House of Commons

Session 2010-11
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Order of Business Monday 1 November 2010

+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.


House of Commons
Order of Business

 
At 2.30 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 the Home Department
 1
Mr Bob Ainsworth (Coventry North East):  If she will discuss with West Midlands Police the likely effects on police numbers in the West Midlands of the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
(20298)
 2
Mr Mark Spencer (Sherwood):  What recent progress she has made on reform of the immigration system.
(20299)
 3
Esther McVey (Wirral West):  What assessment she has made of the likely effect on the administrative burden on police forces of the establishment of the proposed National Crime Agency.
(20300)
 4
Mr David Hanson (Delyn):  What estimate she has made of the likely effect of the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review on the number of police officers in England and Wales in the period to 2014.
(20301)
 5
Sir Peter Soulsby (Leicester South):  What estimate she has made of the likely effect on the number of police community support officers in post of implementation of the outcomes of the Comprehensive Spending Review; and if she will make a statement.
(20302)
 6
Mr Robert Buckland (South Swindon):  When she plans to publish her proposals to amend the Licensing Act 2003.
(20303)
 7
Mr David Crausby (Bolton North East):  How many police officers there were in England and Wales in March (a) 2010 and (b) 1997.
(20304)
 8
Jo Swinson (East Dunbartonshire):  What representations she has received from scientific organisations on the likely effects on the UK's science base of proposed changes to the immigration rules.
(20305)
 9
Chris Evans (Islwyn):  How many police officers she expects there to be at the end of the current spending review period.
(20306)
 10
Mr David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford):  What recent progress she has made on reform of the immigration system.
(20307)
 11
Stephen Mosley (City of Chester):  How many immigrants entered the UK in the most recent period for which figures are available.
(20308)
 12
Bob Blackman (Harrow East):  What recent progress she has made on reform of the immigration system.
(20309)
 13
Mr Kevan Jones (North Durham):  What estimate she has made of the likely effect on the number of police community support officers in post of implementation of the outcomes of the Comprehensive Spending Review; and if she will make a statement.
(20310)
 14
Mr David Ruffley (Bury St Edmunds):  What assessment she has made of the likely effect on the administrative burden on police forces of the establishment of the proposed National Crime Agency.
(20312)
 15
Jessica Morden (Newport East):  What consultation her Department has undertaken on the future of the Newport Passport Office.
(20313)
 16
Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West):  What recent representations she has received on the regulation of private companies contracted to provide deportation services; and if she will make a statement.
(20314)
 17
Dr Phillip Lee (Bracknell):  What recent progress she has made on reform of the immigration system.
(20315)
 18
Bob Stewart (Beckenham):  How many immigrants entered the UK in the most recent period for which figures are available.
(20316)
 19
Mark Pawsey (Rugby):  If she will issue guidance to police authorities on the opening hours of enquiry desks at police stations.
(20317)
 20
Gemma Doyle (West Dunbartonshire):  What assessment she has made of the likely effects on UK Border Agency services of the proposed reduction in its staff numbers by 2015.
(20318)
 21
Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham):  What mechanisms are in place to determine the funding of rural police forces.
(20319)
 22
Peter Aldous (Waveney):  When she plans to publish her proposals to amend the Licensing Act 2003.
(20320)
 23
Lorely Burt (Solihull):  What recent representations she has received on the likely effect of her proposed immigration cap on science and industry.
(20321)
 24
David Morris (Morecambe and Lunesdale):  What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on the sharing of non-confidential information on firearm and knife injuries between hospitals and police forces.
(20322)
At 3.15 pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department
The Members listed below have been selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
 T1
Jane Ellison (Battersea):  If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(20372)
 T2
Mr Matthew Offord (Hendon):
(20373)
 T3
Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon):
(20374)
 T4
Mr David Hanson (Delyn):
(20375)
 T5
Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish):
(20376)
 T6
Charlie Elphicke (Dover):
(20377)
 T7
Laura Sandys (South Thanet):
(20378)
 T8
Phil Wilson (Sedgefield):
(20379)
 T9
John Glen (Salisbury):
(20380)

At 3.30 pm
  Urgent Questions (if any)
 
  Ministerial Statements, including on European Council

Main Business
  indicates Government Business
1
PARLIAMENTARY VOTING SYSTEM AND CONSTITUENCIES BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 4)
[Up to 45 minutes]
The Deputy Prime Minister
 
   That the following provisions shall apply to the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill, in place of paragraph 5 of the Order of 6 September 2010:
   1.   Proceedings on consideration shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table.
   2.   The proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.
 
TABLE
Proceedings
Time for conclusion of proceedings
Amendments relating to Clause 11.
7.30 pm on the first day.
Amendments relating to Clauses 12 and 13; Amendments relating to Clause 10; new Clauses and new Schedules relating to Part 2.
The moment of interruption on the first day.
Amendments relating to Clause 4; Amendments relating to Schedules 5 to 8; Amendments relating to Clause 8; remaining proceedings on consideration.
8.00 pm on the second day.
   The Speaker will put any Question necessary to dispose of proceedings not later than 45 minutes after proceedings begin (Standing Order No. 83A(9)).
2
PARLIAMENTARY VOTING SYSTEM AND CONSTITUENCIES BILL: As amended in the Committee, to be considered.
[Until 10.00 pm]
For Amendments, see separate paper.
   Relevant documents:
   First Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee, The implications for Wales of the Government’s proposals for constitutional reform, HC 495.
   Third Report from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill, HC 437, and oral evidence taken before the Committee on Thursday 15 July on the Coalition Government’s programme of political and constitutional reform, HC 358-i.
   Proceedings on Amendments relating to Clause 11 will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7.30 pm; and proceedings on Amendments relating to Clauses 12 and 13, Amendments relating to Clause 10 and new Clauses and new Schedules relating to Part 2 will, so far as not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 pm, if the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Programme) (No. 4) Motion is agreed to.
3
POLITICAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMITTEE
[No debate after 10.00 pm]
Sir George Young
Mr John Randall
 
   That Nick Boles be discharged from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee and Andrew Griffiths be added.
If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 10.00 pm.
 
 
At the end of the sitting:
4
ADJOURNMENT
 
   Proposed subject: Options for maintenance of Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers  (Thomas Docherty).
   Debate may continue until 10.30 pm or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).

COMMITTEES
PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEES
1
Local Government Bill [Lords]
6.00 pm
Room 7  (private)
   (Programming Sub-Committee).
2
Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill
6.00 pm
Room 13  (private)
   (Programming Sub-Committee).
DELEGATED LEGISLATION COMMITTEES
3
First Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room 9  (public)
   To consider the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (No. 2) Regulations 2010.
4
Second Delegated Legislation Committee
4.30 pm
Room12  (public)
   To consider the draft International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2010, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Liechtenstein) Order 2010, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2010, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bahamas) Order 2010 and the draft International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2010.
SELECT COMMITTEES
5
Treasury
4.00 pm
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
4.15 pm
(public)
   Subject: Comprehensive Spending Review.
   Witnesses: Institute for Fiscal Studies; Kings Fund and Overseas Development Institute (at 5.15 pm); Chatham House and Royal United Services Institute (at 5.45 pm).
   
6
Communities and Local Government
4.20 pm
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private)
 
5.15 pm
(public)
   Subject: Localism.
   Witnesses: Cllr Colin Barrow, Leader, Westminster City Council, Cllr Steve Reed, Leader, Lambeth Council, and Cllr Richard Kemp, Leader, LGA Liberal Democrats.
7
Administration
4.30 pm
Room 16 (private)
8
Backbench Business
5.00 pm
Room 8 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

PUBLICATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Friday 29 October
Time of publication
No.
1
International Development
10.00 am
HC 551
   Appointment of the Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (First Report).
Monday 1 November
Time of publication
No.
2
European Scrutiny
11.00 am
HC 428-iv
   Fourth Report.
3
Treasury
11.00 am
HC 545
   Appointments to the Budget Responsibility Committee (Fifth Report).

Written Ministerial Statements to be made today
1
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Treasury Committee report on the Office for Budget Responsibility.
2
Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer: Independent Public Service Pensions Commission.
3
Secretary of State for Defence: Iraq Historical Allegations Team.
4
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council.

General Committee Notices
        The Programming Sub-Committee in respect of the Local Government Bill [Lords] will meet on Monday 1 November at 6.00 pm.
        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 November at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm and Thursday 4 November at 9.30 am and 1.00 pm to consider the Local Government Bill [Lords].
        The Programming Sub-Committee in respect of the Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill will meet on Monday 1 November at 6.00 pm.
        A Public Bill Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 November at 10.30 am and 4.00 pm and Thursday 4 November at 9.00 am and 1.00 pm to consider the Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill.
        The First Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 1 November at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (No. 2) Regulations 2010.
        The Second Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Monday 1 November at 4.30 pm to consider the draft International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2010, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Liechtenstein) Order 2010, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2010, the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bahamas) Order 2010 and the draft International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2010.
        The Third Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 November at 10.30 am to consider the draft Tax Avoidance Schemes (Penalty) (Amendment) Regulations 2010.
        The Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Tuesday 2 November at 4.30 pm to consider the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Oman) Order 2010, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Switzerland) Order 2010, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Singapore) Order 2010, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Mexico) Order 2010 and the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Austria) Order 2010.
        The Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 3 November at 2.30 pm to consider the draft Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) Regulations 2010.
        The Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Wednesday 3 November at 2.30 pm to consider the Value Added Tax (Emissions Allowances) Order 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 2549).
        The Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee will meet on Thursday 4 November at 8.55 am to consider the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Central Africa Interim Economic Partnership Agreement) Order 2010 and the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Côte d’Ivoire Economic Partnership Agreement) Order 2010.