Order Paper for Thursday 30 April 2009 [order2html $Revision: 1.34 $ ($Date: 2008/02/08 10:01:17 $)]

10.30 am	Prayers.
Afterwards	Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, including at 11.15 am Topical Questions.
11.30 am	Urgent Questions (if any); Business Question to the Leader of the House; Ministerial Statements (if any).
Afterwards	Members’ Allowances; Members’ Allowances (Greater London); Registration of Members’ Financial Interests; Members’ Staff; Members’ Allowances (Evidence of Expenditure); Members’ Estimate Committee (Amendment of the Green Book) (Motions) (may continue until 5.00 pm).
	Delegated Legislation (Motion) (no debate after 6.00 pm).
At the end of the sitting	Adjournment Debate: Closure of Visteon factory in Basildon (Angela E. Smith) (until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later).

	Sitting in Westminster Hall
	General Debate:
2.30 pm	Defra’s Darwin Initiative (until 5.30 pm).


Last date for tabling*	Date for answer	Departments etc
Monday 27 April	Wednesday 6 May	Scotland
Tuesday 28 April	Tuesday 5 May	Justice
Wednesday 29 April	Wednesday 6 May	Prime Minister
Thursday 30 April	Thursday 7 May	Business, Enterprise and Regulatory ReformChurch Commissioners, Public Accounts Commission and Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission


Time for tabling	For answer on
10.30 pm or the rising of the House, whichever is earlier, on Tuesday 28 April	Tuesday 5 May
7.30 pm or the rising of the House, whichever is earlier, on Wednesday 29 April	Wednesday 6 May
6.30 pm or the rising of the House, whichever is earlier, on Thursday 30 April	Thursday 7 May

House of Commons

Thursday 30 April 2009

Order of Business

At 10.30 am	Prayers
	Business Question to the Leader of the House
	Ministerial Statements (if any)

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 Innovation, Universities and Skills

Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East): What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of apprenticeships.

(271876)

Jim Sheridan (Paisley and Renfrewshire North): What measures are in place to ensure that contracts let by his Department facilitate the creation of apprenticeship places.

(271877)

Martin Linton (Battersea): What recent discussions he has had with the Learning and Skills Council on the funding of phase 2 of the South Thames College redevelopment.

(271878)

Mr Hugo Swire (East Devon): How much capital expenditure on further education colleges is planned in (a) East Devon constituency and (b) England in 2009-10.

(271879)

Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow): What recent representations he has received on the review of the Learning and Skills Council's capital funding programme; and if he will make a statement.

(271880)

Mr Lee Scott (Ilford North): What arrangements his Department has made for adult and community learning provision in 2009-10; and if he will make a statement.

(271881)

Mr John Baron (Billericay): How many publicly-funded further education courses there were in (a) Billericay constituency and (b) England in (i) 2005 and (ii) 2008.

(271882)

Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What assessment he has made of the implications of funding difficulties in the Building Colleges for the Future programme for the programme in (a) Havering and (b) England.

(271884)

Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What recent progress has been made in implementing the Government's Building Colleges for the Future programme; and if he will make a statement.

(271885)

Anne Snelgrove (South Swindon): What assessment he has made of the merits of establishing a university campus in Swindon.

(271886)

Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What steps he is taking to assist further education colleges with their capital programmes.

(271887)

Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): If he will hold discussions with the Association of Colleges on the number of new students applying for college places in 2010.

(271888)

Andrew Gwynne (Denton & Reddish): What steps the Government is taking to encourage the training and development of the self-employed in Denton and Reddish constituency.

(271889)

Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North): What recent discussions he has had with the Higher Education Funding Council for England on the funding of London Metropolitan University.

(271890)

Norman Baker (Lewes): What assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of funding for capital projects undertaken by further education colleges; and if he will make a statement.

(271891)

Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): What recent consideration the Learning and Skills Council has given to funding the proposed development at South Devon College.

(271892)

Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): How many residents of Macclesfield constituency received funding for an apprenticeship in 2008-09.

(271893)

Phil Wilson (Sedgefield): What assessment he has made of the contribution scientific research can make to an economic upturn.

(271894)

Mr Tim Boswell (Daventry): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of higher education institutions on their procedures for allocating places for applicants.

(271895)

Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk): When he next expects to meet the Learning and Skills Council to discuss the funding of further education colleges.

(271896)

Richard Ottaway (Croydon South): How many people in (a) Croydon and (b) England enrolled on a further education course in the last three years.

(271897)

David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent discussions he has had with representatives of sector skills councils on access to apprenticeships for people with learning difficulties.

(271898)

Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough): What steps his Department is taking to encourage collaboration between universities and the private sector in the development of green-collar jobs.

(271899)

Mr David Kidney (Stafford): What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of provision of apprenticeships by employers in (a) local government and (b) the third sector.

(271900)

At 11.15 am

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills

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

Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

(271901)

Mr Russell Brown (Dumfries and Galloway):

(271902)

Mr Paul Burstow (Sutton & Cheam):

(271903)

Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West):

(271904)

Mr Andrew Mackay (Bracknell):

(271905)

Liz Blackman (Erewash):

(271906)

Mr Simon Burns (West Chelmsford):

(271907)

Mrs Ann Cryer (Keighley):

(271908)

Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough):

(271909)

T10

Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey):

(271910)

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

†

MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES

[Until 5.00 pm]

Ms Harriet Harman

(1)	That this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances;

(2)	That it is necessary to recognise the additional costs incurred by hon. Members as a result of the need for them to undertake parliamentary duties both in Westminster and their constituency;

(3)	That, in the opinion of this House, any new arrangements relating to Members’ allowances ought to—

(a)	take account of hon. Members’ attendance at Westminster,

(b)	be transparent and accountable, and

(c)	reduce the existing annual limits on the allowances which hon. Members may claim, producing overall cost savings;

(4)	That, to resolve this matter urgently and in a way that will command maximum public support, it would be desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee as early as possible.

As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances):

Sir George Young

Paddy Tipping

Nick Harvey

Mr Greg Knight

Mr Kevin Barron

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

Mr Andrew Dismore	Mr Chris Mullin	Hon. Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead	Natascha Engel	Peter Bottomley
Sir Nicholas Winterton	Mr Douglas Hogg	Mr Edward Leigh
Mr John Gummer	Mr Christopher Chope	Sir Peter Tapsell
Sir John Butterfill	Mr William Cash	Mr Bernard Jenkin
Mark Fisher	Andrew George

(j)

Line 3, leave out from ‘allowances’ to end and add ‘; believes that in order to command maximum public support for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee as early as possible.’.

Mr Gordon Prentice

David Taylor

(f)

Line 4, leave out paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) and insert—

‘( )	That no decision be taken on Members’ allowances until the Committee on Standards in Public Life has reported on the matter; and

( )	The recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life on Members’ allowances be accepted without amendment.’.

Mr David Winnick

Kelvin Hopkins

Hugh Bayley

Mr Jim Devine

(a)

Line 4, after ‘by’, insert ‘most’.

Mr David Heath

(o)

Line 6, at end, insert—

‘( )	That no hon. Member occupying accommodation provided at public expense shall be deemed to have a need to incur additional costs in order to undertake their parliamentary duties, and will not therefore be able to claim under the additional costs allowance, with immediate effect;’.

Mr David Winnick

Mr David Heath

Kelvin Hopkins

Hugh Bayley

Mr Jim Devine

(b)

Line 9, leave out sub-paragraph (a).

Mr Alan Duncan

Mr Shailesh Vara

(l)

Line 9, at end insert ‘but not permit a per diem allowance.’.

Mr David Winnick

Kelvin Hopkins

Hugh Bayley

Mr Jim Devine

(c)

Line 10, at end insert—

‘( )	be confined to the necessary costs of accommodation essential to carrying out the duties of an hon. Member, such costs to be subject to the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life.’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(g)

Line 11, leave out sub-paragraph (c) and insert—

‘(c)	by the abolition of the Communications Allowance produce overall cost savings.’.

Mr David Winnick

Kelvin Hopkins

Hugh Bayley

Mr Jim Devine

Sir Patrick Cormack

Sir Nicholas Winterton

(d)

Line 11, leave out sub-paragraph (c).

Mr Douglas Hogg

(h)

Line 12, at end insert—

‘(d)	ensure that hon. Members who are occupying premises which are provided at the public expense shall not make a claim under the Additional Costs Allowance in respect of any other property or structure.’.

Mr David Winnick

Kelvin Hopkins

Hugh Bayley

Mr Jim Devine

(e)

Line 15, leave out ‘any’ and insert ‘all’.

Sir Patrick Cormack

Sir Nicholas Winterton

(n)

Line 15, leave out from ‘recommendations’ to end and add ‘when the Committee has had the opportunity to make comprehensive recommendations.’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(i)

Line 15, at end add ‘after the publication of the report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life into hon. Members’ allowances.’.

Dr Tony Wright

Mr Barry Sheerman

(k)

Line 15, at end add—

‘(5)	That this House agrees to accept the recommendations on the reform of the allowances system made by the Committee on Standards in Public Life.’.

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MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES (GREATER LONDON)

Ms Harriet Harman

That, with effect from 1 April 2010, no distinction shall be made for the purposes of the rules governing Members’ allowances between an hon. Member who represents an inner-London constituency and an hon. Member who represents any other constituency the whole of which falls within 20 miles of the Palace of Westminster.

As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances (Greater London)):

Sir George Young

Nick Harvey

Mr Greg Knight

Mr Kevin Barron

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

Paddy Tipping

Mr Andrew Dismore	Mr Chris Mullin	Hon. Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead	Natascha Engel	Peter Bottomley
Sir Nicholas Winterton	Mr Douglas Hogg	Mr Edward Leigh
Mr John Gummer	Mr Christopher Chope	Sir Peter Tapsell
Sir John Butterfill	Mr William Cash	Mr Bernard Jenkin
Mark Fisher	Andrew George

(a)

Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to allowances for Members representing constituencies in the London area as early as possible.’.

Andrew Mackinlay

(b)

Line 4, leave out ‘20’ and insert ‘18’.

Andrew Mackinlay

(c)

Line 4, at end add ‘, with the distance in miles calculated on the basis of the Automobile Association’s road mileage calculator.’.

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REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS’ FINANCIAL INTERESTS

Ms Harriet Harman

(1)

That, for the purpose of complying with the Resolution of the House of 22 May 1974 relating to Registration of Members’ Financial Interests, in respect of interests falling within Category 1 (Directorships), Category 2 (Remunerated employment, office, profession, etc) or Category 3 (Clients), hon. Members shall furnish the Registrar with the following particulars—

(a)	the precise amount of each individual payment made in relation to any interest,

(b)	the nature of the work carried out in return for that payment,

(c)	the number of hours worked during the period to which the payment relates, and

(d)	except where disclosure of the information would be contrary to any legal or established professional duty of privacy or confidentiality, the name and address of the person, organisation or company making the payment;

(2)	That such interests shall be registered whether or not their value in any given year exceeds one per cent. of the current Parliamentary salary;

(3)	That the provisions of this Resolution shall apply whether or not the interest in question depends essentially upon, or arises out of, the hon. Member’s position as a Member of Parliament; and

(4)	That the provisions of this Resolution shall come into effect on 1 July 2009.

As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Registration of Members’ Financial Interests):

Sir George Young

Mr Greg Knight

Mr Kevin Barron

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

Paddy Tipping

Nick Harvey

Mr Andrew Dismore	Mr Chris Mullin	Hon. Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead	Natascha Engel	Peter Bottomley
Sir Nicholas Winterton	Mr Douglas Hogg	Mr Edward Leigh
Mr John Gummer	Mr Christopher Chope	Sir Peter Tapsell
Sir John Butterfill	Mr William Cash	Mr Bernard Jenkin
Mark Fisher	Andrew George

(f)

Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to the registration of Members’ Financial Interests as early as possible.’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(b)

Line 5, leave out from ‘with’ to end of line 7 and insert—

‘(a)	a statement to the effect that net aggregate income from the declared interests received in a calendar year exceeds the parliamentary salary paid to an hon. Member for that year, if such is the case.’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(c)

Line 8, after ‘(b)’, insert ‘state for any work in respect of which a statement is made under sub-paragraph (a) above,’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(d)

Line 9, leave out sub-paragraph (c) and insert—

‘(c)	where the number of hours worked in any calendar year with respect to the income which is the subject of a statement made under sub-paragraph (a) above exceeds 400, a declaration to that effect.’.

Sir Patrick Cormack

Sir Nicholas Winterton

(g)

Line 9, leave out sub-paragraph (c).

Sir Patrick Cormack

Sir Nicholas Winterton

(h)

Line 16, leave out ‘whether or not’ and insert ‘if’.

Bob Spink

(a)

Line 18, at end insert―

‘( )	That the maximum gross remuneration from the forms of employment referred to in paragraph (1) be limited to 10 per cent. of an hon. Member’s salary.’.

Mr Graham Brady

Mr Edward Leigh

Mr Christopher Chope

Mr Graham Stuart

(j)

Line 18, at end insert―

‘(3A)

That this Resolution shall apply to remunerated employment as a Minister of the Crown.’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(e)

Line 19, leave out from ‘shall’ to end and add ‘not come into effect until 1 January 2010, provided that by that date this House shall have received and considered the report from the Committee on Standards in Public Life on hon. Members’ allowances.’.

Sir Patrick Cormack

Sir Nicholas Winterton

(i)

Line 19, leave out from ‘shall’ to end and add ‘only have effect if it is compatible with the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life.’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(k)

Line 19, leave out paragraph (4) and insert—

‘(4)

That the provisions set out in paragraph (1)(b) and (c) shall not come into effect until this House shall have considered and approved a Resolution that shall impose similar and commensurate obligations as to the hours worked and the nature of the work done on all hon. Members who are Ministers, office holders, parliamentary private secretaries, or who hold any office or position whether paid or unpaid or provide any service whether paid or unpaid to any person, institution, corporation or organisation or who are a member of any organisation or institution or entity of any kind whatsoever whether national or international in respect of any work done in such a capacity; and

(5)	That, subject to paragraph (4), the provisions of this Resolution shall come into effect on 1 July 2009.’.

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MEMBERS’ STAFF

Ms Harriet Harman

(1)	That, in the opinion of this House, staff who work for an hon. Member should be employed by the House, as a personal appointment and managed by the hon. Member; and

(2)	That the House of Commons Commission shall consider this decision and make recommendations for its implementation, including any transitional provisions which may be necessary, by 29 October 2009.

As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Staff):

Sir George Young

Mr Kevin Barron

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

Paddy Tipping

Nick Harvey

Mr Greg Knight

Mr Andrew Dismore	Mr Chris Mullin	Hon. Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead	Natascha Engel	Peter Bottomley
Sir Nicholas Winterton	Mr Douglas Hogg	Mr Edward Leigh
Mr John Gummer	Mr Christopher Chope	Sir Peter Tapsell
Sir John Butterfill	Mr William Cash	Mr Bernard Jenkin
Mark Fisher	Andrew George

(e)

Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to the employment of Members’ staff as early as possible.’.

Mr David Heath

(a)

Line 1, leave out paragraph (1).

Mr Douglas Hogg

(c)

Line 1, after ‘Member’, insert ‘and who so choose’.

Hugh Bayley

(f)

Line 3, after ‘Member’, insert ‘, and should be entitled to join the House of Commons Staff Pension Scheme’.

Sir Patrick Cormack

Sir Nicholas Winterton

(g)

Line 3, leave out from ‘Member’ to end and insert, ‘if the hon. Member concerned requests it.’.

Mr David Heath

(b)

Line 4, leave out ‘this decision and’, and insert ‘ the benefits or otherwise of an arrangement by which staff who work for an hon. Member might be employed by the House, as a personal appointment and managed by the hon. Member, and, if appropriate,’.

Mr Douglas Hogg

(d)

Line 6, leave out from ‘necessary’ to end and add ‘not before 31 March 2010, provided that by that date the House shall have received and considered the report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life on hon. Members’ allowances.’.

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MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES (EVIDENCE OF EXPENDITURE)

Ms Harriet Harman

That, in respect of any claim for payment made by an hon. Member after 1 July 2009 in relation to any allowance or expenditure for which documentary evidence is required, such evidence shall be required regardless of the sum concerned.

As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances (Evidence of Expenditure)):

Sir George Young

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

Paddy Tipping

Nick Harvey

Mr Greg Knight

Mr Kevin Barron

Mr Andrew Dismore	Mr Chris Mullin	Hon. Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead	Natascha Engel	Peter Bottomley
Sir Nicholas Winterton	Mr Douglas Hogg	Mr Edward Leigh
Mr John Gummer	Mr Christopher Chope	Sir Peter Tapsell
Sir John Butterfill	Mr William Cash	Mr Bernard Jenkin
Mark Fisher	Andrew George

(a)

Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to the documentary evidence required for payment of Members’ claims of any allowance or expenditure as early as possible.’.

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MEMBERS ESTIMATE COMMITTEE (AMENDMENT OF THE GREEN BOOK)

Ms Harriet Harman

That Standing Order No. 152D (House of Commons Members Estimate Committee) shall be amended in line 10 by inserting after ‘House’ the words ‘and the Guide to Members’ Allowances known as the Green Book’.

An Explanatory Memorandum relating to the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman is available in the Vote Office.

The Speaker will put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman relating to Members’ Allowances, Members’ Allowances (Greater London), Registration of Members’ Financial Interests, Members’ Staff, Members’ Allowances (Evidence of Expenditure) and Members Estimate Committee (Amendment of the Green Book) not later than 5.00 pm; such Questions will 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) will not apply (Order of 29 April).

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DELEGATED LEGISLATION

[No debate after 6.00 pm]

Ms Harriet Harman

That the Motion in the name of Mr Pat McFadden relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees) in respect of which notice has been given that the instrument be approved.

If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.

At the end of the sitting:

ADJOURNMENT

Proposed subject: Closure of Visteon factory in Basildon (Angela E. Smith).

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)
2	Public Administration	9.45 am	The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
		10.00 am	(public)
Subject: Executive Pay in the Public Sector.
Witnesses: Polly Toynbee, Guardian, Tony Travers, London School of Economics, David Clark, Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers, and Ben Farrugia, Taxpayers’ Alliance.
3	Finance and Services	9.50 am	Room 13 (private)
4	Culture, Media and Sport	10.15 am	Room 16 (private)

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

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

1	Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Regional development agencies – board appointments.

2	Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Consolidated Fund.

3	Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Review of the primary curriculum.

4	Secretary of State for Defence: Call-out order – Cyprus.

5	Secretary of State for Defence: Defence Vetting Agency key targets financial year 2009-10.

6	Secretary of State for Defence: Publication of Puma Review.

7	Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: Auction of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority land.

8	Secretary of State for Health: Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

9	Secretary of State for the Home Department: Appointments to the Animal Procedures Committee

10	Secretary of State for Justice: Lord Bradley’s report on people with mental health problems or learning disabilities in the criminal justice system.

11	Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Discretionary Social Fund: Changes to Secretary of State’s directions and guidance (Social Fund Guide) and Social Fund allocations.

House of Commons

Thursday 30 April 2009

Future Business

A.	Business for the period ending on Friday 8 May 2009
	This section includes the business announced by the Leader of the House (which may be changed up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken and is therefore provisional).
B.	Business to be taken at sittings in Westminster Hall
C.	Remaining Orders and Notices
	This section consists of items of business set down formally for today but not expected to be taken today. (These may include items included in the business statement and therefore listed in Part A.).
D.	Other future business
	This section consists of items of business set down for specific days after Friday 8 May 2009.
E.	Business to be taken in European Committees
	This section consists of European Union Documents to be considered in European Committees.
F.	Notices of Written Ministerial Statements
	This section consists of Notices of Ministerial Statements to be made in writing on the days indicated.

A
Business for the period ending on Friday 8 May 2009

Includes the business announced by the Leader of the House (which may be changed up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken and is therefore provisional).

Friday 1 May

The House will not be sitting.

Monday 4 May

The House will not be sitting.

Tuesday 5 May

Questions to the Secretary of State for Justice, including Topical Questions.

Presentation of Bill: Annette Brooke: Sale of Mobile Homes (Interviews): Bill to make provision about the holding of interviews between site owners and prospective purchasers of mobile homes prior to any sale.

Remaining Stages of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.

Wednesday 6 May

Questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland and to the Prime Minister.

Ten minute Rule Motion: Ms Sally Keeble: Developing Country Debt (Restriction of Recovery): That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate the recovery of the defaulted sovereign debt of developing countries; and for connected purposes.

Second Reading of the Finance Bill.

At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.

Thursday 7 May

Questions to the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, including Topical Questions and to the Church Commissioners, to the Public Accounts Commission and to the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission.

Topical debate: Subject to be announced.

General debate on the Intelligence and Security Committee Annual Report 2007-08.

At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.

Friday 8 May

Private Members’ Bills.

1	GREEN ENERGY (DEFINITION AND PROMOTION) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Peter Ainsworth

2	SCHOOLS (HEALTH SUPPORT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Jim Cunningham

3	LAND USE (GARDEN PROTECTION ETC.) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

4	CLIMATE CHANGE (SECTORAL TARGETS) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Martin Caton

5	RENEWABLE CONTENT OBLIGATION BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Dr Alan Whitehead

6	PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (ENCRYPTED MATERIAL) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Sir Paul Beresford

7	BROADCASTING (TELEVISION LICENCE FEE ABOLITON) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope

8	EUROPEAN UNION (AUDIT OF BENEFITS AND COSTS OF UK MEMBERSHIP) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope

9	SCOTTISH BANKNOTES (ACCEPTABILITY IN UNITED KINGDOM) BILL: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [6 March].

And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:

Member in charge: David Mundell

At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.

B
Business to be taken in Westminster Hall

Tuesday 5 May

Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment:

9.30 am - 11.00 am	Mr Rob Wilson	Support for people with fibromyalgia.
11.00 am - 12.30 pm	Mr Gordon Marsden	Skills initiatives and strategy for economic recovery in Lancashire.
12.30 pm - 1.00 pm	Mr Gary Streeter	Future of Devonport Naval Base.
1.00 pm - 1.30 pm	Dr Brian Iddon	Importation of health food products from the Channel Islands.
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm	Steve Webb	Regulation of local bus services.

Wednesday 6 May

Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment:

9.30 am - 11.00 am	Mike Penning	Learning and Skills Council funding for school sixth forms.
11.00 am - 11.30 am	Mr David Kidney	Office of Government Commerce and green procurement.
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm
2.30 pm - 4.00 pm	David Taylor	Tax avoidance and evasion and global financial flows.
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm	Dr Richard Taylor	Whistleblowing in the NHS.
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm	Rosie Cooper	Concessionary bus travel scheme and fraudulent issuing of tickets by bus companies.

FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
TUESDAY 12 MAY AND WEDNESDAY 13 MAY

Applications for General or short Debates should be made in writing to Mr Speaker to reach his office by 10.00 pm or the rise of House, whichever is the earlier, on Tuesday 5 May. The Ballot will take place on Wednesday 6 May.

FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS TO ANSWER

Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Communities and Local Government; Culture, Media and Sport; Energy and Climate Change; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Home Office; Justice; Leader of the House; Minister for the Olympics; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Solicitor General.

WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES

From the week beginning 18 May to the week beginning 29 June, Departments will answer adjournment debates in Westminster Hall according to the following rota:

Week beginning 18 May:

Children, Schools and Families; Defence; Health; Innovation, Universities and Skills; International Development; Minister for Women and Equality; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions.

Weeks beginning 1 June, 15 June and 29 June:

Culture, Media and Sport; Health; Innovation, Universities and Skills; International Development; Minister for the Olympics; Minister for Women and Equality; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions.

Weeks beginning 8 June and 22 June:

Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Children, Schools and Families; Communities and Local Government; Defence; Energy and Climate Change; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Home Office; Justice; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Solicitor General.

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Remaining Orders and Notices

Consists of items of business set down formally for today but not expected to be taken today. (These may include items included in the business statement and therefore listed in part A above.) Also includes items on which divisions have been deferred.

1	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Secretary Paul Murphy

That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Housing) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of the House to the Instrument in its Seventh Report of Session 2008-09.

2	POLICING AND CRIME BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

For Amendments see pages 189–91, 235–36, 255–56, 267–68, 275, 295, 309–10 595–99 and 603–04 of Supplement to Votes.

3	LICENCES AND LICENSING

Secretary Andy Burnham

That the draft Legislative Reform (Minor Variations to Premises Licenses and Club Premises Certificates) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 26 March, be approved.

The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on the draft Order in its Second Report, HC209.

4	APPRENTICESHIPS, SKILLS, CHILDREN AND LEARNING BILL: As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

For Amendments see pages 567-74, 575-84, 585-91, 605-08, 609, 611, 613–21, 623–27 and 629–40 of Supplement to Votes.

The Northern Ireland Assembly and the Scottish Parliament have each passed
a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolutions are available in the Vote Office.

5	FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

That the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Contribution to Costs of Special Resolution Regime) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 807), dated 29 March 2009,
a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 March, be approved.

6	BUILDING SOCIETIES

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

That the Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 805), dated 29 March 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 March, be approved.

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of the House to the Instrument in its Twelfth Report of Session 2008-09.

7	BUILDING SOCIETIES

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

That the Amendments to Law (Resolution of Dunfermline Building Society) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 814), dated 30 March 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 March, be approved.

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn the special attention of the House to the Instrument in its Twelfth Report of Session 2008-09.

8	GENEVA CONVENTIONS AND UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL (PROTOCOLS) BILL [LORDS]: Committee.

9	INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Mr Pat McFadden

That the draft Financial Assistance for Industry (Increase of Limit) (No. 3) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.

10	INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Mr Pat McFadden

That the draft Financial Assistance for Industry (Increase of Limit) (No. 2) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.

11	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Secretary Paul Murphy

That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Agriculture and Rural Development) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.

12	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Secretary Jim Murphy

That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 4) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.

13	EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Secretary Geoff Hoon

That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Maritime Labour Convention) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 1 April, be approved.

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

14	CLIMATE CHANGE

Secretary Edward Miliband

That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (2020 Target, Credit Limit and Definitions) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.

15	CLIMATE CHANGE

Secretary Edward Miliband

That the draft Carbon Budgets Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.

16	CLIMATE CHANGE

Secretary Edward Miliband

That the draft Carbon Accounting Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.

17	LEGAL PROFESSION

Secretary Jack Straw

That the draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Registered European Lawyers) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

18	LEGAL PROFESSION

Secretary Jack Straw

That the draft Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.

19	AUTISM BILL [MONEY]: (Queen’s Recommendation signified).

Mr Stephen Timms

That for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Autism Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—

(1)	any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State, and

(2)	any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.

20	EQUALITY BILL: Second Reading.

21	EQUALITY BILL [MONEY]: Queen’s Recommendation signified.

Stephen Timms

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Equality Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the expenses of a Minister of the Crown.

22	BORDERS, CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.

The Scottish Parliament has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.

23	FINANCE BILL: Second Reading.

24	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY

Mr Pat McFadden

That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in respect of the Scrappage Scheme, sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative total of £300 million to vehicle manufacturers for the assistance of the automotive industry.

25	COUNTRYSIDE

Secretary Hilary Benn

That the draft Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

26	COUNTRYSIDE

Secretary Hilary Benn

That the draft Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

27	EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Secretary Geoff Hoon

That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Maritime Labour Convention) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 29 April, be approved.

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

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Other future business

The following list consists of items of business set down for specific days after Friday 8 May.

Tuesday 12 May

1	SURFACE WATER AND HIGHWAY DRAINAGE CHARGES (EXEMPTION)

Mr Mike Hall

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require water companies to exempt from surface water and highway drainage charges places of worship, non-profit making sports clubs, scout groups and guide associations; and for connected purposes.

Wednesday 13 May

1	GOALPOST SAFETY

Mr Brooks Newmark

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for minimum standards for football goalposts.

Friday 15 May

Private Members’ Bills

1	SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY (SUPPORT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: John Bercow

2	HOLOCAUST (STOLEN ART) RESTITUTION BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

3	EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope

4	BRITISH MUSEUM ACT 1963 (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

5	DRIVING INSTRUCTION (SUSPENSION AND EXEMPTION POWERS) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Willie Rennie

Tuesday 19 May

1	COMMISSION FOR THE COMPACT

Mr Tom Levitt

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place the Commission for the Compact on a statutory basis; to confer powers on the Commission; and for connected purposes.

Friday 12 June

Private Members’ Bills

1	CROWN EMPLOYMENT (NATIONALITY) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

2	BROADCASTING (PUBLIC SERVICE CONTENT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope

3	FUEL POVERTY BILL: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [20 March].

And a motion being made, and the Question being proposed, that the Bill be now read a second time:

Member in charge: Mr David Heath

4	PROTECTION OF GARDEN LAND (DEVELOPMENT CONTROL) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Paul Burstow

5	AIRPORT EXPANSION (PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Susan Kramer

6	PENSION CREDIT AND PERSONAL EXPENSE ALLOWANCE (DUTY OF CONSULTATION AND REVIEW) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Paul Burstow

Friday 19 June

Private Members’ Bills

1	FORCES WIDOWS’ PENSIONS (EQUALITY OF TREATMENT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Michael Mates

2	TORTURE (DAMAGES) (No. 2) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

3	PEDLARS (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope

4	THEFT FROM SHOPS (USE OF PENALTY NOTICES FOR DISORDER) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Miss Anne McIntosh

5	ORGAN DONATION (PRESUMED CONSENT) BILL: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [13 February].

And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:

Member in charge: Mr Jeremy Browne

6	YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVING CARE (ACCOMMODATION) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Helen Southworth

7	SHORT SELLING AND BANK ACCOUNTS BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Frank Field

Friday 26 June

Private Members’ Bills

1	LEASEHOLDERS’ RIGHTS BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mrs Jacqui Lait

2	ILLEGALLY LOGGED TIMBER (PROHIBITION OF SALE) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

3	HOME REPOSSESSION (PROTECTION) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

4	EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE BUREAU BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

5	PHARMACEUTICAL LABELLING (WARNING OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

6	PROTECTION OF SHAREHOLDERS BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr William Cash

7	COUNCIL TAX REBATE BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Joan Ryan

8	PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (PUBLICITY) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mrs Jacqui Lait

Friday 3 July

Private Members’ Bills

1	INDUSTRIAL CARBON EMISSIONS (TARGETS) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Charles Kennedy

2	HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998 (MEANING OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

3	BANKERS’ PENSIONS (LIMITS) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Ann Clwyd

4	COHABITATION (No. 2) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mary Creagh

5	CHILDREN IN CARE (CUSTODY) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Stephen Crabb

Friday 16 October

Private Members’ Bills

1	EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY (REFORM) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Philip Davies

2	ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore

3	SAFETY OF MEDICINES (EVALUATION) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Dr Ian Gibson

4	TEACHING OF BRITISH HISTORY IN SCHOOLS BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Andrew Rosindell

5	FOOD LABELLING REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Richard Bacon

6	ROYAL MARRIAGES AND SUCCESSION TO THE CROWN (PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION) BILL: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [27 March]. (Queen’s Consent to be signified.)

And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:

Member in charge: Dr Evan Harris

7	REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS (WELSH LANGUAGE) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Hywel Williams

8	INSOLVENCY (PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Phil Wilson

9	CHEAPEST ENERGY TARIFF (INFORMATION) BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr John Baron

10	EMPLOYMENT RETENTION BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: John Robertson

11	PREVENTION OF EXCESSIVE CHARGES BILL: Second Reading.

Member in charge: Mr Mohammad Sarwar

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Business to be taken in European Committees

The following list consists of European Union Documents to be considered in European Committees. The dates appointed for consideration are provisional.

European Committee A

1 CLIMATE CHANGE AGREEMENT

European Union Document No. 5892/09 and Addenda 1 to 3 were referred to European Committee A on 4 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [10th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-ix, Chapter 1].

The European Scrutiny Committee has also designated the following document as relevant to the debate:

14473/08: Commission Communication: Addressing the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss [11th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-x, Chapter 3].

To be considered at 4.30 pm on 12 May 2009.

2 MINIMUM STOCK OF CRUDE OIL AND/OR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

European Union Document No. 15910/08 and Addenda 1 and 2 were referred to European Committee A on 18 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [12th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-xi, Chapter 1].

Date and time of consideration to be arranged.

3 COMPLIANCE WITH COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

European Union Documents Nos. 15869/08 and 15694/08 and Addenda 1 and 2 were referred to European Committee A on 18 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [12th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-xi, Chapter 2].

Date and time of consideration to be arranged.

4 MARITIME TRANSPORT

European Union Documents Nos. 5779/09 and 5775/09 were referred to European Committee A on 18 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [12th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-xi, Chapter 3].

The European Scrutiny Committee has also designated the following document as relevant to the debate:

5789/09: Draft Directive on reporting formalities for ships arriving in and/or departing from ports of the Member States of the Community and repealing Directive 2002/6/EC. [12th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-xi, Chapter 4].

To be considered at 4.30 pm on 11 May 2009.

European Committee B

1 EXTERNAL SERVICE

European Union Document No. 5289/09 was referred to European Committee B on 4 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [10th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-ix, Chapter 1].

Date and time of consideration to be arranged.

2 FREE MOVEMENT OF EU WORKERS

European Union Document No. 16162/09 was referred to European Committee B on 25 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [14th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 324].

To be considered at 4.30 pm on 19 May 2009.

3 ECONOMIC RECOVERY

European Union Document No. 7084/09 and Addendum 1 was referred to European Committee B on 25 March 2009 by the European Scrutiny Committee [13th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-xii, Chapter 1].

Date and time of consideration to be arranged.

Subject	Pages commence at
Questions for oral answer and other business to be taken today	1687
Notices of Written Ministerial Statements	1698
Future Business	1699
Sitting in Westminster Hall	83
Questions set down for answer on future days	Questions Book
Notices of Questions tabled on Wednesday 29 April	3439 (blue)
Early Day Motions	5193 (blue)
Votes and Proceedings	473
Notices of Amendments (Consideration of Bill) (Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill)	629 (blue)
Notices of Amendments (Public Bill Committee) (Autism Bill)	25 (blue)