House of Commons
 
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Summary Agenda
2.30 pm
Prayers.
Afterwards
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Health, including at 3.15 pm Topical Questions.
3.30 pm
Urgent Questions, Ministerial Statements (if any).
Afterwards
Surface Water and Highway Drainage Charges (Exemption)—Motion for leave to introduce a Bill under the Ten minutes rule (Mr Mike Hall) (for up to 20 minutes).
 
Finance Bill (Clauses Nos. 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 20 and 92): Committee (may continue until any hour).
 
Statutory Instruments (Motions for approval) (without debate).
 
Legislative Reform Order (Motion for approval) (without debate).
 
European Union Documents (Motion) (without debate).
 
Financial Assistance to Industry (Motion) (without debate).
At the end of the sitting
Adjournment Debate: Road deaths and obstructive sleep apnoea (Meg Munn) (until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later).
 
Sitting in Westminster Hall
 
General Debates:
9.30 am
India (Mr David Amess).
11.00 am
Consumer rights (Mark Lazarowicz).
12.30 pm
Police crowd control techniques (Ms Diane Abbott).
1.00 pm
Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Middle East peace process (Andrew Gwynne).
1.30 pm
Funding for the private rented housing sector (Lorely Burt) (until 2.00 pm).
House of Commons
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Order of Business
 
At 2.30 pm
  Prayers
 
  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 Health
 1
Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington): How much funding is planned for mental health services in the London Borough of Sutton in 2010-11; and if he will make a statement.
(274098)
 2
Paul Rowen (Rochdale): What recent progress has been made on the proposals to reconfigure maternity and paediatric services in Greater Manchester.
(274099)
 3
Lorely Burt (Solihull): What assessment he has made of the standard of out-of-hours primary care in (a) Solihull constituency and (b) England; and if he will make a statement.
(274100)
 4
Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What contingency plan his Department has in the event of an influenza pandemic; and if he will make a statement.
(274101)
 5
Andrew George (St Ives): What proportion of expenditure on the NHS IT programme has been incurred on the choose and book system to date; and if he will make a statement.
(274102)
 6
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What steps he is taking to ensure adequate protection for whistleblowers in the NHS.
(274103)
 7
Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What assessment he has made of the merits of introducing a national target for reducing the incidence of tuberculosis.
(274104)
 8
David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent representations he has received on the performance of private healthcare companies contracted to provide out-of-hours GP care.
(274105)
 9
Dr Nick Palmer (Broxtowe): What his most recent assessment is of the level of risk posed to public health by the current outbreak of swine influenza.
(274106)
 10
Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What the role of primary care trusts is in the allocation of beds for care of the elderly.
(274107)
 11
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight): What his latest assessment is of levels of access to NHS dentistry in (a) the Isle of Wight and (b) England.
(274108)
 12
Mr Mark Harper (Forest of Dean): What steps he is taking to ensure that patients resident in border areas of England have access to a GP registered in England.
(274109)
 13
Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What his policy is on the future of specialist hospitals within the NHS.
(274110)
 14
Angela Watkinson (Upminster): What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of provision of maternity services in (a) Upminster and (b) England.
(274111)
 15
Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): What steps his Department has taken to investigate recent reports of partial paralysis and severe chronic fatigue syndrome experienced by a number of girls shortly after receiving the Cervarix vaccine.
(274112)
 16
Mr Desmond Swayne (New Forest West): What estimate he has made of the number of people not registered with an NHS dentist.
(274114)
 17
Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire): What assessment he has made of the outcome of the specialist allergy services hub pilot in the North West; and if he will make a statement.
(274115)
 18
Natascha Engel (North East Derbyshire): What funding his Department provides specifically to support those people affected by thalidomide.
(274116)
 19
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What his estimate is of the ratio of NHS dentists to residents in (a) Kettering, (b) Northamptonshire and (c) England; and if he will make a statement.
(274117)
 20
Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What his latest estimate is of the number of people who (a) acquired infections and (b) died from infections acquired in hospital in the last 12 months.
(274118)
 21
Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What recent assessment he has made of the performance of NHS hospital services in Bexley.
(274119)
 22
Mr Stewart Jackson (Peterborough): What his latest assessment is of the adequacy of maternity services in (a) Peterborough constituency and (b) England.
(274120)
 23
Mr David Drew (Stroud): What progress has been made in developing the role of social enterprises in the provision of NHS healthcare.
(274121)
 24
Mr Graham Brady (Altrincham & Sale West): If he will review the pricing of pharmaceutical specials on NHS prescriptions for the purpose of identifying savings in prescription costs.
(274122)
At 3.15 pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Health
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(274124)
 T2
Bob Spink (Castle Point):
(274125)
 T3
Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove):
(274126)
 T4
Natascha Engel (North East Derbyshire):
(274127)
 T5
Mr David Anderson (Blaydon):
(274128)
 T6
Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):
(274129)
 T7
John Robertson (Glasgow North West):
(274130)
 T8
Tony Baldry (Banbury):
(274131)
At 3.30 pm
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)
Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
1
SURFACE WATER AND HIGHWAY DRAINAGE CHARGES (EXEMPTION)
[Up to 20 minutes]
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.
   The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
Main Business
†
  indicates Government Business
†
2
FINANCE BILL (Clauses 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 20 and 92): Committee.
[Until any hour]
For Amendments, see separate Paper.
Debate may continue until any hour.
†
3
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
[No debate]
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.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
†
4
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
[No debate]
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.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
†
5
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
[No debate]
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.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
†
6
LICENCES AND LICENSING
[No debate]
Secretary Andy Burnham
 
   That the draft Legislative Reform (Minor Variations to Premises Licences 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, HC 209.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 18(1)).
†
7
MARITIME TRANSPORT
[No debate]
Jim Fitzpatrick
 
   That this House takes note of European Union Documents Nos. 5779/09, Commission Communication on Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU’s maritime transport policy until 2018, and 5775/09, Commission Communication on Communication and action plan with a view to establishing a European maritime transport space without barriers; and endorses the Government’s support for appropriate action at the European level where this would be effective in promoting European shipping, and providing economic, social, environmental, and regulatory benefits.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)).
†
8
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY
[No debate]
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.
   To be decided without debate (Order of 30 April and Standing Order No. 118(6)).
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
9
ADJOURNMENT
  
   Proposed subject: Road deaths and obstructive sleep apnoea (Meg Munn).
   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 A
4.30 pm
Room 10 (public)
   To consider EU Document No. 5892/09 and Addenda 1 to 3 relating to Climate change agreement.
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
2
Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 9 (public)
   To consider the draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Agriculture and Rural Development) Order 2009.
SELECT COMMITTEES
3
Treasury
9.00 am
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
4
Environmental Audit
9.30 am
Room 16 (private)
 
10.30 am
(public)
   Subject: Role of Carbon Markets in Preventing Dangerous Climate Change.
   Witnesses: Abyd Karmali, President, Carbon Markets & Investors Association, James Cameron, Executive Director & Vice Chairman, Climate Change Capital, and Louis Redshaw, Head of Environmental Markets Trading, Barclays Capital; Anne Theo Seinen, DG Environment, European Commission (at 11.15 am).
5
Regulatory Reform
9.30 am
Room 19 (private)
 
9.35 am
(public)
   Subject: Inquiry into Themes and Trends in Regulatory Reform.
   Witnesses: Financial Services Authority; Association of British Insurers, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and EEF (at 10.15 am).
6
Standards and Privileges
9.30 am
Room 13 (private)
7
Communities and Local Government
10.00 am
Room 20 (private)
8
International Development
10.00 am
Room 5 (private)
 
10.30 am
(public)
   Subject: Urbanisation and Poverty.
   Witness: UN-Habitat.
9
Business and Enterprise
10.15 am
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.30 am
(public)
   Subject: The work of BERR in the Current Crisis.
   Witnesses: Baroness Vadera, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
10
Culture, Media and Sport
10.15 am
Room 15 (private)
 
10.30 am
(public)
   Subject: Channel 4 Annual Report 2008.
   Witnesses: Luke Johnson, Chairman, Andy Duncan, Chief Executive, and Anne Bulford, Group Finance Director, Channel 4.
11
Home Affairs
10.15 am
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
10.30 am
(public)
   Subject: Policing of the G20 Protests.
   Witnesses: David Howarth MP, Chris Abbot and Frances Wright; Nicola Fisher (at 11.00 am); Sue Sim, Association of Chief Police Officers (at 11.30 am); Sir Hugh Orde and Assistant Chief Constable Duncan McCausland OBE, Police Service of Northern Ireland (at 12 noon).
12
Public Administration
2.00 pm
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
2.15 pm
(public)
   Subject: Outside Appointments to the Senior Civil Service.
   Witnesses: Sir David Normington KCB, Permanent Secretary, Home Office, David Bell, Permanent Secretary, Department for Children, Schools and Families, and Gill Rider, Head of Civil Service Capabilities Group.
13
Justice
4.00 pm
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
14
Committee on Members’ Allowances
6.00 pm
Room 21 (private)
JOINT COMMITTEES
15
Draft Bribery Bill
10.30 am
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
16
Human Rights
1.30 pm
Room 8 (private)
 
1.45 pm
(public)
   Subject: Policing and Protest.
   Witnesses: Tom Brake MP, Paul Lewis, The Guardian, and the Climate Camp; Nick Hardwick, Chair, Independent Police Complaints Commission (at 2.20 pm); Deputy Chief Constable Sue Sim, Association of Chief Police Officers, and Acting Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison MBE, Metropolitan Police Service (at 2.50 pm).
[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: EU Informal Competitiveness Council in Prague, 5 May 2009.
2
Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: National minimum wage.
3
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Safeguarding—Progress in delivering Contactpoint.
4
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Consultation paper on park home site licensing provisions.
5
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Consultation paper on right to enfranchise provisions.
6
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Count.
7
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Housing and Planning Delivery Grant.
8
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Probation Board for Northern Ireland Business Plan 2009-10.
9
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Agency targets and business plans.
 
House of Commons
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Future Business
 
A.  
Business for the period ending on Thursday 21 May
 
     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 Thursday 21 May.
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 Thursday 21 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).
Wednesday 13 May
Questions to the Secretary of State for International Development and to the Prime Minister.
Presentation of Bill: Mr Malcolm Bruce: School Bus (Safety): Bill to make provision about road safety training for drivers and users of school buses; to establish a School Bus Safety Council; and for connected purposes.
Ten minute Rule Motion: Mr Brooks Newmark: Goalpost Safety: That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for minimum standards for football goalposts.
Conclusion of Consideration in Committee of the Finance Bill.
At the end of the sitting: Mr Crispin Blunt: Adverse reactions to vaccinations against cervical cancer.
Thursday 14 May
Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport, including Topical Questions and to the Minister for Women and Equality.
Topical debate: Sri Lanka.
General debate on Swine influenza.
At the end of the sitting: Michael Jabez Foster: Future of the under ten metre fishing fleet.
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
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Mr Mark Hendrick: Government policy on reported violence and police corruption in Brazilian cities.
Monday 18 May
Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, including Topical Questions.
Opposition day (11th allotted day). There will be a debate on an Opposition Motion. Subject to be announced.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Willie Rennie: UK government funding for the construction of a new crossing over the River Forth.
Tuesday 19 May
Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, including Topical Questions.
Ten minute Rule Motion: Mr Tom Levitt: Commission for the Compact: 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.
Remaining stages of the Policing and Crime Bill.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.
Wednesday 20 May
Questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and to the Prime Minister.
Ten minute Rule Motion: Mr Christopher Chope: Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment): That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.
Motion relating to the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
Motion relating to national planning statements.
Motion relating to the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.
Thursday 21 May
Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, including Topical Questions and to the Solicitor General.
Motion on the Whitsun recess adjournment.
At the end of the sitting: Adjournment: Subject to be announced.
FORTHCOMING END OF DAY ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
TUESDAY 19 MAY TO THURSDAY 21 MAY 2009
        Applications should be made in writing to Mr Speaker to reach his office by 7 pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Wednesday 13 May. The Ballot will take place on Thursday 14 May.
B
Business to be taken in Westminster Hall
Wednesday 13 May
   Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment:
9.30 am - 11.00 am
Dr Ian Gibson
Betting on sport and the integrity of sport in the UK.
11.00 am - 11.30 am
Jim Sheridan
Gangmasters in the construction industry.
The sitting will be suspended from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm
2.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Mr Oliver Heald
Condition of rivers in England.
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Nadine Dorries
Case of Alan Louthwaite Irwin and Helios Airways Flight ZU 522.
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Mr Parmjit Dhanda
Regional Development Agency support for Gloucester.
Thursday 14 May
Debate on the First Report from the Health Committee, Session 2008-09, HC 53-I, NHS Next Stage Review, and the Government’s response, Cm 7558.
Thursday 21 May
Debate on the Tenth Report from the International Development Committee, Session 2007-08, HC 493-I, The World Food Programme and Global Food Security, and the Government’s response, Eighth Special Report of Session 2007-08, HC 1066.
FORTHCOMING WESTMINSTER HALL ADJOURNMENT DEBATES
TUESDAY 19 MAY AND WEDNESDAY 20 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 12 May. The Ballot will take place on Wednesday 13 May.
FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS TO ANSWER
        Children, Schools and Families; Defence; Health; Innovation, Universities and Skills; International Development; Minister for Women and Equality; Transport; Treasury; Wales; Work and Pensions.
WESTMINSTER HALL DEBATES
        From the week beginning 1 June to the week beginning 29 June, Departments will answer adjournment debates in Westminster Hall according to the following rota:
        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.
C
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, 603–04, 765–67, 769–00 and 775–76 of Supplement to Votes.
3
GENEVA CONVENTIONS AND UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL (PROTOCOLS) BILL [LORDS]: Committee.
4
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.
5
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.
6
CLIMATE CHANGE
Secretary Edward Miliband
 
   That the draft Carbon Budgets Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.
7
CLIMATE CHANGE
Secretary Edward Miliband
 
   That the draft Carbon Accounting Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.
8
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.
9
LEGAL PROFESSION
Secretary Jack Straw
 
   That the draft Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 22 April, be approved.
10
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.
11
BORDERS, CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Mr Stephen Timms
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise—
(1)   
the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a)   
any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or a government department, and
(b)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided, and
(2)   
payments out of the Consolidated Fund to enable the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the Secretary of State or the Director of Border Revenue to make disbursements.
12
BORDERS, CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION BILL [LORDS] [WAYS AND MEANS]:
Mr Stephen Timms
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise—
(1)   
the charging of fees in connection with nationality applications, claims, services, processes, advice and information; and
(2)   
the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.
13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
16
LOCAL DEMOCRACY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION BILL [LORDS]: Second Reading.
   The Scottish Parliament has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies are available in the Vote Office.
17
LOCAL DEMOCRACY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION BILL [LORDS] [MONEY]: Queen’s Recommendation signified.
Mr Stephen Timms
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise—
(1)   
the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State by virtue of the Act;
(2)   
the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England by virtue of the Act;
(3)   
any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable by virtue of any other Act out of money provided by Parliament.
18
LOCAL DEMOCRACY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION BILL [LORDS] [WAYS AND MEANS]:
Mr Stephen Timms
 
   That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the charging of fees by—
(a)   
the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England, and
(b)   
the Auditor General for Wales,
 
under provisions of the Act relating to the audit of entities connected with local authorities.
19
DEFENCE
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Enlistment) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 5 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
20
DEFENCE
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Powers of Stop and Search, Search, Seizure and Retention) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 5 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
21
DEFENCE
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Part 5 of the Armed Forces Act 2006) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 5 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
22
COMPANIES
Mr Pat McFadden
 
   That the draft Companies Act 2006 (Accounts, Report and Audit) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 5 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
23
CRIMINAL LAW
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
24
LEGAL SERVICES
Secretary Jack Straw
 
   That the draft Probate Services (Approved Bodies) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
25
IDENTITY CARDS
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information without Consent) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
26
IDENTITY CARDS
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Information and Code of Practice on Penalties) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
27
IDENTITY CARDS
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Designation) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
28
IDENTITY CARDS
Secretary Jacqui Smith
 
   That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Fees) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
29
GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS
Mr Pat McFadden
 
   That the draft Companies House Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 7 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments.
30
DEFENCE
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, which were laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
31
DEFENCE
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Court Martial (Prosecution Appeals) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
32
DEFENCE
Mr Secretary Hutton
 
   That the draft Armed Forces (Civilian Courts Dealing with Service Offences) (Modification of the Criminal Justice Act 2003) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 8 May, be approved.
   The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
33
APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL
The Prime Minister
 
   That an humble address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Amyas Morse to the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General.
*
34
EQUALITY BILL (CARRY-OVER)
Ms Harriet Harman
 
   That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Equality Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session.
   * The Division on this Question stands deferred to Wednesday 13 May, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions).
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Other future business
   The following list consists of items of business set down for specific days after Thursday 21 May.
Tuesday 2 June
1
BAILIFFS (REPEALS AND AMENDMENT)
Ms Karen Buck
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make requirements in respect of the use of force and forcible entry by bailiffs; to make provision for the reference to court certain cases involving vulnerable clients; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 3 June
1
MAXIMUM WAGE
Paddy Tipping
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prescribe the maximum wage that can be paid; and for connected purposes.
Tuesday 9 June
1
ROAD SIGNS (TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND FACILITIES)
Sir Alan Beith
 
   That leave be given to bring in a Bill to impose duties on the Highways Agency and other public authorities to promote tourism by providing or permitting to be provided appropriate road signage; and for connected purposes.
Friday 12 June
Private Members’ Bills
1
CROWN EMPLOYMENT (NATIONALITY) BILL: Second Reading. (Queen’s Consent to be signified.)
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
7
DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEBT (RESTRICTION OF RECOVERY) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Ms Sally Keeble
8
BROADCASTING (TELEVISION LICENCE FEE ABOLITION) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope
9
EUROPEAN UNION (AUDIT OF BENEFITS AND COSTS OF UK MEMBERSHIP) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Christopher Chope
10
CLIMATE CHANGE (SECTORAL TARGETS) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Mr Martin Caton
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
9
LAND USE (GARDEN PROTECTION ETC) BILL: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [8 May].
 
   And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:
Member in charge: Mr Andrew Dismore
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
6
RENEWABLE CONTENT OBLIGATION BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Dr Alan Whitehead
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
12
SALE OF MOBILE HOMES (INTERVIEWS) BILL: Second Reading.
Member in charge: Annette Brooke
 
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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
Joan Ruddock
 
   That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 5892/09 and Addenda 1 to 3, Commission Communication on Towards a comprehensive climate change agreement in Copenhagen; and believes that the Commission’s suggestions therein provide a sound basis for discussion between the Government and other Member States’ governments in advance of the 15th Conference of the Parties in Copenhagen in December 2009. [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].
To be considered at 4.30 pm on 15 June 2009.
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.
 
 
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].
To be considered at 4.30 pm on 9 June 2009.
2 FREE MOVEMENT OF EU WORKERS
Mr Phil Woolas
 
   That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 16162/08, Commission Communication on The impact of free movement of workers in the context of EU enlargement, and, in particular, the Commission’s request that Member States consider whether they need to continue to apply restrictions in the light of the situation of their labour markets; and notes that the Government’s decisions in respect of Accession workers’ access to the UK’s labour market, including the decision to continue to maintain restrictions on nationals of Bulgaria and Romania’s access to the labour market and to maintain beyond May 2009 the Worker Registration Scheme for nationals of those countries acceding to the EU in May 2004, have taken full and proper account of prevailing labour market conditions in the UK. [7th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-vi, Chapter 2 and 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 were 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].
   The European Scrutiny Committee has also designated the following documents as relevant to the debate:
   5783/09 and Addendum 1 COM(09) 14: Draft decision establishing a Community programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing [17th Report of Session 2008-09, HC 19-xv, Chapter 5].
Date and time of consideration to be arranged.
 
 
 
 
House of Commons
Sitting in Westminster Hall
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Order Of Business
Westminster Hall
   General Debates
9.30 am - 11.00 am
Mr David Amess
India.
11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Mark Lazarowicz
Consumer rights.
12.30 pm - 1.00 pm
Ms Diane Abbott
Police crowd control techniques.
1.00 pm - 1.30 pm
Andrew Gwynne
Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Middle East peace process.
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm
Lorely Burt
Funding for the private rented housing sector.
   Debate to arise on a motion for the adjournment of the sitting and to continue until 2.00 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)).
ADJOURNMENT
[9.30 am to 2.00 pm]
The Prime Minister
 
   That the sitting be now adjourned.
To be moved at the beginning of proceedings.
 
 
House of Commons
 
Tuesday 12 May 2009
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