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Order of Business Monday 1 March 2010 Here you can browse the House of Commons Order of Business for Monday 1 March 2010.

+ indicates Government business. Timings are indicative only. House of Commons Order of Business   At 3.30 pm   Prayers 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 Culture, Media and Sport  1 Mr John Grogan (Selby): When he expects to respond to the David Davies review of listed sporting events. (318848)  2 Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay): What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for the domestic tourism industry in 2010; and if he will make a statement. (318849)  3 Mr William Bain (Glasgow North East): What assessment has been made of the likely effect on employment in Scotland of reclassification of Scottish Television as an independent producer. (318850)  4 Paul Rowen (Rochdale): What steps the Government is taking to encourage funding for the development of original UK television content. (318851)  5 Mr Lindsay Hoyle (Chorley): What estimate he has made of the level of funding for television programme production in the UK in the last five years. (318854)  6 Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne & Sheppey): What assessment he has made of his Department's progress in increasing the level of participation in sport since 1997. (318855)  7 Mr Robert Flello (Stoke-on-Trent South): What recent assessment he has made of the contribution of the online betting and gaming industry to the economy. (318857)  8 Peter Luff (Mid Worcestershire): What progress has been made in discussions between his Department, the Local Authorities Committee on Regulatory Services and representatives of the circus industry on reform of the licensing regime for travelling circuses; and if he will make a statement. (318858)  9 Mr Andrew Pelling (Croydon Central): What recent discussions he has had with media representatives on the portrayal of women in (a) publications and (b) broadcasts. (318860)  10 John Hemming (Birmingham, Yardley): What progress has been made in encouraging the performance of live music in small venues. (318861)  11 Ann Winterton (Congleton): What recent progress has been made on the programme for the Cultural Olympiad; and if he will make a statement. (318862)  12 Laura Moffatt (Crawley): What recent assessment he has made of the level of take-up of free swimming for young people and pensioners. (318863)  13 Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What his policy is on the participation of young people in competitive sport. (318864)  14 John Robertson (Glasgow North West): What recent discussions he has had with broadcast media industry representatives on the impartiality of news and current affairs programmes. (318866)  15 Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): How much National Lottery funding has gone to sport since 2005. (318867) At 3.08 pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.  T1 Hugh Bayley (City of York): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (318868)  T2 Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): (318869)  T3 Linda Gilroy (Plymouth, Sutton): (318870)  T4 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): (318871)  T5 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): (318873)  T6 Paul Rowen (Rochdale): (318875)  T7 John Hemming (Birmingham, Yardley): (318876)  T8 Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): (318877)   At 3.20 pm Oral Questions to the Minister for the Olympics  1 Andrew Miller (Ellesmere Port & Neston): What legacy is expected for the North West from the London 2012 Olympics. (318878)  2 Mr Anthony Steen (Totnes): What assessment she has made of the lessons to be learned from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics for the London 2012 Olympics. (318879)  3 Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What recent progress has been made in the development of legacy plans for the London 2012 Olympics. (318880)  4 Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill): How many apprenticeships are available at the Olympic Park site. (318881)  5 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What assessment she has made of the lessons to be learned from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics for the London 2012 Olympics. (318883)  6 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): What legacy is expected for the West Midlands and Coventry from the London 2012 Olympics. (318884)  7 Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What her most recent estimate is of Government expenditure on hosting the London 2012 Olympics. (318885) At 3.30 pm   Urgent Questions (if any)     Ministerial Statements (if any) Preliminary Business Notices of Presentation of Bills 1 BILINGUAL JURIES (WALES) [No debate] Hywel Williams      Bill to amend section 10 of the Juries Act 1974 to provide that in certain cases all members of a jury be bilingual in Welsh and English; and for connected purposes. Formal first reading: no debate or decision. 2 REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS (WELSH LANGUAGE) [No debate] Hywel Williams      Bill to make provision about the registration of births and deaths where particulars are given in Welsh and English; to permit certificates of particulars of entries of registers of births and deaths to be in Welsh or English only in such circumstances; and for connected purposes. Formal first reading: no debate or decision. 3 PROSECUTION OF OFFENCES ACT 1985 (AMENDMENT) [No debate] Mr Andrew Dismore      Bill to amend the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985; and for connected purposes. Formal first reading: no debate or decision. Main Business †   indicates Government Business 4 OPPOSITION DAY (4th allotted day—first part) [until 7.00 pm]   GOVERNMENT’S RECORD ON DEFENCE Mr David Cameron Dr Liam Fox Mr Gerald Howarth Dr Julian Lewis Dr Andrew Murrison Mr Patrick McLoughlin        That this House expresses its continued support for HM armed forces personnel and their families; notes that over 440 service personnel have been killed on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001; further notes that the armed forces have operated over the original planning assumptions for years; regrets that there has not been a Strategic Defence Review (SDR) since 1998; believes that the 1998 SDR was never fully funded and failed to provide proper equipment for the Iraq war; recognises that the Government failed to plan for post-conflict reconstruction in Iraq; further recognises the cut to the helicopter budget by £1.4 billion in 2004; is concerned about the cuts to the frigate and destroyer fleet from the 32 recommended in the 1998 SDR to 23; is further concerned by the failure to provide the Royal Air Force with a modern troop transport and air-to-air refuelling fleet; believes that the Government has presided over a failed procurement process; further believes that the Government has failed properly to fund the armed forces for wartime operations; and calls on the Government to acknowledge its failure to honour the Military Covenant.

As Amendments to Mr David Cameron’s proposed Motion (Government’s record on defence):

The Prime Minister Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer Secretary David Miliband Mr Secretary Alexander Secretary Bob Ainsworth Bill Rammell

(a)

Line 3, leave out from ‘2001’ to end and add ‘pays tribute to their sacrifice; believes that the 1998 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and the updates that followed the September 2001 attacks on the US have provided a robust policy foundation for the modernisation of Britain’s armed forces that has enabled them to take on successfully the many challenges they have faced over the past decade, including the major operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; notes that the Ministry of Defence has brought into service 31 new ships, 63 new multi-role fast jets, six large transport aircraft and 171 new helicopters and provided the Army with a wide range of new equipment it has required to succeed on operations; recognises that the defence budget has grown by more than 10 per cent. in real terms since the SDR and that an additional £14 billion has been provided by the Reserve for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; and welcomes the steps that have been taken substantially to improve support, medical and welfare services for the armed forces.’.

Mr Nick Clegg Dr Vincent Cable Nick Harvey Willie Rennie Mr David Heath Mr Paul Burstow

(b)

Line 13, after ‘operations;’ insert ‘or to provide them with the quality of accommodation that their service to this country deserves;’

The selection of the matter to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).

Proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr David Cameron may continue until 7.00 pm, and proceedings shall then lapse if not previously concluded (Standing Order No. 14(2)(c)(i)).

† 5 PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM [up to one and a half hours]

Secretary Alan Johnson

That the draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.

The Ninth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights (Sixteenth Report): Annual Renewal of Control Orders Legislation 2010, HC 395, is relevant.

The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and a half hours after their commencement (Standing Order No. 16(1)).

† 6 SOCIAL SECURITY [up to one and a half hours]

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 27 January, be approved.

The Speaker will put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than one and a half hours after their commencement (Standing Order No. 16(1)).

† 7 LOCAL AUTHORITIES (OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY) BILL [MONEY]: Queen’s Recommendation signified. [up to 45 minutes]

Stephen Timms

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—

(1)    any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the Act, and

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

The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52(1)(b)).

† 8 INCOME TAX [No debate]

Sarah McCarthy-Fry

That the draft Special Annual Allowance Charge (Variation of Rate) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 5 January, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 9 IMMIGRATION [No debate]

Secretary Alan Johnson

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 10 IMMIGRATION [No debate]

Secretary Alan Johnson

That the draft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 11 SOCIAL SECURITY [No debate]

Secretary Yvette Cooper

That the draft Social Security (Loss of Benefit) Amendment Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 20 January, be approved.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).

† 12 ESTIMATES [No debate]

Ms Harriet Harman

That this House agrees with the Report [24 February] of the Liaison Committee.

To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 145).