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[No. 43 Wednesday 11 March 2009 ]

The house met at 11.30 am.

PRAYERS.

1 Questions to (1) the Secretary of State for Wales

(2) the Prime Minister

2 Theft from Shops (Use of Penalty Notices for Disorder): Motion for leave to introduce a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)

Ordered, That leave be given to introduce a Bill to restrict the use of penalty notices for disorder in respect of the offence of theft from retail and commercial premises; to revise sentencing guidelines in respect of this offence; to make provision for the recording on a national database of penalty notices for disorder issued; and for connected purposes;

That Miss Anne McIntosh, Mr Roger Gale, Kelvin Hopkins, Peter Bottomley, Mr Shailesh Vara, Mr Frank Field, Patrick Mercer, Bob Russell, Mr Brian Binley and Kate Hoey present the Bill.

Miss Anne McIntosh accordingly presented the Bill.

Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 19 June, and to be printed (Bill 74).

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3 Business Rate Supplements Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

Motion made and Question put, That the Programme Order of 12 January 2009 (Business Rate Supplements Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows:

1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be omitted.

2. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order.

3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the motion for this Order._(John Healey.)

The House divided.

Division No. 61.

Ayes: 255 (Tellers: Helen Jones, Ms Dawn Butler).

Noes: 180 (Tellers: Bill Wiggin, Mr Stephen Crabb).

Question accordingly agreed to.

4 Business Rate Supplements Bill: Consideration of the Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee.

New Clause NC1_(Dan Rogerson)_brought up, and read the first time.

Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.

The House divided.

Division No. 62.

Ayes: 56 (Tellers: Susan Kramer, Mr Roger Williams).

Noes: 261 (Tellers: Ms Dawn Butler, Helen Jones).

Question accordingly negatived.

New Clause NC2_(Mr Nick Raynsford)_brought up, and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.

Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment 5 proposed._(Robert Neill.)

Three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion relating to Business Rate Supplements Bill (Programme) (No. 2), the debate was interrupted (Programme Order, today).

The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83E).

(1) That the Amendment be made (Question already proposed from the Chair).

The House divided.

Division No. 63.

Ayes: 151 (Tellers: Bill Wiggin, Mr Stephen Crabb).

Noes: 337 (Tellers: Helen Jones, Ms Dawn Butler).

Question accordingly negatived.

(2) That Amendment 16 be made (Question on an Amendment selected for seperate decision)._(Robert Neill.)

The House divided.

Division No. 64.

Ayes: 200 (Tellers: Mr Stephen Crabb, Bill Wiggin).

Noes: 279 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Helen Jones).

Question accordingly negatived.

5 Business Rate Supplements Bill: Third Reading

Queen's consent signified.

Bill read the third time, and passed.

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6 Criminal Law (S.I., 2009, No. 83)

Motion made and Question proposed, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amount of Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 83), dated 22 January 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 January, be annulled._(Mr David Burrowes.)

7 Deferred Divisions

The Deputy Speaker announced the results of the Divisions which had been deferred to this day (Standing Order No. 41A).

Second Strategic Energy Review and European Energy Networks

That this House takes note of European Union Document Nos. 15944/08 and Addenda 1 to 4, Commission Communication: Second Strategic Energy Review_An EU energy security and solidarity plan, and 15927/08, Commission Green Paper: Towards a secure, sustainable and competitive European energy network; and further notes the Government's support for appropriate action at the European level, where this would be effective in furthering energy efficiency, security of supply and the development of a liberalised energy market within the Union.

Division No. 58.

Ayes: 269.

Noes: 65.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Representation of the People

That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) (Amendment) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 29 January, be approved.

Division No. 59.

Ayes: 402.

Noes: 58.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Adjournment (Easter)

That this House, at its rising on Thursday 2 April 2009, do adjourn till Monday 20 April 2009.

Division No. 60.

Ayes: 273.

Noes: 195.

Question accordingly agreed to.

8 Criminal Law (S.I., 2009, No. 83)

Question again proposed, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amount of Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 83), dated 22 January 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 January, be annulled.

Question put.

The House divided.

Division No. 65.

Ayes: 197 (Tellers: Mr Stephen Crabb, Bill Wiggin).

Noes: 272 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Ms Diana R. Johnson).

Question accordingly negatived.

9 Statutory Instrument: Motion for Approval

Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Child Support (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 26 January, be approved._(Ian Lucas.)

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The House divided.

Division No. 66.

Ayes: 313 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Ms Diana R. Johnson).

Noes: 4 (Tellers: Mr Brian Binley, Mr Edward Leigh).

Question accordingly agreed to.

10 Control of Ozone-Depleting Substances

Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119(11)), That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 12832/08 and Addenda 1 to 3, Commission Communication on completing the phase-out of substances that deplete the ozone layer; and supports the Government's aim of securing simplified legislation which reduces unnecessary administrative burdens, ensures compliance with the latest adjustments of the Montreal Protocol and addresses future challenges in order to ensure the timely recovery of the ozone layer._(Ian Lucas.)

The House divided.

Division No. 67.

Ayes: 307 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Ms Diana R. Johnson).

Noes: 6 (Tellers: Sir Nicholas Winterton, Mr Brian Binley).

Question accordingly agreed to.

11 Motion to sit in private

Mr James Gray moved, That this House do sit in private.

Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).

The House divided.

Division No. 68.

Ayes: 5 (Tellers: Mr Graham Brady, Mr Peter Bone).

Noes: 291 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Ms Diana R. Johnson).

Question accordingly negatived.

12 Use of the Chamber (United Kingdom Youth Parliament)

Motion made, That this House welcomes the work of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament in providing young people with an opportunity to engage with the political process and bring about social change; notes that many hon. Members from all parts of the House are actively involved in the work of the UK Youth Parliament; and accordingly resolves that the UK Youth Parliament should be allowed for this year alone to hold its 2009 annual meeting in the Chamber of this House._(Ian Lucas.)

Objection taken (Standing Order No. 9(6)).

13 Public Petitions

A Public Petition from residents of Rushden, Northamptonshire and surrounding areas relating to Health Services (Northamptonshire) was presented and read by Mr Peter Bone.

A Public Petition from care home residents, their relatives, and others relating to care home residents (allowances) was presented and read by Mr Paul Burstow.

A Public Petition from Graham Bracci, residents of the Dutch Village and others relating to Planning and Development (Essex) was presented and read by Bob Spink.

A Public Petition from the Democracy Movement Bakewell relating to European Union was presented and read by Bob Spink.

A Public Petition from supporters of the Campaign to Save Cherry Lane Cemetery relating to Planning and Development (Heathrow) was presented and read by John McDonnell.

A Public Petition from supporters of the Campaign to Save Cherry Lane Cemetery relating to Planning and Development (Heathrow) was presented and read by Mr Nick Hurd.

A Public Petition from supporters of the Campaign to Save Cherry Lane Cemetery relating to Planning and Development (Heathrow) was presented and read by Mr John Randall.

A Public Petition from concerned motorists, and others relating to Traffic Management (Somerset) was presented and read by Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger.

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14 Adjournment

Subject: Government support for the arts in Bassetlaw (John Mann).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn._(Mark Tami.)

[Adjourned at 7.51 pm until tomorrow. ]

Other proceedings

General Committees: Reports

15 Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee

Mr Clive Betts (Chairman) reported the draft Criminal Damage (Compensation) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009.

16 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee

Mr Martyn Jones (Chairman) reported the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2699).

General Committees: Appointments

The Speaker appoints the Chairman of General Committees and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.

The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).

17 First Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2009 and the Insurance Premium Tax (Amendment of Schedule 6A to the Finance Act 1994) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 219))

(1) Chairman: Joan Walley

(2) Members: Charlotte Atkins, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Jeremy Browne, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr David Chaytor, Mr David Crausby, James Duddridge, Mr Mark Field, Mr Mark Hoban, Chris McCafferty, Mr Alan Meale, Stephen Pound, Mr Ian Taylor, Mr Stephen Timms, Mr Mark Todd and Sir Peter Viggers.

18 Second Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Local Government (Structural Changes) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Other Provision) Order 2009 and the draft Cornwall (Electoral Arrangements and Consequential Amendments) Order 2009)

(1) Chairman: Mr Gary Streeter

(2) Members: Ann Clwyd, Mr Philip Dunne, Dr Ian Gibson, Julia Goldsworthy, John Healey, Ms Patricia Hewitt, Mr Philip Hollobone, Mr Stewart Jackson, Mr Peter Lilley, Mr Andrew Love, Dr Doug Naysmith, Dan Rogerson, Martin Salter, Mr Hugo Swire, Mr Dave Watts and Malcolm Wicks.

19 Third Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Mental Capacity (Deprivation of Liberty: Monitoring and Reporting; and Assessments_Amendment) Regulations 2009

(1) Chairman: Jim Sheridan

(2) Members: Rosie Cooper, Mr Nigel Evans, Mr Frank Field, Sandra Gidley, Mr Roger Godsiff, Mr John Gummer, Phil Hope, Mr Brian Jenkins, Ms Diana R. Johnson, Alan Keen, Anne Milton, Mr Austin Mitchell, Greg Mulholland, Sir Peter Soulsby, Mr John Whittingdale and Mr Rob Wilson.

20 Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2009)

(1) Chairman: Janet Anderson

(2) Members: Mr Peter Bone, Tom Brake, James Brokenshire, Mr Russell Brown, Mr Simon Burns, Mr Vernon Coaker, David T. C. Davies (Monmouth), Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Mr John Heppell, Chris Huhne, Steve McCabe, Siobhain McDonagh, Margaret Moran, Joan Ryan, Mr Lee Scott and Phil Wilson.

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21 Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (Banking Act 2009 (Restriction of Partial Property Transfers) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 322) and the Banking Act 2009 (Third Party Compensation Arrangements for Partial Property Transfers) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 319))

(1) Chairman: Mr Roger Gale

(2) Members: Ms Celia Barlow, Mr Bob Blizzard, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr Ronnie Campbell, Colin Challen, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Mr Stephen Dorrell, James Duddridge, Mr Mark Hoban, Mr Peter Kilfoyle, John McDonnell, Anne Main, Ian Pearson, Dr John Pugh, Mr John Redwood and Mr Andrew Smith.

22 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2699))

Members: Mr Andrew Tyrie discharged and John Howell nominated in substitution.

23 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Renewables Obligation Order 2009)

(1) Chairman: John Bercow

(2) Members: Colin Burgon, David Cairns, Mr Jim Cunningham, Nadine Dorries, Mr Doug Henderson, Charles Hendry, Martin Horwood, Simon Hughes, Mr Edward Leigh, Mr Jim McGovern, Chris Mole, Mr George Mudie, Mr Chris Mullin, Joan Ruddock, Mr Edward Timpson and Bill Wiggin.

24 Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (Banking Act 2009 (Bank Administration) (Modification for Application to Multiple Transfers) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 313), the Banking Act 2009 (Bank Administration) (Modification for Application to Banks in Temporary Public Ownership) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 312) and the Banking Act 2009 (Parts 2 and 3 Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 317))

(1) Chairman: Mr Peter Atkinson

(2) Members: Ms Celia Barlow, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Graham Brady, Mr Jeremy Browne, Ms Karen Buck, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr Douglas Carswell, Jim Dobbin, James Duddridge, Paul Farrelly, Mr Mark Hoban, Lynne Jones, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Ian Pearson, Mr Neil Turner and Dr Alan Whitehead.

25 Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 and the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009)

(1) Chairman: Mr Eric Martlew

(2) Members: Ms Diane Abbott, Mr Tim Boswell, Mr Stephen Crabb, Mr Jim Devine, Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson, Bill Etherington, Linda Gilroy, Paul Goggins, Helen Goodman, David Heyes, Mr George Howarth, Mr Alan Reid, Willie Rennie, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr Paul Truswell and Mr Andrew Turner.

26 Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Renewable Transport Fuels Obligations (Amendment) Order 2009)

(1) Chairman: Mr Clive Betts

(2) Members: Mr Richard Bacon, Norman Baker, Tony Baldry, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr Peter Hain, Mr Tom Harris, Mr John Leech, Mr Ian McCartney, Laura Moffatt, Alison Seabeck, Helen Southworth, Mr Graham Stuart, Mark Tami, Paddy Tipping and Mr Rob Wilson.

27 Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Financial Assistance Scheme and Incapacity Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2009)

(1) Chairman: Robert Key

(2) Members: Mr John Baron, John Barrett, Mr Brian Binley, Mr Oliver Heald, John Howell, Mr Adam Ingram, Helen Jones, Mr David Kidney, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Mr Denis MacShane, Mr Nick Raynsford, Lindsay Roy, Andrew Selous, John Smith, Steve Webb and Ms Rosie Winterton.

28 Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Alterations to the Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2002 and the draft Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2009)

(1) Chairman: Mr Peter Atkinson

(2) Members: Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Stephen Crabb, Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson, Paul Goggins, Helen Goodman, Mr John Grogan, Fiona Mactaggart, Rob Marris, Albert Owen, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Laurence Robertson, Alan Simpson, Dr Howard Stoate, Mr Robert Syms, David Tredinnick and Mr Anthony Wright.

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29 Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2009)

(1) Chairman: Mr Clive Betts

(2) Members: John Battle, Mr Simon Burns, Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Michael Fallon, Lynne Featherstone, Damian Green, Dr Evan Harris, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr Bob Laxton, David Lepper, Steve McCabe, Mr Michael Mates, Mr Marsha Singh, Hon Nicholas Soames, Dr Gavin Strang and Mr Phil Woolas.

30 Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2009 and the draft Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2009)

(1) Chairman: Mr Mike Weir

(2) Members: Mr John Baron, Peter Bottomley, Des Browne, Ms Katy Clark, Mr Charles Clarke, Mr David Curry, Mr Dai Havard, Helen Jones, Mr David Kidney, Mr Michael Meacher, Julie Morgan, Richard Ottaway, Paul Rowen, Mr Nigel Waterson, Steve Webb and Ms Rosie Winterton.

31 Fourteenth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009)

(1) Chairman: John Bercow

(2) Members: John Austin, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Colin Breed, Mr Jeremy Browne, Jon Cruddas, Mr David Drew, James Duddridge, Mr David Gauke, Mr John Greenway, Kelvin Hopkins, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Stephen Pound, Mr Stephen Timms, Dr Desmond Turner and Mr Tim Yeo.

32 European Committee B in respect of European Union Documents No. 15620/08 and No. >17210/08> and Addendum, relating to Pre-Accession Assistance: The Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA)

Members: Mr David Blunkett, Mr David S. Borrow, Richard Burden, Mr Ian Cawsey, Mr Philip Dunne, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Helen Goodman, Mr David Heathcoat-Amory, Mr John Horam, Mr Mark Lancaster, Kerry McCarthy, Mr Michael Moore and Sir Robert Smith.

Reports from Select Committees

33 Business and Enterprise, Defence, Foreign Affairs and International Development Committees

Strategic Export Controls:

(1) Evidence, to be published;

(2) Written evidence, to be published

(Mr Roger Berry).

34 Children, Schools and Families Committee

National Curriculum:

(1) Fourth Report, with written evidence, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report, and written evidence reported and ordered to be published on 21 May 2008 in the previous Session of Parliament (HC 344-I and -II);

(2) Written evidence, to be published

(Mr Barry Sheerman).

35 East Midlands Regional Select Committee

Paddy Tipping reported from the East Midlands Regional Select Committee, That he had been chosen as Chairman of the Committee.

36 Energy and Climate Change Committee

UK offshore oil and gas: Evidence, to be printed (HC 341-i) (Mr Elliot Morley).

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37 European Scrutiny Committee

(1) Eleventh Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 19-x);

(2) Commission Communication: the impact of the free movement of workers in the context of EU enlargement: Evidence, to be printed (HC 324-ii);

(3) Ministerial Correspondence: Written evidence, to be published

(Michael Connarty).

38 Foreign Affairs Committee

(1) Developments in the EU: Evidence, to be printed (HC 79-ii);

(2) Previously Unpublished Memoranda Submitted to the Foreign Affairs Committee: Written evidence, to be published

(Mike Gapes).

39 Health Committee

Operating Framework for the NHS in England: Evidence, to be printed (HC 340-i) (Mr Kevin Barron).

40 International Development Committee

Sustainable Development in a Changing Climate: Evidence, to be printed (HC 177-iv) (Malcolm Bruce).

41 Procedure

Written Parliamentary Questions: Evidence, to be printed (HC 337-i) (Mr Greg Knight).

42 Public Accounts (Committee of)

The Warm Front Scheme: Evidence, to be printed (HC 350-i) (Mr Edward Leigh).

43 South West Regional Select Committee

Alison Seabeck reported from the South West Regional Select Committee, That she had been chosen as Chairman of the Committee.

44 Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee on)

Eighth Report, with written evidence, to be printed (HC 3-viii) (David Maclean).

45 Transport Committee

(1) School Travel: Second Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 351);

(2) The effects of adverse weather conditions on transport in the United Kingdom: Evidence, to be printed (HC 328-i)

(Mrs Louise Ellman).

46 Work and Pensions Committee

(1) Jobcentre Plus: Evidence, to be printed (HC 339-i);

(2) Equality Bill: What steps should DWP take to achieve greater equality?: Written evidence, to be published;

(3) Tackling Pensioner Poverty in Great Britain: Written evidence, to be published

(Mr Terry Rooney).

[WH, No. 26]  

Sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at 9.30 am.

Subjects:

HM Revenue and Customs office closure programme (Mr Anthony Wright).

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Abusive images on the internet (Judy Mallaber).

Christianity in public life (Andrew Selous).

Use of interpreters by police forces (Mr John Leech).

Definition and procurement of identity cards (Mr Mark Todd).

Motion made and Question proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned._(Mr Ian Austin.)

Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(11)).

[Adjourned at 5.30 pm until tomorrow. ]

APPENDIX

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1 Charities

Charities Acts 1992 and 1993 (Substitution of Sums) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 508), dated 5 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Liam Byrne).

2 Countryside

National Park Authorities (Amendment) (England) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 557), dated 9 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Hilary Benn).

3 Criminal Law

(1) Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Licensing Conditions) (Northern Ireland) Rules 2009 (S.R. (N.I.), 2009, No. 81), dated 5 March 2009 (by Statutory Instrument), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Woodward); and

(2) Electronic Monitoring Requirements (Responsible Officer) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. (N.I.), 2009, No. 83), dated 5 March 2009 (by Statutory Instrument), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Woodward).

4 Customs

Export of Radioactive Sources (Control) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 585), dated 8 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Pat McFadden).

5 Electronic Communications

Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 584), dated 10 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Mr Pat McFadden).

6 Environmental Protection

Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 581), dated 8 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Pat McFadden).

7 Income Tax

Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 588), dated 10 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Stephen Timms).

8 Mental Capacity

(1) Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 582), dated 5 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Jack Straw);

(2) Court of Protection Fees (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 513), dated 4 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Jack Straw); and

(3) Public Guardian (Fees, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 514), dated 3 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Jack Straw).

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9 Pensions

Armed Forces Pension Scheme etc. (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 544), dated 9 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Hutton).

10 Plant Health

(1) Plant Health (England) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 587), dated 10 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Hilary Benn); and

(2) Plant Health (Forestry) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 594), dated 11 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Hilary Benn).

11 Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 578), dated 5 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Jacqui Smith).

12 Prisons

Parole Commissioners' Rules 2009 (S.R. (N.I.), 2009, No. 82), dated 5 March 2009 (by Statutory Instrument), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Woodward).

13 Social Care

Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No. 9, Consequential Amendments and Transitory, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Amendment Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 580), dated 10 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Alan Johnson).

14 Social Security

(1) National Insurance Contributions (Application of Part 7 of the Finance Act 2004) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 612), dated 11 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Stephen Timms);

(2) Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 600), dated 11 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Stephen Timms);

(3) Social Security (Flexible New Deal) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 480), dated 3 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary James Purnell); and

(4) Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 583), dated 9 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary James Purnell).

15 Supreme Court of England and Wales

High Court and County Courts Jurisdiction (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 577), dated 4 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Jack Straw).

16 Taxes

Tax Avoidance Schemes (Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 611), dated 11 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Stephen Timms).

17 Town and Country Planning

(1) Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 452), dated 4 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Hazel Blears);

(2) Town and Country Planning (Determination of Appeal Procedure) (Prescribed Period) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 454), dated 4 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Hazel Blears); and

(3) Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) England Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 453), dated 4 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Hazel Blears).

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18 Tribunals and Inquiries

Town and Country Planning (Hearings and Inquiries Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 455), dated 3 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Hazel Blears).

19 Value Added Tax

Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 586), dated 10 March 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Stephen Timms).

Other Papers:

20 National Audit

Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on Ministry of Defence _ Providing Anti-Air Warfare Capability: the Type 45 Destroyer (by Act); to be printed (HC 295) (Clerk of the House).

21 Social Security Administration

Report by the Social Security Advisory Committee under section 174(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and the Statement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in accordance with section 174(2) of that Act relating to the Social Security (Flexible New Deal) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 480) (by Command) (Cm. 7566) (Secretary James Purnell).

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