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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 10.30 a.m.      Prayers Afterwards Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs *1 Mr Jim Devine (Livingston):    If she will make the temporary ban on imports of exotic birds permanent. ( 29228 ) *2 Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury & Atcham):    If she will ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to raise import duties on foreign milk coming into the UK. ( 29230 ) *3 Ann Winterton (Congleton):    What recent assessment she has made of the spread of bovine tuberculosis amongst cattle herds. ( 29232 ) *4 David Wright (Telford):    What action she is taking to protect the UK from an outbreak of avian influenza. ( 29233 ) *5 Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central):    What assessment she has made of the impact on the environment of the distance that food is transported. ( 29234 ) *6 Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon & East Chelmsford):    What representations she has received about the state of sea defences on the east coast. ( 29235 ) *7 Mr Jeremy Browne (Taunton):    What measures are being taken to prevent flooding in Somerset. ( 29237 ) *8 Bob Russell (Colchester):    When officials from her Department last discussed with Essex County Council its waste disposal strategy and the establishment of incinerators. ( 29238 ) *9 Tom Brake (Carshalton & Wallington):    What recent discussions she has had with the Department for Transport on the environmental impacts of transport. ( 29239 ) *10 Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland):    What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on tackling climate change through increasing the level of electricity generated by offshore wind turbines; and if she will make a statement. ( 29240 ) *11 Mr John Randall (Uxbridge):    If she will make a statement on fish stocks in the North Sea. ( 29241 ) *12 Sandra Gidley (Romsey):    What assessment she has made of the impact of the timing of single farm payments on farmers in receipt of those payments. ( 29242 ) *13 David Taylor (North West Leicestershire):    If she will make a statement on recycling rates in North West Leicestershire. ( 29243 ) *14 David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale):    Whether her Department has commissioned research into the effects of biodiesel power generation. ( 29245 ) *15 Miss Anne McIntosh (Vale of York):    What representations she has received on measures to deal with flooding in North Yorkshire. ( 29246 ) *16 Paul Rowen (Rochdale):    If she will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Pet Travel Scheme. ( 29247 ) *17 Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering):    What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the household waste recycling scheme in (a) Kettering Borough and (b) Daventry District. ( 29248 ) *18 David T. C. Davies (Monmouth):    What steps the Government is taking to eradicate pockets of bovine tuberculosis outbreaks in cattle. ( 29250 ) *19 Tim Loughton (East Worthing & Shoreham):    What measures she has taken to reduce energy consumption in her Department. ( 29251 ) *20 Mr John MacDougall (Glenrothes):    What steps she is taking to protect fish stocks in UK waters; and if she will make a statement. ( 29252 ) At 11.30 a.m. Urgent Questions (if any) Ministerial Statements (if any) Main Business +  1   ADJOURNMENT [Until 6.00 p.m.] The Prime Minister     That this House do now adjourn.     Proposed subject for debate: Defence in the UK. Debate may continue until 6.00 p.m. At the end of the sitting:   2   ADJOURNMENT     Proposed subject: Michael Shields imprisoned in Bulgaria (Mrs Louise Ellman).     Debate may continue until 6.30 p.m., or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9). COMMITTEES STANDING COMMITTEES 1 Standing Committee B 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Room 11 (public) (public) Further to consider the Electoral Administration Bill. 2 European Standing Committee 2.30 p.m. Room 10 (public) To consider EU Document No. 11413/05 relating to EU Development Policy. 3 Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation 2.30 p.m. Room 14 (public) To consider the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Appeals) Regulations 2005 and the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Modifications and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2005. SELECT COMMITTEES 4 Health 9.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m. The Wilson Room, Portcullis House (private) (public) Subject: Smoking in Public Places. Witnesses: HM Prison Service, HM Young Offenders' Institute Wetherby, Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health Trust, The Royal College of Nursing, and Rethink Severe Mental Illness; British Beer and Pub Association, J.D. Wetherspoon, Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers, British Hospitality Association and Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (at approximately 10.30 a.m.); Thomas Holdings Ltd, and The Bingo Association (at approximately 11.15 a.m.); Trades Union Congress, TGWU, UNISON, and GMB (at approximately 11.30 a.m.). 5 Public Administration 9.45 a.m. 10.00 a.m. The Grimond Room, Portcullis House (private) (public) Subject: Publication of Political Memoirs. Witnesses: Lord Wilson of Dinton, GCB, and Professor Peter Hennessy, Queen Mary College, University of London. 6 Environmental Audit 11.45 a.m. 12.00 noon The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House (private) (public) Subject: Keeping the Lights On: Nuclear, Renewables and Climate Change. Witness: Professor Sir David King, Government Chief Scientific Adviser. [The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.] Written Ministerial Statements to be made today 1     Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster:      Winter Supplementary Estimate 2005-06. 2     Office of the Deputy Prime Minister:      Departmental Expenditure Limit 2005-06: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. 3     Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer:      National Savings and Investments: Changes to DEL and Administration Costs Limits. 4     Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer:      Office for National Statistics: Changes to DEL and Administration Costs Limits. 5     Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer:      HM Revenue and Customs: Changes to DEL and Administration Costs Limits. 6     Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer:      Regulation of Investment Trust Companies: Response to Consultation. 7     Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer:      Pre-Budget Report. 8     Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport:      Departmental Expenditure Limits and Administration Cost Limits for 2005-06. 9     Secretary of State for Defence:      Regional Prime Contract (East). 10     Secretary of State for Defence:      Publication of the War Pensioners Report: 2004-05. 11     Secretary of State for Defence:      DEL changes arising from Winter Supplementary Estimates. 12     Secretary of State for Education and Skills:      Winter Supplementary Estimate 2005-06: Changes to DEL and Administration Costs Limits. 13     Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:      Forestry Commission DEL Changes. 14     Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:      Spring Supplementary Estimate, DEL and Administration Costs Limit Changes. 15     Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs:      Winter Supplementary Estimates. 16     Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs:      Consular Fees (Amendment) Order 2005. 17     Secretary of State for Health:      Proposals to redevelop Broadmoor Hospital. 18     Secretary of State for Health:      Department of Health's and Food Standards Agency's Departmental Expenditure Limits and Administration Cost Limits for 2005-06. 19     Secretary of State for the Home Department:      Response to the Prison and Probation Ombudsman's Report on Styal Prison. 20     Secretary of State for the Home Department:      United Kingdom Passport Fees. 21     Secretary of State for the Home Department:      Charity Commission Winter Supplementary Estimate 2005-06. 22     Secretary of State for the Home Department:      Home Office Winter Supplementary Estimate 2005-06. 23     Secretary of State for International Development:      Winter Supplementary Estimates. 24     Secretary of State for Scotland:      Winter Supplementary Estimate 2005-06. 25     Secretary of State for Trade and Industry:      Department of Trade and Industry Winter Supplementary 2005-06 Estimates Memorandum. 26     Secretary of State for Transport:      Departmental Expenditure Limit 2005-06. 27     Secretary of State for Wales:      Change to Departmental Expenditure Limit resulting from the Winter Supplementary Estimates 2005-06. 28     Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Industrial Injuries Advisory Council report on vinyl chloride monomer related diseases. 29     Secretary of State for Work and Pensions:      Winter Supplementary Estimate. Standing Committee Notices      Standing Committee B will meet on Tuesday 22nd November at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 24th November at 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. further to consider the Electoral Administration Bill.      A European Standing Committee will meet on Thursday 24th November at 2.30 p.m. to consider European Union Document No. 12790/05, relating to reducing the climate change impact of aviation.      The First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Monday 21st November at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Tax and Civil Partnership Regulations 2005 and the draft Tax and Civil Partnership (No. 2) Regulations 2005.      The Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Tuesday 22nd November at 4.30 p.m. to consider the draft Retention of Communications Data (Further Extension of Initial Period) Order 2005.      The Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 24th November at 8.55 a.m. to consider the draft Asylum (Designated States) (No. 2) Order 2005.      The Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 24th November at 8.55 a.m. to consider the draft European Forest Institute (Legal Capacities) Order 2005.      The Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation will meet on Thursday 24th November at 2.30 p.m. to consider the draft European Court of Human Rights (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2005.   © Parliamentary copyright 2005 Prepared 17 November 2005