Tuesday 13 March 2007 at 12 noon
†House of Lords Reform Adjourned debate on the motion of Lord Falconer of Thoroton that this House takes note of the White Paper The House of Lords: Reform (Cm. 7027).
*Oral questions, 30 minutes (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 Blaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the recommendations contained in the recent report of the International Crisis Group entitled Zimbabwe: An End to the Stalemate.
The Lord President (Baroness Amos) intends to move the following three motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired
Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the order of 22 February referring the draft Order to a Grand Committee be discharged.
Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the order of 22 February referring the draft Order to a Grand Committee be discharged.
Welfare of Animals (Miscellaneous Revocations) (England) Regulations 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that the order of 22 February referring the draft Order to a Grand Committee be discharged.
Welfare Reform Bill Lord McKenzie of Luton to move that the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order:
Clause 1
Schedule 1
Clauses 2 to 21
Schedule 2
Clauses 22 to 27
Schedule 3
Clause 28
Schedule 4
Clauses 29 to 39
| Schedule 5
Clauses 40 to 57
Schedule 6
Clauses 58 to 62
Schedule 7
Clauses 63 to 66
Schedule 8
Clauses 67 to 70. |
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.
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Future Business
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 whether they support the draft agreements between the European Union and the United States on open skies for air traffic.
†*Lord Rix to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the report by Mencap, Death by Indifference, on the premature deaths of six people with learning disabilities whilst in National Health Service care.
Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 7 March be approved.
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 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 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 Programme: Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism when that Article permits the European Union to act only “in the course of the operation of the common market”.
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
Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord McKenzie of Luton] 11th 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.
Piped Music etc. (Hospitals) Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Beaumont of Whitley]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Beaumont of Whitley 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
Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Davies of Oldham] 11th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Morgan of Drefelin] 8th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Morgan of Drefelin] 8th 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 8 March be approved. (Dinner break business)
Baroness O’Cathain to move, as an amendment to the above motion, to leave out all the words after “that” and insert “this House, having regard to the widespread concerns that the draft Regulations compromise religious liberty and will result in litigation over the content of classroom teaching, and having regard to the legality of the equivalent regulations for Northern Ireland, declines to approve the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.”
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 Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will repeal section 9 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc.) Act 2004 and end the pilot trials now in operation.
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)
Lord Northbourne to call attention to the rights of the child and to the role of stability and family life in the well being of children with particular reference to the recently published UNICEF report, Child Poverty in Perspective: An overview of child well-being in rich countries; 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.
†Lord Bilimoria to call attention to recent developments in education aimed at equipping future generations to compete in the emerging global marketplace; 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.
Baroness Uddin to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards supporting families of children with special educational needs.
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Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 12 March and due for answer by 26 March.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much tax has so far been written off under Enhanced Capital Allowances for capital expenditure to fund plant and machinery in the biofuels industry. HL2604
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what evidence they require from biofuels plants that qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances of significant carbon dioxide emission savings; and whether this evidence is publicly available. HL2605
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in the development of environmental and sustainability certification standards for (a) domestically produced, and (b) imported biofuels and feedstocks since the House of Lords European Union Committee issued its report on the EU Strategy on Biofuels on 20 November 2006 (47th Report, HL Paper 267). HL2606
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the standards of environmental lifecycle performance of different biofuels from the various feedstocks currently used in the United Kingdom. HL2607
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessments they have made of the impact on planned public expenditure totals of local authorities’ proposals to establish unitary structures. HL2608
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will publish a list of the partners and stakeholders who will have an opportunity to make representations about the proposals for unitary structures which have been put forward by local authorities; and, if so, when they will publish such a list. HL2609
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon on 1 March (HL Deb, cols 1747-49), by what legal instrument those wishing to fly the European Union flag after 6 April will no longer need prior permission from the local authority to do so; whether such an instrument has been sanctioned by Parliament; and, if so, how it has been sanctioned. HL2610
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Adonis on 7 March (WA 50-1), whether www.climatechallenge.gov.uk, www.defra.gov.uk or other material which they are sending to schools contain information opposing the theory that climate change is caused primarily by carbon dioxide emissions. HL2611
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Adonis on 7 March (WA 50-1), whether they will consider sending the Channel 4 documentary film The Great Global Warming Swindle to schools to balance the views put forward by An Inconvenient Truth. HL2612
Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what further representations they have made to foreign embassies and missions in London over the non-payment of the congestion charge; and whether they will publish such correspondence. HL2613
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their estimate of the numbers of persons resident in Hong Kong who do not hold a British passport but may nevertheless be entitled to be a British citizen, British Overseas Territories citizen, British Overseas citizen, British National (Overseas), British subject or British protected person. HL2614
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will publish a summary of the United Kingdom’s aid to civil society organisations in Afghanistan that are promoting human rights, equality, and the rule of international law; and what assessment they have made of the combined effects of international aid in these sectors on public opinion in Afghanistan. HL2615
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what matters were discussed at the meeting between the British Consulate-General and the Nepalese Consulate-General on 12 March in Hong Kong; whether they will ask the British Vice-Consul to prepare an informal record of the discussions; and whether they will place a copy of such record in the Library of the House. HL2616
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will publish a list of the members of the employers’ taskforce which has been established to advise on the new points-based system of immigration control; and why no Chinese employers have been invited to participate in this body.
HL2617
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Triesman on 19 February (WA 177) about Egyptian identity cards, what has been the result of their discussions with the German Presidency of the European Union about the best way of making progress on this issue; and what reasons the Egyptian authorities have given for refusing to allow people belonging to religions other than Islam, Judaism and Christianity to identify themselves correctly in the space on the identity card where the holder’s religion has to be stated. HL2618
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the view of the Equalities Review Panel that the Press Complaints Commission should review its complaints mechanisms so as to consider complaints about coverage on the basis of discrimination or prejudice against, or stereotyping of, groups as well as individuals; and, if so, whether they will offer the Commission technical help in drafting the necessary amendments to their Code. HL2619
Lord Berkeley to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 6 March (WA 38), with which train operators and suppliers of materials they had discussions over importing materials for the Stratford Olympic site by rail or water. HL2620
Lord Bilimoria to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children in England and Wales leave primary school education without the ability to read and write to a proficient standard. HL2621
Lord Steinberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the degree of missing trader Carousel fraud is reducing. HL2622
Lord McColl of Dulwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Modernising Medical Careers scheme. HL2623
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their policy on cannabis reflects the possibility that cannabis is capable of relieving severe pain suffered by victims of arthritis.
HL2624
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the doctrine of double effect in relation to the law on homicide applies to the use by a doctor of life-shortening medication with the intention of relieving a patient’s severe suffering and distress as distinct from pain. HL2625
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Goldsmith on 5 March (WA 2), whether the advice of the Law Officers, or the fact that the Law Officers have been consulted, has been disclosed outside Government during the past decade; and, if so, upon which occasions. HL2626
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will provide funding or technical assistance for the implementation of the conclusions of the 2006 Small Arms Survey of Kosovo.
HL2627
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the outcome of the investigation into the alleged bullying of a senior member of staff by the chief executive of Waterways Ireland; and what action the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure has taken as a consequence.
HL2628
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to review the sentencing policy of the courts in Northern Ireland. HL2629
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many murders of the security forces in Northern Ireland since 1969 have yet to be solved; and whether they are committed to seeking convictions in each case. HL2630
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people did not answer police bail in each of the last five years in Northern Ireland. HL2631
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what sponsorship has been agreed with Rally Ireland about the 2007 Rally; and how much of the Rally will take place in County Fermanagh. HL2632
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government from what year the rates in Northern Ireland did not include a charge for water; why the change was made; after what consultation process the change was made; and how members of the public were informed of the change of policy. HL2633
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what study they have made of the findings and recommendations of Carers UK’s report Caring for Sick or Disabled Children: Parents’ experiences of combining work and care; and what action they are considering arising from the report. HL2634
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what Manchester’s rate of economic growth has been compared to other regional cities in the United Kingdom since 2003. HL2635
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government where Manchester is ranked on the Index to Multiple Deprivation. HL2636
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the percentage of worklessness in Manchester compared to the national average. HL2637
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the percentage of Manchester residents without any qualifications. HL2638
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the difference in life expectancy between Manchester and the national average. HL2639
Lord Tyler to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the current membership of the inter-departmental Official Group on Organophosphates (the Carden Committee); what was the date of its last meeting; when it is expected to meet next; and what will be the matters included on the agenda for that meeting. HL2640
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 12 March (HL2176) about the new Cross Country rail franchise, whether the 30 per cent increase in capacity referred to in the answer represents what the Government expect to happen by 2010; and, if bidders differ in their estimations of patronage growth during that time, how this factor will be evaluated in the bidding process. HL2641
Lord Mason of Barnsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the purpose of the General Register Office’s Digitisation of Vital Events project; whether it is intended to change the current service of CD-ROM and fiche provision; and, if so, what assessment has been made of the likely impact on customers of libraries and small archives. HL2642
Baroness Masham of Ilton to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many samples of blood were tested to detect Panton-Valentine leukocidin community-associated methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus by the Health Protection Agency Centre for Infections located at Colindale in the last 12 months; and how many samples tested positive. HL2643
Lord Willoughby de Broke to ask her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 7 March (WA 48), whether they will reply substantively to Lord Willoughby de Broke’s question rather than referring to the answer given in the House of Commons on 20 February. HL2644
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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]
22 January (5 February)
HL1561 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
24 January (7 February)
HL1621 Lord Alton of Liverpool [HO]
HL1623 Viscount Falkland [DoH]
29 January (12 February)
HL1727 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
30 January (13 February)
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]
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]
7 February (21 February)
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]
HL2077 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [DWP]
HL2088 Baroness Hanham [DCLG]
HL2089 Baroness Hanham [DCLG]
HL2102 Baroness Stern [HO]
20 February (6 March)
HL2106 Lord Avebury [HO]
HL2108 Lord Avebury [DoH]
HL2109 Lord Avebury [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]
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]
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]
22 February (8 March)
HL2206 Lord Hylton [DfES]
HL2223 Baroness Masham of Ilton [DoH]
HL2225 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2226 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2227 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2228 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2229 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2230 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2237 Baroness Hanham [DCLG]
HL2241 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2243 Lord Clement-Jones [DCMS]
23 February (9 March)
HL2259 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2263 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2264 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2265 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2266 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2268 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2275 Lord Dykes [HO]
HL2286 Lord Lewis of Newnham [DfES]
26 February (12 March)
HL2290 Lord Avebury [FCO]
HL2294 Lord Greaves [DCLG]
HL2295 Lord James of Blackheath [DoH]
HL2303 Lord Lester of Herne Hill [DCA]
HL2316 Earl Howe [DTI]
HL2317 Earl Howe [DTI]
HL2321 Lord Baker of Dorking [DfES]
HL2322 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2323 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2324 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2325 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2326 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2328 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [DCA] 1
| [DCLG] 5
| [DCMS] 3
| [DfES] 7
| [DfID] 4
| [DfT] 4 |
| [DoH] 17
| [DTI] 4
| [DWP] 1
| [FCO] 1
| [HO] 34
| [MoD] 10 |
| [NIO] 1
| [SO] 1
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Bills in Progress
|
| 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
| 16 March |
| 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
|
| |
| 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]
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
| 14 March |
| Palliative Care [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Parliament (Joint Departments) [HL]
|
| |
| Waiting for Report
|
| |
| European Union (Information, etc.) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 19 March |
| Welfare Reform
| Government
| 19 March |
| Legal Services [HL]
| Government
| |
| Waiting for Third Reading
|
| |
| 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
| |
| Sent to the Commons
|
| |
| Concessionary Bus Travel [HL]
| Government
| |
Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress [HL]
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
| |
| Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement [HL]
| Government
| |
| Mental Health [HL]
| Government
| |
Further Education and Training [HL]
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
| |
| Returned to the Commons amended
|
| |
| 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
|
| 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 |
| Draft Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Amendment of Section 76(3)) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007
|
| |
| Referred to a Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
|
| |
| 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 |
| Draft Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007
|
| 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 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 Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory and Default Conditions) (England and Wales) 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 |
| Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| 14 March |
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Negative Instruments
Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
|
| Praying time expires
| To be considered |
| 9th Report
|
| |
| 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
|
| 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
| 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
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee F Home Affairs
| 10.00am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture
| 10.30am |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee II Personal Internet Security
| 11.00am |
| Regulators
| Select Committee
| 11.00am
in Room 134, Millbank House |
| Refreshment Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 11.00am
in Committee Room G |
| Statutory Instruments
| Joint Committee
| 3.00pm |
| Thursday 15 March
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee G Social and Consumer Affairs
| 9.30am |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee I Allergy
| 11.00am |
| Monday 19 March
|
| |
| Human Rights
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Tuesday 20 March
|
| |
| Administration and Works
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Wednesday 21 March
|
| |
| 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
|
| |
| Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| Wednesday 25 April
|
| |
| London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill
| Unopposed Bill Committee
| 10.30am |
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Minutes of Proceedings of Monday 12 March 2007
The House met at 2.30pm
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Rochester
Affirmation Roy Sydney George Lord Hattersley made and subscribed the solemn affirmation.
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Select Committee Report
1 Merits of Statutory Instruments
The following Report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed:
Minutes of Written Evidence on the draft Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007. (HL Paper 67-II)
Public Business
2 Crime: rape A question was asked by Lord Campbell-Savours and answered by Lord Goldsmith.
3 Pakistan: treatment of women A question was asked by Baroness Whitaker and answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
4 Mental health: funding A question was asked by Baroness Murphy and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
5 Health: mixed-sex NHS wards A question was asked by Lord Naseby and answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.
6 Business of the House The Lord President (Baroness Amos) moved that Standing Order 41 (Arrangement of the Order Paper) be dispensed with tomorrow so that the debate on House of Lords Reform may continue before Oral Questions. The motion was agreed to.
7 House of Lords Reform Lord Falconer of Thoroton moved that this House takes note of the White Paper The House of Lords: Reform (Cm. 7027). After debate, the debate was adjourned until tomorrow.
8 European Council: 8-9 March 2007 The Lord President (Baroness Amos) repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons.
The House adjourned at 10.55pm until Tuesday 13 March at 12 noon.
Paul Hayter
Clerk of the Parliaments
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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 8 March, was withdrawn on 9 March:
Draft Community Drivers’ Hours and Recording Equipment Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.
Command Papers
The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty on the dates shown:
1 Corruption—Convention drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, on the Fight against Corruption Involving Officials of the Member Communities or Officials of Member States of the European Union. (9 March) (7053)
2 Crime—Protocol established in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union, to the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union. (12 March) (7051)
3 Defence—Agreement between the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy on the Establishment of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matiere d’Armement) OCCAR. (12 March) (7060)
Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 71)
The following negative instruments, having been laid before the House on 9 March were ordered to lie on the Table.
1 Colours in Food (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990.
(453)
2 Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Act 1988. (505)
3 National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Remuneration for Persons providing Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the National Health Service Act 2006. (674)
4 Blackburn with Darwen (Maintained Nursery School Governance) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Education Act 2002. (676)
5 (1) Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc.) Regulations 2007 (694)
(2) Children (Allocation of Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2007 (774)
laid under the Children Act 1989.
6 Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Police Act 1997. (700)
7 Education (Provision of Information About Young Children) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Education Act 1996. (712)
8 Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999. (713)
9 Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992. (719)
10 Government of Wales Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) (Finance) Order 2007, laid under the Government of Wales Act 2006. (726)
11 Water Resources Management Plan Regulations 2007, laid under the Water Industry Act 1991.
(727)
12 Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2007, laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. (731)
13 Legal Aid in Family Proceedings (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Legal Aid Act 1988. (742)
14 National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2007, laid under the National Lottery etc. Act 1993. (743)
15 British Citizenship (Designated Service) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the British Nationality Act 1981. (744)
16 Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. (763)
17 Research Councils (Transfer of Property etc.) Order 2007, laid under the Science and Technology Act 1965. (770)
18 Pension Protection Fund (Waiver of Pension Protection Levy and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2007, laid under the Pensions Act 2004. (771)
19 Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 (Business Improvement Districts Levy) Order 2007, laid under the Scotland Act 1998. (772)
20 Discharge of Fines by Unpaid Work (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Courts Act 2003. (773)
Affirmative Instrument
The following instrument was laid before the House for approval by resolution:
Draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007, laid under the Government of Wales Act 2006.
Negative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House:
1 Plant Health (Plant Passport Fees) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Finance Act 1973.
(720)
2 Sex Discrimination Code of Practice (Public Authorities) (Duty to Promote Equality) (Appointed Day) Order 2007, laid under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. (741)
3 (1) Criminal Defence Service (Financial Eligibility) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (777)
(2) Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (780)
laid under the Access to Justice Act 1999.
4 National Insurance Contributions (Application of Part 7 of the Finance Act 2004) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. (785)
5 Civil Courts (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Insolvency Act 1986. (786)
Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following papers were laid before the House:
1 Police Service of Northern Ireland (Unsatisfactory Performance and Attendance) Regulations 2007, laid under the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 1998. (—)
2 Fourteenth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission, laid under the Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003.
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Judicial Business
Monday 12 March
1 Hamid (FC) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent)
2 Gaafar (FC) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent)
3 Mohammed (FC) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent)
(Consolidated Appeals)
Further to the Order of the House of Wednesday 15 February (36th Report Session 2005-06; [2006] UKHL 5), it was ordered that, in respect of each of the appeals, the respondent do pay or cause to be paid to the appellant one half of his costs in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal and one half of his costs in this House, the amount of the costs in this House to be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties and the amount of the costs in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal to be determined by a Costs Judge if not agreed between the parties; and that the costs of each of the appellants in this House be taxed in accordance with the Access to Justice Act 1999.
4 R (on the application of M) (Respondent) v Slough Borough Council (Respondents) and another (Appellant) (England) The appeal of the Secretary of State for the Home Department was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 23 April.
5 HRH the Prince of Wales (Respondent) v Associated Newspapers (Petitioners) The petition of Associated Newspapers praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
6 R v Heard (Petitioner) The petition of Lee Paul Heard praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
7 R (on the application of Edwards and another (Appellant)) v Environment Agency and others (Respondents) The petition of the appellant praying that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing might be extended to 20 April (the agents for the respondents consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.
Tuesday 13 March at 10.30am
In Committee Room No. 1
Further hearing by the Appellate Committee in the cause:
Melville Dundas Limited (in receivership) and others (Respondents) v George Wimpey UK Limited and others (Appellants) (Scotland)
ISBN 9780 108050596
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