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+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.
House of Commons
Order of Business
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
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Consideration of Bills Ordered to Lie upon the Table
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1. Leeds City Council Bill
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2. Reading Borough Council Bill
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Afterwards
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Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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 1
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Mr Bernard Jenkin (North Essex): What representations he has received from English Nature on the environmental effects of proposals for a new nuclear power
station at Bradwell, Essex.
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(305573)
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2
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Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South): When he expects to respond to the recent report of the Forestry Commission on forestry and climate change.
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(305574)
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3
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Simon Hughes (North Southwark & Bermondsey): What steps are being taken to increase the use of waste-to-energy plants; and if he will make a statement.
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(305575)
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4
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Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough): What estimate he has made of the average carbon footprint generated by his Department's representatives in attending the Copenhagen
climate change summit.
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(305576)
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5
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David Taylor (North West Leicestershire): What recent progress his Department has made on initiatives designed to reduce the amount of roadside litter.
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(305577)
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6
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Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on country of origin food labelling.
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(305578)
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7
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Alun Michael (Cardiff South & Penarth): What assessment he has made of the contribution to the economy of the canal network.
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(305579)
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8
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Ben Chapman (Wirral South): When his Department plans to establish marine conservation zones; and if he will make a statement.
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(305581)
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9
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Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire): How many penalties have been applied in respect of the 2008 Single Payment Scheme; and if he will make a statement.
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(305582)
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10
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Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley): What estimate he has made of the change in the number of dairy farmers between (a) 2008 and 2009 and (b) 2009 and 2010.
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(305584)
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11
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central): What steps his Department is taking to support research on food production methods.
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(305585)
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12
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Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues and representatives of the devolved administrations on country
of origin food labelling.
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(305586)
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13
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Sir Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield): What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the economic downturn on the rural economy.
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(305587)
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14
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): How many cattle were slaughtered because of bovine tuberculosis precautions in the last three months.
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(305588)
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15
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John Mann (Bassetlaw): What recent steps have been taken to reduce the level of noxious emissions from mushroom composting.
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(305589)
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16
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Andrew Rosindell (Romford): What measures his Department has put in place to protect homes from flooding over the Christmas period.
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(305590)
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17
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Ann Winterton (Congleton): What recent assessment he has made of levels of financial inclusion in rural areas.
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(305591)
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18
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Jessica Morden (Newport East): What his most recent assessment is of the effectiveness of the UK's adaptation to climate change; and if he will make a statement.
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(305592)
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19
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Mr David Amess (Southend West): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on country of origin food labelling.
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(305593)
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20
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Mr John Baron (Billericay): What progress he has made in resolving the Single Payment Scheme difficulties experienced by Mr Peter Philpot.
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(305595)
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21
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John Penrose (Weston-Super-Mare): What recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on country of origin food labelling.
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(305596)
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22
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Hugh Bayley (City of York): What plans the Environment Agency has for flood defences for the Leeman Road area of York.
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(305597)
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At 11.15 am
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Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural 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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Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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(305598)
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T2
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Jessica Morden (Newport East):
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(305599)
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T3
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Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):
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(305601)
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T4
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Mr Roger Williams (Brecon & Radnorshire):
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(305602)
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T5
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Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):
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(305603)
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T6
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Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):
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(305604)
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T7
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Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath & Crayford):
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(305605)
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T8
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Paul Rowen (Rochdale):
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(305606)
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T9
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Hugh Bayley (City of York):
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(305607)
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At 11.30 am
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Urgent Questions (if any)
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Business Question to the Leader of the House
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Ministerial Statements (if any)
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Main Business
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†
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1
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ESTIMATES DAY [1st allotted day]
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[Until 6.00 pm]
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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2011, for expenditure by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills—
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(1)
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resources, not exceeding £9,653,466,000, be authorised, on account, for use as set out in HC 33, and
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(2)
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a sum, not exceeding £11,071,732,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet the costs
as so set out.
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This Vote on Account is to be considered in so far as it relates to students and universities (Resolution of 30 November).
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The Eleventh Report from the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee, HC 170, Session 2008-09, on Students
and universities, and the Government’s response, HC 991, are relevant.
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Department for Communities and Local Government
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2011, for expenditure by the Department for Communities and Local Government—
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(1)
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resources, not exceeding £17,434,832,000, be authorised, on account, for use as set out in HC 33, and
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(2)
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a sum, not exceeding £17,433,673,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet the costs
as so set out.
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This Vote on Account is to be considered in so far as it relates to the relationship between central and local government
(Resolution of 30 November).
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The Sixth Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, HC 33, Session 2008-09, on The balance of power: central
and local government, and the Government response, Cm 7712, are relevant.
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Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.
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The Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the above Motions will be deferred until 6.00 pm (Standing Order No.
54(4) and (5)).
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†
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2
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ESTIMATES, 2009-10 (NAVY) VOTE A
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That, during the year ending with 31 March 2010, an additional number not exceeding 400 all ranks be maintained for Naval
Service and that modifications in the maximum numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marines Forces set out in HC 7 be authorised
for the purposes of Part I of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
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To be decided at 6.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2)).
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†
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3
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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES AND NEW ESTIMATES, 2009-10
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2010—
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(1)
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further resources, not exceeding £6,617,232,000, be authorised for use for defence and civil services as set out in HC 18
and 24,
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(2)
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a further sum, not exceeding £23,998,577,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund, to meet the costs of
defence and civil services as so set out, and
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(3)
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limits as set out in HC 24 be set on appropriations in aid.
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To be decided at 6.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2)).
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†
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4
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ESTIMATES, 2010-11 (VOTE ON ACCOUNT)
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That, for the year ending with 31 March 2011—
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(1)
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resources, not exceeding £191,087,107,000, be authorised, on account, for use for defence and civil services as set out in
HC 14, HC 19, HC 21, HC 25, HC 27 and HC 33, and
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(2)
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a sum, not exceeding £190,506,334,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet the costs
of defence and civil services as so set out.
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To be decided at 6.00 pm (Standing Order No. 55(1) and (2)).
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A Bill is to be brought in upon the four Motions in the name of Stephen Timms relating to Supplementary Estimates and New
Estimates, 2009-10, and Estimates, 2010-11 (Vote on Account), if they are agreed to by the House.
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†
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5
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REGIONAL SELECT COMMITTEE (LONDON)
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[No debate after 6.00 pm]
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That Ms Karen Buck, Jeremy Corbyn, Clive Efford, Siobhain McDonagh, Mr Andy Slaughter and Mr Andrew Pelling be members of
the London Regional Select Committee.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
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†
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6
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SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE
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[No debate after 6.00 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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As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Sittings of the House):
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(a)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘Private Members’ Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 8, 15, 22
and 29 January; 5 and 26 February; 5, 12, 19 and 26 March; 23 and 30 April; and 7 May.’.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
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At the end of the sitting:
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Proposed subject: British nuclear test veterans (Siobhain McDonagh).
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Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).
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COMMITTEES
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PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE
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1
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Financial Services Bill Committee
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9.00 am
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The Grimond Room, Portcullis (public)
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1.00 pm
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(public)
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Further to take evidence on the Bill.
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Witnesses am: The British Bankers’ Association, the Building Societies Association, and the Confederation of British Industry
(until no later than 10.25 am).
Witnesses pm: The City of London Law Society, Simon Gleeson, Clifford Chance, and the Investment Management Association (until no later than 2.30 pm).
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SELECT COMMITTEES
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2
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Health
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9.30 am
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The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private)
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3
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Liaison
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9.30 am
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The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House (private)
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4
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Public Administration
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9.45 am
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The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
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10.00 am
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(public)
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Subject: Work of the Charity Commission in 2008-09.
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Witnesses: Dame Suzi Leather DBE, Chair, and Andrew Hind, Chief Executive, Charity Commission.
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5
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Culture, Media and Sport
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10.15 am
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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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Thursday 10 December
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Time of publication
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No.
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1
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Defence
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11.00 am
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HC 150
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MoD Winter Supplementary Estimate 2009-10 (Second Report).
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2
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Energy and Climate Change
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11.00 am
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HC 133
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Work of the Committee in Session 2008-09 (First Report).
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3
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Public Accounts
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00.01 am
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HC 97
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HM Revenue and Customs: Improving the Processing and Collection of Tax: Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax and Tax Credits (Second Report).
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4
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Standards and Privileges
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11.00 am
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HC 157
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Mr Jeremy Hunt (Fourth 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: Risk, reward and responsibility: the financial sector and society.
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2
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Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families: Early Years.
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3
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Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Labelling of food from the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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4
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Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: South Downs National Park Authority membership.
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5
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Secretary of State for Health: Autumn Performance Report.
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6
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Secretary of State for Health: The NHS 2010 to 2015.
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7
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: Intercept as evidence: a report.
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8
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Secretary of State for the Home Department: UK Border Agency—Framework Agreement.
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9
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Secretary of State for Justice: Freedom of Information Act.
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10
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Leader of the House: Parliamentary standards–Legislative proposals.
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11
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Minister of State, Department for Transport: Autumn Performance Report 2009.
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12
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Minister of State, Department for Transport: Consultation on HGV testing exemptions.
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13
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Minister of State, Department for Transport: Local Transport Act 2008: Quality contracts schemes.
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14
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Minister of State, Department for Transport: Reforming airport economic regulation and consultation on updating the wider aviation regulatory framework.
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15
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Report of the Review of Equality 2025: The United Kingdom Advisory Network on Disability Equality.
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