Wednesday 14 March 2007 at 3.00pm Prayers will have been read
*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*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
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Future Business
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 Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the results of the Baghdad security conference held in the Green Zone of Baghdad on 10 March.
†Business of the House The Lord President (Baroness Amos) to move that Standing Order 47 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day) be dispensed with on Monday 19 March to allow the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill and the Income Tax Bill to be taken through their remaining stages that day.
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 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.
†*Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what regulations they propose to make regarding the collection and storage of the biometric data of children in schools.
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Third Reading [Lord Davies of Oldham] (Money Bill)
†Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill Second Reading (and Committee negatived) [Lord Davies of Oldham] (Money Bill)
†European Union (Information, etc.) Bill [HL] Report [Lord Dykes]
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]
†Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill [HL] Committee [The Lord President (Baroness Amos)]
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 13 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.
†Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill [HL] Committee [Lord Ashley of Stoke]
†Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration Bill [HL] Committee [Lord Redesdale]
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.
†Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) 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 (Dinner break business)
†Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) 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 (Dinner break business)
†Welfare of Animals (Miscellaneous Revocations) (England) 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 (Dinner break business)
It is expected that the Committee on the Serious Crime Bill will conclude
It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill will continue at 3.30pm in the Moses Room, and will conclude
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.
†Palliative Care Bill [HL] Committee [Baroness Finlay of Llandaff]
†Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 Lord Davies of Oldham to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 1 March be approved. 13th Report from the Merits Committee
Greater London Authority Bill Second Reading [Baroness Andrews]
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 13 March and due for answer by 27 March.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the targets for United Kingdom market share of biofuels include all biofuels, irrespective of their different carbon emission mitigation benefits. HL2645
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have quantified the emissions of nitrous oxides associated with feedstock cultivation for biofuels and biofuels consumption; and how this compares with nitrous oxides emissions associated with (a) arable land used for growing food, and (b) production and use of fossil fuels. HL2646
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any feedstock for biofuels is cultivated using organic farming techniques. HL2647
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the level of input of fertiliser into the cultivation of feedstock for production of bioethanol and biodiesel which will render the use of the biofuel to be responsible for net emissions of greenhouse gas rather than savings. HL2648
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of set-aside farming land is now cultivated for feedstock for biofuels. HL2649
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they support the expansion of (a) domestic production of biofuels, and (b) importation of biofuels for use in the United Kingdom; and whether this is primarily for reasons of climate change mitigation or for reasons of energy security. HL2650
Lord Steinberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the number of criminal groups involved in missing trader and Carousel fraud. HL2651
Lord Steinberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have of the total funds being investigated in current prosecutions of mobile phone operators in missing trader and Carousel fraud.
HL2652
Lord Steinberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Serious Fraud Office and the police are involved in tracking down missing trader fraud and Carousel fraud; and how many companies are currently under investigation. HL2653
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many cases were referred to the List 99 Teachers Misconduct Team in England and Wales in 2003, 2004 and 2005. HL2654
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many letters of written warning were issued in England and Wales to teachers for inappropriate sexual behaviour towards pupils in 2003, 2004 and 2005. HL2655
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many cases of attempted murder of members of the security forces in Northern Ireland have taken place since 1969 for which there have been no convictions; and whether they are still committed to seeking convictions in every case. HL2656
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they propose to reallocate the Northern Ireland Office political adviser Phil Taylor to another Department. HL2657
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the legislation giving effect to the St Andrews Agreement for Northern Ireland cannot be altered. HL2658
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the cost to public funds of the Assembly Election in Northern Ireland held on 7 March. HL2659
Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government on what basis the Deputy Prime Minister proposed that affordable homes would be available. HL2660
Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to respond to the request from the Council of Mortgage Lenders that the 1 June implementation of home information packs be delayed. HL2661
Baroness Hollis of Heigham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the estimated cost in (a) 2020; (b) 2030; and (c) 2050 of extending a carer’s national insurance credit to those caring for more than 20 hours per week for (i) those on middle and higher rate disability living allowance or attendance allowance; and (ii) those on any disability benefit to acquire eligibility for the basic state pension only, and also for the basic state pension and the state second pension. HL2662
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government in what circumstances asylum seekers must wear electronic tags. HL2663
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many asylum seekers are currently required to wear tags; and in which areas. HL2664
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their timetable for consultation on, and consideration of, the proposals from Natural England for the creation of a 4,500 kilometres continuous corridor of clear and well-managed public access along the length of England’s coast. HL2665
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the next census will include questions on ethnicity and proficiency in languages, including proficiency in English. HL2666
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is permissible under electoral law to serve substantial meals or other food at election rallies and other meetings; and, if not, what are the penalties for so doing. HL2667
Baroness D’Souza to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the fact that Zimbabwe is no longer a member of the Commonwealth means that the situation in that country will not be discussed at any point during the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. HL2668
Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many times reporting restrictions have been lifted in Anti-social Behaviour Order proceedings involving children in the past 12 months in England and Wales. HL2669
Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children have attempted suicide in the past 12 months in (a) young offender institutions; (b) secure training centres; and (c) local authority secure children’s homes in England and Wales. HL2670
Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children have self-harmed, excluding attempted suicide, in the past 12 months in (a) young offender institutions; (b) secure training centres; and (c) local authority secure children’s homes in England and Wales. HL2671
Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the daily amount spent on food per child in (a) young offender institutions; (b) secure training centres; and (c) local authority secure children’s homes in England and Wales. HL2672
Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much time children spend outdoors on average each week in the past 12 months in (a) young offender institutions; (b) secure training centres; and (c) local authority secure children’s homes in England and Wales. HL2673
Lord Tebbit to ask Her Majesty’s Government which categories of licence which qualify holders to act as operators of public transport vehicles, ships and aircraft will be subject to VAT upon the cost of medical examinations of holders for renewal and which categories will not be so subjected from 1 May onwards. HL2674
Lord Tebbit to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they hold any evidence concerning the allegation that the Sinn Fein leaders Mr Martin McGuinness and Mr Gerry Adams were, or are, leaders of the army council of the Irish Republican Army. HL2675
Lord Kilclooney to ask Her Majesty’s Government which public authority is responsible for approving direct flights from the United Kingdom to other nations; and whether that authority has approved flights from the United Kingdom to Taiwan. HL2676
Lord Kilclooney to ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the Regional Rate in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; and what was the total amount raised by this rate for water and sewage services in each of these years. HL2677
Lord Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations have been made to the government of China over the continuing implementation of the death penalty. HL2678
Lord Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government on how many occasions since 1997 they accepted intelligence obtained under duress by a third party. HL2679
Lord Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what technical assistance they will offer to the government of Namibia to ensure that land reform is achieved peacefully. HL2680
Lord Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will offer to the government of Botswana assistance in translocation of elephants to peaceful countries in Africa which wish to replenish elephant populations depleted by war and poaching. HL2681
Lord Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current assessment of Iraq’s ability to deploy weapons of mass destruction before March 2003. HL2682
Lord Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will support Botswana’s application to the Committee on International Trade in Endangered Species to sell stocks of ivory accumulated from tusks recovered from elephants which died from natural causes; and whether they will encourage European Union member states to do likewise. HL2683
Baroness Noakes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there are any non-ministerial government departments which are governed by a board which comprises both executive and non-executive members; and, if so, whether they will list those bodies, their governing statutes and the composition of their boards. HL2684
Baroness Verma to ask Her Majesty’s Government how much money has been spent on translation services for non-English speaking citizens of the United Kingdom each year since 1997. HL2685
Baroness Verma to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the adequacy and effectiveness of money being spent on translation services, in light of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s aim that all citizens living in Great Britain should speak English. HL2686
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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.
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]
5 February (19 February)
HL1895 Lord Campbell-Savours [HO]
7 February (21 February)
HL1968 Lord Hylton [HO]
8 February (22 February)
HL2017 Lord Tebbit [NIO]
HL2018 Lord Tebbit [HO]
HL2028 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]
HL2114 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL2117 Lord Dykes [DTI]
HL2119 Baroness Walmsley [DfES]
HL2120 Baroness Walmsley [DfES]
HL2130 Lord Howard of Rising [DCMS]
HL2138 Lord Hanningfield [MoD]
HL2140 Lord Hanningfield [HO]
HL2141 Lord Hanningfield [HO]
HL2142 Lord Hanningfield [DTI]
21 February (7 March)
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]
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]
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]
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]
27 February (13 March)
HL2338 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2339 Lord Kilclooney [NIO]
HL2340 Lord Kimball [DEFRA]
HL2342 Lord Stoddart of Swindon [DTI]
HL2343 Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer [DEFRA]
HL2344 Lord Stewartby [DTI]
HL2354 Lord James of Blackheath [DoH]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [DCLG] 4
| [DCMS] 3
| [DEFRA] 2
| [DfES] 6
| [DfID] 4
| [DfT] 3 |
| [DoH] 8
| [DTI] 6
| [DWP] 1
| [FCO] 1
| [HO] 35
| [MoD] 7 |
| [NIO] 2
| [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 |
| Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (Money Bill—13 March)
| 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
| 22 March |
| Public Demonstrations (Repeals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
Serious Crime [HL]
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
| 14 March |
| Palliative Care [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 28 March |
| Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 22 March |
| Parliament (Joint Departments) [HL]
|
| 20 March |
| 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
|
| |
| 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
| |
| Government Spending (Website) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| 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 Licences) Order 2007
| 13th Report
| 28 March |
| 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 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
|
| |
| Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
| 14th Report
| 21 March |
| 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 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
| 14th Report
| |
| 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 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007
|
| 14 March |
| Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007
|
| 14 March |
| Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| 14 March |
| Draft Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007
|
| 27 March |
| Draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007
|
| 27 March |
| Draft Welfare of Animals (Miscellaneous Revocations) (England) Regulations 2007
|
| 27 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
| |
| 14th Report
|
| |
| Home Information Pack (Redress Scheme) Order 2007
| 26 April
| |
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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
| 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
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade
| 10.30am |
| Merits of Statutory Instruments
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| 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
|
| |
| Economic Affairs
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| 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 Tuesday 13 March 2007
The House met at 12 noon
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Rochester
1 Oath Charles Alan Andrew Earl Cathcart took and subscribed the oath.
2 Barony of Nunburnholme in the Peerage of Great Britain The Petition of Stephen Charles Yanath Wilson claiming to have succeeded to the Barony of Nunburnholme in the Peerage of Great Britain and praying that the Clerk of the Parliaments might be directed to enter the petitioner as the Lord Nunburnholme on his register of hereditary peers maintained under Standing Order 10(5) was presented and was referred to the Lord Chancellor for a report to the House pursuant to Standing Order 11.
3 Barony of Boston in the Peerage of Great Britain The Petition of George William Eustace Boteler Irby claiming to have succeeded to the Barony of Boston in the Peerage of Great Britain and praying that the Clerk of the Parliaments might be directed to enter the petitioner as the Lord Boston on his register of hereditary peers maintained under Standing Order 10(5) was presented and was referred to the Lord Chancellor for a report to the House pursuant to Standing Order 11.
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Select Committee Reports
4 Merits of Statutory Instruments
The following Reports from the Select Committee were made and ordered to be printed:
13th Report, on the following affirmative instrument, together with the minutes of evidence:
Draft Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 (HL Paper 67-I)
14th Report, on the following affirmative instruments:
Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007;
Draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 2007;
and on the following negative instrument:
Home Information Pack (Redress Scheme) Order 2007. (HL Paper 68)
Public Business
5 House of Lords Reform The debate on the motion of Lord Falconer of Thoroton, adjourned on 12 March, was resumed and after further debate was again adjourned.
6 House of Lords Reform A question was asked by Lord Barnett and answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton.
7 Airports: elderly and disabled passengers A question was asked by Lord Faulkner of Worcester and answered by Lord Bassam on Brighton.
8 Public officials: powers of entry A question was asked by Lord Trefgarne and answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal.
9 Zimbabwe: International Crisis Group A question was asked by Lord Blaker and answered by Lord Triesman.
10 Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007
11 Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007
12 Welfare of Animals (Miscellaneous Revocations) (England) Regulations 2007
The Lord President (Baroness Amos) moved that the order of 22 February referring the draft Regulations to a Grand Committee be discharged en bloc. The motion was agreed to.
13 Welfare Reform Bill Lord McKenzie of Luton moved 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. |
The motion was agreed to.
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
Lord Evans of Temple Guiting moved that the draft instruments laid before the House on 6 and 7 February be approved en bloc. The motion was agreed to.
17 Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007 Baroness Morgan of Drefelin, on behalf of Baroness Andrews, moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 February be approved. The motion was agreed to.
18 Government Spending (Website) Bill [HL] The bill was read a third time. A privilege amendment was agreed to and the bill was passed and sent to the Commons.
19 House of Lords Reform The adjourned debate on the motion in the name of Lord Falconer of Thoroton was resumed. After further debate, the motion was agreed to.
20 Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill A bill to authorise the use of resources for the service of the years ending with 31st March 2006 and 31st March 2007 and to apply certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund to the service of the years ending with 31st March 2006 and 31st March 2007; and to appropriate the supply authorised in this Session of Parliament for the service of the years ending with 31st March 2006 and 31st March 2007, certified by the Speaker as a money bill, was brought from the Commons and read a first time.
The House adjourned at 10.14pm until Wednesday 14 March at 9.45am for judicial business, 3.00pm for public business.
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:
Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, laid under the Equality Act 2006.
Command Papers
The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:
1 Climate Change—Draft Climate Change Bill and Government consultation document. (7040)
2 International Labour Conference—Presentation of the Convention adopted at the 94th (Maritime) Session of the International Labour Conference (2006) and the proposed action by Her Majesty’s Government on the Convention. (7049)
Affirmative Instrument
The following instrument was laid before the House for approval by resolution:
Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, laid under the Equality Act 2006.
Negative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House:
1 Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Housing Act 2004. (708)
2 National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements and Assessment of resources) Amendment (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the National Assistance Act 1948. (725)
3 Fire and Rescue Services (Emergencies) (England) Order 2007, laid under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004. (735)
4 Ticket Touting (Designation of Football Matches) Order 2007, laid under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. (790)
5 Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (Modification of Section 10(7B)) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security and Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992. (795)
6 Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Modification of Section 10(7B)) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security and Contributions and Benefits Act 1992. (799)
7 Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Collective Investment Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. (800)
8 Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2007, laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
(801)
9 Pensions Increase (Pension Schemes for Kenneth Macdonald) Regulations 2007, laid under the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971. (802)
10 Licensing Act 2003 (Welsh Language Forms) Order 2007, laid under the Welsh Language Act 1993. (805)
Paper not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following paper was laid before the House:
Third Report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman: Retrospective continuing care funding and redress, laid under the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967.
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Judicial Business
Tuesday 13 March
1 R (on the application of Animal Defenders International) (Appellants) v Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Respondent) (England) The appeal of Animal Defenders International was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 24 April (lodged 12 March).
2 Total Network SL (a company incorporated in Spain) (Respondents) v Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (suing as Commissioners of Customs and Excise) (Appellants) (England) The appeal of the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 24 April.
3 R (on the application of Gentle (FC) and another (FC)) (Petitioners) v The Prime Minister and others (Respondents) The petition of Rose Gentle and Beverley Clarke praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee. The petitioners’ certificates of public funding were lodged (lodged 1 March).
4 Palfrey (Petitioner) v Wilson and another (Respondents) The petition of Ian William Palfrey praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
5 Brett (personal representative of Bernard Robert Brett, deceased) (Petitioner) v University of Reading (Respondents) The petition of Nicholas Paul Brett praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
6 Appeal Committee The 30th Report from the Appeal Committee was agreed to and the following Orders were made:
Edem (Petitioner) v Egg plc and another (Respondents) and one other action That the petition be dismissed as inadmissible.
R (on the application of Kumar) (Petitioner) v Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs (Respondent) That leave to appeal be refused; that the respondent be at liberty to apply for his costs in accordance with direction 5.1(d); and, if the application is granted, that the amount thereof be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties.
In re Maye (AP) (Northern Ireland) That the respondent be invited to lodge objections by 27 March.
R (on the application of Scholes) (FC) (Petitioner) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) That leave to appeal be refused; that the costs of the petitioner be taxed in accordance with the Access to Justice Act 1999; and that the respondent be at liberty to apply for his costs in accordance with direction 5.1(c); and, if the application is granted, that the amount thereof be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties.
Haji-Ioannou (Petitioner) and others v Frangos and others (Respondents) That leave to appeal be refused; that the respondents be at liberty to apply for their costs in accordance with direction 5.1(d); and, if the application is granted, that the amount thereof be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties.
R (on the application of Hardy (Petitioner) and another) v Pembrokeshire County Council and others (Respondents) That leave to appeal be refused.
R v Ley (Petitioner) That leave to appeal be refused.
In re Neill (FC) (Northern Ireland) That leave to appeal be refused; that the costs of the petitioner be taxed in accordance with the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981; and that the respondent be at liberty to apply for his costs in accordance with direction 5.1(c); and, if the application is granted, that the amount thereof be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties.
AK (Pakistan) (Petitioner) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) That the petition be dismissed as inadmissible.
Wednesday 14 March at 9.45am
Judgment in the cause
O’Brien and others (FC) (Appellants) v Independent Assessor (Respondent)
At 10.30am
In Committee Room No. 1
Hearing by the Appellate Committee in the cause:
Datec Electronics Holdings Limited and others (Respondents) v United Parcels Services Limited (Appellants)
ISBN 9780 108050602
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