Friday 16 March 2007 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.
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Future Business
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.
†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
†Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 19 February be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 19 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 12th Report from the Merits Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 6 February be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Third Reading [Lord Davies of Oldham] (Money Bill)
†Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill Second Reading (and remaining stages) [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 remaining stages) [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.
†Lord Evans of Temple Guiting intends to move the following two motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately
†Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 1 February be approved. 8th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 10th Report from the Merits Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Lord McKenzie of Luton intends to move the following four motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired
†Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 19 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 19 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 19 February be approved. 10th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
†Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 26 February be approved. 11th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 15 March
Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Second Reading [Lord Goldsmith]
Lord Kingsland to move, as an amendment to the motion that the bill be now read a second time, to leave out “now” and at end insert “this day six months.”
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
Prayers will have been read
*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.
Serious Crime Bill [HL] Committee (day 3) [Baroness Scotland of Asthal] 5th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
†Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 Baroness Andrews to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 March be approved. 12th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 14th Report from the Merits Committee (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 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.
Statistics and Registration Service Bill Second Reading [Lord Davies of Oldham]
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. 12th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 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.
†Baroness Uddin to call attention to efforts to support families of children with special educational needs; and to move for papers.
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Select Committee Reports
The date on which the Report was published is in italics
Lord Holme of Cheltenham to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Constitution Committee on Waging war: Parliament’s role and responsibility (15th Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 236). 27 July 2006
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Select Committee on The EU Strategy on Biofuels: from field to fuel (47th Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 267). 20 November 2006
Lord Grenfell to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Select Committee on Further Enlargement of the EU: Threat or Opportunity (53rd Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 273). 23 November 2006
Lord Broers to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Science Teaching in Schools (10th Report, Session 2005-06, HL Paper 257). 5 November 2006
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Other Motions for Debate
Lord Dykes to call attention to the economic and social conditions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank; and to move for papers.
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to call attention to developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.
Baroness Stern to move that this House takes note of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, Cm. 6907, presented to Parliament on 24 July; and requests that Her Majesty’s Government do not ratify it until the Joint Committee on Human Rights has reported on its implications.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to conflict in Africa; and to move for papers.
Baroness Byford to call attention to services to the public in rural areas; and to move for papers.
Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for changing the form in which legislation is presented to Parliament; and to move for papers.
Viscount Waverley to call attention to initiatives to end global terrorism; and to move for papers.
Lord Hylton to call attention to the current treatment and condition of migrant workers; and to move for papers.
Lord Dykes to call attention to bank charges and costs to individual customers; and to move for papers.
Lord Clement-Jones to move that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider the recommendations of the Casino Advisory Panel on 30 January 2007; and that the Committee do report by 1 June 2007.
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Questions for Short Debate
Time limit 1 hour or 1½ hours
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they agree with the First Report from the Committee for Privileges, Code of Conduct and Members’ Interests, (Session 2003-04, HL Paper 69) in particular its recommendation that Members of the House in receipt of pensions from the European Union do not normally need to declare such pensions as a financial interest when taking part in debates on European Union matters; and, if so, why.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they propose to honour their commitment that family carers of people with lifelong severe intellectual impairment should be at the heart of decision-making about their relatives’ accommodation, health care and support.
Lord Blaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current state of relations between the government of Israel and the various Palestinian political organisations.
Lord Alderdice to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they would support moves towards developing an inclusive semi-permanent conference table to address the problems of the Middle East.
Baroness Northover to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to combat AIDS across the world and its effect on children.
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the future of British architecture.
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government why civil justice costs must be recovered in their entirety from those who become suitors before the court.
Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made on their capital building programme.
Baroness Neuberger to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the British Medical Association’s report, Child and adolescent mental health—a guide for healthcare professionals, published in June 2006.
Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether current or proposed methods of allocating research funds amongst universities are sufficient to support basic research infrastructures or to promote innovative and applied research.
Lord Turnberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government what advice they will seek in formulating their response to the Chief Medical Officer’s report, Good Doctors, Safer Patients.
Baroness Tonge to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase provision of contraceptive services, prevent the closure of specialist community clinics and increase the availability of training in contraceptive services and sexual health.
Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to help provide homes for homeless and overcrowded families.
Baroness Massey of Darwen to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to develop the education of young people in custody.
Lord Jenkin of Roding to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will announce their decision on the provision of Alternatively Secured Pensions.
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the development of the Central American Integration System.
Lord Woolmer of Leeds to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution of the Yorkshire and Humber region to the United Kingdom economy.
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the role and contribution of the creative industries to the economy and well being of the United Kingdom.
Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they are supporting Liverpool in preparing for its role as European Capital of Culture 2008.
Lord Ashley of Stoke to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to promote the United Nations Convention on disability.
Baroness Masham of Ilton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what they can and will do to prevent primary care trusts and hospital trusts reducing spending on specialist nursing services in the treatment and support of patients with long-term conditions.
Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank to ask Her Majesty’s Government how and when they will implement the proposals contained in the Department of Health report, Mending hearts and brains, in respect of stroke victims.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what lessons have been learned from the comments made by the coroner in the case of Sergeant Steven Roberts.
Baroness Rawlings to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current situation in Georgia.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the performance of the British Airports Authority is satisfactory.
Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they are giving to the Gambling Commission to ensure that the integrity of sport is not compromised by the growth of the betting industry.
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to address the causes and impact of human trafficking.
Lord Addington to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps are being taken to make sports medicine more readily available through the National Health Service so as to support healthy living programmes, particularly those aimed at combating obesity through greater physical activity.
Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to dispense with the Barnett formula.
Lord Lloyd of Berwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they are making in moving the Supreme Court to the Middlesex Guildhall.
Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Report of the All Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti-Semitism concerning anti-Semitism on university campuses.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will undertake a full analysis of the prospects for United Kingdom membership of the eurozone including the risk that further delay will make it harder to achieve United Kingdom membership.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, before the 40th anniversary of the occupation of the Palestinian Territories in June, they will make representations to the government of Israel about the return of those territories.
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts to ask Her Majesty’s Government what studies have been made of the impact of the provisions of the 8th Company Law Directive on the competitive position of the City of London.
Lord James of Blackheath to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the processes of financial control and budgetary reporting within the National Health Service.
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the main issues under consideration in relation to the provision of coastal access.
Earl of Listowel to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards the introduction of an allocated mentor and protected time for all newly qualified social workers.
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Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 15 March and due for answer by 29 March.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent assessment they have made of the costs of externalities associated with different farming methods; and whether they will commission research into this issue. HL2727
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 will allow only veterinary surgeons to carry out rubber ringing to castrate bull calves and to remove lambs’ tails, or whether it will still be permissible for farmers to carry out this procedure. HL2728
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, under the Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007, it will be the responsibility of veterinary surgeons to ensure that measures to improve environmental conditions or management systems have been taken to prevent tail-biting before pigs’ tails are docked; and, if not, what means of enforcement they envisage. HL2729
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the scientific evidence on the distances over which acoustic disturbances, caused by seismic detonations in oil surveys in the oceans, can affect marine life. HL2730
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the net budget for programme resources for UK Trade & Investment in 2006-07. HL2731
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what cost savings in terms of activity were made by UK Trade & Investment in the financial year 2005-06 in order to accommodate a reduction in real terms of its budget for the previous financial year. HL2732
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have responded to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s recent reference to interference by foreigners in Iraq; and, if so, how. HL2733
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the current trends in the economy that prevent the United Kingdom from joining the Eurozone. HL2734
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the proposal of President Ahmadinejad of Iran that he should put his case personally to the United Nations Security Council as a means of clarifying Iran’s nuclear intentions. HL2735
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have proposals for an official, simple, climate change adverse emissions tabulation, showing the carbon effects for different product usages, to serve as a guide for the public on best practice. HL2736
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government when the consultation sponsored by the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure on the proposed Irish Language Bill started; when the consultation ended; when the Department published the outcome of the consultation; and what consideration was given to equality. HL2737
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they propose to bring Northern Ireland legislation on the possession of sharp instruments in public places into line with the legislation in the rest of the United Kingdom. HL2738
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there are circumstances in which the Police Service of Northern Ireland will not attend the scene of a crime; and, if so, what are those circumstances. HL2739
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 12 March (WA 94) concerning Waterways Ireland carrying out work at Bagenalstown, whether outside contractors will be used; and, if so, how they will be selected. HL2740
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 12 March (WA 99) concerning work to be carried out on the Grand Canal Dock, where the tender for work is being advertised. HL2741
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to reduce road deaths on the Ballybogey Road between Portrush and Ballymoney. HL2742
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a bailiff who repeatedly charges for work that has not been done commits a fraud within the meaning of sections 1 to 5 of the Fraud Act 2006; and, if so, which sections of the Act apply; and whether it would be right for the police to claim that such an action is a civil and not a criminal matter. HL2743
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a person who represents himself to be a certificated bailiff, but is not, and by doing so obtains a payment or goods from a debtor, commits a fraud within the meaning of sections 1 to 5 of the Fraud Act 2006; and, if so, which sections of the Act apply; and whether it would be right for the police to claim that such an action is a civil and not a criminal matter. HL2744
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a person who represents himself to be a certificated bailiff, but is not, and intends by so doing to obtain a payment or goods from a debtor, commits a fraud within the meaning of sections 1 to 5 of the Fraud Act 2006; and, if so, which sections of the Act apply; and whether it would be right for the police to claim that such an action is a civil and not a criminal matter. HL2745
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether bailiffs who illegally obtain entry to a debtor’s premises with the intent of obtaining payment from a debtor, or of taking possession of goods, commit a fraud within the meaning of sections 1 to 5 of the Fraud Act 2006; and, if so, which sections of the Act apply; and whether it would be right for the police to claim that such an action is a civil and not a criminal matter. HL2746
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government what detailed costing estimates they have made for the Enforcement Services Commission, as proposed in the current Regulation of Enforcement Agents consultation paper. HL2747
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Wales), Nick Ainger, on 5 March (HC Deb, col 1359) stating that “apparently, between July 2005 and February 2006, six forced entries have been carried out”, in each case, what was (a) the origin of the debt; (b) the amount of the original debt; (c) the amount for which the debt was enforced; and (d) the amount recovered as a result of the forced entry. HL2748
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the contribution which Manchester makes to the growth and prosperity of the economy of the North West of England; and how this compares to the contribution made by other parts of the region. HL2749
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the contribution which Manchester makes to England’s international visitor economy. HL2750
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government to how many destinations worldwide Manchester airport offers direct flights; and how this compares with the number of flights offered by other airports within the north of England. HL2751
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have received from other states, non-governmental organisations and individuals about British citizens or residents travelling overseas for the sexual abuse of minors or for the production of pornography since the coming into force of the Sexual Offences (Conspiracy and Incitement) Act 1996; and how they have responded to such representations. HL2752
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of recent efforts by other governments, especially those in south-east Asia, to improve the rates of prosecution of sex tourists; what assistance they are giving for this purpose; and to which states they are giving this assistance. HL2753
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many convictions there have been by United Kingdom courts of British citizens or residents for sexual offences committed overseas in each year since 1996. HL2754
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to assist young offenders on release from custody; and what specific steps they are taking to protect them from the risks of becoming homeless and re-offending. HL2755
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the most recent situation at Brinsford Young Offender’s Institution as regards (a) open air exercise, and (b) showers or baths for inmates; and whether there have been improvements since December 2006. HL2756
Baroness Knight of Collingtree to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consultations have been held with those who provide dermatology services with regard to the increased use of Referral Management Schemes in that field. HL2757
Lord Turnberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking with a view to Hezbollah and Hamas compliance with United Nations Resolution 1701 and the release of the Israeli soldiers captured during recent conflicts. HL2758
Lord Turnberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will seek information from Hezbollah and Hamas about whether Israeli soldiers captured in recent conflicts are alive and well. HL2759
Lord Turnberg to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will take the opportunity provided by the formation of the unity government in Gaza to reiterate the case for complying with the principles set out by the Quartet, including the cessation of terrorist attacks and the recognition of Israel’s right to exist. HL2760
Lord Pendry to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on facilitating voluntary agreements between the football authorities and (a) betting companies, and (b) pools companies on their use of fixtures and data. HL2761
Lord Pendry to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on facilitating voluntary agreements between sports governing bodies and betting companies in relation to integrity agreements and payments for the use of sports fixtures and data. HL2762
Lord Pendry to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the amount of bets taken by United Kingdom betting operators on the following sports (a) horseracing; (b) football; (c) cricket; (d) rugby league; (e) rugby union; and (f) tennis. HL2763
Lord Pendry to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to encourage volunteering by giving employers who allow their employees time off to volunteer in sport a tax credit against their business tax bill. HL2764
Lord Pendry to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to exempt sport’s national governing bodies from corporation tax, as happens in some other countries. HL2765
Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Adonis on 21 February (WA 266), what are the annual objectives agreed with the Schools Commissioner.
HL2766
Countess of Mar to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 March (WA 75), what was the depth of Brofiskin quarry prior to the commencement of dumping in 1965; which was the last portion of the quarry to be filled; whether the quarry was full when it was capped in about 1972; and, if so, whether they will reconsider the basis for their calculations of the volume of toxic waste contained in the quarry. HL2767
Countess of Mar to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 March (WA 75), whether the site at Brofiskin quarry is designated a special site; whether such a designation would be appropriate if the volume of toxic waste stated is correct; what the expenditure has been on investigations of the toxic waste to date; and what is the projected total expenditure.
HL2768
Countess of Mar to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Environment Agency rejected the pro bono services of a pollution consultant and United States bankruptcy trustee to consider the technical details of the dumping of unauthorised toxic wastes into the quarries at Brofiskin and Maendy between 1965 and 1972 and the relevant United States Bankruptcy Court filings made by the Environment Agency; and, if so, what were their reasons for rejecting the services. HL2769
Countess of Mar to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Welsh Office were aware by 1988 that the discharge at Brofiskin quarry contained carcinogens and was hazardous to users of the groundwater; and, if so, what measures were taken to protect humans, farm livestock, wildlife, vegetation and the soil close to the quarry and along water courses that carried the discharge. HL2770
Countess of Mar to ask Her Majesty’s Government, bearing in mind that the company Monsanto have admitted to a daily discharge of 3.74 pounds of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the sewers from their Newport factory and into the River Severn, what measures have been taken to assess the health of humans, animals and plants on the land and in the water which may have been contaminated by the discharge. HL2771
Countess of Mar to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 March (WA 75) on waste management and toxic dumping at specific locations, whether they will indicate which analytical reports and civil engineering reports they have considered. HL2772
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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 [DfES]
16 January (30 January)
HL1365 Lord Avebury [HO]
24 January (7 February)
HL1623 Viscount Falkland [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)
HL2018 Lord Tebbit [HO]
HL2028 Lord Hanningfield [DoH]
19 February (5 March)
HL2053 Lord Avebury [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]
HL2142 Lord Hanningfield [DTI]
21 February (7 March)
HL2156 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2157 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2159 Lord Avebury [DfID]
HL2185 Lord Hanningfield [DfT]
HL2186 Lord Hanningfield [SO]
HL2188 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]
HL2229 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2230 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2243 Lord Clement-Jones [DCMS]
23 February (9 March)
HL2259 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2266 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2268 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL2286 Lord Lewis of Newnham [DfES]
26 February (12 March)
HL2294 Lord Greaves [DCLG]
HL2316 Earl Howe [DTI]
HL2317 Earl Howe [DTI]
HL2321 Lord Baker of Dorking [DfES]
HL2322 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2324 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL2326 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
27 February (13 March)
HL2342 Lord Stoddart of Swindon [DTI]
HL2344 Lord Stewartby [DTI]
HL2354 Lord James of Blackheath [DoH]
28 February (14 March)
HL2373 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL2375 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL2376 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2377 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2378 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL2392 Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer [DEFRA]
1 March (15 March)
HL2396 Baroness Byford [DEFRA]
HL2406 Lord Harris of Haringey [DfES]
HL2418 Lord Marlesford [HO]
HL2419 Lord Marlesford [HO]
HL2422 Lord Pearson of Rannoch [DTI]
HL2423 Lord Laird [NIO]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [DCLG] 3
| [DCMS] 1
| [DEFRA] 2
| [DfES] 7
| [DfID] 3
| [DfT] 3 |
| [DoH] 6
| [DTI] 7
| [DWP] 1
| [HO] 26
| [MoD] 4
| [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 |
| 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
| |
| House of Lords (Amendment) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| House of Lords [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
Statistics and Registration Service
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
| 26 March |
| Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) [HL]
| Private
| |
| Committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
|
| |
| Whitehaven Harbour [HL]
| Private
| 26 March |
| Committed to a Select Committee
|
| |
| Bournemouth Borough Council [HL]
| Private
| |
| Manchester City Council [HL]
| Private
| |
| Re-committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
|
| |
| 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
| 21 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
| |
| Transport for London [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 Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Community Drivers’ Hours and Recording Equipment Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Community Legal Service (Asylum and Immigration Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Legal Aid (Asylum and Immigration Appeals) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Referred to a Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
|
| |
| 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 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 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 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 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 |
| 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
|
| |
| Draft 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 Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
| 14th Report
| 21 March |
| Draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007
| 10th Report
| 20 March |
| Draft Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| 19 March |
| Draft Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
| 12th Report
| 19 March |
| Draft Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
|
| 19 March |
| Draft Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007
|
| 20 March |
| Draft Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007
|
| 20 March |
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Negative Instruments
Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
|
| Praying time expires
| To be considered |
| 9th Report
|
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| 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
| Monday 19 March
|
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee B Internal Market
| 4.00pm |
| 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 |
| Regulators
| Select Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Administration and Works
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Wednesday 21 March
|
| |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee I Allergy
| in Denmark |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee F Home Affairs
| 10.00am |
| Constitution Committee
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture
| 10.30am |
| Statutory Instruments
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee E Law and Institutions
| 4.15pm |
| Information Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Thursday 22 March
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy
| in Brussels |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee G Social and Consumer Affairs
| 9.30am |
| Monday 26 March
|
| |
| Whitehaven Harbour Bill [HL]
| Unopposed Bill Committee
| 11.00am |
| 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 |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee II Personal Internet Security
| 3.30pm |
| Wednesday 25 April
|
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| London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill
| Unopposed Bill Committee
| 10.30am |
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Minutes of Proceedings of Thursday 15 March 2007
The House met at 11.00am
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham
Private Business
1 Transport for London Bill [HL] The bill was reported from the Unopposed Bill Committee with amendments. A Special Report was made and ordered to be printed. (HL Paper 70)
Public Business
2 Parents: flexible working A question was asked by the Lord Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham and answered by Lord Truscott.
3 Zimbabwe: governance A question was asked by Baroness D’Souza and answered by Lord Triesman.
4 European Union: Article 308 A question was asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch and answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal.
5 Iraq: security A question was asked by Lord Dykes and answered by Lord Triesman.
6 Business of the House The Lord President (Baroness Amos) moved 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. The motion was agreed to.
7 Business of the House The Lord President (Baroness Amos) moved that the debate on the motion in the name of the Lord King of Bridgwater set down for today shall be limited to 5 hours. The motion was agreed to.
8 Sub judice A statement on the waiver of the sub judice rule was made by the Lord Speaker in connection with the court martial case R. v. Payne & Others.
9 Armed Forces (5-hour debate) Lord King of Bridgwater moved for papers relating to the state of the armed forces of the Crown. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
10 Funding of political parties Lord Falconer of Thoroton repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons.
11 Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007
12 Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007
13 Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
14 Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
15 Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
16 Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007
17 Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
18 Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007
19 Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007
The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the draft instruments.
20 Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007 Baroness Scotland of Asthal moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 24 January be approved. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
21 Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007 Baroness Scotland of Asthal moved that the draft Order laid before the House on 24 January be approved. The motion was agreed to.
22 Passport applicants A question was asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno and, after debate, answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton.
The House adjourned at 6.16pm until Friday 16 March at 11.00am.
Paul Hayter
Clerk of the Parliaments
Appendix
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 2.00pm
Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Renewables Obligation Order 2006 (Amendment) Order 2007 Lord Evans of Temple Guiting moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 Lord Rooker moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Regulations. The motion was agreed to.
Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Order. The motion was agreed to.
Jobseeker’s Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007 Lord McKenzie of Luton moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Regulations. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
The Committee adjourned at 5.03pm.
Correction
In the Minutes of Proceedings of 12 February the following item, which was included under Negative Instruments, should have been included under Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings:
Civil Courts (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Insolvency Act 1986 (786)
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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.
Instruments Withdrawn
The following instruments, laid before the House on the 8 March, were withdrawn:
1 (1) Courts-Martial Appeal (Review of Sentencing) Regulations 2007 (660)
(1) Courts-Martial (Review of Sentencing) (Categories of Offences) Order 2007 (711)
laid under the Army Act 1955.
2 Courts-Martial Appeal (Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968. (710)
Command Papers
The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:
1 Marine Environment—A Sea Change: Government proposals. (7047)
2 Terrorism—The Definition of Terrorism: Report by Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C. (7052)
3 Political Party Funding—Strengthening Democracy: A review of the funding of political parties.
(—)
Affirmative Instrument
The following instrument was laid before the House for approval by resolution:
Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2007, laid under the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004.
Negative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House:
1 (1) Childcare (Supply and Disclosure of Information) (England) Regulations 2007 (722)
(2) Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2007 (723)
(3) Childcare (Voluntary Registration) Regulations 2007 (730)
laid under the Childcare Act 2006.
2 (1) Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2007 (775)
(2) Social Security Pensions (Low Earnings Threshold) Order 2007 (776)
(3) Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2007 (781)
laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
3 Pension Protection Fund (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007, laid under the Pensions Act 2004. (782)
4 Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. (783)
5 Charities Act 2006 (Interim changes in threshold for registration of small charities) Order 2007, laid under the Charities Act 2006. (789)
6 Housing (Tenancy Deposits) (Prescribed Information) Order 2007, laid under the Housing Act 2004. (797)
7 (1) Undersized Bass Order 2007 (809)
(2) Undersized Bass (Revocation) Order 2007 (857)
laid under the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967.
8 (1) Occupational and Personal Pensions Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007
(814)
(2) Insurers (Reorganisation and Winding Up) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (851)
laid under the European Communities Act 1972.
9 Electricity Generating Stations and Overhead Lines (Inquiries Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2007, laid under the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992. (841)
10 Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Administration Orders Relating to Insurers) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, laid under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. (846)
11 Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, laid under the Northern Ireland Act 2000. (SR115)
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Judicial Business
Thursday 15 March
1 Fourie (Appellant) v Le Roux and others (Respondents) Further to the Order of the House of Wednesday 24 January 2007 (9th Report Session 2006-07; [2007] UKHL 1) it was ordered that the appellant do pay or cause to be paid to the respondents 75 per cent of their costs in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal, the amount of such costs to be determined by a Costs Judge if not agreed between the parties, and 75 per cent of their costs in this House, the amount of such costs to be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties; and that there be no order that the appellant make any payment on account to the respondents.
2 Brown (Petitioner) v London Borough of Croydon and another (Respondents) The petition of Everald Brown praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 26 February).
3 R (on the application of Barnett) (Petitioner) v Central London County Court (Respondents) The petition of Michael Barnett praying for leave to appeal was presented without payment of the fee, such fee having been waived by the Appeal Committee pursuant to Standing Order XIII; the said petition was referred to an Appeal Committee.
4 Appeal Committee The 31st Report from the Appeal Committee was agreed to and the following Order was made:
Lonsdale (t/a Lonsdale Agencies) (Appellant) v Howard & Hallam Limited (Respondents) That the petition of the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia Inc that they might be heard or otherwise intervene in the said appeal be allowed.
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