Monday 5 February 2007 at 2.30pm
*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*Baroness Gardner of Parkes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will introduce screening for hepatitis B.
*Earl of Shrewsbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much rubbish collected in the United Kingdom for recycling is recycled.
*Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the footnote in Planning Policy Guidance 3 which states that it is inappropriate to develop land being used for airfields applies to Planning Policy Statement 3.
*Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will report to Parliament on the results of their review of section 58 of the Children Act 2004 which was due to take place in January 2007.
†Welfare Reform Bill Lord McKenzie of Luton to move that it be an instruction to the Grand Committee to which the Welfare Reform Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order:
Clause 1
Schedule 1
Clauses 2 to 21
Schedule 2
Clauses 22 to 27
Schedule 3
Clause 28
Schedule 4
Clauses 29 to 39
| Schedule 5
Clauses 40 to 57
Schedule 6
Clauses 58 to 61
Schedule 7
Clauses 62 to 65
Schedule 8
Clauses 66 to 69. |
†Mental Health Bill [HL] Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to move that the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order:
Clause 1
Schedule 1
Clauses 2 to 21
Schedule 2
Clauses 22 to 26
Schedules 3 and 4
Clauses 27 to 33
Schedule 5
| Clauses 34 to 39
Schedules 6 to 8
Clauses 40 to 42
Schedule 9
Clauses 43 and 44
Schedule 10
Clauses 45 to 48. |
Forced Marriages (Civil Protection) Bill [HL] Lord Lester of Herne Hill to move that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee.
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill [HL] Third Reading [Lord Davies of Oldham]
†Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Report [Baroness Scotland of Asthal] 5th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Alderdice to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in the statutory regulation of the professions of psychology, psychotherapy and counselling in the past six years. (Dinner break business, 1 hour)
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Future Business
Tuesday 6 February at 2.30pm
*Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government to what extent DNA and other forms of personal identification could be retained and of assistance in the identification of false accusers in rape investigations.
*Lord Roberts of Conwy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the United Kingdom’s corporate tax regime is sufficiently competitive to persuade multi-national companies based in the United Kingdom to remain.
*Lord Willoughby de Broke to ask Her Majesty’s Government what will be the direct and indirect costs to the United Kingdom’s financial services industry of implementing the European Commission’s proposed Financial Services Action Plan.
Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill [HL] Third Reading [Lord Truscott]
Legal Services Bill [HL] Committee (day 4) [Lord Falconer of Thoroton] 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Holme of Cheltenham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the level of Chinese investment in Africa. (Dinner break business, 1 hour)
Wednesday 7 February at 3.00pm
Prayers will have been read
*Lord Bramall to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the quality of British Armed Forces accommodation; and whether any further action is necessary.
*Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to revise their instructions to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England on the issue of inflation.
*Lord Goodlad to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will hold further discussions on the role of Parliament in the future deployment of British Forces overseas.
Procedure of the House The Chairman of Committees to move that the First Report from the Select Committee be agreed to, except for paragraph 8. (HL Paper 15)
Procedure of the House The Chairman of Committees to move that the 2nd Report from the Select Committee be agreed to. (HL Paper 25)
Serious Crime Bill [HL] Second Reading [Baroness Scotland of Asthal]
If the bill is read a second time, Baroness Scotland of Asthal to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
It is expected that the following two motions will be debated together.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 Lord Greaves to move that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Regulations laid before the House on 15 December 2006, be annulled (SI 2006/3315) 7th Report from the Merits Committee
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 Lord Greaves to move that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Regulations laid before the House on 12 December 2006, be annulled (SI 2006/3289) 7th Report from the Merits Committee
Thursday 8 February at 11.00am
*Baroness Hooper to ask Her Majesty’s Government what part they intend to play in the government of Colombia’s Shared Responsibility initiative to pursue international solutions to the global cocaine problem.
*Baroness Masham of Ilton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what research and monitoring are being undertaken on the Panton-Valentine leukocidin form of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (Community Associated-CA-MRSA).
†*Lord Rogan to ask Her Majesty’s Government what issues remain to be settled before an Executive can be formed in Northern Ireland following the elections on 7 March.
Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [HL] Second Reading
Lord Tombs to call attention to issues facing the electricity supply industry and to the case for a strategic decision mechanism; and to move for papers. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours)
Lord Dykes to call attention to the present financial situation of the Channel Tunnel; and to move for papers. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours)
Lord Bowness to move that this House takes note of the report of the European Union Committee on Europe in the World. (48th Report, HL Paper 268, Session 2005-06)
Monday 19 February at 2.30pm
*Lord Berkeley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the light dues payable by ships entering United Kingdom ports represents a subsidy to support the maintenance of lights in the Republic of Ireland.
*Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the public can have confidence in the statistics published by the Office of National Statistics.
*Lord Sheldon to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the current economic cycle.
*Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they support the use of Article 308 of the Treaty Establishing the European Communities as the legal base for the European Union’s decision to renew support for its programme promoting active European Union citizenship.
Government Spending (Website) Bill [HL] Committee [Baroness Noakes]
Mental Health Bill [HL] Report [Lord Hunt of Kings Heath]
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.30pm
†Welfare Reform Bill Committee [Lord McKenzie of Luton] 5th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Tuesday 20 February at 2.30pm
*Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will maintain the independence of the Metropolitan Police’s Art and Antiquities Unit if it is to be funded by individual companies within the private sector.
*Baroness D’Souza to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe’s recommendation to adopt a Council of Europe legal instrument on state immunity and serious human rights violations.
*Baroness O’Cathain to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many post offices and sub-post offices have closed since 1997; and whether they have established a minimum number of offices in rural and suburban areas to reflect the Government’s policy on sustainable local communities.
Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [HL] Second Reading
Manchester City Council Bill [HL] Second Reading
Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [HL] Third Reading [Baroness Ashton of Upholland]
†It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Welfare Reform Bill will continue at 3.30pm in the Moses Room.
Wednesday 21 February at 3.00pm
*Lord Howarth of Newport to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will undertake a further consultation on their plans for new procedures for issuing visas to international students.
*Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their current policy and practice regarding the repatriation of children of unsuccessful asylum applicants meets all the needs of those children.
*Viscount Astor to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to appoint a new chairman of English Heritage.
European Communities (Employment in the Civil Service) Order 2007 Lord Davies of Oldham to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 25 January be approved. 7th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee (Dinner break business)
†It is expected that the Committee stage of the Legal Services Bill will conclude.
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.45pm
†Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker]
†Waste (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker]
Thursday 22 February at 11.00am
*Lord Ashley of Stoke to ask Her Majesty’s Government what evidence they have of abuse of patients in National Health Service care homes.
*Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made on the implementation of section 3 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
*Lord Addington to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the current level of expertise in sports medicine within the National Health Service is sufficient to guarantee adequate help to those who do not have access to private healthcare.
Lord Hurd of Westwell to call attention to the issues which Her Majesty’s Government face in Iraq; and to move for papers.
Friday 23 February at 11.00am
Palliative Care Bill [HL] Second Reading [Baroness Finlay of Llandaff]
Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Redesdale]
Monday 26 February at 2.30pm
*Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of Iran’s influence on events in Iraq, Afghanistan and international seaways.
*Baroness Quin to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to respond to the 2005 Report of the Independent Monitor for Entry Clearance Refusals without the right of Appeal.
*Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what cooperation there has been between British and Russian authorities in the investigation of the murder of Alexander Litvinenko; and what implications this has for their relations with Russia.
*Lord Janner of Braunstone to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they can report, following the representations which they, together with other governments or international organisations, have made concerning the release of the three Israeli soldiers captured in Lebanon and Gaza in 2006.
Tuesday 27 February at 2.30pm
*Viscount Trenchard to ask Her Majesty’s Government when the 2005-06 accounts for the National Health Service pension scheme will be published.
*Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the level of public funding for the National Football Museum in Preston is adequate to maintain its current level of services.
*Lord Ezra to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are considering the creation of a separate department, at Cabinet level, to deal with energy in all its aspects.
Wednesday 28 February at 3.00pm
*Lord Northbourne to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to increase the resources made available to providers of youth services targeted at the 12-16 age group.
*Earl of Mar and Kellie to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the removal of trees liable to fall on railway lines in high winds.
*Lady Saltoun of Abernethy to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will introduce legislation to ensure that the judgments of judges hearing family care and other similar cases are published, in anonymised form if necessary.
Thursday 1 March at 11.00am
†*Lord Jenkin of Roding to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will introduce the legislation proposed in the White Paper Review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.
†*Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they next expect to table proposals at the Middle East Quartet group for a resumption of direct talks between Palestine and Israel.
†*Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to Wandsworth Borough Council about the likely impact of the threatened closure of Battersea Arts Centre upon the arts in London.
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Motions for Balloted Debate
Ballot on 6 March for debate on 29 March. Time limit 2½ hours
Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe to call attention to the economic impact of higher education institutions; and to move for papers.
Lord Northbourne to call attention to the rights of the child and to the role of stability and family life in the well being of children; and to move for papers.
Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for putting standards-setting bodies falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Office on a statutory footing; and to move for papers.
Lord Morris of Manchester to call attention to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People; and to move for papers.
Lord Mitchell to call attention to the management of information technology projects in the public sector; and to move for papers.
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Select Committee Reports
The date on which the Report was published is in italics
†Lord Holme of Cheltenham to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Constitution Committee on Waging war: Parliament’s role and responsibility (15th Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 236). 27 July 2006
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Other Motions for Debate
Lord Dykes to call attention to the economic and social conditions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank; and to move for papers.
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to call attention to developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.
Baroness Stern to move that this House takes note of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, Cm. 6907, presented to Parliament on 24 July; and requests that Her Majesty’s Government do not ratify it until the Joint Committee on Human Rights has reported on its implications.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to conflict in Africa; and to move for papers.
Baroness Byford to call attention to services to the public in rural areas; and to move for papers.
Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for changing the form in which legislation is presented to Parliament; and to move for papers.
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Questions for Short Debate
Time limit 1 hour or 1½ hours
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they agree with the First Report from the Committee for Privileges, Code of Conduct and Members’ Interests, (Session 2003-04, HL Paper 69) in particular its recommendation that Members of the House in receipt of pensions from the European Union do not normally need to declare such pensions as a financial interest when taking part in debates on European Union matters; and, if so, why.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they propose to honour their commitment that family carers of people with lifelong severe intellectual impairment should be at the heart of decision-making about their relatives’ accommodation, health care and support.
Lord Blaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current state of relations between the government of Israel and the various Palestinian political organisations.
Lord Alderdice to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they would support moves towards developing an inclusive semi-permanent conference table to address the problems of the Middle East.
Baroness Northover to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to combat AIDS across the world and its effect on children.
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether physical restraints, including seclusion and strip searching, are used on children in custody.
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the future of British architecture.
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government why civil justice costs must be recovered in their entirety from those who become suitors before the court.
Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made on their capital building programme.
Baroness Neuberger to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to prevent malnutrition in hospitals, as highlighted in the Age Concern report, Hungry to be Heard.
Baroness Neuberger to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the British Medical Association’s report, Child and adolescent mental health—a guide for healthcare professionals, published in June 2006.
Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether current or proposed methods of allocating research funds amongst universities are sufficient to support basic research infrastructures or to promote innovative and applied research.
Lord Turnberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government what advice they will seek in formulating their response to the Chief Medical Officer’s report, Good Doctors, Safer Patients.
Baroness Tonge to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase provision of contraceptive services, prevent the closure of specialist community clinics and increase the availability of training in contraceptive services and sexual health.
Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to help provide homes for homeless and overcrowded families.
Baroness Massey of Darwen to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to develop the education of young people in custody.
Lord Jenkin of Roding to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will announce their decision on the provision of Alternatively Secured Pensions.
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the development of the Central American Integration System.
Lord Woolmer of Leeds to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution of the Yorkshire and Humber region to the United Kingdom economy.
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the role and contribution of the creative industries to the economy and well being of the United Kingdom.
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government what provision they will make for the teaching of English for speakers of other languages in England in the next academic year.
Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they are supporting Liverpool in preparing for its role as European Capital of Culture 2008.
Lord Ashley of Stoke to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to promote the United Nations Convention on disability.
Baroness Masham of Ilton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what they can and will do to prevent primary care trusts and hospital trusts reducing spending on specialist nursing services in the treatment and support of patients with long-term conditions.
Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank to ask Her Majesty’s Government how and when they will implement the proposals contained in the Department of Health report, Mending hearts and brains, in respect of stroke victims.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what lessons have been learned from the comments made by the coroner in the case of Sergeant Steven Roberts.
Baroness Rawlings to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current situation in Georgia.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the performance of the British Airports Authority is satisfactory.
Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they are giving to the Gambling Commission to ensure that the integrity of sport is not compromised by the growth of the betting industry.
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the introduction of personal interviews for first time adult passport applicants.
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to address the causes and impact of human trafficking.
Lord Addington to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps are being taken to make sports medicine more readily available through the National Health Service so as to support healthy living programmes, particularly those aimed at combating obesity through greater physical activity.
Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to dispense with the Barnett formula.
Lord Lloyd of Berwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they are making in moving the Supreme Court to the Middlesex Guildhall.
Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Report of the All Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti-Semitism concerning anti-Semitism on university campuses.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to develop a campaign to support British membership of the European single currency.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, before the 40th anniversary of the occupation of the Palestinian Territories in June, they will make representations to the government of Israel about the return of those territories.
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Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 1 February and due for answer on 15 February.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what impact the merger of the Defence Logistics Organisation and the Defence Procurement Agency and resultant manpower reallocation is having on the Royal Navy’s fleet transformation process. HL1835
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Royal Navy’s fleet transformation process will have an impact on reviews of ship and platform numbers. HL1836
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Ministry of Defence has considered extending the Army’s military covenant across all services; and when they next intend to update the covenant. HL1837
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many gangmasters have so far been licensed; who ensures that they comply with minimum wage rates and prescribed orders of conduct; and how many prosecutions of gangmasters and labour contractors have so far been initiated. HL1838
Duke of Montrose to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many categories of the sources of greenhouse gases they track in their estimate of world greenhouse gas emissions; and what are their current estimates for the emissions of each category. HL1839
Duke of Montrose to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many categories of carbon emissions from food production and preparation they track; and what are their current estimates for the emissions of each category. HL1840
Duke of Montrose to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate of the carbon emissions from uncultivated land, swamps and bogs as parts of world emissions levels. HL1841
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have carried out or commissioned any research into the feasibility of run-of-river hydropower generating facilities involving greater use of individual river stretches and weirs. HL1842
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate for the current year and next year of the number of degree courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics offered at United Kingdom universities and the number of students studying these courses. HL1843
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in their discussions with the insurance industry to secure changes in policy content to encourage adaptations to buildings for both private and corporate policy holders in response to climate change and other related issues.
HL1844
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what detailed items they expect to be incorporated in the new Code for Sustainable Buildings when a revised text is agreed between the various consultees.
HL1845
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will hold discussions with researchers in the public and private sectors to examine the modalities of enhancing surface productivity on photovoltaic solar cell units, to bring the carbon dioxide coefficients closer to the life cycle emissions for stronger and longer sunlight areas in southern Europe. HL1846
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney is making progress in its elaboration of marine-based electric generation prototypes. HL1847
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much time juveniles spend in outdoor exercise each day in Warren Hill Young Offenders Institution. HL1848
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much time juveniles spend in outdoor exercise each day in Stoke Heath Young Offenders Institution. HL1849
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much time juveniles spend in outdoor exercise each day in Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institution. HL1850
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much time juveniles spend in outdoor exercise each day in Ashfield Young Offenders Institution. HL1851
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether every allegation of rape which is drawn to the attention of each police force, Sexual Assault Referral Centre or other rape victim handling centre is included in the national statistics that are reported to Parliament. HL1852
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements exist for the recording of false allegations of rape where (a) no proceedings are brought against a false accuser; (b) no DNA is retained; and (c) the accuser’s accusations are not entered into national statistics on rape; and what arrangements are in place to ensure that false allegations under circumstances (a), (b) and (c) above are available to police forces investigating allegations of rape. HL1853
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has reclaimed the award of £11,000 paid to the accuser in the Leslie Warren rape case. HL1854
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority has reclaimed the award of £7,000 paid to the accuser in the Warren Blackwell rape case. HL1855
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Filkin on 17 February 2003 (WA 150-1) and the Written Answer by Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 29 November 2006 (WA 56), why the given numbers of awards by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority to victims of rape in 2001-02 differ. HL1856
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the cost of the independent assessor responsible for determining the amount of awards payable in the case of criminal offences; and how many such award recommendations have been overturned by the Secretary of State. HL1857
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government which towns, villages or cities within the United Kingdom the Secretary of State for Transport has visited since 1 October 2006; and when each visit took place. HL1858
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many official visits the Secretary of State for Transport has made to Scotland since 1 December 2006. HL1859
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many days since 1 January the Secretary of State for Transport has spent solely in (a) England, and (b) Scotland. HL1860
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Secretary of State for Transport was in England on 18 January. HL1861
Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what significance they give to an understanding of global citizenship in the school curriculum; and what progress is being made in ensuring that this significance is adequately reflected in the curriculum. HL1862
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, under international treaties presently in force, the United Kingdom would have the legal power to withdraw from the European Union if Her Majesty’s Government or Parliament so resolved. HL1863
Lord Berkeley to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 31 January (WA 65), to what does the percentage figure in the Answer relate, and what is the maximum time in minutes for which passengers are expected to stand on (a) London commuter; (b) other regional; and (c) intercity services. HL1864
Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Post Office branches are currently open in Kirkwhelpington. HL1865
Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington to ask Her Majesty’s Government what research they have carried out on the number of people using Post Offices in Kirkwhelpington. HL1866
Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consultation has taken place with the local communities regarding the future of Post Offices in Kirkwhelpington. HL1867
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions have been undertaken by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency to review the current Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control changes for poultry and pig producers; and whether any adjustments are forthcoming. HL1868
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications of climate change for the biodiversity of the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories.
HL1869
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the biodiversity values of the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories; and what actions they propose to ensure that the 2010 target to halt biodiversity loss is met in these territories. HL1870
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to ensure that the Discovering Lost Ways project delivers a joined-up network of routes which encourage walking and cycling and routes that have been identified in any local rights of way improvement plans; and whether this has been achieved in a cost-effective manner compared to the making of public path orders. HL1871
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs funding was given to the work of virologists in agencies over each of the past five years; and what allocation is in place for the next two years, HL1872
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimates the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has made of the total amount of fines that the Government may have to pay to the European Commission due to their failure to pay the 2005 single farm payments within the required timescale; and when these fines are due to be paid. HL1873
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the specifications issued to builders for the start of the Great Western franchise meet the demand anticipated at the first timetable change; and, if so, why the timetable has been augmented at short notice. HL1874
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether physiotherapy and other allied health professions are represented as core disciplines on the Department of Health 18-week clinical partnership working groups. HL1875
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Questions unanswered after 14 days
The questions asked on the dates shown in bold were due for answer by the dates in brackets
The Government department responsible for answering each Question is shown in square brackets.
20 November (4 December)
HL165 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
28 November (12 December)
HL426 Lord Rana [NIO]
HL441 Lord Laird [DoH]
4 December (18 December)
HL586 Lord Harrison [DoH]
6 December (20 December)
HL657 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [DCLG]
HL659 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [DCLG]
HL660 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [DCLG]
HL661 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [DCLG]
11 December (27 December)
HL776 Lord Laird [NIO]
12 December (27 December)
HL822 Lord Lester of Herne Hill [DoH]
HL829 Lord Harrison [DoH]
HL834 Lord Laird [NIO]
13 December (27 December)
HL849 Lord Vinson [DoH]
19 December (2 January)
HL1026 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL1060 Lord Tyler [MoD]
HL1066 Lord Tebbit [CO]
8 January (22 January)
HL1077 Lord Steinberg [DoH]
HL1086 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL1093 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL1111 Lord Berkeley [HO]
HL1120 Lord Ouseley [HO]
HL1121 Lord Ouseley [CO]
HL1139 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
HL1140 Lord Hanningfield [HO]
HL1148 Baroness Anelay of St Johns [HO]
HL1151 Baroness Anelay of St Johns [HO]
9 January (23 January)
HL1161 Lord James of Blackheath [DoH]
HL1166 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL1185 Lord Dykes [HO]
HL1208 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL1215 Lord Campbell-Savours [HO]
HL1222 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1225 Lord Laird [NIO]
10 January (24 January)
HL1238 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL1241 Lord Norton of Louth [CO]
HL1259 Lord Campbell-Savours [CO]
HL1278 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1279 Lord Laird [NIO]
11 January (25 January)
HL1284 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL1285 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL1287 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL1292 Lord Ouseley [HO]
HL1310 Lord Hanningfield [HMT]
HL1311 Lord Hanningfield [DCLG]
15 January (29 January)
HL1315 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1316 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1317 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1318 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1319 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1320 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1336 Lord Dykes [DTI]
HL1343 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1344 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1345 Lord Laird [NIO]
16 January (30 January)
HL1351 Lord Marlesford [HO]
HL1354 Lord Marlesford [HO]
HL1355 Lord Lipsey [DoH]
HL1358 Lord Clement-Jones [DCMS]
HL1365 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL1385 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1392 Countess of Mar [DoH]
17 January (31 January)
HL1405 Lord Pearson of Rannoch [DoH]
HL1418 Lord Goodlad [DoH]
HL1419 Lord Goodlad [DoH]
HL1420 Lord Goodlad [DoH]
HL1439 Lord Corbett of Castle Vale [DCLG]
HL1446 Baroness Darcy de Knayth [CO]
HL1448 Baroness Verma [DfES]
HL1449 Baroness Verma [DfES]
HL1454 Earl of Sandwich [DfID]
HL1467 Baroness Hollis of Heigham [DWP]
HL1468 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1473 Lord Laird [NIO]
18 January (1 February)
HL1479 Lord Dykes [DEFRA]
HL1481 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1483 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1484 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1485 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1486 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL1488 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1489 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1490 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1491 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1492 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1493 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1494 Lord Jopling [DoH]
HL1500 Lord Hanningfield [DCLG]
HL1502 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL1503 Lord Ouseley [DoH]
HL1510 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1511 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1512 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1513 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1514 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1515 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1520 Lord Marlesford [DoH]
HL1521 Baroness Quin [HO]
HL1523 Earl of Sandwich [DfES]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [CO] 5
| [DCLG] 7
| [DCMS] 1
| [DEFRA] 1
| [DfES] 3
| [DfID] 1 |
| [DoH] 17
| [DTI] 1
| [DWP] 1
| [HMT] 1
| [HO] 21
| [MoD] 8 |
| [NIO] 31
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Bills in Progress
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| Type of Bill
| To be considered |
| Waiting for Second Reading
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| Palliative Care [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 23 February |
| European Union (Implications of Withdrawal) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Interception of Communications (Admissibility of Evidence) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Bailiffs (Licensing) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Corruption [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 23 February |
| Victims of Overseas Terrorism [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Piped Music etc. (Hospitals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Serious Crime [HL]
| Government
| 7 February |
| Bournemouth Borough Council [HL]
| Private
| 20 February |
| Manchester City Council [HL]
| Private
| 20 February |
| Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) [HL]
| Private
| 8 February |
| Parliament (Joint Departments) [HL]
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| Fraud (Trials without a Jury)
| Government
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| Alcohol Labelling [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information)
| Government
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| Leasehold Information [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Waiting for Commitment
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| Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 5 February |
| Committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
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| Whitehaven Harbour [HL]
| Private
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| Re-committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
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| Transport for London [HL]
| Private
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| London Local Authorities and Transport for London
| Private
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| Committed to a Grand Committee
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| Welfare Reform
| Government
| 19 February |
| Committed to a Committee of the Whole House
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| Legal Services [HL]
| Government
| 6 February |
| Disabled Persons (Independent Living) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| European Union (Information, etc.) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Public Demonstrations (Repeals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Government Spending (Website) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 19 February |
| Waiting for Report
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| Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide
| Government
| 5 February |
| Further Education and Training [HL]
| Government
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| Mental Health [HL]
| Government
| 19 February |
| Waiting for Third Reading
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| Concessionary Bus Travel [HL]
| Government
| 5 February |
| Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress [HL]
| Government
| 6 February |
| Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement [HL]
| Government
| 20 February |
| London Local Authorities [HL]
| Private
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Affirmative Instruments in Progress
The Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee has drawn attention to certain instruments in the reports indicated
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| Merits Committee
| To be considered |
| Waiting for consideration by the Statutory Instruments Committee
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| Draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating and National Insurance Funds Payments) Order 2007
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| Draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007
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| Draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007
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| Draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2007
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| Draft Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2007
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| Draft Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007
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| Draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2007
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| Draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2007
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| Draft Child Benefit Up-rating Order 2007
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| Draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| Draft Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007
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| Draft Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts) Regulations 2007
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| Draft Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007
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| Draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in force of sections 1 to 9) Order 2007
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| Draft Children and Young Persons (Sale of Tobacco etc.) Order 2007
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| Draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007
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| Referred to a Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| Draft Waste (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| 21 February |
| Draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| 21 February |
| Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| Draft Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| Draft Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| Draft Taxis (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| Draft Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Anti-social Behaviour Order Functions) (England) Order 2007
| 8th Report
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| Draft Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Loss of Capacity during Research Project) (England) Regulations 2007
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| Draft Charities (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
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| Draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
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| Draft Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007
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| Draft Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007
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| Draft Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2007
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| Draft Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2007
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| Draft European Communities (Employment in the Civil Service) Order 2007
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| 21 February |
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Negative Instruments
Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
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| Praying time expires
| To be considered |
| 6th Report
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| Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
| 20 February
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| Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (EEA Passport Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
| 24 February
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| Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Recognition Requirements for Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
| 24 February
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| Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Disclosure of Confidential Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
| 25 February
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| Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Appointed Representatives) (Amendment) Regulations 2006
| 25 February
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| 7th Report
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| Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006
| 8 February
| 7 February |
| Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006
| 21 February
| 7 February |
| 8th Report
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| Draft School Admissions Code
| 26 February
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Regulatory Reform Orders in Progress
The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on Orders in the reports indicated
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| Regulatory Reform
Committee
| To be considered |
| Proposals reported following first-stage scrutiny by the Regulatory Reform Committee
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Public Service Vehicles) Order 2005
| 14th Report
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007
| 5th Report
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2006
| 5th Report
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Collaboration etc. between Ombudsmen) Order 2007
| 5th Report
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Deer) (England and Wales) Order 2007
| 5th Report
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Committees
Unless otherwise indicated, Committees meet in the Lords’ rooms in the Committee Corridor as indicated in the daily broadsheet
| Friday 2 February
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| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee I Allergy
| in Worthing |
| Monday 5 February
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| Human Rights
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee B Internal Market
| 4.15pm |
| Tuesday 6 February
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| European Union
| Sub Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade
| 10.30am |
| Economic Affairs
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| Merits of Statutory Instruments
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| Regulators
| Select Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Wednesday 7 February
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| Constitution Committee
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture
| 10.30am |
| Statutory Instruments
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Refreshment Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm
in Committee Room G |
| Thursday 8 February
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee G Social and Consumer Affairs
| 9.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy
| 10.30am |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee II Personal Internet Security
| 11.00am |
| Monday 19 February
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| Science and Technology
| Select Committee
| 11.00am |
| Wednesday 21 February
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee F Home Affairs
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee E Law and Institutions
| 4.15pm |
| Wednesday 28 February
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| Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
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Minutes of Proceedings of Thursday 1 February 2007
The House met at 11.00am
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Chester
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Select Committee Report
1 Science and Technology
The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed:
Annual Report for 2006. (3rd Report, HL Paper 45)
Public Business
2 European Union: Constitutional Treaty A question was asked by Lord Dykes and answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
3 Trade: European Union Rules of Origin A question was asked by Baroness Whitaker and answered by the Lord President (Baroness Amos).
4 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: virologists A question was asked by the Countess of Mar and answered by Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton.
5 Older people: abuse A question was asked by Baroness Greengross and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
6 Leasehold Information Bill [HL] Lord Redesdale presented a bill to amend the Land Registration Rules 2003 in relation to registered leasehold estates. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 38)
7 Business of the House Lord Davies of Oldham, on behalf of the Lord President (Baroness Amos), moved that the debate on the motion in the name of Baroness Williams of Crosby set down for today shall be limited to 3 hours and that in the name of Baroness Linklater of Butterstone to 2½ hours. The motion was agreed to.
8 Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
9 Waste (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
Lord Davies of Oldham, on behalf of the Lord President (Baroness Amos), moved that the Orders be referred to a Grand Committee en bloc. The motion was agreed to.
10 Further Education and Training Bill [HL] Baroness Crawley, on behalf of Lord Adonis, moved that the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order:
Clauses 1 to 28
Schedule 1
Clause 29
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Clauses 30 to 33. |
The motion was agreed to.
11 Corruption (3-hour debate) Baroness Williams of Crosby moved for papers relating to the responsibilities of the Attorney General, other members of the Government and the Serious Fraud Office for compliance with the United Kingdom’s treaty obligations and the rule of law regarding the alleged bribery and corruption of foreign officials. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
12 Crime: re-offending (2½-hour debate) Baroness Linklater of Butterstone moved for papers relating to the challenges that high re-offending rates cause to society and to the effectiveness of alternatives to custody. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
13 Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross-compliance) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 Baroness Byford moved that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Regulations, laid before the House on 8 December 2006, be annulled (SI 2006/3254). After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
14 Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2006 Lord Skelmersdale moved that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Regulations, laid before the House on 6 December 2006, be annulled (SI 2006/3188). After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
15 Taxation: inheritance tax A question was asked by Lord Burnett and, after debate, answered by Lord Davies of Oldham.
The House adjourned at 8.00pm until Monday 5 February at 2.30pm.
Paul Hayter
Clerk of the Parliaments
Correction
In the Minutes of Proceedings of 23 January, the Police (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3449) should not have been included as a Negative Instrument. The instrument was laid on 22 December 2006.
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Papers
All statutory instruments laid before the House are accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum presented by command of Her Majesty, unless otherwise indicated.
Instrument Withdrawn
The following instrument, laid before the House on 31 January, was withdrawn:
Draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2007.
Affirmative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House for approval by resolution:
1 Draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in force of sections 1 to 9) Order 2007, laid under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.
2 Draft Children and Young Persons (Sale of Tobacco etc.) Order 2007, laid under the Health Act 2006.
3 Draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007, laid under the Postal Services Act 2000.
Negative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House:
1 Valley Invicta Park Federation (School Governance) Order 2007, Education Act 2002. (167)
2 Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2007, laid under the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978. (175)
3 Notification of Marketing of Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990. (181)
Paper not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following paper was laid before the House:
Report for 2005-06 of the British Wool Marketing Board Agricultural Marketing Schemes, laid under the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958.
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Judicial Business
Thursday 1 February
1 Sheikh (Petitioner) v Law Society of England and Wales (Respondents) The petition of Anal Sheikh praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
2 Appeal Committee The 20th Report from the Appeal Committee was agreed to and the following Order was made:
R (on the application of Countryside Alliance and others and others (Appellants)) v Her Majesty’s Attorney General and another (Respondents)—
R (on the application of Countryside Alliance and others (Appellants) and others) v Her Majesty’s Attorney General and another (Respondents)—
(Conjoined Appeals)
That the petitions of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that they might intervene in the said appeals by way of written submissions only be allowed.
Monday 5 February at 11.00am
In Committee Room No. 1
Hearing by the Appellate Committee in the cause:
Stack (Appellant) v Dowden (Respondent)
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