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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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 1
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Nia Griffith (Llanelli): What recent discussions he has had in the General Affairs Council on measures to improve UK energy security.
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(319382)
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2
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Liz Blackman (Erewash): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Yemen; and if he will make a statement.
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(319383)
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3
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Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): What recent discussions he has had with the government of Israel on its plans to build a border wall along Israel's frontier
with Egypt.
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(319384)
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4
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Mr Neil Turner (Wigan): What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the outcomes of the London G20 Summit.
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(319385)
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5
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Mark Durkan (Foyle): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Sudan; and if he will make a statement.
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(319386)
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6
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Mr Don Touhig (Islwyn): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of co-operation between Government departments in the formulation
of policy on Afghanistan.
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(319387)
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7
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Mr Crispin Blunt (Reigate): What recent reports he has received on Iran's nuclear programme; and if he will make a statement.
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(319389)
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8
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Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): What recent representations he has received on UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands; and if he will make a statement.
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(319390)
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9
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Mr Ian Davidson (Glasgow South West): If he will discuss with the government of Bermuda its policy on the prohibition of Buckfast tonic wine.
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(319391)
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10
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Norman Baker (Lewes): What representations he has received on the effects on the indigenous Tibetan population of his Department's change of policy
in relation to the status of Tibet.
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(319392)
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11
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Mr David Amess (Southend):( West): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Iran; and if he will make a statement.
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(319393)
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12
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John Howell (Henley): What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on piracy around the coast of Somalia.
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(319394)
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13
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What assessment he has made of the implications of the Argentinian government's position on oil drilling in the waters around
the Falkland Islands; and if he will make a statement.
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(319395)
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14
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Mr Richard Benyon (Newbury): What recent assessment he has made of the state of relations between the UK and Argentina; and if he will make a statement.
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(319396)
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15
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Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside): What recent assessment he has made of progress in the removal of checkpoints from the West Bank.
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(319397)
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16
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Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran): What representations he has received on the law in relation to universal jurisdiction, with particular reference to the case
of Tzipi Livni.
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(319398)
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17
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Philip Davies (Shipley): What recent assessment he has made of prospects for reform of the EU budget.
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(319399)
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18
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Mr Neil Gerrard (Walthamstow): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement.
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(319400)
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19
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Mr David Hamilton (Midlothian): What recent assessment he has made of the importance of the stability of Pakistan for the Government's policy on the region.
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(319401)
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20
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Dr Brian Iddon (Bolton South East): When he last discussed the blockade of Gaza with his Israeli counterpart.
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(319402)
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21
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Sir Malcolm Rifkind (Kensington & Chelsea): What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Iran; and if he will make a statement.
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(319403)
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22
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Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire): What recent discussions he has had with the Argentinian Ambassador on sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
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(319404)
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23
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Harry Cohen (Leyton & Wanstead): What reports he has received on discrimination against pregnant women in Burkina Faso; and if he will make a statement.
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(319405)
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24
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent discussions he has had on reform of the EU budget.
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(319406)
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At 3.15 pm
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
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The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
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T1
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Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(319407)
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T2
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Mr Shailesh Vara (North West Cambridgeshire):
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(319408)
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T3
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John Robertson (Glasgow North West):
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(319409)
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T4
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Mrs Joan Humble (Blackpool North & Fleetwood):
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(319410)
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T5
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Mr Anthony Steen (Totnes):
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(319411)
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T6
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Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire):
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(319412)
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T7
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):
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(319413)
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T8
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Mark Durkan (Foyle):
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(319414)
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T9
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Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes):
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(319415)
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T10
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Hugh Bayley (City of York):
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(319416)
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At 3.30 pm
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Preliminary Business
Ten minute rule Motion
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1
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MAJOR CAPITAL CONTRACTS (SKILLS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require public authorities letting contracts for major capital works to require
contractors to provide apprenticeships and skills training; and for connected purposes.
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The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).
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Main Business
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†
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2
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CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM AND GOVERNANCE BILL [MONEY] (No. 4): Queen’s Recommendation signified.
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[Up to 45 minutes]
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That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill, it is expedient to authorise—
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(1)
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the payment out of the Consolidated Fund of sums required by the Electoral Commission to meet—
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(a)
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the charges payable to Regional Counting Officers in connection with a referendum held on the voting system for parliamentary
elections, and
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(b)
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sums payable in respect of increases in superannuation contributions required to be paid by local authorities in consequence
of fees paid as part of those charges, and
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(2)
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the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by virtue of the Act by the National Archives
or any other government department.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 52 (1)(b)).
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†
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3
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CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM AND GOVERNANCE BILL (PROGRAMME)
(No. 6)
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[Up to 45 minutes]
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That the Order of 20 October 2009 in the last Session of Parliament (Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill (Programme))
be varied as follows:
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1. Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Order shall be omitted.
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2. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table.
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3. The proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second
column of the Table.
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Proceedings
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Time for conclusion of proceedings
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New Clauses and new Schedules relating to public records or freedom of information.
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One and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration.
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New Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to Part 4.
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Two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration or 9.00 pm, whichever is the earlier.
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New Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to Part 7; remaining new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments; remaining
proceedings on consideration.
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9.00 pm.
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4. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm.
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The Speaker will put the Question not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(9)).
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†
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4
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CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM AND GOVERNANCE BILL: As amended, to be considered.
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For Amendments, see separate Paper.
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Third Reading will also be taken.
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Relevant documents:
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Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill, Session 2007-08, HC 551-I and -II, and the Government
response, Cm 7690.
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Tenth Report from the Public Administration Select Committee, Session 2007-08, on Constitutional Renewal: Draft Bill and White
Paper, HC 499, and the Government response, Cm 7688.
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Fourth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2009-10, on Legislative Scrutiny: Constitutional Reform and
Governance Bill; Video Recordings Bill, HC 249.
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The Scottish Parliament has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are
available in the Vote Office.
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Proceedings on new Clauses and new Schedules relating to public records or freedom of information will be brought to a conclusion,
so far as not previously concluded, one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration, and proceedings
on new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to Part 4 will be brought to a conclusion, so far as not previously
concluded, two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on Consideration or at 9.00 pm, whichever is the earlier
and new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to Part 7; remaining new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments and
remaining proceedings on Consideration will be brought to a conclusion at 9.00 pm, and proceedings on Third Reading will,
so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm if the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill
(Programme) (No. 6) Motion is agreed to.
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†
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5
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AUDIT COMMISSION
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[No debate]
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That the Code of Audit Practice 2010 for local NHS bodies, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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6
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AUDIT COMMISSION
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[No debate]
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That the Code of Audit Practice 2010 for local government bodies, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 January,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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7
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LICENCES AND LICENSING
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[No debate]
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That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 27 January,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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8
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OIL TAXATION
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[No debate]
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That the draft Field Allowance for New Oil Fields Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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†
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9
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EUROPEAN DEFENCE AGENCY ACTIVITY IN 2009 AND 2010
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[No debate]
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That this House takes note of the unnumbered explanatory memorandum dated 3 December 2009, Report by the Head of the European
Defence Agency to the Council on activities in 2009, and European Union Documents No. 16275/09, European Defence Agency document
on Three year financial framework 2010–2012, postponement and 2010 Budget adoption and No. 16462/09, European Defence Agency
Guidelines for the Agency’s work in 2010; and supports the Government’s aim of ensuring that the EDA is used to deliver enhanced
military capability across the EU.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 119(11)).
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At the end of the sitting:
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10
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PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
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[No debate]
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Carer Poverty (Bob Spink)
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Anti-Social Behaviour (Bob Spink)
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Traffic Calming (Irchester) (Mr Peter Bone)
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Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).
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Proposed subject: Changes at the Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Porton Down (Robert Key).
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Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE
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1
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European Committee B
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4.30 pm
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Room 10 (public)
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To consider European Union Document No. 15049/09 and Addenda 1 to 3 relating to Financial Services.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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2
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Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 130).
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3
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Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 11 (public)
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To consider the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Order 2010.
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4
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Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the draft Competition Act 1998 (Land Agreements Exclusion Revocation) Order 2010.
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5
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Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 207), the Crown Benefices (Parish Representatives)
Measure (HC 209) and the Vacancies in Suffragan Sees and Other Ecclesiastical Offices Measure (HC 208).
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6
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Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Disclosure of Information for Research Purposes) Regulations 2010,
the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2010 and the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology
(Parental Orders) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2010.
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7
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Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 14 (public)
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To consider the draft Service Voters’ Registration Period Order 2010.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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8
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Treasury
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9.15 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Financial Institutions–Too Important to Fail?
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Witness: Lord Turner of Ecchinswell, Chairman, Financial Services Authority.
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9
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Standards and Privileges
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9.30 am
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Room 13 (private)
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10
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Environmental Audit
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10.00 am
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Room 8 (private)
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11
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International Development
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10.00 am
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Room 5 (private)
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12
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Welsh Affairs
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10.00 am
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Room 15 (private)
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13
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Home Affairs
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10.15 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: (i) Work of the UK Border Agency (ii) Work of the British Transport Police.
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Witnesses: (i) Louise Perrett; John Vine, Chief Inspector, UK Border Agency (at 10.50 am); Lin Homer, Chief Executive UK Border
Agency (at 11.20 am) (ii) Chief Constable Andy Trotter, British Transport Police (at 11.50 am).
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14
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Committee on Members’ Allowances
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11.00 am
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Room 20 (private)
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15
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Administration
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3.30 pm
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Room 16 (private)
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16
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Standards and Privileges
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3.30 pm
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Room 13 (private)
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17
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Justice
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4.00 pm
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4.15 pm
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(public)
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Subject: (i) Crown Dependencies (ii) Justice Issues in Europe.
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Witnesses: (i) Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice (ii) Lord Bach, Parliamentary Under-Secretary
of State, Daniel Denman, Assistant Director, Information and Human Rights Team, Legal Directorate and Edwin Kilby, Head of
European Policy, Ministry of Justice, and Emma Gibbons, Head of EU Section, Home Office.
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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18
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Human Rights
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1.30 pm
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Room 5 (private)
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[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]
PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Tuesday 2 March
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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International Development
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10.00 am
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HC 342
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Progress on the Implementation of DFID’s HIV/AIDS Strategy: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session
2009-10 (Third Special Report).
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2
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Joint Committee on Human Rights
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10.00 am
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HC 402
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Legislative Scrutiny: Crime and Security Bill; Personal Care at Home Bill; Children, Schools and Families Bill (Twelfth Report).
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3
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Procedure
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11.00 am
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HC 410
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Explanatory statements to amendments on bills (Second Report).
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4
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Public Accounts
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00.01 am
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HC 390
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Department for Transport: The failure of Metronet (Fourteenth Report).
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5
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Science and Technology
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11.00 am
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HC 384
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The Government’s review of the principles applying to the treatment of independent scientific advice provided to government:
Government Response to the Committee’s Third Report of Session 2009-10 (First Special Report).
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6
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Transport
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1.00 pm
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HC 388
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The future of aviation: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2009-10 (First Special Report).
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: Household energy management.
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2
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Outcome of the General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council 22 February 2010.
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3
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Secretary of State for Health: Commission on the Future of Nursing and Midwifery in England.
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4
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Secretary of State for International Development: Bangladesh Development Forum 2010.
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5
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Secretary of State for Justice: Bernard Lodge Inquiry.
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6
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Minister of State, Department for Transport: Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing—Best Practice Guidance.
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7
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Minister of State, Department for Transport: Urban Challenge Fund.
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8
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Contract award for the administration services for NEST (National Employment Savings Trust).
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