Monday 26 November 2007 at 2.30pm
*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to meet the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to discuss security policing procedures in London.
*Baroness Sharples to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans in place to respond to any future Turkish invasion of northern Iraq.
*Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for further high-speed railway lines within the United Kingdom.
*Lord Razzall to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to rethinking the eradication of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan.
Armed Forces (Service Complaints Commissioner) Regulations 2007 Baroness Taylor of Bolton to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 8 October be approved. 28th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07, Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November
Armed Forces (Redress of Individual Grievances) Regulations 2007 Baroness Taylor of Bolton to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 22 October be approved. 28th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07, Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November
Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007 Lord Bach to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 15 October be approved. 28th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07, Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November
Regulators’ Compliance Code Lord Bach to move that the draft Code laid before the House on 15 October be approved. First Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November
Company and Business Names (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 Lord Bach to move that the Regulations laid before the House on 6 November be approved. First Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Powers of District and JP Courts) Order 2007 Baroness Morgan of Drefelin to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 October be approved. 27th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07, Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 Lord Rooker to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 9 October be approved. 27th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07, Considered in Grand Committee on 20 November
Local Transport Bill [HL] Lord Bassam of Brighton to move that it be an instruction to the Grand Committee to which the Local Transport Bill [HL] has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order:
Clauses 1 to 7
Schedule 1
Clauses 8 to 40
Schedule 2
Clause 41
Schedule 3
Clauses 42 to 66
Schedule 4
| Clauses 67 to 96
Schedule 5
Clauses 97 to 108
Schedule 6
Clauses 109 to 114
Schedule 7
Clauses 115 to 118. |
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] Lord Darzi of Denham to move that it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order:
Clauses 1 to 5
Schedule 1
Clauses 6 to 11
Schedule 2
Clauses 12 and 13
Schedule 3
Clause 14
Schedule 4
Clauses 15 to 28
| Schedule 5
Clauses 29 to 56
Schedule 6
Clauses 57 to 65
Schedule 7
Clause 66
Schedule 8
Clauses 67 to 69. |
Procedure of the House The Chairman of Committees to move that the 5th Report from the Select Committee be agreed to. (Session 2006-07, HL Paper 188)
Lord Denham to move, as an amendment to the above motion, at end to insert “, with the exception of paragraphs 5 to 10 (“This day six months”)”.
Children and Young Persons Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Adonis]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Adonis to move that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee.
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to develop restorative justice schemes.
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Future Business
Tuesday 27 November at 2.30pm
*Baroness Thomas of Winchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the Comprehensive Spending Review 2007-08 settlement, whether they have decided to increase funding for bee health.
*Baroness Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in view of the evidence from the Cambridge-led Primary Review, they are proposing to change the regime of testing in primary schools in England.
*Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to remember the lives lost in the Iraq war and to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq on 20 March 2003.
Climate Change Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Rooker]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Rooker to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Wednesday 28 November at 3.00pm
Prayers will have been read
*Baroness Rawlings to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase the level of aid to Burma and the border areas.
*Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any further plans to close British Embassies in Latin America.
*Lord Sheldon to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the impact of the spending overrun on the 2012 London Olympic Games upon spending on the Arts.
Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Jones of Birmingham]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Jones of Birmingham to move that the bill be committed to a Grand Committee.
It is expected that the following two motions will be debated together
Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007 Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to move that the draft Rules laid before the House on 9 October be approved. 27th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07
Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007 Lord Hunt of Kings Heath to move that the draft Rules laid before the House on 9 October be approved. 27th Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee, Session 2006-07
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Additional Authorities) Order 2007 Lord West of Spithead to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 6 November be approved. First Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Duty to Share Information and Disclosure of Information for Security Purposes) Order 2007 Lord West of Spithead to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 6 November be approved. First Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee
Thursday 29 November at 11.00am
*Lord Roberts of Conwy to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve the United Kingdom’s international competitiveness in the light of the fall from second to ninth place in the World Economic Forum’s annual league table.
*Lord Addington to ask Her Majesty’s Government which Government department holds responsibility for issues concerning obesity.
*Lord Fowler to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to help in the world-wide fight against HIV/AIDS.
Baroness Gale to call attention to the Government’s record on the management and prosecution of sexual offences; and to move for papers.
Lord Berkeley to call attention to the growth in passenger and freight traffic on Britain’s railways; and to move for papers.
It is expected that the following two motions for Third Reading will be debated together
Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [HL] Third Reading [Lord Eden of Winton]
Manchester City Council Bill [HL] Third Reading [Lord Bradley]
Lord Jenkin of Roding to ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements will be made for Parliamentary scrutiny of the operation of the new Statistics Board.
Friday 30 November at 11.00am
This sitting will start at 10.00am, if on 26 November the House approves the relevant proposal in the Procedure Committee’s 5th Report, Session 2006-07
House of Lords Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Steel of Aikwood]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Steel of Aikwood to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill [HL] Second Reading [Lord Ashley of Stoke]
If the bill is read a second time, Lord Ashley of Stoke to move that the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.
Monday 3 December at 2.30pm
*Lord Barnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with the Governor of the Bank of England regarding the global credit crunch.
*Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the progress made in implementing the Charities Act 2006.
*Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of spectators will have a roof over them in the new design for the main stadium for the 2012 Olympics.
*Lord Blaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is still the intention of the Prime Minister not to attend the forthcoming summit meeting of the leaders of the African Union and European Union countries in Portugal if Mr Mugabe attends.
§Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] Committee [Lord Darzi of Denham] First Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Tuesday 4 December at 2.30pm
*Lord Quirk to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will increase the amount of support and encouragement for adults to pursue part-time higher education.
*Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their target date for the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Human Trafficking; and what progress has been made on their action plan.
*Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many councils in England are subject to a moratorium or severe restrictions on granting planning permission for new housing.
It is expected that the Committee stage of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill will continue
Wednesday 5 December at 3.00pm
*Lord Faulkner of Worcester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussion they have had with the government of Gibraltar about tightening the regulation of on-line gambling.
*Lord Campbell-Savours to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made on their proposals for reform of the law on rape.
*Lord Lamont of Lerwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan any changes in the extradition arrangements between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) to move that this House takes note of the forthcoming European Council in Lisbon on 13 and 14 December.
Thursday 6 December at 11.00am
*Lord Bishop of Ripon and Leeds to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will alleviate any economic problems facing farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease and blue tongue restrictions by making part payments of the Single Farm Payments at the beginning of the payment window which opens in December.
*Lord Rosser to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for promoting women’s football.
*Baroness Warsi to ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received any proposals for a national motto; and, if so, whether such a motto will improve community relations.
Baroness Shephard of Northwold to call attention to the role of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in securing the efficient and effective delivery of policies and funds that support and promote the farming industry in the United Kingdom; and to move for papers.
Baroness Perry of Southwark to call attention to the case for an action plan to make opportunity more equal in the United Kingdom by raising school standards and increasing the number of good school places; and to move for papers.
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 2.00pm
Local Transport Bill [HL] Committee [Lord Bassam of Brighton] First Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Monday 10 December at 2.30pm
The Lord Bishop of Ely will be introduced
*Lord Ahmed to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking through the United Nations and European Union to promote the rights to self-determination of the people of Kosovo.
*Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they propose to take to encourage shops, offices and other workplaces to save energy by switching off unnecessary electrical equipment such as lights, computers and fax machines especially at night and during weekends and holidays.
*Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what further consideration they are giving to the problems and needs of veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War with still medically unexplained illnesses, and of the dependants of those who have died since the conflict.
*Lord Tebbit to ask Her Majesty’s Government why they did not answer Lord Tebbit’s Written Question (HL5443) concerning the apportionment of the time of Mr Des Browne MP between his duties as Secretary of State for Defence and Secretary of State for Scotland, tabled on 9 October and due for answer on 23 October, before Prorogation on 30 October; and why they have not written to him on this matter.
It is expected that the Committee stage of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill will continue
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.30pm
Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill [HL] Committee [Lord Davies of Oldham]
Tuesday 11 December at 2.30pm
*Lord Bishop of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards acceding to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses (UN Watercourse Convention), which seeks to alleviate tensions between nations with shared water resources.
*Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government what projections they have made of the anticipated size of the prison population in England and Wales in 2010.
*Lord Ezra to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will be taking new initiatives to stimulate energy saving.
It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill will continue at 3.30pm in the Moses Room and that it will conclude
Wednesday 12 December at 3.00pm
*Baroness Knight of Collingtree to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to intervene in the workings of the Family Courts to ensure full reasons are provided for parents whose children are removed from their care.
*Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are considering making the oral contraceptive pill directly available from community pharmacists.
*Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to remove Crown immunity from prisons insofar as health and safety legislation is concerned.
It is expected that the Committee stage of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill will conclude
It is expected that the Grand Committee on the Local Transport Bill will continue at 3.45pm in the Moses Room
Thursday 13 December at 11.00am
Professor Haleh Afshar will be introduced as a Baroness
*Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have received against the use of x-rays as an aid to age determination in immigration control.
*Earl of Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they are making with their hearts and minds campaign among the people of Afghanistan.
*Baroness Gardner of Parkes to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether patients at end of life are receiving the care to which they are entitled under the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare which came into operation on 1 October.
Monday 17 December at 2.30pm
Sir Nicholas Stern will be introduced as a Baron
*Earl Attlee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in procuring future strategic tanker aircraft.
*Lord Trefgarne to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the gross revenue to public funds from taxes and duties paid by motorists; and what proportion of this sum is spent on roads and related items.
*Baroness Hollis of Heigham to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will report on their commitment to help women buy back additional National Insurance years.
*Lord Hoyle to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Japan about their hunting of whales.
Tuesday 18 December at 11.00am
*Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment of what the impact would be on the United Kingdom’s trade with the European Union and the jobs which depend on it if the United Kingdom were to leave the European Union and continue in free trade and inter-governmental collaboration with the remaining Member States.
*Baroness Chapman to ask Her Majesty’s Government when sections 32 to 36 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Taxi accessibility regulations) will be brought into force.
*Lord Tyler to ask Her Majesty’s Government what has been the total cost of Government-funded research into organophosphates and human health since 1992.
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Motions for Balloted Debate
Ballot on 27 November for debate on 13 December. Time limit 2½ hours
Lord Harries of Pentregarth to call attention to financial inequality in the United Kingdom; and to move for papers.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to the causes and consequences of conflict in Africa; 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 Forsyth of Drumlean to call attention to the role of non-governmental organisations delivering services on behalf of the Government, and the related questions of accountability; and to move for papers.
Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for more post-legislative scrutiny by Parliament; and to move for papers.
Lord Livsey of Talgarth to call attention to the case for the construction of a Severn Barrage, its environmental impact, and other options for electricity generation in the Severn Estuary; and to move for papers.
Lord Tombs to call attention to issues facing the electricity supply industry and to the case for a strategic decision mechanism; and to move for papers.
†Lord Harrison to call attention to the British Humanist Association’s reports Quality and Equality: Human Rights, Public Services and Religious Organisations and The Case for Secularism: A Neutral State in an Open Society; and to move for papers.
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Select Committee Reports
The date on which the Report was published is in italics
Lord Wakeham to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Apprenticeship: a key route to skill (5th Report, Session 2006-07, HL Paper 138). 20 July 2007.
Lord Wright of Richmond to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Prüm: an effective weapon against terrorism and crime? (18th Report, Session 2006-07, HL Paper 90). 9 May 2007
Lord Wright of Richmond to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on The EU/US Passenger Name Record (PNR) Agreement (21st Report, Session 2006-07, HL Paper 108). 5 June 2007
†Lord Grenfell to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on The Commission’s Annual Policy Strategy for 2008 (23rd Report, Session 2006-07, HL Paper 123). 4 July 2007
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Other Motions for Debate
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to call attention to developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.
Lord Northbourne to call attention to the role of parents in enabling their child to achieve good outcomes at school; and to move for papers.
Lord Clement-Jones to move to resolve that this House regrets the need to use the national lottery to make further payments into the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund and calls on the Government to minimise the effect of the resulting cuts to lottery funds and in particular guarantee that the Arts, heritage and sport sectors adversely affected by the draft Payments into the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund etc. Order 2007 benefit from any increase in land value in the Olympic site following completion of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Lord Howarth of Newport to call attention to the case for encouraging high-quality architecture in the United Kingdom and for ensuring that design quality is taken into account by local planning authorities; and to move for papers.
Lord Norton of Louth to call attention to the case for improving the form in which legislation is presented to Parliament; and to move for papers.
Earl of Sandwich to call attention to the targets of the Millennium Development Goals in the poorest countries and the action required to achieve them by 2015; and to move for papers.
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Motions relating to Statutory Instruments
Payments into the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund etc. Order 2007 Lord Clement-Jones to move to resolve that this House calls on the Government to mitigate the impact of this draft Order through exploration of other funding options and to guarantee that the Arts, heritage, sport, charity and voluntary sectors adversely affected by the draft Order benefit from any increase in land value in the Olympic site following completion of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Questions for Short Debate
Time limit 1 hour or 1½ hours
Lord Harries of Pentregarth to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to respond to human rights abuses in West Papua.
Lord Blaker to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the prospects for a resolution of the political, economic and human problems in Zimbabwe.
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 Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what they see as the eventual destination of the project of European Union.
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reform the Social Fund.
Baroness Howe of Idlicote to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in implementing the National Audiology Action Plan contained within the Department of Health report, 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 Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of China’s role in promoting and respecting human rights.
Lord Astor of Hever to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve support for the British motorsport industry to ensure it does not lose its global leadership.
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 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.
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the progress of the government of Kenya in meeting the challenges on poverty reduction and the war on corruption set out in the Department for International Development’s 2004-07 country assistance plan.
Viscount Falkland to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they propose to take to support the training of disabled people on computers in their own homes.
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to deal with overcrowding and capacity on railway services.
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 Sharp of Guildford to ask Her Majesty’s Government why at a time when they are encouraging people to upgrade skills and continue working in later in life, adult learners seeking a second qualification must pay full cost fees.
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 Best to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to remove barriers caused by housing benefit restrictions that prevent young people leaving hostels and supported housing projects.
Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what improvements have been made in the management of exotic infectious animal diseases.
Baroness Cox to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether every citizen of the United Kingdom will be protected in the exercise of their freedoms as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Lord Teverson to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to substitute rail travel for air travel within the United Kingdom.
Lord Carlile of Berriew to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment of the arrangements for the imposition and parole review of sentences of imprisonment and detention for public protection imposed under sections 225 and 226 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
Lord Howarth of Newport to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to develop their policies to link the Arts with healthcare.
Lord Beaumont of Whitley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to develop the production of renewable energy in the United Kingdom so as to reduce the United Kingdom’s vulnerability to global gas and oil price fluctuations.
Lord Greaves to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the programme for updating the definitive maps of rights of way and in particular the 25-year time limit on making claims for changes.
Baroness Hooper to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to act upon the findings of the National Audit Office Report on the Overseas Territories.
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.
Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve the system for managing prisoners serving indefinite sentences.
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 Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the issue of identity theft.
Baroness Cox to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to contribute to the Vienna Forum on the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (13 to 15 February 2008); and to introduce policies to eliminate the modern-day slave trade in all its forms both at home and abroad.
Lord Rix to ask Her Majesty’s Government to what extent the social care needs of adults with a learning disability will be considered in the forthcoming Green Paper on adult social care.
Lord Patel to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
Lord Dholakia to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will use the Migrant Integration Policy Index to inform debates on migrants in Europe.
†Baroness Finlay of Llandaff to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they propose to take in view of the absence of a coroners bill in the legislative programme.
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Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 22 November and due for answer by 6 December.
Duke of Montrose to ask Her Majesty’s Government what history there has been of shortfalls in the quantity of virus recorded each week at the Merial Animal Health Laboratory. HL456
Duke of Montrose to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether adequate security is provided by the situation at the Merial Animal Health Laboratory where there is only one valve that separates the live virus product line from the line providing an outlet from the steam cleaning process; and whether they will insist that water from this outlet should also pass through a facility for heat treating waste. HL457
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they received from the British Dental Association regarding the use of dental x-rays to assist in determining the age of unaccompanied asylum seeking children; and whether they will place copies of this and other representations on this subject in the Library of the House, together with their responses. HL458
Lord Avebury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have received from the Independent Monitoring Board at HM Prison Holloway regarding the Learning and Skills Council’s proposals for the education of prisoners Developing the Offenders Learning and Skills Service: the Prospectus; and whether they will place a copy of their response in the Library of the House. HL459
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will organise a campaign mobilising extra resources to prevent standards from falling in United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East schools, especially in Gaza. HL460
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will always apply the precautionary principle when considering issues concerning genetically modified crops, their cultivation and importation; and, in particular, whether they are applying this principle to genetically modified maize and its possible effects on butterflies and other beneficial insects. HL461
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of people under 18 who have received custodial sentences over the last five years have been assessed for mental health problems; and, of those, how many were deemed to have such problems. HL462
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people under 18 are currently monitored by electronic tagging in England and Wales; and how many have been monitored in each of the last five years. HL463
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the monthly cost of keeping a young person in custody in England and Wales. HL464
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the cost of keeping a young person in custody is spent on education; and how this compares with the amount budgeted per pupil in the state school system. HL465
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many experts in children’s welfare, children’s educational needs and children’s mental health are employed by HM Prison Service. HL466
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Baroness Morris of Bolton on 22 November, whether the proposed United States missile defence bases in Poland and the Czech Republic as currently planned could function without RAF Menwith Hill. HL467
Earl of Northesk to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they anticipate that the Report from the Public-Private Forum on Identity Management, chaired by Sir James Crosby, will be published. HL468
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have undertaken a cost benefit analysis in relation to acceptance by the United Kingdom of the First Optional Protocol to the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. HL469
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their justification for allowing women to complain to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women of violations by the United Kingdom of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women while not permitting members of ethnic minorities to complain to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination of violations of the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. HL470
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will be in a position to announce on Human Rights Day 2007 whether they intend to accept the First Optional Protocol to the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. HL471
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many cases have been taken against the United Kingdom to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women; what was the outcome of each; and what was the cost to the public purse. HL472
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will take action to secure the extradition from Iraq of Mohammed Ali for his alleged involvement in the murder of Banaz Mahmod. HL473
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will change the computer software of Government computers so as to make it impossible to transfer protected personal data held by them without complying with data protection principles and procedures. HL474
Baroness Hanham to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will continue to regulate International Medical Graduates’ entry to the United Kingdom on nationality and not merit, meaning that only those who hold a United Kingdom or European Union passport will be eligible for a work permit. HL475
Baroness Hanham to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to change the situation whereby International Medical Graduates with medical degrees from Commonwealth medical schools, recognised by the General Medical Council, can only be considered for employment in this country if they hold a United Kingdom or European Union passport. HL476
Baroness Hanham to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is now their view that passenger data should be included in eBorders when the contract is due to be let for its provision. HL477
Baroness Hanham to ask Her Majesty’s Government for how long it is intended that Project Semaphore will run. HL478
Baroness Hanham to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the status of the Authority to Carry scheme within eBorders. HL479
Baroness Hanham to ask Her Majesty’s Government within what timetable the Authority to Carry scheme is to be achieved. HL480
Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have assessed the effect of the introduction of Home Information Packs on the housing market. HL481
Baroness Scott of Needham Market to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will respond to the recent report from the Commission for Rural Communities, Taking forward the Recommendations of the Affordable Rural Housing Commission: Final report, on the subject of affordable house building in rural areas. HL482
Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the total cost of flood damage in each of the last ten years. HL483
Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to give greater powers to the Environment Agency for the co-ordination of action to prevent flood damage. HL484
Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the number of different organisations producing flood mapping as a consequence of flood damage earlier this year. HL485
Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to promote (a) better foundations; (b) stone floors; (c) high electrical wiring; and (d) no fixed wooden furniture on ground level for buildings constructed in areas designated as at high risk of flooding. HL486
Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the insurance industry on (a) the costs and (b) the benefits of co-ordinated betterment in addressing the problems of buildings located in areas designated as at high risk of flooding. HL487
Lord Rotherwick to ask Her Majesty’s Government what advice is being provided to local authorities on (a) the costs, and (b) the benefits of appropriate insurance cover for flood damage; and what assessment they have made of the costs incurred as a consequence of inadequate cover. HL488
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, with regard to the two information discs which went missing during transportation between their offices, and which were the subject of a statement in the House, whether passwords were written on the discs or available in the packaging; and, if so, whether this is current Government procedure. HL489
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to improve security for discs carrying confidential Government information during transportation between departments.
HL490
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is still Government policy to support the creation of a second runway at Stansted airport. HL491
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Secretary of State for Transport’s comments regarding airport capacity, as reported in The Times newspaper of 22 November, represent a change of existing Government aviation policy. HL492
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the implications of the statement made by the Secretary of State for Transport on 22 November for the policies set out in the White Paper The Future of Air Transport, published in December 2003, regarding the creation of a third runway at Heathrow airport; and whether they will highlight each resulting change in policy accordingly. HL493
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will outline the proposed timetable for the creation of a second runway at Stansted airport. HL494
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government when the Secretary of State for Transport last discussed the development of a second runway at Stansted airport with representatives of BAA or Ferrovial; on what date such discussions occurred; who was present at the meeting or participated in the discussion; and whether they will place a copy of the minutes of the meeting or conversation in the Library of the House. HL495
Lord Hanningfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Jones of Birmingham on 29 October (WA 165), when a reply from Mr Alan Cook, Managing Director of the Post Office, can be expected; and what are the terms of any agreement or understanding relating to the answer of parliamentary questions by the Post Office or the Royal Mail Group. HL496
Lord Christopher to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether definitive evidence is available to establish that, from original seed production to fuel tank, biofuels are beneficial against climate change; and, if such evidence is available, whether they will publish it. HL497
Lord Christopher to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to build more houses on flood plains; what consideration has been given to methods of raising these proposed houses above potential future flood levels; and what has been learned from experience in the Netherlands.
HL498
Lord Christopher to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in light of the bovine tuberculosis and blue tongue outbreaks, there is any research data which relates to the possibility—
(a) that in-breeding has lowered the resistance of farm stock particularly dairy cattle;
(b) that particular breeds of either cattle or sheep have a greater resistance than others to either of these diseases; or
(c) that less intensive farming, for example organic, reduces incidence. HL499
Lord Beaumont of Whitley to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will take action with their international partners to bring about the cessation of deforestation in the Congo Basin. HL500
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the 7,500 complaints of torture and cruel or inhuman treatment documented by the Uganda Human Rights Commission; and when they last raised the issue of Uganda’s record on torture and human rights abuses with President Yoweri Museveni. HL501
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make representations to the government of China about the case of Yoo Sang-joon, a North Korean human rights activist, who faces repatriation from China to North Korea. HL502
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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.
6 November (20 November)
HL11 Lord Stoddart of Swindon [FCO]
HL15 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL16 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL17 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL18 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL19 Lord Berkeley [DfT]
HL25 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL27 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL30 Lord Morris of Manchester [DoH]
HL31 Lord Morris of Manchester [DoH]
HL36 Lord Jenkin of Roding [DoH]
HL46 Earl of Sandwich [MoD]
HL60 Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury [DCMS]
HL69 Lord Clement-Jones [DCMS]
HL72 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL74 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL77 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL78 Lord Pearson of Rannoch [HO]
HL97 Lord Ouseley [HO]
7 November (21 November)
HL109 Lord Teverson [DfT]
HL110 Lord Teverson [DfT]
HL111 Lord Teverson [DfT]
HL112 Lord Teverson [DfT]
HL129 Lord Berkeley [DfBERR]
HL130 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL131 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL141 Lord Avebury [DoH]
HL143 Lord Avebury [CO]
HL152 Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury [DCMS]
HL153 Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury [DCMS]
HL154 Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury [DCMS]
HL159 Lord Roberts of Conwy [MoD]
HL167 Lord Greaves [LHOL]
8 November (22 November)
HL183 Lord Tebbit [MoD]
HL187 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL188 Lord Alton of Liverpool [DoH]
HL194 Lord Hylton [DfID]
HL197 Lord Hylton [HO]
HL198 Viscount Astor [HMT]
HL199 Viscount Astor [HMT]
HL200 Viscount Astor [HMT]
HL201 Viscount Astor [HMT]
HL202 Baroness Valentine [HO]
HL203 Baroness Valentine [HO]
HL205 Earl of Sandwich [HO]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [CO] 1
| [DCMS] 5
| [DfBERR] 1
| [DfID] 1
| [DfT] 9
| [DoH] 11 |
| [FCO] 1
| [HMT] 4
| [HO] 6
| [LHOL] 1
| [MoD] 3
| [NIO] 2 |
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Bills in Progress
|
| Type of Bill
| To be considered |
| Waiting for Second Reading
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| |
| House of Lords [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 30 November |
| Disabled Persons (Independent Living) [HL]
| Private Member’s
| 30 November |
| Powers of Entry etc. [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions [HL]
| Government
| 28 November |
| Children and Young Persons [HL]
| Government
| 26 November |
| Climate Change [HL]
| Government
| 27 November |
| Alcohol Labelling [HL]
| Private Member’s
| |
| Committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee
|
| |
| Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) [HL]
| Private
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| Committed to a Grand Committee
|
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| Local Transport [HL]
| Government
| 6 December |
| Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts [HL]
| Government
| 10 December |
| Committed to a Committee of the Whole House
|
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| Human Fertilisation and Embryology [HL]
| Government
| 3 December |
| Waiting for Third Reading
|
| |
| Bournemouth Borough Council [HL]
| Private
| 29 November |
| Manchester City Council [HL]
| Private
| 29 November |
| London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill
| Private
| |
| Sent to the Commons
|
| |
| Transport for London [HL]
| Private
| |
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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 European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Agreement on Enlargement of the European Economic Area) Order 2007
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| Draft Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2007
|
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| Draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007
|
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| Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2007
|
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| Draft Local Authorities (Alcohol Disorder Zones) Regulations 2007
|
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| Draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2007
|
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| Considered in Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| Draft Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Powers of District and JP Courts) Order 2007
|
| 26 November |
| Draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
|
| 26 November |
| Draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Commissioner) Regulations 2007
|
| 26 November |
| Draft Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007
|
| 26 November |
| Draft Armed Forces (Redress of Individual Grievances) Regulations 2007
|
| 26 November |
| Draft Regulators’ Compliance Code
|
| 26 November |
| Company and Business Names (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007
|
| 26 November |
| Waiting for Affirmative Resolution
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| |
| Draft Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007
|
| 28 November |
| Draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007
|
| 28 November |
| Draft Payments into the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund etc. Order 2007
| First Report
| |
| Draft Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Additional Authorities) Order 2007
|
| 28 November |
| Draft Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (Duty to Share Information and Disclosure of Information for Security Purposes) Order 2007
|
| 28 November |
| Draft Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Regional Learning and Skills Councils Regulations 2007
|
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| Draft Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Order 2007
|
| |
| Draft Regional Learning and Skills Councils Regulations 2007
|
| |
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Regulatory Reform Orders in Progress
The Regulatory Reform Committee has reported on Orders in the reports indicated
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| Regulatory Reform
Committee
| To be considered |
| Proposals reported following first-stage scrutiny by the Regulatory Reform Committee
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| Draft Regulatory Reform (Public Service Vehicles) Order 2005
| 14th Report, 2006-07
| |
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Legislative Reform Orders in Progress
| Super-affirmative draft Orders reported following first-stage scrutiny by the 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 26 November
|
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee B Internal Market
| 4.00pm |
| Human Rights
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Tuesday 27 November
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| European Union
| Sub-Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade
| 10.30am |
| Science and Technology
| Sub-Committee I Waste Reduction
| 11.00am |
| Merits of Statutory Instruments
| Select Committee
| 3.00pm |
| Economic Affairs
| Select Committee
| 3.30pm |
| Administration and Works
| Domestic Committee
| 4.15pm
in Committee Room G |
| European Union
| Select Committee
| 4.15pm |
| Wednesday 28 November
|
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| Communications
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| Constitution
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture
| 10.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee F Home Affairs
| 11.00am |
| Statutory Instruments
| Joint Committee
| 4.00pm |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee E Law and Institutions
| 4.15pm |
| Thursday 29 November
|
| |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee G Social and Consumer Affairs
| 9.30am |
| European Union
| Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy
| 10.30am |
| Tuesday 4 December
|
| |
| House Committee
| Domestic Committee
| 4.00pm |
| Wednesday 5 December
|
| |
| Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform
| Select Committee
| 10.30am |
| Thursday 6 December
|
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| Science and Technology
| Select Committee
| 11.00am |
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Minutes of Proceedings of Thursday 22 November 2007
The House met at 11.00am
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Newcastle.
1 Earldom of Lonsdale in the Peerage of the United Kingdom The Lord Chancellor reported that Hugh Clayton Lowther had established his succession to the Earldom of Lonsdale. The Clerk of the Parliaments was accordingly directed to enter the Earl of Lonsdale on the register of hereditary peers maintained under Standing Order 10(5).
2 Barony of Borwick in the Peerage of the United Kingdom The Lord Chancellor reported that Geoffrey Robert James Borwick had established his succession to the Barony of Borwick. The Clerk of the Parliaments was accordingly directed to enter Lord Borwick on the register of hereditary peers maintained under Standing Order 10(5).
Public Business
3 Queen’s Speech The Lord Chamberlain, Earl Peel, delivered Her Majesty’s reply to the Address of 14 November, as follows:
I have received with great satisfaction the dutiful and loyal expression of your thanks for the speech with which I opened the present Session of Parliament.
4 European Union Reform Treaty A question was asked by Lord Blackwell and answered by the Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland).
5 Missile defence A question was asked by Lord Wallace of Saltaire and answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton.
6 Mobile phone charges A question was asked by Baroness Miller of Hendon and answered by Lord Bach.
7 Climate change: Bangladesh A question was asked by Baroness Uddin and answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.
8 Alcohol Labelling Bill [HL] Lord Mitchell presented a bill to make provision for the labelling of alcoholic beverages; and for connected purposes. It was read a first time and ordered to be printed. (HL Bill 10)
9 Business of the House The Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) moved that the debate on the motion in the name of Baroness Park of Monmouth set down for today shall be limited to 5 hours. The motion was agreed to.
10 Armed Forces (5-hour debate) Baroness Park of Monmouth moved for papers relating to the planning, action, and support required to enable the Armed Forces to meet the long- and short-term challenges facing them. After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
11 Social Security (National Insurance Credits) Amendment Regulations 2007 Lord Skelmersdale moved that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Regulations laid before the House on 7 September be annulled (SI 2007/2582). After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
12 Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay moved that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Regulations laid before the House on 8 October be annulled (SI 2007/2868). After debate, the motion was withdrawn.
The House adjourned at 5.25pm until Monday 26 November at 2.30pm.
Michael Pownall
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.
Affirmative Instrument
The following instrument was laid before the House for approval by resolution:
Draft Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) Order 2007, laid under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Negative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House:
1 National Health Service (Pension Scheme, Injury Benefits, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Compensation for Premature Retirement) Amendment Regulations 2007, laid under the Superannuation Act 1972. (3280)
2 Medicines (Pharmacies) (Applications for Registration and Fees) Amendment Regulations 2007, laid under the Medicines Act 1968. (3282)
3 Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2007, laid under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. (3290)
4 (1) Patents Rules 2007 (3291)
(2) Patents (Fees) Rules 2007 (3292)
laid under the Patents Act 1977.
5 Patents (Compulsory Licensing and Supplementary Protection Certificates) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. (3293)
Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following papers were laid before the House:
1 Report and Accounts for 2006-07 of the Scottish Screen National Lottery Distribution Fund, laid under the National Lottery etc. Act 1993.
2 (1) Draft Code of Practice: Prevention of Illegal Working: Civil penalties for employers
(2) Draft Code of Practice: Prevention of Illegal Working: Guidance for employers on the avoidance of unlawful discrimination in employment practice while seeking to prevent illegal working
laid under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Judicial Business
Thursday 22 November
1 R (on the application of JL) (Respondent) v Secretary of State for Justice (Appellant) (England) The appeal of the Secretary of State for Justice was presented and it was ordered that notwithstanding Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 9 January.
2 Scottish & Newcastle plc (Original Respondents and Cross-appellants) v Raguz (Original Appellant and Cross-respondent) (England) The cross-appeal of Scottish & Newcastle plc was presented and it was ordered that notwithstanding Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 9 January.
3 R (on the application of Bapio Action Limited and another) (Respondents) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and another (Petitioner) The petition of the Secretary of State for Health praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
4 R v Deyemi and another (Petitioners) The petition of Danny Deyemi and Annie Edwards praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
5 R (on the application of Faithfull) (Petitioner) v Ipswich Crown Court (Respondents) The petition of Benjamin John Faithfull praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Administration of Justice Act 1960 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.
6 Howard de Walden Estates Limited (Respondents) v Aggio and others (Appellants) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee.
Monday 26 November at 11.00am
In Committee Room No. 1
Hearing by the Appellate Committee in the following cause:
Total Network SL (a company incorporated in Spain) (Original Respondents and Cross-appellants) v Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (suing as Commissioners of Customs and Excise) (Original Appellants and Cross-respondents)
In Committee Room No. 2
Hearing by the Appellate Committee in the following cause:
In re Duffy (FC) (Appellant) (Northern Ireland)
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