Business Today: Chamber for Tuesday 22 July 2014

11.30am Prayers

Followed by

 Private Business

Transport for London Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Second reading of Bill: no debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20)

Mr Christopher Chope

Mr Andy Slaughter

John McDonnell

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

Buckinghamshire County Council (Filming of Highways) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading

Second reading of Bill: no debate, and may not be proceeded with if opposed (Standing Order No. 20)

Mr Christopher Chope

On Second Reading of the Buckinghamshire County Council (Filming on Highways) Bill [Lords], to move, That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months.

 NoticeS of MotioNS for Unopposed ReturnS

No debate or decision

Secretary Nicky Morgan

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of a Paper, entitled ‘Report into allegations concerning Birmingham schools arising from the ‘Trojan Horse’ letter’, dated 22 July 2014.

 QUESTIONS

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

1Simon Danczuk (Rochdale)
What assessment he has made of whether the recent use of force by the Israelis in Gaza is proportionate; and what steps he is taking to promote a ceasefire in that conflict. (904983)

2Mrs Anne McGuire (Stirling)
What steps his Department is taking to support projects which foster co-operation and co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians. (904984)

3Graeme Morrice (Livingston)
What recent discussions he has had with his overseas counterparts on upholding freedom of religion and belief. (904985)

4Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe)
What recent discussions he has had with his overseas counterparts on upholding freedom of religion and belief. (904986)

5Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley)
What recent assessment he has made of the politicial, security and humanitarian situation in Iraq. (904987)

6Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North and Leith)
If he will take steps to support UK citizens who have been victims of property mis-selling in Cyprus. (904988)

7Mike Gapes (Ilford South)
What the Government's policy is on the future constitutional and political status of Iraq; and if he will make a statement. (904989)

8Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
What recent assessment he has made of progress in the P5+1 negotiations with Iran on that country's nuclear programme. (904990)

9Steve Rotheram (Liverpool, Walton)
What steps he is taking to support families attending murder trials of British nationals abroad. (904991)

10Michael Fabricant (Lichfield)
What recent progress has been made on negotiations on bilateral EU free trade agreements; and if he will make a statement. (904992)

11Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak)
What recent discussions he has had with his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts and others on the continuing violence and loss of life in Gaza. (904993)

12Sir Bob Russell (Colchester)
What plans he has to visit Israel to discuss the current situation in that region. (904994)

13Neil Parish (Tiverton and Honiton)
What recent reports he has received on the human rights situation in Iran; and if he will make a statement. (904996)

14David Rutley (Macclesfield)
What steps he is taking to reform the UK's relationship with the EU. (904997)

15Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough)
What recent discussions he has had with his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts on progress towards peace in that region. (904998)

16Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East)
What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for the Middle East peace process. (904999)

17Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston)
What recent assessment he has made of the situation in Israel and Palestine. (905000)

18Charlotte Leslie (Bristol North West)
What recent discussions he has had with opposition groups in Syria. (905001)

19John Howell (Henley)
What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for the Middle East peace process. (905003)

20Lyn Brown (West Ham)
What recent discussions he has had with his overseas counterparts on upholding freedom of religion and belief. (905004)

21Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke)
What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for successful negotiations with Iran on its nuclear programme. (905005)

22Mr Adrian Sanders (Torbay)
What discussions he has had with the French government on arms sales to Russia; and if he will make a statement. (905006)

23Stephen Mosley (City of Chester)
What recent progress has been made on negotiations on bilateral EU free trade agreements; and if he will make a statement. (905007)

At 12.15pm

Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

T1Mr Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk)
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. (904973)

T2Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (904974)

T3Charlotte Leslie (Bristol North West) (904975)

T4Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke) (904976)

T5Karen Lumley (Redditch) (904977)

T6Chris Evans (Islwyn) (904978)

T7Keith Vaz (Leicester East) (904979)

T8Mr David Heath (Somerton and Frome) (904982)

 URGENT QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

12.30pm

Urgent Questions (if any)

Ministerial Statements, including on Report into allegations concerning Birmingham schools and on Police reform

 BUSINESS OF THE DAY

1. Child Benefit Entitlement (Disqualification of Non-UK EU Nationals): Ten Minute Rule Motion

Up to 20 minutes (Standing Order No. 23)

Mr Philip Hollobone

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to disqualify non-UK citizens from the European Union from entitlement to child benefit; and for connected purposes.

Notes:

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to 10 minutes.

2. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Up to 90 minutes (Standing Order No. 16(1))

Secretary Theresa May

That the draft Data Retention Regulations 2014, which were laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.

 MOTION TO BE TAKEN AT 7.00PM

DEFERRED DIVISIONS

No debate (Standing Order No. 41A(3))

The Prime Minister

That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the motion in the name of Secretary Theresa May relating to Electronic Communications.

 BUSINESS OF THE DAY

3. backbench business

Until 7.00pm (Standing Order No. 9(3))

Matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment

Mr David Amess, on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee

That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.

Notes:

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

 PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC PETITIONS

No debate or decision (Standing Order No. 153)

Deaths and injuries in Lahore: Andrew Stephenson

Dangerous dogs: Peter Aldous

Home-to-school transport for the Colne Community School (Essex): Mr Bernard Jenkin

Direct bus service from Hounslow West to West Middlesex Hospital: Seema Malhotra

Human rights in Sri Lanka: Mr Gareth Thomas

Development proposals for 34 Hatton Avenue, Wellingborough: Mr Peter Bone

 ADJOURNMENT DEBATE

Until 7.30pm or for half an hour (whichever is later) (Standing Order No. 9(7))

Future of HM Revenue and Customs services in Scotland: Gregg McClymont

BUSINESS TODAY: WESTMINSTER HALL

 ORDER OF BUSINESS

The first part of the sitting will last for two hours. The second part of the sitting will last for two and a half hours (Standing Order No. 10(1)).

9.30am

Conditions in refugee camps: Pauline Latham

11.00am

Care home top-up fees: Paul Burstow

Notes:

The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed the first debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee. The sitting will be suspended from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

2.30pm

Implementation of the Healthier Together Programme in Greater Manchester: Graham Stringer

4.00pm

Late payments to SMEs under local authority procurement: Mrs Mary Glindon

Relevant documents:

Sixth Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, Session 2013-14, on Local government procurement, HC 712, and the Government’s response, Cm 8888.

4.30pm

Support for disabled people in developing countries: James Duddridge

The debate will arise on a motion for the adjournment, to be moved by a Minister.

The second part of the sitting will be suspended and time added if divisions take place in the main Chamber (Standing Order No. 10(1)).

WRITTEN STATEMENTS

 Statements to be made today

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

1.Consolidation of National Minimum Wage Regulations

2.Triennial Review of the UK Atomic Energy Authority

3.UK Justice and Home Affairs Opt-In Decision on establishing a European Platform to enhance co-operation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work

Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer

4.Equitable Life Payment Scheme

5.Lifestyling of stakeholder Child Trust Funds

6.Tax exemptions on councillors’ travel

7.Update on Government action to help secure the future of the UK remittance market

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

8.Birmingham City Council

9.Technical consultation on the local government finance settlement

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

10.Triennial Review of VisitBritain and VisitEngland

Deputy Prime Minister

11.Candidates’ Election Expenses

Secretary of State for Education

12.School Funding

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

13.Future Fuel Poverty Framework: Target, Strategy and Advisory Group

14.Review of the Fourth Carbon Budget

Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

15.EU: Balance of Competences Review

16.Government Diamond Office: New Charging Structure for Kimberley Process Certificates

17.Ministerial Correction

18.Triennial Review of the British Council

Secretary of State for Health

19.Annual assessment of NHS England; NHS Mandate; and Outcomes Framework

20.Costs and benefits of NHS modernisation

21.Government response to consultation on regulations to allow mitochondrial donation

Secretary of State for the Home Department

22.Announcement in relation to the death of Mr Litvinenko

23.Her Majesty’s Passport Office Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14

24.Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Annual Report into the operation in 2013 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and Part 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006

25.Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Secretary of State for Justice

26.Judicial Fees

27.Report on use of closed material procedure

Secretary of State for Transport

28.Transport Resilience Review

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

29.New State Pension–increments

30.Remploy Employment Services

31.Review of JSA sanctions for claimants who are participating in mandatory back to work schemes

Notes:

Texts of Written Statements are available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/todays-written-statements/.

COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY

The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be changed without notice.

 Select Committees

Energy and Climate Change

Subject: Small nuclear power

Witnesses: John Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr Andy Hall, Chief Nuclear Inspector, Office for Nuclear Regulation, and Dr Adrian Simper, Director, Strategy and Technology, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

9.15am (private), 10.00am (public)

Public Administration

Subject: Preservation of historical files in the Civil Service

Witnesses: Clem Brohier, Acting Chief Executive, and Carol Tullo, Director of Information, Policy and Services, The National Archives, Scott McPherson, Director, Law, Rights and International, Ministry of Justice, and Simon Marsh, Head of Information Strategy, Policy and Practice, Ministry of Defence; Dr Caroline Shenton, Director of Parliamentary Archives, and Kim Barata, Head of Information and Records Management Service, Houses of Parliament (at 10.30am)

Room 16

9.15am (private), 9.45am (public)

Treasury

Subject: Reappointment of Graham Parker to the Budget Responsibility Committee

Witnesses: Graham Parker CBE, Member, Budget Responsibility Committee, Office for Budget Responsibility

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

9.45am (private), 10.00am (public)

Business, Innovation and Skills

Room 6

10.00am (private)

Culture, Media and Sport

Subject: The 2022 World Cup bidding process

Witnesses: Greg Dyke, Chairman, Football Association; Jonathan Calvert and Heidi Blake, Sunday Times Insight Team (at 11.15am)

The Wilson Room, Portcullis House

10.00am (private), 10.30am (public)

Defence

Room 15

10.00am (private)

Foreign Affairs

Room 13

10.30am (private)

Home Affairs

Subject: (i) The work of the Immigration Directorates (2014 Q1); (ii) The work of the Border Force

Witnesses: (i) James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Security and Immigration, Sarah Rapson, Director General, UK Visas and Immigration Directorate, and Mandie Campbell, Director General, Immigration Enforcement Directorate, Home Office; (ii) Sir Charles Montgomery, Director General, Border Force (at 3.30pm)

The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

2.30pm (private), 2.45pm (public)

COMMITTEE REPORTS PUBLISHED TODAY

 Business, Innovation and Skills

3rd Report: Student Loans, HC 558

Time of publication: 00.01am

 Transport

4th Report: Passenger transport in isolated communities, HC 288

Time of publication: 00.01am

 Privileges

1st Report: Actions of Sussex Police: final report, HC 588

Time of publication: 11.00am

 Science and Technology

2nd Special Report: Government horizon scanning: Government Response to the Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2013–14, HC 592

Time of publication: 12 noon

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Forthcoming End of Day Adjournment Debates

Monday 1 September to Monday 8 September

Applications should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7pm or rise of the House, whichever is the earlier, on Tuesday 22 July. The Ballot will take place on Wednesday 23 July.

 Future Departments Answering in Westminster Hall

Week beginning 1 September

Applications for General or Short Debates should be made in writing to the Table Office by 7pm or the rise of House, whichever is the earlier, on Tuesday 22 July. The Ballot will take place on Wednesday 23 July.

Business, Innovation and Skills; Cabinet Office; Communities and Local Government; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health; Justice; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Transport; Wales.

Weeks beginning 8 September and 20 October

Attorney General; Culture, Media and Sport; Deputy Prime Minister; Education; Energy and Climate Change; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Home Office; International Development; Scotland; Treasury; Women and Equalities; Work and Pensions.

Week beginning 13 October

Business, Innovation and Skills; Cabinet Office; Communities and Local Government; Defence; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Health; Justice; Leader of the House; Northern Ireland; Transport; Wales.

 RELOCATION OF WESTMINSTER HALL SITTINGS DURING SEPTEMBER

For the two weeks of the September sitting all sittings of the House in Westminster Hall will take place in Committee Room 10 on the Main Committee Corridor. Sittings will return to the Grand Committee Room from October (Business of the House statement, 10 July).

 SUMMER Adjournment 2014

Members wishing to table questions in person may do so in the usual way through the Table Office until 7.30pm or the rising of the House, whichever is earlier, on Tuesday 22 July. Thereafter, Members may table questions for oral and written answer electronically or by post. Questions for written answer received after 22 July and before 4.30pm on Friday 29 August will be treated as having been tabled on 29 August.

Questions for oral answer

Under Standing Order No. 22(6), the Speaker has made the following arrangements for tabling Questions for oral answer when the House returns:

The results of the shuffles on 26 August will be published on 27 August. They will be available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmfutoral/futoral.pdf

For further details of last tabling days for other departments and answering bodies, see the Order of Questions rota available from the Vote Office and on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-table-office/order-of-oral-questions1.pdf

Notes:

* The latest time for tabling is 12.30pm on each of these days.

** First sitting day after adjournment

Questions for written answer

The latest time for tabling a Question for written answer on a named day before the Summer Adjournment is 5.30pm or the rise of the House, whichever is earlier, on Thursday 17 July (for answer on Tuesday 22 July).