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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 Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
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 1
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Malcolm Bruce (Gordon): What recent discussions he has had with UK Financial Investments Ltd on its management of Government holdings in lending banks.
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(322185)
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2
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Chris McCafferty (Calder Valley): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of his Department's policies introduced in Budget 2009.
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(322186)
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3
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Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield): Whether he plans to amend the fiscal environment for small manufacturing businesses to facilitate their growth.
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(322187)
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4
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Stephen Hammond (Wimbledon): What recent estimate he has made of the current and future level of the budget deficit; and if he will make a statement.
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(322188)
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5
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Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland): What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the Crown Estate Commissioners; and if he will make a statement.
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(322189)
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6
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What assessment he has made of the effects on the economy of recent changes in the value of sterling.
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(322190)
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7
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Mr Ken Purchase (Wolverhampton North East): What recent representations he has received from businesses on the level of capital allowances.
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(322191)
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8
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Tony Baldry (Banbury): What plans he has for the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme; and if he will make a statement.
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(322192)
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9
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Jessica Morden (Newport East): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of the operation of tax credits.
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(322193)
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10
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Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove): If he will bring forward proposals for fiscal measures to encourage businesses to employ young people.
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(322194)
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11
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy on the operation of tax credits.
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(322195)
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12
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Derek Twigg (Halton): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of his Department's policies introduced in Budget 2009.
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(322196)
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13
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Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire): What recent representations he has received from credit rating agencies on the UK's AAA rating.
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(322197)
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14
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Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill): What recent discussions he has had with UK Financial Investments Ltd on its management of the Government holding in the Royal
Bank of Scotland.
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(322198)
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15
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Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on forecasts for economic growth.
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(322199)
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16
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Danny Alexander (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey): When he last reviewed the levels of the income tax personal allowance; and if he will make a statement.
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(322200)
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17
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Mr Chris Mullin (Sunderland South): What recent representations he has received on the basic rate of income tax; and if he will make a statement.
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(322201)
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18
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James Brokenshire (Hornchurch): What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on forecasts for economic growth.
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(322202)
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19
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Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York): What recent representations he has received on his Department's programme for reducing the level of Government debt; and if
he will make a statement.
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(322203)
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20
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on motorists of the level of fuel duty.
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(322204)
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21
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Mr Oliver Heald (North East Hertfordshire): What recent discussions he has had with (a) the Prime Minister and (b) other Ministerial colleagues on the mechanism to determine
the level of public expenditure in the next three years.
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(322206)
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22
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford): What recent estimate he has made of the current and future level of the budget deficit; and if he will make a statement.
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(322207)
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23
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North): What recent assessment he has made of the effects on savers of low interest rates.
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(322208)
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24
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Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin): What recent assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of the level of activity in the manufacturing sector.
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(322209)
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At 3.15 pm
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Topical Questions to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer
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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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Mr Mark Lancaster (North East Milton Keynes): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(322210)
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T2
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Mr Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire):
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(322211)
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T3
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Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend):
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(322212)
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T4
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Mr Julian Brazier (Canterbury):
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(322213)
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T5
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):
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(322214)
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T6
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Alistair Burt (North East Bedfordshire):
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(322215)
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T7
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Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Cotswold):
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(322216)
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T8
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Andrew George (St Ives):
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(322217)
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T9
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Richard Ottaway (Croydon South):
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(322218)
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T10
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Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove):
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(322219)
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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
Notice of Presentation of Bill
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1
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COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (CHANGE OF NAME)
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[No debate]
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Bill to change the name of Council Tax Benefit to Council Tax Rebate; and for connected purposes.
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Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
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Ten minute rule Motion
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2
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ILLEGALLY LOGGED TIMBER (PROHIBITION OF RETAIL, WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION)
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[Up to 20 minutes]
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That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the retail, wholesale and distribution in the United Kingdom of timber
and wood products that were obtained or produced illegally in their country of origin; 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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3
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OPPOSITION DAY (6th allotted day)
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[Until 10.00 pm]
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GOVERNMENT’S HANDLING OF EQUITABLE LIFE
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That this House notes that the Ombudsman published her report on Equitable Life in July 2008, that the Government did not
make its response until January 2009, and that its rejection of some of her findings was successfully challenged in the High
Court; believes that the delays caused by the Government since the publication of the Ombudsman’s report have led to further
and unnecessary hardship for Equitable Life’s policyholders and have done further damage to the UK’s savings culture; and
calls on the Government to set a clear timetable for implementing the Ombudsman’s recommendations and remedying the injustice
suffered by policyholders.
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As an Amendment to Mr David Cameron’s proposed Motion (Government’s handling of Equitable Life):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘recognises the vital role the Ombudsman plays in public life; reaffirms the duty
of Parliament to support the office of the Ombudsman; notes that the High Court ruled that the Government’s response to the
Ombudsman’s recommendations on Equitable Life, its establishment of an ex gratia payment scheme, and the terms of reference
given to Sir John Chadwick were a rational response to the Ombudsman’s report; notes that Sir John expects to produce his
final advice in May; welcomes the Government’s commitment to respond with details of a payment scheme within two weeks of
receiving this advice; welcomes the Government’s determination to establish a scheme administratively quicker and simpler
to deliver than that envisaged by the Ombudsman; further notes that to abandon the Chadwick process so close to completion
would add delay and hardship for policyholders; welcomes the Government’s view that, while it cannot prejudge Sir John’s final
advice, there is a strong case for policyholders who have passed away to be included in the scheme and that it is neither
desirable nor administratively feasible to means-test every individual policyholder; and recognises the impact and significant
distress that maladministration and injustice have caused in respect of Equitable Life.’.
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The Second Report from the Public Administration Select Committee, Session 2008-09, on Justice Delayed: The Ombudsman’s report
on Equitable Life, HC 41, and the Government response, HC 953, and the Sixth Report from the Public Administration Select
Committee, Session 2008-09, on Justice denied? The Government’s response to the Ombudsman’s report on Equitable Life, HC 219,
and the Government response, HC 569, are relevant.
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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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That this House welcomes the contribution made to the economy and civic life by universities; notes the sharp increase in
university applications for 2010-11; is concerned that the Government’s plans are likely to lead to a reduction of 6,000 undergraduate
places for UK and other EU students in 2010-11; further notes that this fall in the number of places is likely to hamper efforts
to widen participation in higher education; calls on the Government to improve opportunities for young people by providing
10,000 extra university places in 2010-11, paid for by offering a new incentive for the early repayment of student loans;
further calls for more apprenticeships and training places; recognises that better careers advice could provide an important
contribution to improving social mobility, and therefore commends initiatives which match prospective students to course places;
and further calls for a new focus on higher education in further education colleges and other providers.
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As an Amendment to Mr David Cameron’s proposed Motion (Access to higher education):
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Line 2, leave out from ‘2010–11’ to end and add ‘commends the Government for its record levels of investment in higher education,
an increase of over 25 per cent. in real terms since 1997, which has supported more students participating in higher education
than ever before; notes a 24 per cent. increase in the number of students participating in higher education since 1997, more
young entrants to full-time first degrees in England who are from state schools, lower socio-economic groups, and low participation
backgrounds, and recent studies which have shown that over 50 per cent. of young people aspire to go on to higher education;
recognises the Government’s commitment to expanding the range of pathways to higher education, including through apprenticeships,
and to expanding the opportunities to participate in higher education, including through the development of foundation degrees,
which have benefited 100,000 students; further notes that the Government is providing students with high levels of student
support to enable them to access higher education; and welcomes the proposals in the papers Quality, Choice and Aspiration,
published in October 2009, and Higher Ambitions, published in November 2009, to provide prospective students with better information,
advice and guidance to enable them to fulfil their full potential.’.
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The selection of the matters to be debated this day has been made by the Leader of the Opposition (Standing Order No. 14(2)).
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Debate may continue until 10.00 pm.
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†
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4
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Devolution and Miscellaneous Provisions) 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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5
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REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2010, which was laid
before this House on 2 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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6
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
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[No debate]
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That the draft Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Controlled Activity and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2010,
which were laid before this House on 2 February, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Commons Councils (Standard Constitution) (England) Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 9
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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8
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REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, NORTHERN IRELAND
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[No debate]
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That the draft Representation of the People (Timing of the Canvass) (Northern Ireland) 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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REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, NORTHERN IRELAND
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[No debate]
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That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010, which were laid before this
House on 24 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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10
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NORTHERN IRELAND
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[No debate]
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That the draft Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2010, which was laid before this House on 24 February,
be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010, which was laid before this
House on 20 January, be approved.
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To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
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That the draft Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) 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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13
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 10.00 pm]
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That, at the sitting on Monday 22 March, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act
or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in
the name of Secretary Jack Straw and Mr Secretary Woodward relating to Northern Ireland not later than four hours after the
commencement of proceedings on the first Motion; proceedings may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption;
and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
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At the end of the sitting:
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14
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PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS
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[No debate]
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Dementia Research (Kelvin Hopkins).
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Free School Meals (Stoke-on-Trent) (Mr Robert Flello).
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Badman Report (Gosport) (Sir Peter Viggers).
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Footpath Closure (Hadleigh) (Bob Spink).
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Disrepair (Felstead Road) (Bob Spink).
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Presentation of petitions: no debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153).
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Proposed subject: Pot holes and road maintenance (Anne Main).
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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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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
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1
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Bribery Bill [Lords] Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 10 (public)
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4.00 pm
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(public)
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To consider the Bill.
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2
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Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill [Lords] Committee
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10.30 am
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Room 12 (public)
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To consider the Bill.
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
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3
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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 draft Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (Variation of Reimbursement and Other Administrative Arrangements)
Order 2010.
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4
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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 Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010.
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5
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Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee
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4.30 pm
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Room 9 (public)
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To consider the draft Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice for Interviews of Witnesses Notified
by Accused) Order 2010.
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6
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Seventh 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 National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Housing) (Fire Safety) Order 2010.
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7
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Eighth 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 Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 and the draft Environmental Civil Sanctions (Miscellaneous
Amendments) (England) Regulations 2010.
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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8
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Regulatory Reform
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9.30 am
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Room 19 (private)
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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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Treasury
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9.30 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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9.45 am
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(public)
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Subject: The end of cheques?
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Witnesses: Consumer Focus, Age Concern and Help the Aged, Institute of Fundraising, and British Cheque and Credit Association;
Payments Council (at 10.45 am).
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11
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Business, Innovation and Skills
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10.00 am
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Room 15 (private)
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10.30 am
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(public)
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Subject: Company takeovers, mergers and acquisitions.
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Witnesses: Jack Dromey, Deputy General Secretary, and Jennie Formby, National Officer, Food and Drink Sector, Unite the Union;
Marc Firestone, Executive Vice-President, Kraft Foods, Inc., Trevor Bond, President, and Richard Doyle, HR Director, Cadbury
Britain & Ireland, Cadbury/Kraft (at 11.00 am).
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12
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Communities and Local Government
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10.00 am
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Room 16 (private)
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13
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Defence
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10.00 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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14
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Environmental Audit
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10.00 am
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Room 6 (private)
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15
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International Development
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10.00 am
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Room 5 (private)
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16
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Welsh Affairs
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10.00 am
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Room 8 (private)
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17
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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: The work of the Metropolitan Police.
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Witnesses: Tim Godwin, Deputy Commissioner, Metropolitan Police, and Kit Malthouse, Chair, Metropolitan Police Association.
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18
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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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OTHER
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19
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Public Accounts Commission
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11.00 am
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Room 7 (private)
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11.10 pm
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(public)
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Subject: NAO’s Estimate for 2010-11.
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Witnesses: Amyas Morse, Comptroller and Auditor General, Sir Andrew Likierman, Chairman, Michael Whitehouse, Chief Operating
Officer, and Jim Rickleton, Director-General, Finance and Commerce, National Audit Office.
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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 16 March
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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European Scrutiny
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11.00 am
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HC 5-xiii
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(Fourteenth Report).
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2
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Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
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9.30 am
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HC 3-x
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(Tenth Report).
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3
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Liaison
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00.01 am
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HC 426
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The Work of Committees in Session 2008-09 (Second Report).
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4
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Members Estimate Committee
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10.30 am
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HC 450
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Review of Past ACA Payments: Supplementary Report (Second Report).
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5
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Northern Ireland
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11.00 am
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HC 374
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The Omagh Bombing: Some remaining questions (Fourth Report).
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6
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Public Accounts
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00.01 am
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HC 321
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Improving Dementia Services in England—an Interim Report (Nineteenth Report).
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7
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Public Administration
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00.01 am
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HC 457
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Too Many Ministers? (Ninth Report).
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8
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Yorkshire and Humber Regional
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00.01 am
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HC 75
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The Work of Yorkshire Forward (First Report).
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Minister for the Cabinet Office: MPs’ and Peers’ correspondence 2009.
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2
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Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Housing and planning delivery grant.
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3
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Outcome of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (GYMNICH) 5–6 March 2010.
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4
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Secretary of State for Health: Maternity and early years.
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5
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Secretary of State for Health: Volunteering for health and social care.
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6
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Control Order Powers (11 December 2009–10 March 2010).
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7
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Secretary of State for Justice: Government Response to the Justice Committee Report on Cutting Crime: The Case for Justice Re-investment.
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8
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Establishing NEST (National Employment Savings Trust).
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