House of Commons

Session 2010-11
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Order of Business Monday 12 July 2010

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 3.30 pm
  Prayers
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 Education
 1
Philip Davies (Shipley):  For what reasons he has ended the Building Schools for the Future programme for Ilkley and Bingley grammar schools.
(6956)
 2
Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight):  From what (a) local and (b) national data sources information was collected for the ContactPoint database.
(6957)
 3
Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon):  How many expressions of interest in academy status have been received from schools in (a) Skipton and Ripon constituency and (b) North Yorkshire.
(6958)
 4
Esther McVey (Wirral West):  What steps his Department is taking through the education system to assist children from poor families.
(6959)
 5
Laura Sandys (South Thanet):  What progress has been made on the Munro Review of child protection; and if he will make a statement.
(6960)
 6
Mary Creagh (Wakefield):  Pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 5 July 2010, Official Report, columns 1-2WS, on public spending control, how much of the £1 billion of reductions in his Department's expenditure in 2010-11 will take effect in (a) Wakefield constituency and (b) West Yorkshire.
(6961)
 7
Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye):  What assessment he has made of the educational achievement of pupils in receipt of free school meals in (a) Hastings and (b) England.
(6962)
 8
Margot James (Stourbridge):  What his most recent assessment is of the level of discipline in schools.
(6963)
 9
Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton):  How many expressions of interest in academy status his Department has received from schools in (a) Nuneaton constituency, (b) Warwickshire and (c) England.
(6964)
 10
Charlotte Leslie (Bristol North West):  What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of local education partnerships; and if he will make a statement.
(6965)
 11
Tracey Crouch (Chatham and Aylesford):  How many expressions of interest in academy status his Department has received from schools in the Kent and Medway local authority area.
(6966)
 12
Damian Hinds (East Hampshire):  What steps he is taking to reform early years provision.
(6967)
 13
Guy Opperman (Hexham):  What recent representations he has received on funding for schools in Hexham constituency; and if he will make a statement.
(6968)
 14
Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield):  What steps he is taking to ensure availability of continuing professional development for teachers.
(6969)
 15
Stephen Gilbert (St Austell and Newquay):  What assessment he has made of the educational achievement of pupils in receipt of free school meals in St Austell and Newquay constituency.
(6970)
 16
Hywel Williams (Arfon):  What recent discussions he has had with Welsh Assembly Government Ministers on teachers' pay in Wales.
(6971)
 17
Barry Gardiner (Brent North):  What recent representations he has received on the provisions of the Academies Bill; and if he will make a statement.
(6972)
 18
Lilian Greenwood (Nottingham South):  What plans he has for support for children with special educational needs.
(6973)
 19
Tony Baldry (Banbury):  What steps his Department is taking to change arrangements for school league tables; and if he will make a statement.
(6974)
 20
Jason McCartney (Colne Valley):  What plans he has to improve standards of discipline in schools.
(6975)
 21
Caroline Dinenage (Gosport):  Whether he plans to improve access to school places for children of armed forces personnel; and if he will make a statement.
(6976)
 22
Graham Evans (Weaver Vale):  How many proposals for free schools his Department has received from groups in (a) Weaver Vale constituency, (b) the Halton Borough Council area and (c) the Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority area.
(6977)
 23
Toby Perkins (Chesterfield):  What representations he has received on the provisions of the Academies Bill.
(6978)
 24
Henry Smith (Crawley):  How many expressions of interest in academy status his Department has received from schools in (a) Crawley constituency, (b) the West Sussex local education authority area and (c) England.
(6979)
 25
Caroline Flint (Don Valley):  What recent estimate he has made of the number of participants in the Teach First programme who have stayed in the teaching profession after completing the programme.
(6980)
At 3.15 pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Christopher Pincher (Tamworth):  If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(6981)
 T2
Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe):
(6982)
 T3
Mr David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate):
(6983)
 T4
Amber Rudd (Hastings and Rye):
(6984)
 T5
Stephen Twigg (Liverpool, West Derby):
(6985)
 T6
Conor Burns (Bournemouth West):
(6986)
 T7
David Mowat (Warrington South):
(6987)
 T8
Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham):
(6988)
 T9
Chris Bryant (Rhondda):
(6989)
 T10
Mr Gordon Marsden (Blackpool South):
(6990)

At 3.30 pm
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements (if any)

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
1
FINANCE BILL : Committee.
[Until any hour]
For Amendments, see separate paper.
Debate may continue until any hour.
2
SOCIAL SECURITY
[No debate]
Secretary Iain Duncan Smith
 
   That the draft State Pension Credit Pilot Scheme Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 10 March 2010, in the previous Parliament, be approved.
To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)).
3
POLITICAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
Mr John Randall
 
   That Nick Boles, Mr Christopher Chope, Simon Hart, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Sheila Gilmore, Tristram Hunt, Catherine McKinnell, Sir Peter Soulsby, Mr Andrew Turner and Stephen Williams be members of the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
4
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Luciana Berger, Mr Brian Binley, Jack Dromey, Rebecca Harris, Margot James, Nicky Morgan, Chi Onwurah, Rachel Reeves, Mr David Ward and Nadhim Zahawi be members of the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
5
COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Heidi Alexander, Bob Blackman, Clive Efford, George Freeman, Mike Freer, Stephen Gilbert, George Hollingbery, James Morris, Toby Perkins and Chris Williamson be members of the Communities and Local Government Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
6
CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Ms Louise Bagshawe, David Cairns, Dr Thérèse Coffey, Damian Collins, Philip Davies, Paul Farrelly, Alan Keen, Mr Adrian Sanders, Jim Sheridan and Mr Tom Watson be members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
7
DEFENCE
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson, John Glen, Mr David Hamilton, Mr Mike Hancock, Mr Adam Holloway, Mrs Madeleine Moon, Alison Seabeck, Bob Stewart, Ms Gisela Stuart and John Woodcock be members of the Defence Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
8
EDUCATION
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Conor Burns, Nic Dakin, Pat Glass, Damian Hinds, Liz Kendall, Charlotte Leslie, Ian Mearns, Tessa Munt, Lisa Nandy and Craig Whittaker be members of the Education Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
9
ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Dan Byles, Gemma Doyle, Tom Greatrex, Dr Phillip Lee, Albert Owen, Christopher Pincher, John Robertson, Laura Sandys, Sir Robert Smith and Dr Alan Whitehead be members of the Energy and Climate Change Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
10
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Nigel Adams, Mr David Anderson, Tom Blenkinsop, Thomas Docherty, Bill Esterson, George Eustice, Mrs Mary Glindon, Neil Parish, Dan Rogerson and Amber Rudd be members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
11
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Mr John Baron, Sir Menzies Campbell, Ann Clwyd, Mike Gapes, Emma Reynolds, Andrew Rosindell, Mr Frank Roy, Sir John Stanley, Rory Stewart and Mr Dave Watts be members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
12
HEALTH
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Rosie Cooper, Nadine Dorries, Andrew George, Fiona Mactaggart, Grahame M. Morris, Mr Virendra Sharma, Chris Skidmore, David Tredinnick, Valerie Vaz and Dr Sarah Wollaston be members of the Health Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
13
HOME AFFAIRS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Nicola Blackwood, Mr Aidan Burley, Lorraine Fullbrook, Dr Julian Huppert, Steve McCabe, Mary Macleod, Alun Michael, Bridget Phillipson, Mark Reckless and Mr David Winnick be members of the Home Affairs Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
14
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Hugh Bayley, Mr Russell Brown, Richard Burden, Mr James Clappison, Richard Harrington, Pauline Latham, Jeremy Lefroy, Ann McKechin, Anas Sarwar and Chris White be members of the International Development Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
16
JUSTICE
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Mr Robert Buckland, Chris Evans, Mrs Helen Grant, Mrs Siân C. James, Jessica Lee, Mr Elfyn Llwyd, Claire Perry, Yasmin Qureshi, Mrs Linda Riordan, Anna Soubry and Karl Turner be members of the Justice Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
17
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Mr Richard Bacon, Stephen Barclay, Jackie Doyle-Price, Justine Greening, Matthew Hancock, Chris Heaton-Harris, Joseph Johnson, Eric Joyce, Mrs Anne McGuire, Austin Mitchell, Nick Smith, Ian Swales and James Wharton be members of the Committee of Public Accounts.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
18
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Kevin Brennan, Nick de Bois, Michael Dugher, Charlie Elphicke, Paul Flynn, Robert Halfon, Greg Mulholland and Mr Charles Walker be members of the Select Committee on Public Administration.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
19
SCOTTISH AFFAIRS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Fiona Bruce, Cathy Jamieson, Jim McGovern, Mark Menzies, David Mowat, Fiona O’Donnell, Mr Alan Reid, Lindsay Roy, Julian Smith and Dr Eilidh Whiteford be members of the Scottish Affairs Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
15
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS (JOINT COMMITTEE)
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Mr Robert Buckland, Michael Ellis, John Hemming, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Mr George Mudie and Toby Perkins be members of the Select Committee appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords as the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
20
TRANSPORT
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Angie Bray, Lilian Greenwood, Mr Tom Harris, Kelvin Hopkins, Kwasi Kwarteng, Mr John Leech, Paul Maynard, Angela Smith, Iain Stewart and Julian Sturdy be members of the Transport Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
21
WELSH AFFAIRS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Guto Bebb, Alun Cairns, Geraint Davies, Glyn Davies, Jonathan Edwards, Nia Griffith, Susan Elan Jones, Karen Lumley, Jessica Morden, Owen Smith and Mr Mark Williams be members of the Welsh Affairs Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
22
WORK AND PENSIONS
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, on behalf of the Committee of Selection
 
   That Harriett Baldwin, Karen Bradley, Ms Karen Buck, Margaret Curran, Richard Graham, Kate Green, Mr Oliver Heald, Sajid Javid, Stephen Lloyd and Shabana Mahmood be members of the Work and Pensions Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
23
TREASURY
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
Mr John Randall
 
   That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 121(2) (Nomination of select committees), John Cryer, Michael Fallon, Mark Garnier, Stewart Hosie, Andrea Leadsom, Mr Andrew Love, John Mann, Mr George Mudie, Jesse Norman, David Rutley, John Thurso and Mr Chuka Umunna be members of the Treasury Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
24
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
Mr John Randall
 
   That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 121(2) (Nomination of select committees), Gavin Barwell, Gregg McClymont, Stephen Metcalfe, David Morris, Stephen Mosley, Pamela Nash, Jonathan Reynolds, Alok Sharma, Graham Stringer and Roger Williams be members of the Science and Technology Committee.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
25
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
 
   That, notwithstanding the practice of the House as to the intervals between stages of Bills brought in upon Ways and Means Resolutions, more than one stage of the Finance Bill may be taken at any sitting of the House.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
26
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Operation of the NHS in Cornwall (Sarah Newton).
   Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
1
First Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 12 (public)
   To consider the draft Parliamentary Standards Act (Staff Transfer) Order 2010.
SELECT COMMITTEE
2
Backbench Business Committee
7.00 pm
Room 16 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Minister for the Cabinet Office: National School of Government Annual Report and Resource Accounts 2009-10.
2
Secretary of State for Education: Children’s Commissioner for England.
3
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Agriculture and Fisheries Council June 2010.
4
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Agriculture and Fisheries Council July 2010.
5
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Ageing well.