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Minutes of Proceedings Thursday 26 November 2009
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*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the two reports on NHS Pathology Services by Lord Carter of Coles and the report on Genomic Medicine by the Science and Technology Committee (2nd Report, Session 2008-09, HL Paper 107), what progress they have made on the consolidation of pathology services; and what savings they expect to achieve by April 2011.
*Lord Haskel to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to encourage enterprise and entrepreneurship in British business and industry.
*Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will discuss with the Press Complaints Commission proposals for a review of foreign and overseas based news media owners in Britain.
*Baroness Turner of Camden to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to assist industrial accident and disease victims whose employers’ liability insurance policies cannot be traced.
Leeds City Council Bill The Chairman of Committees to move that this House do agree with the order made by the Commons set out in their message of 26 November.
Reading Borough Council Bill The Chairman of Committees to move that this House do agree with the order made by the Commons set out in their message of 26 November.
Business of the House Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that Standing Order 41 (Arrangement of the Order Paper) be dispensed with on Monday 7 December to allow the motion in the name of the Earl of Onslow to be taken before the motions standing in the names of Lord Sutherland of Houndwood and Lord Jopling.
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill [HL] Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the bill be referred to a Second Reading Committee. (Law Commission Bill)
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon intends to move the following five motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired.
Social Security (Contributions Credits for Parents and Carers) Regulations 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the draft Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the draft Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.
Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the draft Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.
Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 3) Order 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the draft Order be referred to a Grand Committee.
National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the draft Order be referred to a Grand Committee.
The following two motions are expected to be debated together:
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Leader’s Group on the Code of Conduct (HL Paper 171, Session 2008-09); and that Part 3 of the Report be remitted to the Committee for Privileges, with an instruction that it reports a Guide to the Rules on the Conduct of Members of the House of Lords to the House.
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move to resolve that this House adopts the following Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Lords to replace the present Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Lords with effect from 1 April 2010:
Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Lords
Introduction
1. The House of Lords is the second Chamber of the United Kingdom Parliament. As a constituent part of Parliament, the House of Lords makes laws, holds government to account, and debates issues of public interest.
2. Membership of the House is not an office, and does not constitute employment; most Members’ primary employment is or has been outside Parliament. In discharging their parliamentary duties Members of the House of Lords draw substantially on experience and expertise gained outside Parliament.
3. The purpose of this Code of Conduct is
(a) to provide guidance for Members of the House of Lords on the standards of conduct expected of them in the discharge of their parliamentary duties; the Code does not extend to Members’ performance of duties unrelated to parliamentary proceedings, or to their private lives;
(b) to provide the openness and accountability necessary to reinforce public confidence in the way in which Members of the House of Lords perform their parliamentary duties.
4. This Code applies to all Members of the House of Lords who are not either
(a) on leave of absence;
(b) suspended from the service of the House; or
(c) statutorily disqualified from active membership.
5. Members are to sign an undertaking to abide by the Code as part of the ceremony of taking the oath upon introduction and at the start of each Parliament.
General principles
6. By virtue of their oath, or affirmation, of allegiance, Members of the House have a duty to be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty The Queen, Her heirs and successors, according to law.
7. In the conduct of their parliamentary duties, Members of the House shall base their actions on consideration of the public interest, and shall resolve any conflict between their personal interest and the public interest at once, and in favour of the public interest.
8. Members of the House:
(a) must comply with the Code of Conduct;
(b) should act always on their personal honour;
(c) must never accept or agree to accept any financial inducement as an incentive or reward for exercising parliamentary influence;
(d) must not seek to profit from membership of the House by accepting or agreeing to accept payment or other incentive or reward in return for providing parliamentary advice or services.
9. Members of the House should observe the seven general principles of conduct identified by the Committee on Standards in Public Life. These principles will be taken into consideration when any allegation of breaches of the provisions in other sections of the Code is under investigation:
(a) Selflessness: Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.
(b) Integrity: Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.
(c) Objectivity: In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.
(d) Accountability: Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
(e) Openness: Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.
(f) Honesty: Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
(g) Leadership: Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.
Rules of Conduct
10. In order to assist in openness and accountability Members shall:
(a) register in the Register of Lords’ Interests all relevant interests, in order to make clear what are the interests that might reasonably be thought to influence their parliamentary actions;
(b) declare when speaking in the House, or communicating with ministers or public servants, any interest which is a relevant interest in the context of the debate or the matter under discussion;
(c) act in accordance with any rules agreed by the House in respect of financial support for Members or the facilities of the House.
11. The test of relevant interest is whether the interest might be thought by a reasonable member of the public to influence the way in which a Member of the House of Lords discharges his or her parliamentary duties: in the case of registration, the Member’s parliamentary duties in general; in the case of declaration, his or her duties in respect of the particular matter under discussion.
12. The test of relevant interest is therefore not whether a Member’s actions in Parliament will be influenced by the interest, but whether a reasonable member of the public might think that this might be the case. Relevant interests include both financial and non-financial interests.
13. Members are responsible for ensuring that their registered interests are accurate and up-to-date. They should register any change in their relevant interests within one month of the change.
14. A Member must not act as a paid advocate in any proceeding of the House; that is to say, he or she must not seek by parliamentary means to confer exclusive benefit on an outside body or person from which he or she receives payment or reward.
15. Members are not otherwise debarred from participating in proceedings in regard to which they possess relevant interests, financial or non-financial; but such interests should be declared fully. Members of the House should be especially cautious in deciding whether to speak or vote in relation to interests that are direct, pecuniary and shared by few others.
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct
16. A House of Lords Commissioner for Standards is appointed to investigate alleged breaches of this Code, or of the rules governing Members’ financial support or use of parliamentary facilities. Any such investigation is conducted in accordance with procedures set out in the Guide to the Rules.
17. After investigation the Commissioner reports his findings to the Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests; the Sub-Committee reviews the Commissioner’s findings and, where appropriate, recommends a disciplinary sanction to the Committee for Privileges. The Member concerned has a right of appeal to the Committee for Privileges against both the Commissioner’s findings and any recommended sanction.
18. The Committee for Privileges, having heard any appeal, reports its conclusions and recommendations to the House. The final decision rests with the House.
19. In investigating and adjudicating allegations of non-compliance with this Code, the Commissioner, the Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests and the Committee for Privileges shall act in accordance with the principles of natural justice and fairness.
20. Members shall co-operate, at all stages, with any investigation into their conduct by or under the authority of the House.
21. No Member shall lobby a member of the Committee for Privileges or the Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests in a manner calculated or intended to influence their consideration of a complaint of a breach of this Code.
Advice and review
22. The operation of the Register is overseen by the Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests, assisted by the Registrar of Lords’ Interests. The Registrar is available to advise Members of the House, and may consult the Sub-Committee when necessary.
23. A Member who acts on the advice of the Registrar in determining what is a relevant interest satisfies fully the requirements of the Code of Conduct in that regard. However, the final responsibility for deciding whether or not to participate in proceedings to which that interest is relevant rests with the Member concerned.
24. The Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests reviews the Code of Conduct once each Parliament. Its findings, along with any recommended changes to the Code, are reported to the House.
25. The Sub-Committee also keeps the Guide to the Rules under regular review; recommended changes are reported to the House and will not take effect until agreed by the House.
Lord Stoddart of Swindon to move, as an amendment to the above motion, to leave out paragraph 5 of the Code of Conduct.
Lord Stoddart of Swindon to move, as an amendment to the above motion, to leave out paragraphs 16-19 of the Code of Conduct and insert the following:
16. The Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests shall investigate alleged breaches of this Code, or of the rules governing Members’ financial support or use of parliamentary facilities. Any such investigation is conducted in accordance with procedures set out in the Guide to the Rules.
17. After investigation the Sub-Committee shall report its findings to the Committee for Privileges. The Member concerned has a right of appeal to the Committee for Privileges against the Sub-Committee’s findings.
18. The Committee for Privileges, having heard any appeal, reports its conclusions and, where appropriate, recommends a disciplinary sanction to the House. The final decision rests with the House.
19. In investigating and adjudicating allegations of non-compliance with this Code, the Sub-Committee on Lords’ Interests and the Committee for Privileges shall act in accordance with the principles of natural justice and fairness.
Tuesday 1 December at 2.30pm
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester will be introduced.
*Lord Pannick to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will respond to the recommendation by English PEN and Index on Censorship that restrictions should be imposed on libel claims that do not have substantial connections to the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.
*Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they ensure that requests arising from the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 are proportionate.
*Lord Sheldon to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are giving further consideration to extending the state retirement age beyond the present age of 65 and 68 in 2044.
Baroness Cohen of Pimlico to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Developments in EU Trade Policy (35th Report, Session 2007-08, HL Paper 200).
Baroness Thomas of Winchester to move to resolve that this House regrets that the Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2655), the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2678) and the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (SI 2009/2679) apply only to public authorities required by law to involve service users and carers, and not to organisations so required by Government policy guidance, nor to charities and voluntary organisations.
Northern Ireland Assembly Members Bill [HL] Second Reading [Baroness Royall of Blaisdon]
If the bill is read a second time, Baroness Royall of Blaisdon to move that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee.
Wednesday 2 December at 3.00pm
*Lord Harries of Pentregarth to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ report on the ethical issues raised by dementia; and whether its recommendations will be incorporated into the National Dementia Strategy.
*Lord Teverson to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make the provision of energy displays compulsory alongside the introduction of smart meters to homes.
*Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad from 27 to 29 November, how they are building a constructive relationship between the United Kingdom and Caribbean Commonwealth countries.
Digital Economy Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Mandelson]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Mandelson to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.45pm
European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Montenegro) Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead] 23rd Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
The following two motions are expected to be debated together:
Legal Services Act 2007 (Functions of an Approved Regulator) Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Tunnicliffe] 23rd Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Legal Services Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Tunnicliffe] 25th Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
The following three motions are expected to be debated together:
Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Tunnicliffe] 23rd Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Tunnicliffe] 23rd Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Amendment to Schedule 6 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Tunnicliffe] 23rd Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Census (England and Wales) Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Crawley] 23rd Report, Session 2008-09, from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and 29th Report, Session 2008-09, from the Merits Committee
Thursday 3 December at 11.00am
*Lord Palmer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effects of new rates of air passenger duty on the United Kingdom tourism industry.
*Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution the cultural and creative arts make to gross domestic product; and what proposals they have to promote their further growth and development.
*Lord Walton of Detchant to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to implement National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidance on the management of epilepsy, with particular reference to the role of specialist nurses.
Baroness Coussins to call attention to the contribution of modern language skills to the United Kingdom economy; and to move for papers. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours)
Lord Fowler to call attention to the future of the BBC; and to move for papers. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours)
Lord Hunt of Wirral to move that this House takes note of the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Order 2009 (SI 2009/2748). 29th Report, Session 2008-09, from the Merits Committee
Monday 7 December at 2.30pm
*Lord Hannay of Chiswick to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the United Kingdom’s United Nations assessed peacekeeping contributions are no longer met from the contingency reserve.
*Baroness Miller of Hendon to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the report by the Office of National Statistics that the number in public employment in the second quarter of 2009 (including employees of the partly nationalised banks) had increased to 6.04 million, representing 10 per cent of the United Kingdom’s population.
*Lord De Mauley to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people started apprenticeships in 2008-09; and how many in 2006-07.
*Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will reconsider their decision not to allow Mr Michael Savage to enter the United Kingdom.
Lord Sutherland of Houndwood to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Pandemic Influenza: Follow-up (3rd Report, Session 2008-09, HL Paper 155).
Lord Jopling to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Money laundering and the financing of terrorism (19th Report, Session 2008-09, HL Paper 132).
The Earl of Onslow to move to resolve that this House notes with concern criticisms by the Chairman of the Police Federation of the powers contained in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2009 (SI 2009/2707) laid before the House on 8 October and calls upon Her Majesty’s Government to revoke the Order. 31st Report, Session 2008-09, from the Merits Committee
Tuesday 8 December at 2.30pm
*Lord Fowler to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have for the future of the BBC Trust.
*Lord Renton of Mount Harry to ask Her Majesty’s Government what legislation they propose to halve the fiscal deficit.
*Baroness Massey of Darwen to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will evaluate the impact of Family Intervention Projects.
Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [HL] Second Reading [Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead]
If the bill is read a second time, Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead to move that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee.
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to move that this House takes note of the Committee on Climate Change’s progress report: Meeting Carbon Budgetsthe need for a step change.
Wednesday 9 December at 3.00pm
*Baroness Valentine to ask Her Majesty’s Government which major projects have benefited from an acceleration of public spending on infrastructure in the current and previous financial years.
*Lord Campbell-Savours to ask the Chairman of Committees what proposals regarding House of Lords procedure and practice are under discussion in the House of Lords Procedure Committee.
*Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made to ensure that all serving personnel are registered to vote and receive their ballot papers in time to vote in the forthcoming elections.
Bribery Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Bach]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Bach to move that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee.
Thursday 10 December at 11.00am
*Lord Soley to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have considered variable tax rates for alcoholic drinks.
*Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made on resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute.
*Lord Best to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made progress with their pledge to protect private tenants when their homes are repossessed because of their landlord’s mortgage arrears.
Lord Sheikh to call attention to the Commonwealth’s shared goals in democracy and development; and to move for papers.
Baroness Byford to call attention to the Royal Society report Reaping the Benefits and the contribution to be made by British agriculture; and to move for papers.
The following three motions are expected to be debated together:
Criminal Defence Service (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2009 Lord Bach to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House 28 October on be approved. 24th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders: Appeals etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Lord Bach to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 28 October be approved. 24th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Lord Bach to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 28 October be approved. 24th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Monday 14 December at 2.30pm
*Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the conclusion of the Governor of the Bank of England on the level of quantitative easing.
*Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make proposals relating to the titles used by the husbands of women members of the House of Lords.
*Baroness Rawlings to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Department for International Development’s aid in Afghanistan.
*Baroness Greengross to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that patients with dementia do not stay in hospital longer than is warranted by the condition that led to their admission.
Tuesday 15 December at 2.30pm
*Baroness O’Cathain to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether the levels of public debt and deficits in the public finances are due to the lack of a law preventing the Chancellor of the Exchequer from pursuing such policies.
*Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the cases cited by the National Campaign for the Arts and the Manifesto Club in which the points-based visa system for non-European Union visiting artists and academics denied entry for those wanting to carry out bona fide activities; and what action they propose in response.
*Lord Anderson of Swansea to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any proposals to amend the Barnett Formula.
Wednesday 16 December at 11.00am
*Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements they have in place to further negotiations for a global arms trade treaty.
*Lord Roberts of Conwy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the latest quarterly figure for total unemployment in the United Kingdom; and what is the latest monthly total number of claimants of unemployment benefit.
*Lord Tebbit to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many convicted criminals they have paid compensation to in respect of the denial by prison authorities of drugs such as heroin whilst in prison.
Ballot on 15 December for debate on 7 January. Time limit 2½ hours
Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to the role of China in relation to human rights, development and security; and to move for papers.
Baroness Cox to call attention to recent developments in Sudan and the Great Lakes region of Africa; and to move for papers.
Lord Harrison to call attention to the British Humanist Association’s reports Quality and Equality: Human Rights, Public Services and Religious Organisations and The Case for Secularism: A Neutral State in an Open Society; and to move for papers.
Lord Northbourne to call attention to the role and responsibilities of fathers in the United Kingdom in the 21st century; and to move for papers.
Lord Chidgey to call attention to the effectiveness of international sanctions on the military regime in Guinea following the signing of mining contracts with China; and to move for papers.
Lord Hannay of Chiswick to call attention to the prospects for multi-lateral nuclear disarmament and for strengthening nuclear non-proliferation; and to move for papers.
The Earl of Listowel to call attention to the progress made in implementing Care Matters, the policy for children in public care, and the responses of local authorities, the Local Government Association and voluntary and private service providers; and to move for papers.
Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for enhancing the means available to the House of Lords to scrutinise legislation and public policy; and to move for papers.
Lord Stone of Blackheath to call attention to the outcome of the Copenhagen conference on climate change; and to move for papers.
Lord Campbell of Alloway to call attention to the constitutional function of the Supreme Court under the separation of powers and to the role of the Lord Chancellor in advising on conformity of proposed legislation with constitutional principle; and to move for papers.
Lord Butler of Brockwell to call attention to the implications for the House of Lords of the report of the House of Commons Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons, Rebuilding the House (HC 1117, Session 2008-09); and to move for papers.
Lord Pendry to call attention to the progress made in combating obesity among young people; and to move for papers.
The date on which the Report was published is in italics
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Information Committee on Are the Lords Listening? Creating connections between people and Parliament (1st Report, Session 2008-09, HL Paper 138). 15 July 2009
Lord Filkin to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee on What happened next? A study of post-implementation reviews of secondary legislation. (30th Report, Session 2008-09, HL Paper 180). 12 November 2009
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to move that this House takes note of the Annual Report 2008-09 of the House of Lords Information Committee (2nd Report, Session 2008-09, HL Paper 179). 12 November 2009
Viscount Waverley to call attention to the role of central Asia; and to move for papers.
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to call attention to recent developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.
Lord Hylton to call attention to the process for seeking political asylum in the United Kingdom and the management of detention centres and of methods of deportation; and to move for papers.
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to call attention to the language and terminology used in the House of Lords and their impact on public understanding of the work of the House; and to move for papers.
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to call attention to the ceremonial aspects of the House of Lords and their impact on public understanding of the work of the House; and to move for papers
Lord Dykes to call attention to the planned high speed train projects; and to move for papers.
The Earl of Sandwich to call attention to international development policies, and their effects on the poorest countries; and to move for papers.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to the social challenges facing the United Kingdom; and to move for papers.
Time limit 1 hour or 1½ hours
Baroness Thomas of Walliswood to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that pupils in school acquire a better understanding of the influence of the media.
Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to respond to the recommendations in the report of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Climate Change and Renewable Energy.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will assess and address the impact of party list electoral systems on voter turnout, voter alienation and the rise of extremist political groups.
Baroness Cox to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to ensure that citizens of the United Kingdom are guaranteed adequate protection to enable them to enjoy the fundamental freedoms in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what further consideration the Ministry of Defence has given to the implications for British veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War of the findings of the Congressionally mandated and funded United States Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War illnesses on the toxic effects of exposure to organophosphates and of the Nerve Agent Pre-treatment Sets (NAPS) tablets given to British troops deployed to the conflict.
Lord Corbett of Castle Vale to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to requests by 3,400 Iranian dissident refugees in Camp Ashraf to resettle in the United Kingdom or another European Union country.
Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the state of local and regional newspapers.
Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to holding an independent inquiry to examine the evidence relating to a change in the law on assisted dying for terminally ill adults.
Baroness Gardner of Parkes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect on the National Health Service and patient care of making it mandatory for nurses to have a degree.
Lord Wallace of Saltaire to ask Her Majesty’s Government what rules and conventions govern whether the extent clauses of Acts of Parliament implementing treaties which the United Kingdom has signed extend to particular Crown Dependencies and British overseas territories.
Lord Low of Dalston to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the dangers in shared surface street designs for blind and partially sighted people and other vulnerable pedestrians; and whether they will request local authorities not to introduce such schemes until their research on shared space is concluded.
Lord Harries of Pentregarth to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to counter discrimination on the ground of caste in the United Kingdom and overseas.
Baroness Murphy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to eliminate age discrimination in mental health services for older people.
Lord Chidgey to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the conflict in the eastern Congo.
Lord Chidgey to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the anticipated outcomes of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to the government of Israel regarding its duties under international law and the road map for peace.
Lord Luce to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to facilitate access to advice on pain management by those suffering from chronic pain.
Lord Mawson to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have considered co-locating public services in under-used church buildings.
Lord Palmer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to tackle the causes of the long-term decline of the British pig industry.
The Earl of Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they are making with their review of the causes and effects of benzodiazepine addiction and withdrawal.
Lord Cotter to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve the provision of social care for children and young people.
Lord Anderson of Swansea to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they propose, together with partner nations and international organisations, to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia.
Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the causes of social exclusion and to draw up an interdepartmental strategy to deal with them.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Centre of Policy Studies’ publication How to save the BBC by Sir Antony Jay.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will sponsor a conference to consider how any justification for acts of violence or policies of religious or sexual discrimination by reference to the Christian, Islamic or Jewish religions can be discouraged.
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Howard League’s Commission on English Prisons Today.
Lord Jay of Ewelme to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and security implications of the melting of the Arctic ice cap.
Lord Norton of Louth to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to enhance the teaching of citizenship.
Baroness Hooper to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they plan to review the work of the UK Border Agency, in particular the issuing of visas and passports.
Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the wider benefits which come from adult education; and what steps they are taking to support and encourage institutions which seek to promote life-long learning.
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the United Kingdom of future world population growth.
Baroness Whitaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government what future developments they envisage in the Chagos Islands.
Viscount Bridgeman to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the future of hospices in England.
Tabled on 26 November and due for answer by 10 December.
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord West of Spithead on 11 November (HL Deb, col 801), what assessment they have made of the effect of the absence of full records of websites closed under the Terrorism Act 2006 on the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorism effort, in particular on efforts to tackle the use of the internet as a tool for radicalisation and other forms of terrorist activity such as attack planning. HL299
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any civil servants have transferred from the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) to assist with the launch of identity cards; if so, how many; and whether any civil servants are assisting with the launch of identity cards from within OSCT. HL300
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism has spent on advertising in each year since its inception; and for what purposes. HL301
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there have been any internal or external reports produced this year into the effectiveness of the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism. HL302
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total cost of their counter-terrorism strategy in each year since its inception; and how much is forecast to be spent on it in future years. HL303
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much has been spent under the Protect strand of their counter-terrorism strategy in each year since its inception on (a) protecting Government buildings, and (b) protecting public places, including crowded places; and how much is forecast to be spent in future years. HL304
Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to prevent Al-Muhajiroun from re-launching in the United Kingdom. HL305
Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to remove content from United Kingdom based websites which feature lectures from individuals banned from the United Kingdom. HL306
Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many illegal asylum seekers have been deported in each of the last five years. HL307
Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the average cost per person of deporting an illegal asylum seeker. HL308
Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the average cost per person of a failed deportation of an illegal asylum seeker. HL309
Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many failed deportations of illegal asylum seekers there were in each of the last five years. HL310
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 12 November (WA 239), in how many countries VFS Global is contracted to act as an outsourced visa service for United Kingdom visa applicants; and which other companies are contracted to supply visa services for United Kingdom visa applicants in which other countries. HL311
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 12 November (WA 239), how many visa applications were (a) accepted, and (b) turned down, by VFS Global in the last year in (1) India, and (2) Pakistan. HL312
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Bolton on 12 November (WA 184-5), whether the 655 deaths in Northern Ireland includes those in the Ulster Defence Regiment and the Royal Irish Rifles; whether it includes those who died in accidents or abroad; and why it differs from a 2005 Ministry of Defence figure of 763 service deaths. HL313
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Bolton on 12 November (WA 184-5), how many British military fatalities there were in the Republic of Ireland from 1919 to 1922; how many there were in Iraq during the British Mandate of Mesopotamia; and whether the names of those killed are held by the Ministry of Defence. HL314
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 12 November (WA 220), what arrangements exist for those granted leave to enter the United Kingdom whilst resident in the Republic of Ireland who enter the United Kingdom through the Northern Ireland land frontier with the Republic of Ireland to get their passports stamped to prove a United Kingdom arrival date, as required for applications for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom. HL315
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 12 November (WA 214), whether they will ask the Accreditation Service for International Colleges to review the accreditation of Kings College of Management in Manchester, in light of the report in The Times on 29 June. HL316
The Lord Archbishop of York to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 12 November (WA 223), what assessment they have made of whether the interim constitution of Nepal protects a citizen’s right to have or adopt a religion or belief of his choice as outlined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; and, if not, whether they will urge the government of Nepal to honour that obligation in their new constitution. HL317
Lord Dixon-Smith to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they authorised Google Earth to photograph streets in the United Kingdom for publication on the internet; and, if so, whether it was a requirement of that authorisation that Google Earth obtains the permission of local residents before photographing their property or street. HL318
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many civilian contractors lost their lives in support of United Kingdom operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in (a) 2006, (b) 2007, and (c) 2008. HL319
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with civilian contractors on the provision of aircraft for use in the airbridge to Afghanistan. HL320
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have received from civilian contractors for the provision of aircraft for transporting service personnel to Afghanistan. HL321
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reduce the number of Tornado GR4 aircraft in Royal Air Force service by 2015. HL322
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reduce the number of Harrier GR9 aircraft in Royal Air Force service by 2015. HL323
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with contractors on the provision of future medium lift helicopters. HL324
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the status of the European Gendarmerie Force; which countries take part in it; at what cost; and in what circumstances they anticipate its deployment in the United Kingdom. HL325
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government which policy areas remain subject to national veto under the Treaties of Rome, as amended. HL326
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many countries the European Union has free trade agreements with; and how many such agreements the European Union is negotiating. HL327
The Duke of Montrose to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many functions of the Post Office in Scotland generate income for the Scottish Government and Scottish local authorities; what that income is; and how the costs of collection are accounted. HL328
Lord Taylor of Holbeach to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether home energy advice packages under the draft Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2009 will cover the building concerned rather than the number of occupants and their circumstances. HL329
Lord Taylor of Holbeach to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many applications under regulation 3(2) of the Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Horticulture) Regulations (2009/1771) were received by 13 August; how many applications were received after 13 August; and why applications had to be received by 13 August when the Regulations came into force on 31 July. HL330
Lord Taylor of Holbeach to ask Her Majesty’s Government why only four ports were designated for the landing of mackerel and horse mackerel under article 4(c) of the Sea Fishing (Landing and Weighing of Herring, Mackerel and Horse Mackerel) Order 2009 (SI 2009/1850); and whether no other port can accept mackerel or horse mackerel in any circumstances. HL331
Lord Taylor of Holbeach to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the inspection fees listed in Schedule 2 to the Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations (SI 2009/2053) have been raised for countries supplying dianthus and rosa; and why they have been reduced for countries supplying the listed fruit and vegetables. HL332
Lord Taylor of Holbeach to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the fees under the Zoonoses and Animal By-Products (Fees) (England) Regulations (SI 2009/2043) are increased by 20 per cent; and why the fees under the Local Land Charges (Amendment) Rules (SI 2009/2494) are increased by 100 per cent. HL333
Lord Taylor of Holbeach to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the items referred to in regulation 20(2)(d) of the Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations relate only to regulation 20(2)(a) or whether they include regulation 20(2)(b) and (c). HL334
Lord Smith of Finsbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what formal or informal assessment they have made of the operation and success of the BBC Trust governance model for the BBC since its inception. HL335
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to suggestions to replace the House of Lords with a nominated advisory committee of experts. HL336
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to ensure that the owners of foreign news media groups pay United Kingdom taxes when operating press and broadcasting companies in the United Kingdom. HL337
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to amend taxation arrangements in Crown Dependencies and British overseas territories. HL338
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made to reduce the use of pesticide and fertiliser compounds in United Kingdom farming through the new hazard-based approval process. HL339
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to open discussions with United Kingdom rail freight representatives to launch services similar to Direct Rail Services’ Grangemouth to Inverness intermodal freight line. HL340
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make the School Foods Trust a statutory body. HL341
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the remit of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventative Diplomacy in Central Asia. HL342
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the short and medium term priorities of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventative Diplomacy in Central Asia; what resources it needs to meet those priorities; and whether it has the ability to meet its priorities. HL343
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether a regional approach by central Asian states would resolve current difficulties and promote economic development in the region. HL344
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to end rough sleeping by 2012. HL345
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the most recent figures of the numbers of rough sleepers in each local authority area. HL346
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance is available to destitute people who are not allowed to access benefits. HL347
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what information is given to migrants from the European Union on their arrival in the United Kingdom. HL348
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children under 16 years old are sleeping rough in the United Kingdom. HL349
Lord Saatchi to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the United Kingdom market share of the top five companies in (a) retail banking, (b) corporate banking, (c) mortgages, (d) insurance and re-insurance, (e) Government bond issuance, (f) foreign exchange, and (g) credit swaps and derivatives. HL350
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government how the estimated mean distance between the failure of (a) the power pack, and (b) the engine, fitted to the standard FV430 range of armoured fighting vehicles compares with those of the same vehicle upgraded to Bulldog standard. HL351
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether in recent years the Ministry of Defence has experienced difficulties in sourcing spare parts for power packs in the standard FV430 range of fighting vehicles. HL352
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the estimated cost of running for 100 kilometres (a) a standard FV430 armoured fighting vehicle, and (b) the same vehicle upgraded to Bulldog standard. HL353
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the steering, service and parking brakes on a standard FV430 armoured fighting vehicle are part of the same system; whether that would be legal for a new civilian vehicle; and, if not, whether that problem has been addressed by the Bulldog upgrade. HL354
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the role and establishment of (a) the FV430, and (b) the Bulldog, range of armoured vehicles in the British army. HL355
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect on the combat effectiveness of a British armoured or mechanised brigade if it had no FV430 or Bulldog range of armoured vehicles. HL356
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of Common Agricultural Policy spending in England is used to encourage local slaughtering of animals and local food processing; and whether they plan to increase the proportion. HL357
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the simultaneous import and export of poultry, pig-meat, and milk; and whether they will enquire into that matter. HL358
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to the government of France about the animal welfare standards it applies to imported meat and home-produced meat. HL359
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of any connection between animal and human strains of MRSA; and whether they will consider the experience of the Netherlands in that matter. HL360
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there are any adverse effects on humans eating animals which have routinely used antibiotics. HL361
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will prevent imported foods that have been processed in Britain being labelled as British. HL362
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether members of the Iraq Inquiry will decide whether Government documents provided to it will be made available to the public; and, if not, who will make the decision. HL363
Type of Bill | To be considered | |
Waiting for Second Reading | ||
Digital Economy [HL] | Government | 2 December |
Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) [HL] | Government | 8 December |
Bribery [HL] | Government | 9 December |
Northern Ireland Assembly Members [HL] | Government | 1 December |
Contaminated Blood (Support for Infected and Bereaved Persons) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Marriage (Wales) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Live Music [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Children’s Rights [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Building Regulations (Amendment) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Powers of Entry etc. [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Consumer Emissions (Climate Change) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Constitutional Reform [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Marine Navigation Aids [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) [HL] (Law Commission Bill) | Government | |
Patient Transport [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Health and Social Care (Independent Living) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
Waiting for Third Reading | ||
London Local Authorities [HL] | Private | |
London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) [HL] | Private | |
Sent to the Commons | ||
Beverley Freemen [HL] | Private |
The Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee has drawn attention to certain instruments in the reports indicated
Merits Committee | To be considered | |
Waiting for consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments | ||
Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 3) Order 2009 | ||
Draft National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2009 | ||
Draft Banking Act 2009 (Exclusion of Insurers) Order 2009 | ||
Draft Climate Change Levy (Solid Fuel) (Revocation) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Pharmacy Order 2010 | ||
Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (1996 Hague Convention on Protection of Children etc.) Order 2009 | ||
Draft General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2010 | ||
Draft Charities Act 2006 (Changes in Exempt Charities) Order 2009 | ||
Draft Charities Act 2006 (Principal Regulators of Exempt Charities) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2010 | ||
Draft Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2009 | ||
Draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Mandatory Life Sentence: Determination of Minimum Term) Order 2009 | ||
Referred to a Grand Committee and waiting for Affirmative Resolution | ||
Draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Functions of an Approved Regulator) Order 2009 | 2 December | |
Draft Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2009 | 2 December | |
Draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2009 | 2 December | |
Draft Amendment to Schedule 6 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 Order 2009 | 2 December | |
Draft Census (England and Wales) Order 2009 | 29th Report, Session 2008-09 | 2 December |
Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Montenegro) Order 2009 | 2 December | |
Draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 | 2 December | |
Waiting for Affirmative Resolution | ||
Draft Social Security (Contributions Credits for Parents and Carers) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Health Professions (Hearing Aid Dispensers) Order 2009 | ||
Draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 | ||
Draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders: Appeals etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 | 10 December | |
Draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 | 10 December | |
Draft Criminal Defence Service (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2009 | 10 December |
Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
Praying time expires | To be considered | |
29th Report, Session 2008-09 | ||
Artist’s Resale Right (Amendment) Regulations 2009 | 4 December | |
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Order 2009 | 5 December | 3 December |
31st Report, Session 2008-09 | ||
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2009 | 20 November | 7 December |
Instruments not reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee | ||
Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2009 | 20 November | 1 December |
Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 | 20 November | 1 December |
Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 | 20 November | 1 December |
Report | To be considered | |
First-stage super-affirmative draft Order laid before the House and referred to the Regulatory Reform Committee | ||
Draft Legislative Reform (Industrial and Provident Societies and Credit Unions) Order 2010 | ||
Second-stage super-affirmative draft Order laid before the House and referred to the Regulatory Reform Committee | ||
Draft Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009 | ||
Affirmative draft Order reported by the Regulatory Reform Committee and waiting for Affirmative Resolution | ||
Draft Legislative Reform (Revocation of Prescribed Form of Penalty Notice for Disorderly Behaviour) Order 2009 | 13th Report, Session 2008-09 |
Unless otherwise indicated, Committees meet in the Lords’ rooms in the Committee Corridor as indicated in the daily broadsheet. Only the next meeting of each Committee is listed below. Further details of these meetings, and of planned further meetings, may be found in the House of Lords Committees Weekly Bulletin.
Monday 30 November | ||
European Union | Sub-Committee B Internal Market | 4.00pm |
Tuesday 1 December | ||
European Union | Sub-Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade | 10.30am |
Human Rights | Joint Committee | 1.30pm |
Economic Affairs | Select Committee | 3.30pm |
Merits of Statutory Instruments | Select Committee | 3.30pm |
Wednesday 2 December | ||
Communications | Select Committee | 10.00am |
Constitution | Select Committee | 10.30am |
European Union | Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture | 10.30am |
European Union | Sub-Committee F Home Affairs | 10.30am |
Science and Technology | Select Committee | 3.30pm |
Statutory Instruments | Joint Committee | 3.45pm |
European Union | Sub-Committee E Law and Institutions | 4.00pm |
Thursday 3 December | ||
European Union | Sub-Committee G Social Policy and Consumer Affairs | in Bow and Elephant and Castle |
European Union | Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy | 10.30am |
Audit | Domestic Committee | 2.00pm |
Monday 7 December | ||
Procedure of the House | Domestic Committee | 4.15pm |
Tuesday 8 December | ||
European Union | Select Committee | 4.00pm |
Wednesday 9 December | ||
Information | Domestic Committee | 3.45pm |
Thursday 10 December | ||
Refreshment | Domestic Committee | 2.15pm in Committee Room G |
Monday 14 December | ||
Administration and Works | Domestic Committee | 4.15pm in Committee Room G |
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Ripon and Leeds.
1 Leeds City Council Bill
Reading Borough Council Bill A message was brought from the Commons that they have made the following Order to which they desire the concurrence of this House:
That the promoters of the Leeds City Council Bill and Reading Borough Council Bill, which were originally introduced in this House in Session 2007-08 on 22 January 2008, should have leave to proceed with the Bills in the current Session according to the provisions of Standing Order 188B (Revival of bills).
2 Armed forces: compensation scheme A question was asked by Lord Morris of Manchester and answered by Lord Tunnicliffe.
3 Game licences: Scotland A question was asked by Lord Geddes and answered by Lord Davies of Oldham.
4 Roads: markings and signs A question was asked by Lord Lucas and answered by Lord Faulkner of Worcester.
5 Terrorism: Northern Ireland A question was asked by Baroness Sharples and answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
6 Business of the House Baroness Royall of Blaisdon moved that Standing Order 41 (Arrangement of the Order Paper) be dispensed with on Tuesday 1 December to allow the motion in the name of Baroness Thomas of Winchester to be taken before the Second Reading of the Northern Ireland Assembly Members Bill [HL]. The motion was agreed to.
7 Queen’s Speech The debate was resumed on the motion that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows
Most Gracious Sovereign,
We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, beg leave to thank Your Majesty for the most gracious Speech which Your Majesty has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.
After further debate, the motion was agreed to nemine dissentiente, and the Lord Chamberlain was ordered to present the Address to Her Majesty.
The House adjourned at 6.10pm until Monday 30 November at 2.30pm.
Michael Pownall
Clerk of the Parliaments
All statutory instruments laid before the House are accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum presented by command of Her Majesty, unless otherwise indicated.
Command Papers
The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:
1 European CommunitiesStabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and Bosnia and Herzegovina. (7743)
2 Salary Review Bodies71st Report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries: Review of financial support for Members of the House of Lords. (7746)
3 Equitable LifeGovernment response to the Report of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s Investigation into the Prudential Regulation of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. (7762)
Negative Instrument
The following instrument was laid before the House:
Medicines (Pharmacies) (Applications for Registration and Fees) Amendment No. 2 Regulations 2009, laid under the Medicines Act 1968. (3071)
Paper not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following paper was laid before the House:
Report on Adapting to Climate Change, laid under the Climate Change Act 2008.
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