotiations on climate change.
(297756)
 10
Lynda Waltho (Stourbridge): What steps he is taking to promote public awareness of the Copenhagen climate change summit; and if he will make a statement.
(297759)
 11
Mr Ronnie Campbell (Blyth Valley): What steps he is taking to encourage generation of electricity from onshore wind sources; and if he will make a statement.
(297760)
 12
Paul Flynn (Newport West): How much the Government spent on marine energy projects in each of the last three years.
(297762)
 13
Tony Baldry (Banbury): What recent discussions he has had with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets on the simplification of energy tariffs.
(297763)
 14
John Barrett (Edinburgh West): What the Government's latest estimate is of the costs of disposal of the UK's current nuclear waste.
(297764)
 15
Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): What recent representations he has received on the Government's Low Carbon Transition Plan; and if he will make a statement.
(297765)
 16
Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): What recent estimate he has made of levels of gas storage in the UK; and if he will make a statement.
(297766)
 17
Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): What progress has been made in reducing the UK's carbon dioxide emissions over the last five years.
(297767)
 18
Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): What recent representations he has received on the contribution of onshore wind to the UK's electricity generation capacity; and if he will make a statement.
(297768)
 19
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What recent representations he has received on the Government's policy on future use of nuclear power; and if he will make a statement.
(297769)
 20
Mr Peter Lilley (Hitchin & Harpenden): If he will discuss with the Met Office Hadley Centre and the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit the publication of near-surface temperature data used to calculate changes to average global temperature.
(297770)
 21
Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What recent steps his Department has taken to secure an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.
(297771)
 
At 11.15 am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Mr Graham Stuart (Beverley & Holderness): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(297772)
 T2
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire):
(297773)
 T3
Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):
(297774)
 T4
Chris McCafferty (Calder Valley):
(297775)
 T5
Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West):
(297776)
 T6
Paul Flynn (Newport West):
(297777)
 T7
Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth):
(297778)
 T8
John Mann (Bassetlaw):
(297779)
 T9
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):
(297780)
 T10
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):
(297781)

At 11.30 am
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Business Question to the Leader of the House
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
1
CLIMATE CHANGE: PREPARATION FOR THE COPENHAGEN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
[Until 6.00 pm]
The Prime Minister
 
   That this House has considered the matter of climate change: preparation for the Copenhagen climate change conference.
   Relevant documents:
   Sixth Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2007-08, Reaching an international agreement on climate change, HC 355, and the Government response, HC 1055; Fourth Report from the Committee, Session 2008-09, Reducing CO2 and other emissions from shipping, HC 528, and the Government response, HC 1015; and Fifth Report from the Committee, Session 2008-09, Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation, HC 30, and the Government response, HC 1063.
   The Road to Copenhagen: The UK Government’s case for an ambitious international agreement on climate change, Cm 7659.
   The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan: National Strategy for Climate Change, laid on 15 July 2009.
   Adapting to climate change: UK climate projections June 2009.
   Letter from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs dated 16 October 2009 to the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee enclosing a map showing the implications for the world of four degrees of warming.
Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.
2
NOTICES OF QUESTIONS
[No debate after 6.00 pm]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That, notwithstanding sub-paragraph (a) of the proviso to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments), notices of questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland for oral answer on Wednesday 25 November may be given on Wednesday 18 November.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
3
REGIONAL SELECT COMMITTEE (LONDON)
[No debate after 6.00 pm]
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That Ms Karen Buck, Jeremy Corbyn, Clive Efford, Siobhain McDonagh and Mr Andy Slaughter be members of the London Regional Select Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
4
REGIONAL SELECT COMMITTEE (WEST MIDLANDS)
[No debate after 6.00 pm]
Adjourned debate on Question [2 November].
 
   Motion made and Question proposed, That Mr David Kidney be discharged from the West Midlands Regional Select Committee and Mrs Janet Dean be added.—(Mark Tami.)
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
5
REGIONAL SELECT COMMITTEE (SOUTH WEST)
[No debate after 6.00 pm]
Adjourned debate on Question [29 October].
 
   Motion made and Question proposed, That Linda Gilroy be discharged from the South West Regional Select Committee and Roger Berry be added.—(Mr Bob Blizzard.)
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
6
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT COMMITTEE)
[No debate after 6.00 pm]
Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That David Simpson be discharged from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and Mr Nigel Dodds be added.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
7
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Taxation of gambling  (Philip Davies).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
SELECT COMMITTEES
1
Health
9.30 am
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 am
(public)
   Subject: Social Care.
   Witnesses: Raphael Wittenberg, Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science, and Professor Carol Jagger, Leicester Nuffield Research Unit, University of Leicester; Richard Humphries, The King’s Fund, James Lloyd, Social Market Foundation, and Donald Hirsch (at 11.15 am).
2
Welsh Affairs
9.30 am
Room 15 (private)
 
9.45 am
(public)
   Subject: National Assembly for Wales (Culture and Other Fields) (Local Government) Order 2009.
   Witnesses: Alun Ffred Jones AM, Minister for Heritage, Welsh Assembly Government; Wayne David MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Wales Office (at 10.30 am).
3
Public Administration
9.45 am
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.00 am
(public)
   Subject: Work of the Ombudsman in 2008-09.
   Witness: Ann Abraham, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
4
Culture, Media and Sport
10.15 am
Room 7 (private)
5
Reform of the House of Commons
12.00 noon
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Thursday 5 November
Time of publication
No.
1
Public Accounts
00.01 am
HC 722
   National Offender Management Service: Maintenance of the prison estate in England and Wales (Fifty-first Report).
2
Standards and Privileges
11.00 am
HC 1101
   Mr Alan Duncan (Eleventh Report).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Personal, Social, Health and Economics education.
2
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Leasehold Advisory Service: Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09.
3
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: Items accepted in lieu of tax.
4
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Publication of the annual report of the Animal Procedures Committee for 2008.
5
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Proceeds of crime.
6
Secretary of State for Justice: Judicial declarations–Freemasonry.
7
Minister of State, Department for Transport: Franchised rail services: Update.

General Committee Notices
        European Committee B will meet on Monday 9 November at 4.30 pm to consider European Union Document No. 13732/09, relating to an Operational Framework for the EU to Promote Aid Effectiveness.
        The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 9 November at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Networks) Exemption Order 2009.
        The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 9 November at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Ministry of Defence Police Appeals Tribunals Regulations 2009 and the draft Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct) Regulations 2009.
        The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 10 November at 4.30 pm to consider the Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1499), the Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1498) and the Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1496).


 

 
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