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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 Scotland
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 1
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Ms Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran): What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of broadband coverage in Scotland.
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(300124)
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2
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What recent assessment he has made of the extent to which people are trafficked between Scotland and England.
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(300125)
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3
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Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Central Ayrshire): What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of broadband coverage in Scotland.
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(300126)
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4
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister and Ministry of Defence officials on the storage of nuclear waste
from the decommissioned nuclear submarines moored at Rosyth; and if he will make a statement.
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(300127)
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5
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the level of employment in Scotland.
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(300128)
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6
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Sandra Osborne (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock): What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the operation of the Future Jobs Fund in Scotland.
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(300129)
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7
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Mr Mike Weir (Angus): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the effect on the tourism industry in Scotland of proposed
changes to the furnished holiday lettings rules.
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(300130)
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8
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John Howell (Henley): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of economic inactivity in
Scotland.
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(300131)
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9
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John Mason (Glasgow East): What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the effect on the Glasgow and Lanarkshire economy
of future provision of rail services to the West of Scotland operated by East Coast.
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(300133)
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10
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Lindsay Roy (Glenrothes): What discussions he intends to have with Ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution.
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(300134)
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11
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Bob Spink (Castle Point): If he will discuss with the Secretary of State for Defence the provision of healthcare and housing for members of the armed
forces based in Scotland who are returning from active service overseas.
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(300135)
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12
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Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the recommendations of the final report of the Commission
on Scottish Devolution; and if he will make a statement.
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(300136)
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13
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Mr Michael Moore (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk): What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the application of the provisions
of the Digital Economy Bill to Scotland.
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(300137)
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14
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Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute): What discussions he has had with Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer on assistance for small businesses in Scotland from banks
in which UK Financial Investments is a major shareholder.
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(300138)
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At 12 noon
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Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
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Unless otherwise indicated the Members listed below will ask a Question without notice.
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Q1
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Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 November.
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(301117)
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Q2
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Mrs Madeleine Moon (Bridgend):
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(301118)
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Q3
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Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside):
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(301119)
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Q4
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Mr Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute):
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(301120)
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Q5
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Paul Rowen (Rochdale):
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(301121)
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Q6
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Mr Eric Martlew (Carlisle):
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(301122)
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Q7
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Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate):
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(301123)
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Q8
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Dr Alan Whitehead (Southampton, Test):
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(301124)
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Q9
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):
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(301125)
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Q10
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Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):
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(301126)
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Q11
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Mr Jim McGovern (Dundee West):
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(301127)
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Q12
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Phil Wilson (Sedgefield):
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(301128)
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Q13
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Mr David Gauke (South West Hertfordshire):
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(301129)
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Q14
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Mrs Betty Williams (Conwy):
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(301130)
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Q15
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Mr Gerald Howarth (Aldershot):
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(301131)
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At 12.30 pm
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
Preliminary Business
Notice of Presentation of Bill
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1
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PERSONAL CARE AT HOME
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[No debate]
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Bill to amend section 15 of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Act 2003 so as to remove the restriction on the period
for which personal care may be provided free of charge to persons living at home; and to make consequential provision.
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Formal first reading: no debate or decision.
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Main Business
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†
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2
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QUEEN’S SPEECH (MOTION FOR AN ADDRESS): Adjourned Debate on Question [18 November].
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[Until 7.00 pm]
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, as follows:
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We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Majesty for the Gracious Speech which Your Majesty has
addressed to both Houses of Parliament.—(Frank Dobson.)
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As Amendments to the Address, at end add—
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(a)
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‘but respectfully request that the Government present to the House for its consideration before the end of January 2010 a
report setting out the Government’s strategy and timetable for the transfer of full responsibility over internal security
to the government of Afghanistan.’
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(b)
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‘but humbly regret that the Gracious Speech fails to offer answers to the growing social challenges facing the United Kingdom,
and proposes no new ideas about ending the culture of deprivation and welfare dependency in many parts of the country or on
dealing with the growing level of economic inactivity; note that it offers no fresh solutions to the challenge of anti-social
behaviour in communities around the country, nor does it reform the licensing system to tackle alcohol-fuelled disorder; and
further regret that after 12 years in power the Government brings forward no new approaches to the challenges the country
faces.’
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Proposed subject for debate: Home Affairs and Work and Pensions
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Debate may continue until 7.00 pm.
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†
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3
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 7.00 pm]
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That, at the sitting on Tuesday 1 December, 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 Motion
in the name of Sarah McCarthy-Fry relating to European Financial Services Proposals not later than three hours after their
commencement; 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 7.00 pm.
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†
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SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 7.00 pm]
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(1)
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Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall have effect for this Session with the following modifications,
namely:
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In paragraph (4) the word ‘eight’ shall be substituted for the word ‘thirteen’ in line 42 and in paragraph (5) the word ‘fifth’
shall be substituted for the word ‘eighth’ in line 44;
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(2)
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Standing Order No. 90 (Second reading committees) shall have effect for this Session with the following modification, namely:
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In paragraph (2) the word ‘fifth’ shall be substituted for the word ‘eighth’ in line 21; and
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(3)
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Private Members’ Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 29 January; 5 and 26 February; 5 and 12 March; 23
and 30 April; and 7 May.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 7.00 pm.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: Adoption and custody of children in Suffolk (Mr Tim Yeo).
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Debate may continue until 7.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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1
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Energy and Climate Change
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9.00 am
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The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2
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Science and Technology
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9.00 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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3
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Work and Pensions
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9.15 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4
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Science and Technology Sub-Committee
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9.30 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (public)
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Subject: Evidence Check: Homoeopathy.
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Witnesses: Professor Jayne Lawrence, Chief Scientific Adviser, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Robert Wilson,
Chairman, British Association of Homeopathic Manufacturers, Paul Bennett, Professional Standards Director, Boots, Tracey Brown,
Managing Director, Sense About Science, and Dr Ben Goldacre, The Guardian; Dr Peter Fisher, Director of Research, Royal London
Homeopathic Hospital, Professor Edzard Ernst, Director, Complementary Medicine Group, Peninsula Medical School, Dr James Thallon,
Medical Director, NHS West Kent, and Dr Robert Mathie, Research Development Adviser, British Homeopathic Association (at 10.30
am).
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5
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Foreign Affairs
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2.00 pm
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
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6
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Procedure
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2.00 pm
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Room 20 (private)
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7
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Scottish Affairs
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2.00 pm
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Room 16 (private)
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2.30 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Banking in Scotland.
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Witnesses: Federation of Small Businesses and the Law Society of Scotland; Citizens Advice Scotland (at 3.30 pm).
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8
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Treasury
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2.15 pm
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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2.30 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Financial Services Authority Annual Report 2008-09.
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Witnesses: Lord Turner of Ecchinswell, Chairman, and Hector Sants, Chief Executive, Financial Services Authority.
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9
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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2.30 pm
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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3.00 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Pre-Appointment Hearing: Chair of Natural England.
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Witness: Poul Christensen CBE, Government’s preferred candidate.
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10
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European Scrutiny
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2.30 pm
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Room 19 (private)
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11
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Northern Ireland Affairs
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2.30 pm
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Room 5 (private)
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12
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Transport
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2.30 pm
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Room 8 (private)
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2.45 pm
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(public)
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Subject: Priorities For Investment In The Railways.
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Witnesses: Rail Freight Group, DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd and Freight Transport Association; Chris Mole MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary
of State, Department for Transport (at 3.15 pm).
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13
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International Development
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3.00 pm
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Room 6 (private)
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3.30 pm
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(public)
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Subject: DFID Annual Report 2009 and DFID White Paper 2009.
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Witness: Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for International Development.
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14
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Public Accounts
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3.30 pm
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Room 15 (public)
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Subject: Young People’s Sexual Health: The National Chlamydia Screening Programme.
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Witnesses: Sir Hugh Taylor CB, Permanent Secretary, Dr David R Harper CBE, Director of Commissioning and System Management,
and Dr Ruth Hussey OBE, Regional Director of Public Health/Senior Medical Director for NHS North West and DH North West, Department
of Health, and Justin McCracken, Chief Executive, Health Protection Agency.
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15
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Statutory Instruments
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As soon as convenient after 3.45 pm
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Room 7 (private)
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16
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Selection
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4.45 pm
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Room 13 (private)
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JOINT COMMITTEE
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17
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Statutory Instruments
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3.45 pm
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Room 7 (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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Wednesday 25 November
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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Speaker’s Conference
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11.00 am
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HC 63-I
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Speaker’s Conference (on Parliamentary Representation) (Second Interim Report).
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Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
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1
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Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Indemnity to Bank of England.
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2
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Minister for the Cabinet Office: Winter Supplementary Estimate 2009-10: Charity Commission.
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3
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Review of the special case files of Dr David Southall.
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4
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Secretary of State for Defence: Al-Sweady inquiry.
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5
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Secretary of State for Health: Personal Care At Home: A consultation on proposals for regulations and guidance.
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6
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Secretary of State for Justice: High Court judge numbers.
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7
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Secretary of State for Scotland: Scotland’s future in the United Kingdom.
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