Thursday 8 March 2007 at 11.00am
*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*Baroness Trumpington to ask the Chairman of Committees whether the Palace of Westminster is free of asbestos.
*Earl of Onslow to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many samples of DNA have been retained from those who have not been convicted of any offence; how many of those are children, and how many from ethnic minority groups.
*Baroness Harris of Richmond to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to inform independent care providers how and when they can apply for the recently announced £67 million capital grant to improve the care home environment for older people.
*Lord Waddington to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Lord President will conduct early consultations with Privy Counsellors, opposition parties, senior members of the Judiciary, chartered bodies, universities and other relevant non-governmental bodies about the proposed plan to abolish the Privy Council Office.
†Business of the House Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the debate on the motion in the name of Baroness Gould of Potternewton set down for today shall be limited to 5 hours.
The Lord President (Baroness Amos) intends to move the following four motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.
Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the Order be referred to a Grand Committee.
Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the Order be referred to a Grand Committee.
Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee.
Baroness Gould of Potternewton to call attention to the Government’s plans for advancing women’s equality throughout the United Kingdom and internationally; and to move for papers.
Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2007 Baroness Scotland of Asthal to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 21 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Lord Woolmer of Leeds to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Select Committee on Including the Aviation Sector in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (21st Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 107).
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Future Business
Monday 12 March at 2.30pm
*Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the law following the Marchese-Falkowski rape case.
*Baroness Whitaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government what the Department for International Development is doing to support improvements in the treatment of women in Pakistan.
*Baroness Murphy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what resources have been withdrawn by primary care trusts from mental health services to offset the deficit in acute hospitals in this financial year.
*Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government why their policy to remove mixed hospital wards has not been implemented ten years after its introduction.
Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House takes note of the White Paper The House of Lords: Reform (Cm. 7027).
Tuesday 13 March at 2.30pm
*Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to publish the bill on House of Lords reform.
*Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have received about the treatment of elderly and disabled airline passengers at United Kingdom airports.
*Lord Trefgarne to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many categories of public officials, for whom Ministers are responsible, have the right to enter private property without a warrant; and how many of these categories have been so empowered in the last ten years.
†Lord Evans of Temple Guiting intends to move the following three motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired
†Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 6 February be approved. 9th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
†Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 February be approved. 9th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
†Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 7 February be approved. 9th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
†Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007 Baroness Andrews to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 February be approved. 9th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 11th Report from the Merits Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
Government Spending (Website) Bill [HL] Third Reading [Baroness Noakes]
It is expected that the debate on the White Paper, The House of Lords: Reform (Cm. 7027) will conclude.
Wednesday 14 March at 3.00pm
†Prayers will have been read
*Earl Howe to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the health risks from smoking hand-rolled tobacco are the same as those from smoking manufactured cigarettes.
*Lord Hoyle to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many incidents have been reported in relation to air safety at Gibraltar Airport in the last six months.
*Lord Berkeley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce a simple road user charge for lorries in the United Kingdom; and what consideration they have given to the system currently operating in Germany.
†Lord Rooker intends to move the following three motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired
†Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the Scheme laid before the House on 8 February be approved. 9th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
†Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 8 February be approved. 9th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
†Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 31 January be approved. 8th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 7 March
House of Lords Reform (option 1) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be fully appointed.
House of Lords Reform (option 2) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 20% elected members and 80% appointed members.
House of Lords Reform (option 3) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 40% elected members and 60% appointed members.
House of Lords Reform (option 4) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 50% elected members and 50% appointed members
House of Lords Reform (option 5) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 60% elected members and 40% appointed members.
House of Lords Reform (option 6) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 80% elected members and 20% appointed members.
House of Lords Reform (option 7) Lord Falconer of Thoroton to move that this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be fully elected.
House of Lords Reform Lord Trefgarne to move that this House is of the opinion that there should be no change to the current composition of the House of Lords.
†Serious Crime Bill [HL] Committee (day 2) [Baroness Scotland of Asthal] 5th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Thursday 15 March at 11.00am
*Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the justification for using Article 308 of the Treaty Establishing the European Communities as the legal base for the European Union’s initiative to co-ordinate social security systems when that Article permits the European Union to act only “in the course of the operation of the common market”.
*Lord Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of parents of children under six have exercised the right to request flexible working; and what are the obstacles to extending this right to all parents of children up to the age of 18.
*Baroness D’Souza to ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with the chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Alpha Oumar Konaré, concerning the current state of governance in Zimbabwe.
Lord King of Bridgwater to call attention to the state of the armed forces of the Crown; and to move for papers.
Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007 Baroness Scotland of Asthal to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 24 January be approved. 7th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007 Baroness Scotland of Asthal to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 24 January be approved. 7th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
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.
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 2.00pm
Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Evans of Temple Guiting] 8th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 10th Report from the Merits Committee
Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Evans of Temple Guiting] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker]
Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 12th Report from the Merits Committee
Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker]
Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord McKenzie of Luton] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord McKenzie of Luton] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord McKenzie of Luton] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Friday 16 March at 11.00am
Corruption Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Chidgey]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Chidgey to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Interception of Communications (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Lloyd of Berwick]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Lloyd of Berwick to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Monday 19 March at 2.30pm
*Lord Woolf to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to implement their strategy to develop restorative justice.
*Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make it compulsory for all new school buildings to have sprinkler systems installed.
*Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many prisoners are being held three-to-a- cell as a result of prison overcrowding.
*Lord Morris of Aberavon to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the state of the housing of the United Kingdom’s military component of the United Nations force in Nicosia, Cyprus; and who is responsible for its maintenance.
European Union (Information, etc.) Bill [HL] Report [Lord Dykes]
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Third Reading [Lord Davies of Oldham] (Money Bill)
Welfare Reform Bill Report [Lord McKenzie of Luton]
Income Tax Bill Second Reading (and Committee negatived) [Lord Davies of Oldham] (Money Bill) (Dinner break business)
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.30pm
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee [Lord Rooker] 6th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Tuesday 20 March at 2.30pm
*Viscount Falkland to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the restrictions on civil servants taking employment in the private sector following termination of their service in areas where they have had experience during their service.
*Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have proposals to enhance Parliamentary scrutiny of the rail industry.
*Lord Addington to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the use of the Olympic stadium following completion of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.
Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Second Reading [Lord Goldsmith]
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.
Royal Assent
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.30pm
Representation of the People (England and Wales) and the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Evans of Temple Guiting] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 12th Report from the Merits Committee
†Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Evans of Temple Guiting] 11th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker]
Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Rooker] 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
†Social Security, Occupational Pension Schemes and Statutory Payments (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Davies of Oldham] 11th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
†Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Davies of Oldham] 11th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Wednesday 21 March at 3.00pm
*Lord Wallace of Saltaire to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will consult with opposition parties on the provision of a more coherent narrative of national history in English schools.
*Lord Greaves to ask the Chairman of Committees what progress is being made on the provision of a Parliamentary visitor and information centre.
*Baroness Neuberger to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to bring forward legislation specifically to protect vulnerable adults.
†Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 Baroness Andrews to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 7 March be approved. (Dinner break business)
It is expected that the Committee on the Serious Crime Bill will continue
It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill will continue
Thursday 22 March at 11.00am
*Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what further help they are considering for veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf conflict with Gulf War illnesses.
*Lord Willoughby de Broke to ask Her Majesty’s Government what effect European Union regulations on driving hours will have on volunteers in the Territorial Army, the fire service and special constables.
*Lord Waddington to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many of the 1,013 foreign citizens released from prison without consideration for deportation have since been deported.
Baroness Walmsley to call attention to the monitoring by Parliament and Government of the quality, value for money and transparency of public services commissioned from the private sector; and to move for papers.
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to call attention to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the United Kingdom; and to move for papers.
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 2.00pm
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill Committee [Lord Davies of Oldham]
Monday 26 March at 2.30pm
*Baroness Cox to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have, in the bicentenary year of the abolition of the slave trade, to abolish contemporary forms of slavery.
*Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of India about human rights and exploitation of the Dalits in India.
*Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government why they are proposing to reduce the safeguards against abuse and exploitation of domestic workers who enter the United Kingdom together with their employers by administrative action to make it harder for such persons to change employer.
*Lord Sheldon to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to improve the economic competitiveness of the regions.
Integration Loans for Refugees and Others Regulations 2007 Baroness Scotland of Asthal to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 12th Report from the Merits Committee
Tuesday 27 March at 2.30pm
*Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have received the report by Lord Carlile of Berriew on the definition of terrorism; and, if so, when they expect to publish it.
*Lord Walton of Detchant to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they propose to take towards implementing the recommendations of the recently published Crisp report on Global Health Partnerships.
*Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to fund and develop therapeutic services for abused children.
It is expected that the Committee on the Serious Crime Bill will continue
It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill will continue at 3.30pm in the Moses Room
Wednesday 28 March at 3.00pm
*Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the principal avoidable causes of delay to the commuter rail system during the autumn.
*Lord Roberts of Conwy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent progress they have made with their exit strategy for British armed forces in Iraq.
†*Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to implement the recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission.
Greater London Authority Bill Second Reading [Baroness Andrews]
It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill will continue at 3.45pm in the Moses Room
Thursday 29 March at 11.00am
*Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will take steps to increase the amount of British food which is publicly procured.
*Lord De Mauley to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much money the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has asked H M Treasury to set aside for the possible European Commission fine which may be required for the late payment of the 2005 single farm payment.
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. (Balloted debate, 2½ hours)
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Motions for Balloted Debate
Ballot on 20 March for debate on 19 April. Time limit 2½ hours
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.
Lord Elton to call attention to the proceedings of the Oslo Conference on Cluster Munitions on 22 and 23 February; and to move for papers.
Lord Harrison to call attention to the position in British society of those who profess no religion; and to move for papers.
†Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe to call attention to the economic impact of higher education institutions; 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
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Select Committee on The EU Strategy on Biofuels: from field to fuel (47th Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 267). 20 November 2006
Lord Grenfell to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Select Committee on Further Enlargement of the EU: Threat or Opportunity (53rd Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 273). 23 November 2006
Lord Broers to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Science Teaching in Schools (10th Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 257). 5 November 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.
Viscount Waverley to call attention to initiatives to end global terrorism; and to move for papers.
Lord Hylton to call attention to the current treatment and condition of migrant workers; and to move for papers.
Lord Dykes to call attention to bank charges and costs to individual customers; and to move for papers.
Lord Clement-Jones to move that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider the recommendations of the Casino Advisory Panel on 30 January 2007; and that the Committee do report by 1 June 2007.
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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 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 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 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 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 will undertake a full analysis of the prospects for United Kingdom membership of the eurozone including the risk that further delay will make it harder to achieve United Kingdom membership.
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.
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts to ask Her Majesty’s Government what studies have been made of the impact of the provisions of the 8th Company Law Directive on the competitive position of the City of London.
Lord James of Blackheath to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the processes of financial control and budgetary reporting within the National Health Service.
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the main issues under consideration in relation to the provision of coastal access.
Earl of Listowel to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards the introduction of an allocated mentor and protected time for all newly qualified social workers.
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Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 7 March and due for answer by 21 March.
Earl Howe to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations Ministers have received following the Office of Fair Trading’s recent report into the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme; and how they plan to consult with industry on this issue . HL2525
Earl Howe to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will assess the impact which the Office of Fair Trading’s recent recommendations to change the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme will have on innovation and investment in research and development in the United Kingdom. HL2526
Earl Howe to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact that the Office of Fair Trading’s proposals for fixing the reimbursement of originator brands at 25 per cent more than generic medicines will have on (a) United Kingdom-based small and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies; and (b) incremental innovation in the pharmaceutical sector. HL2527
Lord Kilclooney to ask Her Majesty’s Government what (a) is the judicial experience, and (b) are the legal qualifications of the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman. HL2528
Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether immigrants to the United Kingdom pay income tax and national insurance on earned income in their first full year; and, if not, under which Act they qualify for this exemption. HL2529
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government how the Medical Training Application Service is detecting those applications for posts that were completed with the assistance of an outside agency. HL2530
Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government how the Medical Training Application Service is providing for those doctors who, despite having been assured prior to application that such clashes would not occur, fail to obtain a post because the interview dates clashed in the specialty applied for. HL2531
Lord Patten to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 5 March (WA 6) on statutes which discriminate against Roman Catholics, why they currently have no plans to bring forward legislation to remove statutory provisions mentioned in the answer. HL2532
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the Diplomatic Service List publication has not been issued for 2007. HL2533
Lord Goodlad to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have for the future allocation and funding of the Chevening Scholarships. HL2534
Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Andrews on 19 February (WA 188), whether their encouragement of diversity in the public sector to assist cohesion extends to the formation of white associations, men’s associations, straight groups, a multiplicity of Christian and other religious groups and sects and other organisations; and, if so, what form such encouragement takes. HL2535
Lord Stoddart of Swindon to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 1 February (WA 74), whether they will use their veto in the Council of Ministers to ensure that Holocaust denial is not made a criminal offence in the United Kingdom.
HL2536
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton (WA 29), how are offences brought to the notice of the administration concerned if the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency makes no record of foreign drivers breaking regulations.
HL2537
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 7 March (HL2349), whether they will alter their assessment of the annual passenger growth rate over the next ten years, bearing in mind that the train operating companies operating long distance services increased their carryings by 9.7 per cent in 2006. HL2538
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children under the age of 18 have been held overnight in police cells in the last 12 months; for how long; and, of these, how many were aged (a) 13; (b) 14; (c) 15; (d) 16; and (e) 17. HL2539
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the average cost to the taxpayer of (a) a community order, and (b) a suspended sentence order. HL2540
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government on how many occasions since September 2004 Independent Monitoring Boards have raised with the Home Office and the Youth Justice Board their concerns about the arrival late at night of young people being transported to the Huntercombe Young Offender Institution. HL2541
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government at what time is the latest recorded arrival of a young person at Huntercombe Young Offender Institution. HL2542
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many young people have arrived at Huntercombe Young Offender Institution in the last six months too late to be seen by a medical professional and to undergo a full first night interview. HL2543
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government how often in the last 12 months juveniles have been transported to Huntercombe Young Offender Institution in shared transport with adult prisoners.
HL2544
Earl Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of initial decisions on asylum applications in 2006 were made (a) in the detained fast track, and (b) outside the detained fast track; and what was the average time taken to make an initial decision in each category. HL2545
Earl Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they are assisting the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other humanitarian agencies with the return of refugees to southern Sudan from Egypt and other neighbouring countries; and what have been the results of this assistance.
HL2546
Earl Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the government of Egypt (a) to inquire into the deaths of Sudanese refugees at the hands of riot police outside the UNHCR office in Cairo in December 2005; and (b) to provide adequate assistance to the remaining Sudanese refugees in Cairo under the United Nations and Organisation for African Unity refugee conventions. HL2547
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will bring forward legislation to allow women to transmit their British citizenship to their children who were born to foreign fathers overseas before 7 February 1961. HL2548
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is a requirement that a person must hold a valid British National (Overseas) passport to register as a British citizen under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997; and if not, why the Ethnic Minorities Citizenship Unit of the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong advises callers that they are ineligible to apply for British citizenship if they do not hold a British National (Overseas) passport. HL2549
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what information needs to be provided when requesting an appointment to register as a British citizen at the Ethnic Minorities Citizenship Unit of the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong; under what circumstances it is lawful for a caller to be denied a request for such an appointment; and whether an appointment may be requested by sending the Unit a written request by post, e-mail or fax. HL2550
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 26 June 2006 (WA 120), whether passport officers at British Consular Posts abroad are issued with guidance that the standard of proof for establishing an ipso jure claim to British citizenship, British Overseas Territories citizenship, British Overseas citizenship, British National (Overseas), British subject and British protected person status is the normal balance of probabilities; and, if not, whether they will issue such guidance to British Consular Posts and place a copy in the Library of the House. HL2551
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government why certain applicants for British citizenship at the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong are being asked by officers at that Unit to sign a declaration stating that they do not hold British nationality when it is a requirement under the relevant legislation that they are solely a British national on certain dates; and whether they will explain under what circumstances such a declaration is needed. HL2552
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a person who became a British Overseas citizen on 1 July 1997 by virtue of Article 6(1) of the Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order 1986 may lose that citizenship without lawfully making a declaration of renunciation on Form RN1 and paying the relevant fee; and whether any person has ceased to be a British Overseas citizen without making such a declaration. HL2553
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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.
8 January (22 January)
HL1139 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
11 January (25 January)
HL1287 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL1311 Lord Hanningfield [DCLG]
16 January (30 January)
HL1365 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL1392 Countess of Mar [DoH]
22 January (5 February)
HL1561 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [DfES]
24 January (7 February)
HL1621 Lord Alton of Liverpool [HO]
HL1623 Viscount Falkland [DoH]
26 January (9 February)
HL1680 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL1681 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
29 January (12 February)
HL1727 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
30 January (13 February)
HL1759 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1760 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1761 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL1762 Lord Carlile of Berriew [HO]
HL1763 Lord Carlile of Berriew [HO]
HL1764 Lord Carlile of Berriew [HO]
HL1765 Lord Carlile of Berriew [HO]
HL1766 Lord Carlile of Berriew [HO]
HL1767 Lord Carlile of Berriew [HO]
HL1784 Lord Hanningfield [HO]
31 January (14 February)
HL1805 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
1 February (15 February)
HL1858 Lord Hanningfield [DfT]
5 February (19 February)
HL1895 Lord Campbell-Savours [HO]
6 February (20 February)
HL1921 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DfES]
HL1949 Lord Bradshaw [DfT]
7 February (21 February)
HL1963 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [DoH]
HL1968 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL1990 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
8 February (22 February)
HL2005 Countess of Mar [DoH]
HL2006 Countess of Mar [DoH]
HL2017 Lord Tebbit [NIO]
HL2018 Lord Tebbit [HO]
HL2028 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
HL2029 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
HL2031 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
19 February (5 March)
HL2053 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL2065 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2072 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [HMT]
HL2073 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [HMT]
HL2074 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [HMT]
HL2076 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [HMT]
HL2077 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [DWP]
HL2078 Lord Janner of Braunstone [MoD]
HL2079 Lord Janner of Braunstone [MoD]
HL2080 Lord Janner of Braunstone [MoD]
HL2083 Lord Mason of Barnsley [CO]
HL2088 Baroness Hanham [DCLG]
HL2089 Baroness Hanham [DCLG]
HL2090 Baroness Hanham [DCLG]
HL2102 Baroness Stern [HO]
20 February (6 March)
HL2106 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL2108 Lord Avebury [DoH]
HL2109 Lord Avebury [DoH]
HL2110 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL2114 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL2117 Lord Dykes [DTI]
HL2119 Baroness Walmsley [DfES]
HL2120 Baroness Walmsley [DfES]
HL2130 Lord Howard of Rising [DCMS]
HL2131 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2133 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2134 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2138 Lord Hanningfield [MoD]
HL2140 Lord Hanningfield [HO]
HL2141 Lord Hanningfield [HO]
HL2142 Lord Hanningfield [DTI]
21 February (7 March)
HL2144 Lord Garden [MoD]
HL2155 Lord Avebury [DfES]
HL2156 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2157 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2159 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2163 Lord Bradley [DfT]
HL2171 Lord Jones of Cheltenham [DCMS]
HL2175 Lord Jones of Cheltenham [DoH]
HL2176 Lord Bradshaw [DfT]
HL2178 Lord Bradshaw [DfT]
HL2185 Lord Hanningfield [DfT]
HL2186 Lord Hanningfield [SO]
HL2188 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
HL2189 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
HL2190 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2202 Lord Tebbit [DoH]
HL2203 Baroness Thomas of Winchester [DoH]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [CO] 1
| [DCLG] 4
| [DCMS] 2
| [DfES] 5
| [DfID] 3
| [DfT] 6 |
| [DoH] 19
| [DTI] 2
| [DWP] 1
| [HMT] 4
| [HO] 20
| [MoD] 13 |
| [NIO] 3
| [SO] 1
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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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| Income Tax (Money Bill—21 February)
| Government
| 19 March |
| European Union (Implications of Withdrawal) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Interception of Communications (Admissibility of Evidence) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 16 March |
| Bailiffs (Licensing) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Corruption [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 16 March |
| Victims of Overseas Terrorism [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Piped Music etc. (Hospitals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Fraud (Trials without a Jury)
| Government
| 20 March |
| Alcohol Labelling [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Leasehold Information [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Television Advertising (Food) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Greater London Authority
| Government
| 28 March |
| Offender Management
| Government
| |
| Torture (Damages) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) [HL]
| Private
| |
| Committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
|
| |
| Whitehaven Harbour [HL]
| Private
| |
| Committed to a Select Committee
|
| |
| Bournemouth Borough Council [HL]
| Private
| |
| Manchester City Council [HL]
| Private
| |
| Re-committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
|
| |
| Transport for London [HL]
| Private
| 13 March |
| London Local Authorities and Transport for London
| Private
| 25 April |
| Committed to a Grand Committee
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| Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Justice and Security (Northern Ireland)
| Government
| 19 March |
| Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information)
| Government
| 22 March |
| Committed to a Committee of the Whole House
|
| |
| Disabled Persons (Independent Living) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Public Demonstrations (Repeals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Serious Crime [HL]
| Government
| 14 March |
| Palliative Care [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Parliament (Joint Departments) [HL]
|
| |
| Waiting for Report
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| |
| European Union (Information, etc.) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 19 March |
| Welfare Reform
| Government
| 19 March |
| Legal Services [HL]
| Government
| |
| Waiting for Third Reading
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| |
| Government Spending (Website) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 13 March |
| Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) (Money Bill—21 February)
| Government
| 19 March |
| London Local Authorities [HL]
| Private
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| Sent to the Commons
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| Concessionary Bus Travel [HL]
| Government
| |
| Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress [HL]
| Government
| |
| Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement [HL]
| Government
| |
| Mental Health [HL]
| Government
| |
| Further Education and Training [HL]
| Government
| |
| Returned to the Commons amended
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| Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide
| Government
| |
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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
|
| |
| Draft Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licenses) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007
|
| |
| Draft Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) Rules 2007
|
| |
| Representation of the People (National Assembly for Wales) (Access to Election Documents) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
|
| 21 March |
| Referred to a Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| |
| Draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007
| 10th Report
| 15 March |
| Draft Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Welfare of Animals (Miscellaneous Revocations) (England) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
| 12th Report
| 15 March |
| Draft Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) and the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 12th Report
| 20 March |
| Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
|
| |
| Draft Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Taxis (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Charities (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| Draft Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007
|
| 15 March |
| 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
|
| |
| Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2007
|
| 8 March |
| Draft Integration Loans for Refugees and Others Regulations 2007
| 12th Report
| 26 March |
| Draft Gambling Act 2005 (Exclusion of Children from Track Areas) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory and Default Conditions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Social Security, Occupational Pension Schemes and Statutory Payments (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007
|
| 14 March |
| Draft Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007
|
| 13 March |
| Draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
|
| 13 March |
| Draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007
|
| 13 March |
| Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007
|
| 14 March |
| Draft Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007
| 11th Report
| 13 March |
| Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007
|
| 14 March |
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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 |
| 9th Report
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| Education (New Secondary School Proposals) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 9 March
| |
| Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 16 March
| |
| 11th Report
|
| |
| Education (Prohibition from Teaching or Working with Children) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 28 March
| |
| Day Care and Child Minding (Disqualification) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 28 March
| |
| 12th Report
|
| |
| Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Consolidation) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 26 March
| |
| Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007
| 29 March
| |
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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
|
| |
| Draft Regulatory Reform (Public Service Vehicles) Order 2005
| 14th Report
| |
| Draft Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007
| 5th Report
| |
| Draft Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2006
| 5th Report
| |
| Draft Regulatory Reform (Collaboration etc. between Ombudsmen) Order 2007
| 5th Report
| |
| 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
| Thursday 8 March
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture
| in Brussels |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee II Personal Internet Security
| in the United States |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee G Social and Consumer Affairs
| 9.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy
| 10.30am |
| Monday 12 March
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee B Internal Market
| 4.00pm |
| Human Rights
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Tuesday 13 March
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade
| 10.30am |
| Transport for London Bill [HL]
| Unopposed Bill Committee
| 10.30am |
| Economic Affairs
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| Merits of Statutory Instruments
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| Wednesday 14 March
|
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee F Home Affairs
| 10.00am |
| Regulators
| Select Committee
| 11.00am
in Room 134, Millbank House |
| Statutory Instruments
| Joint Committee
| 3.00pm |
| Refreshment Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm
in Committee Room G |
| Thursday 15 March
|
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| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee I Allergy
| 11.00am |
| Wednesday 21 March
|
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| Constitution Committee
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee E Law and Institutions
| 4.15pm |
| Information Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Tuesday 27 March
|
| |
| European Union
| Select Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Wednesday 28 March
|
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| Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| Wednesday 25 April
|
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| London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill
| Unopposed Bill Committee
| 10.30am |
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Minutes of Proceedings of Wednesday 7 March 2007
The House met at 9.45am
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Liverpool
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Judicial Business
For judicial business see page 28
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
1 Hereditary Peers’ By-election The Clerk of the Parliaments informed the House that Earl Cathcart had been elected in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 10 (Hereditary peers: by-elections) to fill the vacancy created by the death of Lord Mowbray and Stourton among the peers excepted from section 1 of the House of Lords Act 1999.
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Select Committee Report
2 Statutory Instruments
The following Report from the Joint Committee was made and ordered to be printed:
11th Report on certain statutory instruments, including the following affirmative instruments:
Draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 2007
Draft Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory and Default Conditions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
Draft Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007
Draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
Draft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007
Draft Social Security, Occupational Pension Schemes and Statutory Payments (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007
Draft Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007. (HL Paper 66)
Public Business
3 Energy: carbon trading A question was asked by the Lord Bishop of Liverpool and answered by Lord Rooker.
4 Consumer credit A question was asked by Baroness Miller of Hendon and answered by Lord Truscott.
5 National Health Service: hospital cleanliness A question was asked by Lord Sheikh and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
6 Schools: allocation of places A question was asked by Lord Baker of Dorking and answered by Lord Adonis.
7 Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 18 December 2006 be approved. The motion was agreed to.
8 Serious Crime Bill [HL] The bill was considered in Committee. Amendments 1 to 13 were considered. The House resumed.
9 Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 Lord Truscott moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 February be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
10 Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007
11 Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007
12 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007
13 Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007
14 Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007
15 Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
16 Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007
The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the draft instruments.
The House adjourned. The House resumed.
17 Serious Crime Bill [HL] The bill was further considered in Committee, beginning with amendment 14. The House resumed after amendment 40 was considered.
The House adjourned at 9.52pm until Thursday 8 March at 11.00am.
Paul Hayter
Clerk of the Parliaments
Appendix
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.45pm
Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007 Baroness Andrews moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Regulations. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Scheme. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Regulations. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Regulations. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Regulations. The motion was agreed to.
Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. The motion was agreed to.
The Committee adjourned at 6.59pm.
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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 5 February, was withdrawn:
Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, laid under the Northern Ireland Act 2000.
Command Papers
The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:
1 Finance—Treasury Minutes on the Fourth and the Sixth Reports from the Committee of Public Accounts. (7019)
2 Treaty Series—Third supplementary list of ratifications, accessions, withdrawals, etc., for 2006.
(7045)
3 Pay—Report by the Low Pay Commission for 2007 on the National Minimum Wage. (7056)
Affirmative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House for approval by resolution:
1 Representation of the People (National Assembly for Wales) (Access to Election Documents) Regulations 2007, laid under the Electoral Administration Act 2006.
2 Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, laid under the Equality Act 2006.
Negative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House:
1 Local Government (Best Value) Performance Indicators and Performance Standards (England) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Local Government Act 1999. (585)
2 Consistent Financial Reporting (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Education Act 2002. (599)
3 (1) Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Allocation of Rights and Liabilities) Order 2007 (600)
(2) Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2007 (603)
laid under the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
4 (1) Blood Safety and Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (604)
(2) Plant Protection Products (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (636)
laid under the European Communities Act 1972.
5 Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) Regulations 2007, laid under the Medicines Act 1971. (610)
6 General Medical Council (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Medical Act 1983. (616)
7 Disability Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. (618)
8 Personal Injuries (Civilians) (Amendment) Scheme 2007, laid under the Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act 1939. (646)
9 Royal Air Force Terms of Service Regulations 2007, laid under the Armed Forces Act 1966. (650)
10 Air Force Act 1955 (Part 1) Regulations 2007, laid under the Air Force Act 1955. (651)
11 Awards for All (England) Joint Scheme (Authorisation) Order 2007, laid under the National Lottery etc. Act 1993. (696)
12 Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Indictments Act 1915. (699)
Instrument not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following instrument was laid before the House:
Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Pay and Allowances) Order 2007, laid under the Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865. (—)
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Judicial Business
Wednesday 7 March
1 J & H Ritchie (Appellants) v. Lloyd Limited (Respondents) (Scotland) It was moved by Lord Hope of Craighead, That the 17th Report from the Appellate Committee be agreed to; the motion was agreed to. It was ordered and adjudged that the appeal be allowed; that the Interlocutor of an Extra Division of the Inner House of the Court of Session in Scotland of 11 January 2005, the Interlocutor of Sheriff Principal Iain Macphail QC of 31 July 2003 and also the Interlocutor of Sheriff Kevin Drummond QC of 7 January 2003 be recalled; that the appellants’ first and fourth pleas in law be sustained and the respondents’ fourth, fifth and seventh pleas in law be repelled; that decree of declarator in terms of the first crave of the initial writ and also decree for payment of the sum sued for in terms of the third crave of the initial writ be granted; and that the question of the costs of the appeal to this House and of the expenses in the courts below be adjourned in order that the parties may make written submissions within 14 days. [2007] UKHL 9
2 R (on the application of M) (Respondent) v Slough Borough Council (Appellants) (England) The appeal of Slough Borough Council was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 18 April (lodged 6 March).
3 A L (Serbia) (FC) (Petitioner) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) The petition of AL praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee. The petitioner’s certificate of public funding was lodged.
4 Wilson (FC) (Petitioner) v Wychavon District Council and another (Respondents) The petition of Claire Wilson praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee. The petitioner’s certificate of public funding was lodged.
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