Monday 22 October 2007 at 2.30pm
*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*Lord Beaumont of Whitley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in developing renewable energy policies other than through the European Emissions Trading Scheme.
*Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will bring forward the increased spending allocations for flood defences from 2010-11 to 2008-09.
*Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the main changes being made in the work of prisons and Young Offenders Institutions to enable the Prison Service to keep within its budget.
*Lord Redesdale to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will give effect to their pledge to consult Parliament about whether the Prime Minister should be required to seek the approval of the House of Commons before asking the Monarch for a dissolution.
The Chairman of Committees intends to move the following six motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired
Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [HL] The Chairman of Committees to move that this House resolves that the promoters of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [HL] which was originally introduced in this House on 22 January 2007 should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of bills).
London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill The Chairman of Committees to move that this House resolves that the promoters of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill which was originally introduced in the House of Commons in session 2004-05 on 25 January 2005 should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of bills).
Manchester City Council Bill [HL] The Chairman of Committees to move that this House resolves that the promoters of the Manchester City Council Bill [HL] which was originally introduced in this House on 22 January 2007 should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of bills).
Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [HL] The Chairman of Committees to move that this House resolves that the promoters of the Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) Bill [HL] which was originally introduced in this House on 22 January 2007 should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of bills).
Transport for London Bill [HL] The Chairman of Committees to move that the Commons message of 17 October be now considered; and that the promoters of the Transport for London Bill [HL] which was originally introduced in this House in the previous session on 23 January 2006 should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next session of Parliament according to the provisions of Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of bills).
Broads Authority Bill The Chairman of Committees to move that this House do agree with the orders made by the Commons set out in their message of 16 October.
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Third Reading [Baroness Andrews]
Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure Lord Bishop of Exeter to move that this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure be presented to Her Majesty for Royal Assent.
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 Lord Bassam of Brighton to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 9 October be approved. 27th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee and 31st Report from the Merits Committee
Lord Waddington to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will assist those who served the Crown in Southern Rhodesia before the unilateral declaration of independence, and in many cases afterwards, for whose pensions the government of Zimbabwe took responsibility under the Independence Constitution but who are no longer receiving any pension.
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Future Business
Tuesday 23 October at 2.30pm
*Baroness Rawlings to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to protect British charities and non-governmental organisations from terrorist attacks or hostilities conducted by foreign governments when abroad.
*Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to ensure that civil servants are not compelled to retire at the age of 60 or 65.
*Lord Roberts of Conwy to ask Her Majesty’s Government why they propose to increase business taxes when the country may face an economic downturn.
UK Borders Bill Third Reading [Lord Bassam of Brighton]
Lord Malloch-Brown to move that this House takes note of developments in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
†Royal Assent
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.30pm
European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Republic of Tajikistan) Order 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Royall of Blaisdon] 24th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) Representations and Appeals Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Crawley] 26th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Baroness Crawley] 25th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Criminal Defence Service (Very High Cost Cases) Regulations 2007 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Hunt of Kings Heath] 25th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Wednesday 24 October at 3.00pm
*Baroness Miller of Hendon to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will put proposals to banks, building societies and financial services providers with a view to reducing the number of personal bankruptcies, mortgage repossessions and Individual Voluntary Arrangements; and whether they will introduce legislation on these matters in the absence of co-operation from these lenders.
*Viscount Bridgeman to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to Royal Mail about its withdrawal of collections on Sundays and Bank Holidays, due to take effect from 28 October.
*Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what contribution they will make to the world summit on tackling human trafficking to be held in Vienna from 13 to 15 February 2008.
Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the effectiveness of their new arrangements for child protection.
If the Serious Crime Bill is received from the Commons, it will be considered.
Thursday 25 October at 11.00am
*Lord Trefgarne to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the doctrine of Cabinet collective responsibility applies to Her Majesty’s current Ministers.
*Baroness Rendell of Babergh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in combating the crime of female genital mutilation, and whether a reward by the Metropolitan Police of £20,000 for information leading to prosecution has assisted the Government’s efforts.
*Lord Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the consequences for the health of individuals and for demands on the National Health Service of people regularly working for more than 48 hours per week.
†Crossrail Bill Lord Bassam of Brighton to move that if a Crossrail Bill is brought from the House of Commons in the next Session of Parliament, the Standing Orders of the House applicable to the Bill, so far as complied with or dispensed with in this Session or in the Session 2005-06 or in the Session 2004-05, shall be deemed to have been complied with or (as the case may be) dispensed with in the next Session.
Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007 Lord Bassam of Brighton to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 October be approved. 27th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Housing Benefit (Loss of Benefit) (Pilot Scheme) (Supplementary) Regulations 2007 Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to move that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the regulations laid before the House on 29 August be annulled (SI 2007/2474).
Baroness Quin to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve osteoporosis services within the National Health Service.
†If the Legal Services Bill is returned from the Commons, it will be considered.
Monday 29 October at 2.30pm
*Baroness Cox to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they will provide to the government of Uganda in response to the recent flooding; and what support they are providing for the on-going peace initiatives in that country.
*Baroness Ludford to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they last considered the effectiveness of the ban on passengers taking liquids aboard commercial aircraft.
*Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to improve the safety of children when they undertake paid work.
*Lord Anderson of Swansea to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the prospects for an international agreement on the future of Kosovo.
Tuesday 30 October at 2.30pm
*Lord Fowler to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in the implementation of their scheme to help in the re-settlement of Iraqi citizens who have worked for the United Kingdom forces in Iraq.
*Lord Sheldon to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether spending on the Arts may suffer as a result of the overrun on spending on the 2012 London Olympic Games.
*Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on their proposals for reform of the law on rape.
Wednesday 31 October at 3.00pm
*Baroness Gardner of Parkes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have issued any instructions or guidance to local councils to demolish rather than restore Victorian terraced houses.
*Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take before the launch of the Single European Payments Agency to ensure a workable transition period for small and medium-sized enterprises; and whether they will encourage banks to provide more help in this area to these enterprises.
*Lord Blackwell to ask Her Majesty’s Government which articles of the former draft European Constitutional Treaty they do not expect to be reflected in the European Union Treaty Base if the proposed Reform Treaty is adopted.
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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.
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.
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 Teverson to call attention to the current operations and future development of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme; and to move for papers.
Lord Teverson to call attention to the growth of private equity in the financing of British industry; and to move for papers.
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 Cobbold to call attention to the Government’s review of their 10-year Drug Strategy; and to move for papers.
Earl of Glasgow to call attention to the opportunities and challenges facing the United Kingdom tourism industry; and to move for papers.
Lord Selsdon to call attention to the present condition of the Royal Navy; and to move for papers.
Lord Williams of Elvel to call attention to the recent letter from Muslim leaders to Christian leaders asking for reconciliation between Christianity and Islam, and its political implications; and to move for papers.
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Motions relating to Statutory Instruments
Earl Attlee to move to resolve that this House regrets the Government’s decision to exempt the police and the armed forces from the provisions of the Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/605).
Baroness Hanham to move that this House calls on Her Majesty’s Government to revoke the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 9) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (SI 2007/2471).
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Motion relating to Select Committee Report
The date on which the Report was published is in italics
Lord Broers to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Radioactive Waste Management: an Update (4th Report, HL Paper 109). 3 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 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 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.
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the future of British architecture.
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.
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 Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they are supporting Liverpool in preparing for its role as European Capital of Culture 2008.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the performance of the British Airports Authority is satisfactory.
Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to dispense with the Barnett formula.
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.
Baroness Howe of Idlicote to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in implementing the plans outlined in the Department of Health document, Improving access to audiology services in England; how they intend to ensure that audiology is regarded as a priority area by strategic health authorities and primary care trusts; and what specific role they envisage for the independent sector.
Lord Teverson to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to substitute long distance passenger travel within the United Kingdom from air to rail.
Baroness Uddin to ask Her Majesty’s Government what efforts they are making to support families of children with special educational needs.
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the issue of identity theft.
Earl of Dundee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to repeal legislation under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what initiatives they are considering to end global terrorism.
Lord Layard to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for implementing the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence’s guidelines on the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.
Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have for the enforcement of a code of conduct for special advisers to Ministers.
Lord Burnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of planning and fiscal policy on the availability of new residential property.
Lord Lofthouse of Pontefract to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the conduct of solicitors and the role of the Legal Complaints Service and Solicitors Regulation Authority in the British Coal Respiratory Disease Litigation.
Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will support moves towards the establishment of fundamental rights, democracy, justice and the rule of law for the people of Gilgit and Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere in the region.
Lord Crisp to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to fund increased training for health workers in developing countries; and what specific role they envisage for United Kingdom universities and National Health Service institutions.
Lord Howarth of Newport to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that local planning authorities take design quality into account when considering planning applications.
Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy on work opportunities for prisoners.
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in the development of a National Strategy for Autistic Spectrum Disorder; and what consultations they are having with the three devolved administrations.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the implementation by local authorities of policies with regard to allotments.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made so far to implement the European Water Framework Directive.
Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest assessment of the arrangements for preserving Government archives and preparing official histories.
Earl of Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government which of the Millennium Development Goals are, or are not, being met in Afghanistan.
Earl Howe to ask Her Majesty’s Government how implementation of the Musculoskeletal Services Framework is progressing, with particular emphasis on health and employment issues.
Lord Bilston to ask Her Majesty’s Government what initiatives they propose to put forward in the further education field.
Lord Steel of Aikwood to ask Her Majesty’s Government what issues they will raise at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Kampala.
Viscount Falkland to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to encourage participation in boxing and other forms of martial arts in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games.
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what contribution they are making to the normalisation of the situation in Zimbabwe.
Baroness Tonge to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in the negotiations to extend full citizenship to the Bihari living in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what they see as the eventual destination of the project of European Union.
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Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 18 October and due for answer by 1 November.
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, as reported on the BBC File on Four programme, the payment of European Commission funds to six English regions has been suspended due to weaknesses in management and control systems; and, if so, (a) which regions were affected; (b) when the suspension took place; (c) whether the suspension in each case has been lifted; (d) if the suspension has been lifted, when that took place; (e) which funding streams and projects were affected by the suspension; (f) what is the amount of funding in each case; (g) what delays and cancellations in projects have take place as a result; and (h) what actions have been taken in response to the suspension of payments. HL5664
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the European Commission are considering fining the United Kingdom or reclaiming or withdrawing grant in relation to schemes in the North West of England; if so, from which budgets such penalties will be provided; and which schemes will not be funded as a result. HL5665
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are planning to carry out a review of the safety and utility of articulated bendy buses. HL5666
Lord Trefgarne to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many non-violent patients in National Health Service mental hospitals have been there for more than 50 years. HL5667
Lord Jones of Cheltenham to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans for a parliamentary presence at the installation of the new Governor of St Helena on 11 November. HL5668
Lord Jones of Cheltenham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the erosion of and consequent damage to the landing area in the harbour on Tristan da Cunha; and whether they have any plans to carry out urgent repairs and improvements to the landing area. HL5669
Lord Jones of Cheltenham to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to offer assistance to the government of Burundi to stamp out corruption. HL5670
Lord Jones of Cheltenham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the closing date for submission of bids to build St Helena’s airport. HL5671
Lord Jones of Cheltenham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to outlaw the trade in bush meat. HL5672
Baroness Tonge to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many training exercises with Iraqi troops have been undertaken by British troops based at Basra airport over the last four weeks. HL5673
Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of recent concerns, the Ministry of Defence has analysed the cabin air quality of the RAF VC10 and Tristar aircraft; and, if so, what was the result. HL5674
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government, in light of the shooting dead on 17 October of three contract truck drivers working for World Food Programme in Darfur, what additional measures can be taken to improve the security and safety of humanitarian aid workers. HL5675
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current assessment of the long-term viability of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in southern Sudan following the decision of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement to withdraw from the Government of National Unity.
HL5676
Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to ensure supply of ammunition to the Sri Lankan navy for use in equipment sold by the United Kingdom, in order to enable effective policing of sea lanes around Sri Lankan by the Sri Lankan navy. HL5677
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are engaged in preventing any renewal of fighting between Eritrea and Ethiopia; and what steps they are taking to persuade both states to behave in accordance with international law and practice. HL5678
Lord Laird to ask the Chairman of Committees what is the current dress code for guests of members of the House of Lords; how it is monitored; and by whom it is monitored. HL5679
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proof they have that the Irish Republican Army have ceased criminal activities in Northern Ireland. HL5680
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people are currently employed in the Northern Ireland Office; and what is the cost of current salaries. HL5681
Lord Low of Dalston to ask Her Majesty’s Government in what cases in the past five years the Secretary of State for Justice, or the Home Secretary before the creation of the Ministry of Justice, has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging discrimination in any of Her Majesty’s Prisons on the grounds of—
(a) race;
(b) sex; and
(c) disability;
and what were the outcomes of those cases. HL5682
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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.
20 July (3 August)
HL5016 Lord Avebury [CO]
25 July (8 August)
HL5178 Baroness Wilkins [CLG]
1 October (15 October)
HL5320 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL5321 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL5323 Lord James of Blackheath [DCMS]
HL5332 Lord Jones [DfBERR]
HL5340 Lord Astor of Hever [DfBERR]
HL5343 Lord Astor of Hever [MoD]
HL5383 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [MoD]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [CLG] 1
| [CO] 1
| [DCMS] 1
| [DfBERR] 2
| [MoD] 4
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Bills in Progress
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| Type of Bill
| To be considered |
| Waiting for Second Reading
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| Bailiffs (Licensing) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Leasehold Information [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Torture (Damages) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Royal Commission (Slavery) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Life Peerages (Residency for Taxation Purposes) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Freedom of Information (Amendment)
| Private Member’s
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| Committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
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| Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) [HL]
| Private
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| Committed to a Committee of the Whole House
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| Public Demonstrations (Repeals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Interception of Communications (Admissibility of Evidence) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Alcohol Labelling [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| House of Lords (Amendment) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Television Advertising (Food) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| European Union (Implications of Withdrawal) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| House of Lords [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Waiting for Report
|
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| Development Orders (Microgeneration) [HL] (formerly Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration [HL])
| Private Member’s
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| Waiting for Third Reading
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| Local Government and Public Involvement in Health
| Government
| 22 October |
| UK Borders
| Government
| 23 October |
| London Local Authorities and Transport for London
| Private
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| Bournemouth Borough Council [HL]
| Private
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| Manchester City Council [HL]
| Private
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| Sent to the Commons
|
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| Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Government Spending (Website) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| European Union (Information, etc.) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Palliative Care [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Disabled Persons (Independent Living) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Piped Music etc. (Hospitals) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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Serious Crime [HL]
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
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| Victims of Overseas Terrorism [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Corruption [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) [HL]
| Private Member’s
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| Transport for London [HL]
| Private
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| Returned to the Commons amended
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| Building Societies (Funding) and Mutual Societies (Transfers)
| Private Member’s
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| Returned to the Commons with amendments and reasons
|
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| Legal Services [HL]
| Government
| |
| Waiting for Royal Assent
|
| |
| Sustainable Communities
| Private Member’s
| 23 October |
| Greater London Authority
| Government
| 23 October |
Further Education and Training [HL]
(Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion)
| Government
| 23 October |
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Measures in Progress
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| Merits Committee
| To be considered |
| Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure
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| 22 October |
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Affirmative Instruments in Progress
The Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee has drawn attention to certain instruments in the reports indicated
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| Merits Committee
| To be considered |
| Waiting for consideration by the Statutory Instruments Committee
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| Draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Commissioner) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Armed Forces (Redress of Individual Grievances) Regulations 2007
|
| |
| Draft Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007
|
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| Draft Regulators’ Compliance Code
|
| |
| Referred to a Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
|
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| Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Republic of Tajikistan) Order 2007
|
| 23 October |
| Draft Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007
|
| 23 October |
| Draft Criminal Defence Service (Very High Cost Cases) Regulations 2007
|
| 23 October |
| Draft Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) Representations and Appeals Regulations 2007
|
| 23 October |
| Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| Company and Business Names (Amendment) Regulations 2007
|
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| Draft Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Powers of District and JP Courts) Order 2007
|
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| Draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007
|
| 25 October |
| Draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
|
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| Draft Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007
|
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| Draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007
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| Draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007
| 31st Report
| 22 October |
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Negative Instruments
Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
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| Praying time expires
| To be considered |
| 30th Report
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| Street Works (Registers, Notices, Directions and Designations) (England) Regulations 2007
| 6 November
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| Street Works (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2007
| 6 November
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| Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2007
| 11 November
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| Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
| 22 November
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| 31st Report
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| Zoonoses and Animal By-Products (Fees) (England) Regulations 2007
| 18 November
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| Social Security (National Insurance Credits) Amendment Regulations 2007
| 22 November
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| Other Instruments
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| Housing Benefit (Loss of Benefit) (Pilot Scheme) (Supplementary) Regulations 2007
| 22 November
| 25 October |
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Regulatory Reform Orders in Progress
The Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on Orders in the reports indicated
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| Regulatory Reform
Committee
| To be considered |
| Proposals reported following first-stage scrutiny by the Regulatory Reform Committee
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Public Service Vehicles) Order 2005
| 14th Report
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Legislative Reform Orders in Progress
| Draft Orders referred to the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
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| Draft Legislative Reform (Local Authority Consent Requirements) (England and Wales) Order 2007
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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 22 October
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee F Home Affairs
| visit to Warsaw |
| Human Rights
| Joint Committee
| 3.00pm |
| Procedure Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 4.00pm |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee B Internal Market
| 4.15pm |
| Tuesday 23 October
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade
| 10.30am |
| Regulators
| Select Committee
| 3.00pm
Room 134, 2 Millbank |
| Science and Technology
| Select Committee
| 3.00pm |
| Economic Affairs
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| Merits of Statutory Instruments
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| European Union
| Select Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Wednesday 24 October
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| Communications
| 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
| 4.15am |
| Works of Art
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm
in Committee Room G |
| Thursday 25 October
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee G Social and Consumer Affairs
| 9.30am |
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Minutes of Proceedings of Thursday 18 October 2007
The House met at 11.00am.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Coventry
1 Lord Janvrin The Rt Hon Sir Robin Berry Janvrin, GCB, GCVO, having been created Baron Janvrin, of Chalford Hill in the County of Gloucestershire, for life by Letters Patent dated 10 October 2007, was introduced between Lord Fellowes and Lord Jay of Ewelme, and took and subscribed the oath.
2 Baroness Garden of Frognal Susan Elizabeth, Lady Garden, widow of Timothy Lord Garden, KCB, having been created Baroness Garden of Frognal, of Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden, for life by Letters Patent dated 16 October 2007, was introduced between Lord Roper and Baroness Neuberger, and took and subscribed the oath.
Public Business
3 Energy: Caythorpe gas storage facility A question was asked by Lord Jenkin of Roding and answered by Baroness Andrews.
4 Aviation: air quality A question was asked by Lord Tyler and answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton.
5 Iraq: withdrawal A question was asked by Lord Dykes and answered by Lord Drayson.
6 National Health Service dentistry A question was asked by Baroness Gardner of Parkes and answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
7 Further Education and Training Bill [HL] The Commons amendments were considered.
Motion A Commons amendments 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F and 8G were agreed to.
8 Alcohol harm reduction strategy A question was asked by Lord Avebury and, after debate, answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
9 Education: science and mathematics A question was asked by Lord Bilimoria and, after debate, answered by Lord Adonis.
The House adjourned at 2.57pm until Monday 22 October at 2.30pm.
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.
Command Papers
The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:
1 Criminal Justice—Government Response to the Report of the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee on Young Black People and the Criminal Justice System. (7214)
2 Constitutional Reform—Government Response to the First Report of the House of Commons Modernisation Committee on the role of the back bench Member. (7231)
Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following papers were laid before the House:
1 Accounts for 2006-07 of the National Probation Service, together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, laid under the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.
2 Report and Accounts for 2006-07 of the Standards Board for England, together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, laid under the Local Government Act 2000.
Instrument coming into operation before being laid
The Lord Speaker informed the House that she had received, under the proviso to section 4(1) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946, notification that the following instrument had come into operation before being laid before Parliament, together with an explanation:
Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 5) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. (2984)
(17 October)
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Judicial Business
Monday 22 October at 11.00amIn Committee Room No. 1
Hearing by the Appellate Committee in the following cause:
Kola (FC) and another (FC) (Appellants) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Respondent)
ISBN 9780 108051418
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