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Order of Business Thursday 12 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 [Thursday29 October].
 
   Motion made, and Question proposed, That the promoters of the 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 Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
 1
Dr Phyllis Starkey (Milton Keynes South West): What steps his Department is taking to ensure fair access to higher education for all.
(299489)
 2
Mr Edward Vaizey (Wantage): What steps he plans to take to provide support for development of high-speed broadband networks.
(299490)
 3
Hugh Bayley (City of York): What steps his Department is taking to promote investment in businesses in Yorkshire.
(299491)
 4
Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of measures to prevent tips being counted towards salaries in calculation of the national minimum wage.
(299493)
 5
Philip Davies (Shipley): How many young people started an apprenticeship in (a) Shipley constituency and (b) England in the latest period for which figures are available.
(299494)
 6
Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port & Neston): What steps his Department is taking to ensure that employees' rights are adhered to in the workplace; and if he will make a statement.
(299495)
 7
Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian): What assessment his Department has made of the Office of Fair Trading's recent response to CAMRA's super-complaint on the supply of beer in pubs.
(299496)
 8
Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What plans he has for implementation of the EU Agency Workers Directive; and if he will make a statement.
(299497)
 9
John Howell (Henley): What progress he has made on ensuring increased access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses.
(299498)
 10
Andrew George (St Ives): What recent representations he has received on the Competition Commission's proposals for a grocery supply ombudsman.
(299499)
 11
Tony Baldry (Banbury): What steps he plans to take to provide support for development of high-speed broadband networks.
(299500)
 12
Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the grocery industry on establishing a groceries supply code of conduct.
(299501)
 13
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What expenditure his Department has incurred on labour force re-skilling initiatives in the last 12 months.
(299502)
 14
Mr Brian Jenkins (Tamworth): What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on a mandate for the European Commission to negotiate a free trade agreement with Colombia.
(299503)
 15
Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West): What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on a mandate for the European Commission to negotiate a free trade agreement with Colombia.
(299504)
 16
Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow): What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on a mandate for the European Commission to negotiate a free trade agreement with Colombia.
(299505)
 17
Mr John Baron (Billericay): What recent progress his Department has made in assisting small and medium-sized businesses to secure finance.
(299506)
 18
Ann Winterton (Congleton): How many people under the age of 24 were not in education, employment or training on the most recent date for which figures are available.
(299507)
 19
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's enterprise champion in contributing to the Government's policy on small businesses.
(299508)
 20
Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What plans he has for the future of Royal Mail.
(299509)
 21
Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East): What progress is being made on the Government's review of tuition fees and student support; and if he will make a statement.
(299510)
 22
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): What recent discussions officials of his Department have had with the British Blind and Shutters Association on the safety of looped blind cords; what progress has been made in such discussions; and if he will make a statement.
(299511)
 23
Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd): What estimate he has made of the effect on the level of car production of the extension of the car scrappage scheme; and if he will make a statement.
(299512)
 24
Phil Wilson (Sedgefield): What assistance regional development agencies are providing to businesses during the economic downturn; and if he will make a statement.
(299513)
At 11.15 am
Topical Questions to the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Gordon Banks (Ochil and South Perthshire): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(299514)
 T2
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):
(299517)
 T3
Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield):
(299518)
 T4
Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth):
(299519)
 T5
Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough):
(299522)
 T6
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean):
(299523)

At 11.30 am
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business

Note: Provision has been made for a Business Motion to be moved at 6.00 pm (Standing Order No. 15).

1
CORONERS AND JUSTICE BILL: Consideration of Lords Message.
   For Motions relating to the Lords Message, see separate Paper.
   Proceedings will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement (Order of 9 November).
2
POLICING AND CRIME BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 3)
[No debate]
Secretary Alan Johnson
 
   That the following provisions shall apply to the Policing and Crime Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Orders of 19 January and 19 May 2009 (Policing and Crime Bill (Programme) and Policing and Crime Bill (Programme) (No. 2)):
Consideration of Lords Amendments
   1.   Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
Subsequent stages
   2.   Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
   3.   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)).
3
POLICING AND CRIME BILL: Consideration of Lords Amendments.
   The Twenty-seventh Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Retention, use and destruction of biometric data: correspondence with Government, HC 1113, is relevant.
   Proceedings will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement if the Policing and Crime Bill (Programme) (No. 3) Motion is agreed to.

Note: The House may be asked to consider any Lords Messages which may be received.

At 6.00 pm
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
The Prime Minister
 
   That, at this day’s sitting, proceedings on consideration of any Lords Messages that may be received may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 15).
A Royal Commission is expected.


Note: The Speaker will not adjourn the House until any Message from the Lords has been received and any Committee to draw up Reasons which has been appointed at this day’s sitting has reported, and until a Message is received from the Lords Commissioners (Order of 9 November).
At the end of the sitting:
4
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Future of King George Hospital, Ilford (Mike Gapes).
   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: Baroness Young of Old Scone, Chair, and Alan Rosenbach, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Care Quality Commission, and Sampson Low, National Policy Officer, UNISON; Lin Hinnigan, Director of Strategy, General Social Care Council, Andrea Rowe, Chief Executive, Skills for Care, and Allan Bowman, Chair, Social Care Institute for Excellence (at 11.15 am).
2
Culture, Media and Sport
10.15 am
Room 7 (private)
3
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 12 November
Time of publication
No.
1
Joint Committee on Human Rights
11.00 am
HC 736
   Legislative Scrutiny: Equality Bill (Twenty-sixth Report).
2
Joint Committee on Human Rights
10.00 am
HC 1113
   Retention, Use and Destruction of Biometric Data: Correspondence with Government (Twenty-seventh Report).
3
Public Accounts
00.01 am
HC 832
   Oversight of the Post Office Network Change Programme (Fifty-third Report).
4
Regulatory Reform
2.00 pm
HC 1111
   Draft Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009: Second Stage (Eleventh Report).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget ECOFIN).
2
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: South Downs National Park.
3
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Cyprus: Offer of Sovereign Base territory in support of the Cyprus settlement negotiations.
4
Secretary of State for Health: Review of prescribing anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia.
5
Secretary of State for the Home Department: Draft Immigration Bill.

 

 

 
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