Future Business for Wednesday 19 March 2014

 A. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS

Business in either Chamber may be changed, and further business added, up to the rising of the House on the day before it is to be taken, and is therefore provisional.

 THURSDAY 20 MARCH

CHAMBER

9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.05am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport

10.15am Questions to the Leader of the House and the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission

10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House

Afterwards

Continuation of the Budget Debate

Adjournment debate

Planning for large infrastructure projects and Hinkley Point C: Caroline Nokes

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pmContribution of women to the ordained ministry of the Church of England: Mrs Caroline Spelman

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

The sitting will last for three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).

Subject proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.

 FRIDAY 21 MARCH

The House is not sitting on Friday 21 March. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

Housing Benefit and Universal Credit in the Social Housing Sector (Regular Payments) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ian Lavery

 MONDAY 24 MARCH

CHAMBER

2.30pmQuestions to the Secretary of State for Education

3.15pm Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Education

Afterwards

Contaminated Blood (Support for Infected and Bereaved Persons): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Mr Tom Clarke

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a committee to advise on haemophilia; to make provision in relation to blood donations; to establish a scheme for NHS Compensation Cards for people who have been treated with and infected by contaminated blood or blood products; to make provision for the financial compensation of people treated with and infected by contaminated blood and blood products and their widows, dependants and carers; to establish a review of the support available for people who have been treated with and infected by contaminated blood or blood products; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

This motion has been postponed to this day because of the Budget Statement.

Continuation of the Budget Debate

Adjournment debate

Safety of electrical appliances in the UK: Mike Wood

 TUESDAY 25 MARCH

CHAMBER

Private Business

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON BILL [LORDS]: SECOND rEADING

Mr Christopher Chope

Andy Slaughter

On Second Reading of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day in six months.

Notes:

Private Business is not debated at this time, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20). For further information see Private Bills pages.

11.30amQuestions to the Deputy Prime Minister

11.50am Topical Questions to the Deputy Prime Minister

12.10pm Questions to the Attorney General

Afterwards

Representation of the People (Scotland): Ten Minute Rule Motion

John Stevenson

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to disenfranchise all residents of Scotland eligible to vote in any United Kingdom General Election held after 18 September 2014 in the event of a positive vote in the Scottish Independence referendum; and for connected purposes.

Conclusion of the Budget Debate

 WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH

CHAMBER

11.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Wales

12 noonQuestions to the Prime Minister

Afterwards

Illegal Importation of Dogs (Fixed Penalty)

Jim Fitzpatrick

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a fixed penalty charge for those caught smuggling dogs into the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

Jim Fitzpatrick has withdrawn his notice of motion that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Statutory Instruments Act 1946.

Motion to approve a Statutory Instrument

Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [Lords]

INHERITANCE AND TRUSTEES’ POWERS BILL [LORDS]: REPORT STAGE AND THIRD READING

Not amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

Queen’s and Prince of Wales’s Consent to be signified on Third Reading.

If necessary, consideration of Lords Amendments

 THURSDAY 27 MARCH

CHAMBER

9.30amQuestions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

10.05am Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

10.15amQuestions to the Church Commissioners, the Public Accounts Commission and the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission

10.30amBusiness Question to the Leader of the House

Afterwards

Backbench Business

BACKGROUND TO AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE HIGH COURT JUDGMENT ON JOHN DOWNEY

Mark Durkan

Mr Nigel Dodds

Lady Hermon

Naomi Long

Ms Margaret Ritchie

Dr William McCrea

Jim ShannonDr Alasdair McDonnellDavid Simpson

Sammy WilsonMr Gregory CampbellMr Jeffrey M. Donaldson

Ian PaisleyMr Laurence Robertson

That this House has considered the background to and implications of the High Court judgment on John Downey.

Notes:

The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.

WESTMINSTER HALL

1.30pmLocal Authority Parking Enforcement, Seventh Report from the Transport Committee, HC 118, and the Government response, HC 970

  Access to Ports, Eighth Report from the Transport Committee, HC 266, and the Government response, HC 1083

Notes:

The subjects for both debates were chosen by the Liaison Committee.

The sitting will last for three hours. The sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).

Subjects proposed to be raised on a Motion for the Adjournment, moved by a Minister.

 TUESDAY 1 APRIL

CHAMBER

Regulation of Gambling Advertising: Ten Minute Rule Motion

Jake Berry

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the advertising of gambling on broadcast media before the watershed; and for connected purposes.

 FRIDAY 4 APRIL

The House is not sitting on Friday 4 April. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

Train Companies (Minimum Fares) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty

 FRIDAY 9 MAY

The House is not sitting on Friday 9 May. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty

Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [24 January]

Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty

 FRIDAY 16 MAY

The House is not sitting on Friday 16 May. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

Young Apprenticeships Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Dominic Raab

Selective Licensing (Housing Standards) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Graham Jones

Mental Health Outcomes (Measurement) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Robert Buckland

Adventure and Gap Year Activity Companies Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Kate Green

Decarbonisation Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ian Murray

Permitted Development (Basements) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ms Karen Buck

Licensed Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles (Closed Circuit Television) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Richard Fuller

Electronic Patient Records (Continuity of Care) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: George Freeman

Victims and Survivors (Northern Ireland) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson

Community Hospitals Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Charlie Elphicke

Gibraltar (Marine Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: David Morris

Local Government Boundary Commission (Public Representations) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: John Pugh

Investment Management (Fiduciary Duties) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Phil Wilson

Driving Offences (Review of Sentencing Guidelines) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Susan Elan Jones

Football Governance Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Damian Collins

Freedom of Information (Private Healthcare Companies) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Grahame M. Morris

Face Coverings (Prohibition) Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [28 February]

Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone

National Service Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone

European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Philip Hollobone

Regulation of the Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jeremy Corbyn

Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [17 January]

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

Employment Opportunities Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

Asylum (Time Limit) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

Foreign Nationals (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

House of Lords (Maximum Membership) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Christopher Chope

Notes:

Queen’s Consent was signified on 13 September 2013.

 FRIDAY 6 JUNE

The House is not sitting on Friday 6 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

Jobs Guarantee Scheme (Research) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Thomas Docherty

Drink Driving (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti

Driving Whilst Disqualified (Repeat Offenders) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti

Causing Death by Driving Whilst Disqualified Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Rehman Chishti

Domestic Violence (Legal Framework) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Mr Elfyn Llwyd

High Cost Credit Bill: Adjourned Debate on Second Reading [12 July]

Member in Charge: Paul Blomfield

Railways Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas

Public Services (Ownership and User Involvement) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Caroline Lucas

Animal Welfare (Electronic Collar) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Matthew Offord

Prisons (Drug Testing) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Margot James

Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Geraint Davies

Hate Crime (People with Learning Difficulties and Learning Disabilities) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ian Mearns

Gangmasters Licensing Authority (Extension of Powers) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Andy Sawford

Zero Hours Contracts Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Andy Sawford

Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Nick Smith

Co-operative and Social Enterprise (Development) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Jim Dobbin

Private Rented Sector Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Dr Julian Huppert

Brown Hare (Protection) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Sir John Randall

 FRIDAY 13 JUNE

The House is not sitting on Friday 13 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

United Kingdom Register of Places Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Andrew Rosindell

Electoral Register (Access to Public Services) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Siobhain McDonagh

Regulation of Refractive Eye Surgery Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: John McDonnell

 FRIDAY 20 JUNE

The House is not sitting on Friday 20 June. The business listed below will not be proceeded with unless the House agrees to sit on that date.

CHAMBER

National Insurance (Renaming) Bill: Second Reading

Member in Charge: Ben Gummer

 B. REMAINING ORDERS AND NOTICES

Business in this section has not yet been scheduled for a specific date. It has therefore been set down formally to be taken in the Chamber today but is not expected to be taken today.

1. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Representation of the People (Ballot Paper) Regulations 2013, which were laid before this House on 16 July 2013, be approved.

2. CRIMINAL LAW

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 4 November 2013, be approved.

3. DANGEROUS DRUGS

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013, which was laid before this House on 31 October 2013, be approved.

4. CALLING OF AMENDMENTS AT THE END OF DEBATE (AMENDMENTS TO STANDING ORDERS)

Mr Andrew Lansley

Tom Brake

That Standing Order No. 33 (Calling of amendments at the end of debate) shall be repealed and the following Standing Order made–

‘Amendments to address in answer to the Queen’s Speech

(1) In respect of a motion for an address in answer to Her Majesty’s Speech, the Speaker may select up to three amendments of which notice has been given.

(2) No amendment may be selected before the penultimate day of the debate on such a motion.

(3) If, on the last day on which such a motion is debated in the House, an amendment to it proposed by the Leader of the Opposition shall have been disposed of at or after the expiration of the time for opposed business, any second amendment selected by the Speaker may thereupon be moved, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.’.

Amendment (a)

Mr Charles Walker

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Thomas Docherty

Nic Dakin

Sir Roger Gale

Helen Goodman

Mr James GrayTom GreatrexJohn Hemming

Mr David NuttallMartin VickersMr Graham Brady

Jenny ChapmanMs Angela EagleMr Dave Watts

Mr Peter BoneMr Christopher ChopeMr Philip Hollobone

Mr John Baron

Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House considers that the Speaker should retain the discretion allowed by the current Standing Orders in respect of the selection of amendments to the Address in answer to the Queen’s Speech.’.

Relevant documents:

Exchange of correspondence between the Leader of the House and the Chair of the Procedure Committee, published on the Procedure Committee’s website (http://goo.gl/SKvjfP).

5. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: SECOND READING

Notes:

The Scottish Parliament has passed a Legislative Consent Resolution in respect of this Bill. Copies of the Resolution are available in the Vote Office.

6. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: WAYS AND MEANS

Sajid Javid

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the making of provision about income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty land tax and stamp duty reserve tax.

7. HIGH SPEED RAIL (LONDON - WEST MIDLANDS) BILL: MONEY

Sajid Javid

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(a) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in consequence of the Act, and

(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other enactment.

Notes:

Queen’s Recommendation signified.

8. PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft Public Bodies (Merger of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 16 December 2013, be approved.

9. LEGAL AID AND ADVICE

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 3195), dated 18 December 2013, a copy of which was laid before this House on 18 December 2013, be approved.

Notes:

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has drawn special attention of both Houses to this Instrument in its Nineteenth report.

10. REGULATORY REFORM

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.

11. HEALTHCARE AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS

Secretary Jeremy Hunt

That the draft Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) (Knowledge of English) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.

12. PENSIONS

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Qualifying Pension Scheme Amendments) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 5 February, be approved.

13. ELECTRICITY

Secretary Edward Davey

That the draft Electricity and Gas (Energy Companies Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.

14. PUBLIC BODIES

Secretary Owen Paterson

That the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of the Committee on Agricultural Valuation) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 6 February, be approved.

15. SOCIAL SECURITY

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Statutory Sick Pay Percentage Threshold (Revocations, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 15 January, be approved.

16. URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the Urban Development Corporations in England (Area and Constitution) Order 2014, dated 4 February 2014, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.

17. ELECTRICITY

Secretary Edward Davey

That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 10 February, be approved.

18. TAX CREDITS

Mr David Gauke

That the draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Reviews and Appeals Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

19. TAX CREDITS

Nicky Morgan

That the draft Tax Credits (Late Appeals) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

20. TAX CREDITS

Nicky Morgan

That the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

21. SOCIAL SECURITY

Nicky Morgan

That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

22. CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY

Nicky Morgan

That the draft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

23. SOCIAL SECURITY

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

24. SOCIAL SECURITY

Secretary Iain Duncan Smith

That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

25. CONTRACTING OUT

Secretary Jeremy Hunt

That the draft Contracting Out (Local Authorities Social Services Functions) (England) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

26. SOCIAL SECURITY, NORTHERN IRELAND

Nicky Morgan

That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 12 February, be approved.

27. CONTRACTING OUT, WALES

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Tax Billing, Collection and Enforcement Functions) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

28. POLICE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

29. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

30. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

31. HOUSING

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Prevention of Social Housing Fraud (Power to Require Information) (England) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

32. LICENCES AND LICENSING

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

33. IMMIGRATION

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

34. IMMIGRATION

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

35. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, NORTHERN IRELAND

Secretary Theresa Villiers

That the draft Anonymous Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 24 February, be approved.

36. TAXES

Mr David Gauke

That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Uruguay) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

37. TAXES

Mr David Gauke

That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Gibraltar) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

38. CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Turks and Caicos Islands) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

39. CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Anguilla) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

40. CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Mr David Gauke

That the draft International Tax Enforcement (British Virgin Islands) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

41. COMPETITION

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Protection of Legitimate Interests) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

42. COMPETITION

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

43. COPYRIGHT

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Copyright (Regulation of Relevant Licensing Bodies) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 3 March, be approved.

44. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Deputy Prime Minister

That the draft Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.

45. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft Regulators’ Code, which was laid before this House on 22 January, be approved.

46. DANGEROUS DRUGS

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Ketamine etc.) (Amendment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 5 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

47. ENERGY

Secretary Edward Davey

That the draft Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.

48. COUNTY COURT

Secretary Chris Grayling

That the draft County Court Remedies Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

49. EUROPEAN UNION

Secretary Vince Cable

That the draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol thereto on matters specific to Aircraft Equipment) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 11 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

50. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Secretary Eric Pickles

That the draft Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland Combined Authority Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 13 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

51. CONSUMER RIGHTS BILL: REPORT STAGE

As amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered.

Notes:

See amendment papers, pages 1829-30, 1833 and 1835-36 (also available on the documents webpage for the Bill).

52. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Secretary Alistair Carmichael

That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014, which was laid before this House on 17 March, be approved.

Notes:

The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

53. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRY

Secretary Vince Cable

That this House authorises the Secretary of State to undertake to pay, and to pay by way of financial assistance under section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982, in respect of certain British Business Bank programmes, sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative total of £100 million in respect of the Business Angel Co-investment Fund; and sums exceeding £10 million and up to a cumulative £380 million in respect of the Start-Up Loans programme.

54. GAMBLING (LICENSING AND ADVERTISING) BILL: CONSIDERATION OF LORDS AMENDMENTS