House of Commons

Session 2010-11
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Order of Business Thursday 17 June 2010

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 10.30 am
  Prayers
Afterwards
Private Business
Note: Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed.
 
NOTICES OF MOTION AT THE TIME OF PRIVATE BUSINESS
The Chairman of Ways and Means
 
   Canterbury City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [10 June] as relates to the Canterbury City Council Bill be now considered.
 
   That the promoters of the Canterbury City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in Session 2008–09 on 22 January 2008, may have leave to proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).
The Chairman of Ways and Means
 
   Leeds City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [10 June] as relates to the Leeds City Council Bill be now considered.
 
   That the promoters of the Leeds City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in Session 2008–09 on 22 January 2008, may have leave to proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).
The Chairman of Ways and Means
 
   Nottingham City Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [10 June] as relates to the Nottingham City Council Bill be now considered.
 
   That the promoters of the Nottingham City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in Session 2008–09 on 22 January 2008, may have leave to proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).
The Chairman of Ways and Means
 
   Reading Borough Council Bill: That so much of the Lords Message [10 June] as relates to the Reading Borough Council Bill be now considered.
 
   That the promoters of the Reading Borough Council Bill, which was originally introduced in this House in Session 2008–09 on 22 January 2008, may have leave to proceed with the Bill in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).
 
 
 
 

Afterwards
Notes:
  indicates a question for oral answer.
 
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
 
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer
 
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
 1
Mr David Hanson (Delyn):  What recent discussions he has had with business representatives on the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
(2710)
 2
Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon):  If he will take steps to reduce congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
(2711)
 3
Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion):  What information his Department holds on the effect of industrial action involving airlines on the number of passengers on flights operated by those airlines.
(2712)
 4
Clive Efford (Eltham):  What plans he has for the future of the national concessionary bus fare scheme.
(2713)
 5
Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay):  What recent representations he has received on the system of reimbursement to local authorities for their expenditure on the national concessionary bus fare scheme; and if he will make a statement.
(2714)
 6
Andrew George (St Ives):  What assessment has been made of the effects on front line transport services of the announced expenditure reductions for his Department in 2010-11.
(2715)
 7
Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West):  What plans he has for the electrification of the mainline railway between Wales and London.
(2716)
 8
Robert Halfon (Harlow):  What priorities he has set for departmental expenditure on the road network.
(2717)
 9
Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford):  Whether his Department's value for money evaluation of the proposed Surrey Canal Road station on the East London Line extension has been completed.
(2718)
 10
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle Upon Tyne Central):  What guidance his Department issues to local authorities on the provision of subsidised bus services.
(2719)
 11
Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish):  What assessment he has made of the merits of the 3a and 3b extensions to the Manchester Metrolink; and if he will make a statement.
(2720)
 12
Gareth Johnson (Dartford):  What his plans are for the future funding of new fixed speed cameras; and if he will make a statement.
(2721)
 13
Nigel Mills (Amber Valley):  What recent assessment he has made of the merits of revising the system for heavy goods vehicle road user charging.
(2722)
 14
Gavin Barwell (Croydon Central):  What recent assessment he has made of the merits of expanding capacity at Heathrow Airport; and if he will make a statement.
(2723)
 15
Richard Harrington (Watford):  What his Department's plans are for the future funding of fixed speed cameras; and if he will make a statement.
(2724)
 16
Andrew Bingham (High Peak):  If he will prioritise funding for a solution to traffic congestion in Glossop and Tintwistle.
(2725)
 17
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle Upon Tyne North):  Whether he plans to proceed with the proposed upgrade of the Tyne and Wear Metro.
(2726)
 18
Miss Anne Begg (Aberdeen South):  If he will make it his policy to ensure that slots at Heathrow for flights from UK regional airports are retained.
(2727)
 19
Alec Shelbrooke (Elmet and Rothwell):  What plans he has to consult those whose property is affected by the preferred route for High Speed 2.
(2728)
At 11.05 am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Fiona Mactaggart (Slough):  If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(2731)
 T2
Mr Stephen Hepburn (Jarrow):
(2732)
 T3
Simon Hughes (Bermondsey and Old Southwark):
(2733)
 T4
Alun Michael (Cardiff South and Penarth):
(2735)
 T5
John Robertson (Glasgow North West):
(2737)
At 11.15 am
Oral Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities
 1
Emma Reynolds (Wolverhampton North East):  What discussions she has had with the Deputy Prime Minister on constitutional reforms to increase the representation of women and ethnic minorities in Parliament.
(2700)
 2
Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon):  What recent discussions she has had on plans to reform arrangements for parental leave; and if she will make a statement.
(2701)
 3
Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton):  What steps the Government is taking to tackle violence against women.
(2702)
 4
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle Upon Tyne Central):  If she will take steps to increase the proportion of people entering careers in science and technology who are women.
(2703)
 5
Karen Lumley (Redditch):  What recent assessment she has made of the effects of flexible working arrangements on gender equality in the workplace.
(2704)
 6
Andrew Stephenson (Pendle):  What steps the Government is taking to tackle violence against women.
(2705)
 7
Luciana Berger (Liverpool, Wavertree):  What discussions she has had with Ministerial colleagues on the implications for women of proposals to extend anonymity to defendants in rape cases.
(2706)
 8
Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown):  What recent representations she has received on the granting of asylum to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons under threat of legal sanction in their country of origin.
(2707)
 9
Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion):  If she will bring forward proposals to mark the 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970; and if she will make a statement.
(2708)
 10
Caroline Flint (Don Valley):  What assessment her Department has made of the implications for women of proposals to extend anonymity to defendants in rape cases.
(2709)

At 11.30 am
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Business Question to the Leader of the House
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
1
BUILDING A HIGH-SKILLED ECONOMY
[Until 6.00 pm]
The Prime Minister
 
   That this House has considered the matter of building a high-skilled economy.
Debate may continue until 6.00 pm.
 
At the end of the sitting:
2
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Transport infrastructure for Nottingham (Lilian Greenwood).
   Debate may continue until 6.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills: Announcement about skills and new freedoms for further education colleges and training organisations.
2
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Houses in multiple occupation.
3
Secretary of State for Defence: Defence Vetting Agency: Key targets financial year 2010-11.
4
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change: EU Environment Council, Luxembourg, 11 June 2010–Outcomes.
5
Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Annual report and accounts–Veterinary Medicines Directorate and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.
6
Secretary of State for Health: NHS South West.
7
Secretary of State for Transport: Rail franchising.