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Notes: * indicates a question for oral answer. [R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest. Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer. Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer. + indicates Government business. Timings are indicative only. At 11.30 a.m.      Prayers Afterwards Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry *1 Mr Michael Weir (Angus):    What recent representations she has received in respect of postal services in Scotland. ( 189170 ) *2 Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South):    How many new business start-ups there were in Coventry South in the last year for which figures are available. ( 189171 ) *3 Mr John MacDougall (Central Fife):    What measures she is taking to ensure that UK industry is competitive; and if she will make a statement. ( 189172 ) *4 Mr Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove):    What recent assessment she has made of the (a) environmental and (b) economic performance of British Energy. ( 189173 ) *5 Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham):    If she will make a statement on the appeals mechanism in relation to post office closures under the network re-invention programme. ( 189174 ) *6 David Cairns (Greenock & Inverclyde):    What benefits she expects will accrue to trade relations between Israel and the EU from the new EU neighbourhood policy. ( 189175 ) *7 John Mann (Bassetlaw):    How many solicitors have sought remuneration for additional health tests for clients under the coalminers' compensation scheme for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and vibration white finger; and for how many individuals. ( 189176 ) *8 Mr Harold Best (Leeds North West):    If she will take steps to increase the powers available to the Gas and Electricity Consumer Council for protecting gas and electricity consumers. ( 189177 ) *9 Hugh Bayley (York, City of):    What new services have become available at post office counters since May 1997. ( 189178 ) *10 Mr Paul Truswell (Pudsey):    What steps she is taking to achieve a cross-departmental approach to combat crime and unscrupulous trading associated with doorstep cold calling. ( 189179 ) *11 John Barrett (Edinburgh West):    How many urban post offices have closed in the last 12 months. ( 189180 ) *12 Mr Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central):    What steps she is taking to minimise any adverse impact of the EU Emissions Directive on industry. ( 189181 ) *13 Mr Bob Blizzard (Waveney):    If she will ask the Office of Fair Trading to investigate mass marketing scams. ( 189182 ) *14 Mr Peter Pike (Burnley):    What recent representations she has received on the sub-post office urban closure programme. ( 189183 ) *15 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent assessment she has made of the contribution of renewable energy to UK energy needs; and if she will make a statement. ( 189184 ) *16 Mr David Chaytor (Bury North):    If she will make a statement on the development of off-shore wind farms. ( 189185 ) *17 Linda Perham (Ilford North):    What assistance her Department provides to businesses in London. ( 189186 ) *18 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If she will make a statement on the Renewables Obligation Order 2005. ( 189187 ) *19 David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    When she expects to reach the last decile of registered coal compensation claims for (a) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and (b) vibration white finger for former miners or their widows or families in the East Midlands. ( 189188 ) At 12.20 p.m. Oral Questions to the Minister for Women *20 Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas (Crosby):    If she will make a statement on the initiatives taken by the Government to encourage women (a) to become self-employed and (b) to establish businesses. ( 189163 ) *21 Dr Vincent Cable (Twickenham):    What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of legislation protecting women from unfair dismissal in cases of maternity leave. ( 189164 ) *22 Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North):    What steps she is taking to tackle pension inequality for women. ( 189165 ) *23 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What recent initiatives she has taken to improve work-life balance for women. ( 189166 ) *24 Linda Perham (Ilford North):    What action she is taking to encourage teenage girls to participate in politics. ( 189167 ) *25 David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the encouragement of a greater level of entry by women into relevant academic areas to facilitate more representative gender balance in key professional areas; and if she will make a statement. ( 189168 ) *26 Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney & Shetland):    What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions regarding the pension gap. ( 189169 ) At 12.30 p.m. Urgent Questions (if any) Ministerial Statements (if any) Main Business +  1   CRIMINAL LAW [No debate] Mr Secretary Blunkett     That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) and Police Reform Act 2002 (Modification) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 19th July, be approved. The special attention of the House has been drawn to the instrument by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments in its Twenty-seventh Report (HC 82-xxvii). To be decided without debate (Standing Order No. 118(6)). +  2   EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BILL (PROGRAMME) (No. 4) [No debate] Ms Secretary Hewitt Mr Peter Hain     That the following provision shall apply to the Employment Relations Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Programme Order of 14th January 2004: Consideration of Lords Amendments     Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement at this day's sitting. To be decided without debate (Orders of 28th June and 6th November 2003). +  3   EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BILL:      Consideration of Lords Amendments. [Up to two hours]     Debate may continue for up to two hours, if the Employment Relations Bill (Programme) (No. 4) Motion is agreed to. +  4   ADJOURNMENT [Until 6.00 p.m.] The Prime Minister     That this House do now adjourn.     Proposed subject for debate: HIV/AIDS in the developing world. At the end of the sitting:   5   ADJOURNMENT     Proposed subject: Travellers and planning law (Mr David Ruffley).     Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9 and Order of 29th October 2002). COMMITTEES STANDING COMMITTEE 1 Standing Committee A 8.55 a.m. 2.30 p.m. Room 10 (public) (public) Further to consider the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Bill [Lords]. SELECT COMMITTEES 2 Treasury 9.15 a.m. 9.30 a.m. The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public) Subject: EU and Financial Services. Witnesses: Mr Callum McCarthy, Chairman, and Mr John Tiner, Chief Executive, Financial Services Authority. 3 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Sub-committee on the Draft Animal Welfare Bill 10.10 a.m. 10.15 a.m. The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) (public) Subject: Draft Animal Welfare Bill. Witnesses: Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain and Performing Animals Welfare Standards International; British Greyhound Racing Board and Greyhounds UK (at approximately 11.00 a.m.); Society of Conservative Lawyers (at approximately 11.30 a.m.). 4 Health 10.30 a.m. Room 6 (private) [The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] Written Ministerial Statements to be made today 1       Secretary of State for Education and Skills:      Resources for children and learners—2005-06 to 2007-08. 2       Secretary of State for the Home Department:      Fast tracking asylum claimants and detention policy. 3       Secretary of State for the Home Department:      Outstanding issues relating to the death of Joseph Scoles. 4       Secretary of State for Northern Ireland:      Report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland. 5       Secretary of State for Northern Ireland:      Publication of the Compensation Agency's Corporate Plan for 2004 to 2007 and Business Plan for 2004 to 2005. 6       Deputy Prime Minister:      Revisions to green belt statistics. 7       Deputy Prime Minister:      Planning fees consultation. 8       Deputy Prime Minister:      Housing Market Renewal Pathfinders and Elected Regional Assemblies. 9       Secretary of State for Defence:      Suez Canal Zone Medal/ Ministry of Defence Medal Office. 10       Secretary of State for Defence:      End-to-End Business Process Review of Disposal Activity in the MoD. 11       Secretary of State for Defence:      End-to-End Logistics Implementation: Air Depth Support. 12       Secretary of State for Trade and industry:      Government support for rural post offices. 13       Secretary of State for Trade and Industry:      Coal Investment Aid: Period 2 Awards. 14       Secretary of State for International Development:      Hurricane Ivan. 15       Secretary of State for International Development:      Iraq reconstruction. 16       Secretary of State for International Development:      Post-Conflict Reconstruction Unit. 17       Secretary of State for International Development:      Pakistan: cancellation of ex-CDC debt. 18       Secretary of State for Health:      National Health Service continuing care. 19       Secretary of State for Health:      Government's response to the Health Committee's report on palliative care. 20       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Benefit Fraud Inspectorate Phase 10 work programme. 21       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Inspection Report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Liverpool City Council. 22       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Departmental efficiency. 23       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Pension Protection Fund and Pension Regulator—Contingencies Fund. 24       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Inspection Report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of London Borough of Enfield Council. 25       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Inspection Report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Teesdale District Council. 26       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Inspection Report of the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate in respect of Swindon Borough Council. 27       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Housing Benefit Quarterly Performance Statistics. 28       Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Pension credit. 29       Prime Minister:      House of Lords Appointments Commission annual report 2003-04. 30       Prime Minister:      Official Histories of Privatisation and the D-Notice System. 31       Prime Minister:      Chief Surveillance Commissioner and Surveillance Commissioner. 32       Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs:      North Korea. 33       Solicitor General:      Treasury Solicitor's annual report. Standing Committee Notices      The Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee B in respect of the Children Bill [Lords] will meet on Monday 11th October at 6.00 p.m.      Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 12th October at 9.25 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. to consider the Children Bill [Lords].      European Standing Committee C will meet on Wednesday 13th October at 2.00 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 8875/04, relating to industrial policy for an enlarged Europe.      The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 13th October at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Roads (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004.      The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Wednesday 13th October at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft Legal Services Ombudsman (Extension of Remit) Order 2004.   © Parliamentary copyright 2004 Prepared 16 September 2004