John Bercow
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Mr Speaker
With the leave of the House, I propose to take motions 3 to 8 together.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),
Pensions
That the draft Social Security (Reduced Rates of Class 1 Contributions, Rebates and Minimum Contributions) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Social Security
That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
Family Proceedings
That the draft Access to Justice Act 1999 (Destination of Appeals) (Family Proceedings) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 3 February, be approved.
That the draft Family Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 28 February, be approved.
Community Infrastructure Levy
That the draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 7 February, be approved.—(Mr Newmark.)
Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),
Local Government
That the draft Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity, which was laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.—(Mr Newmark.)
The Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred until Wednesday 30 March (Standing Order No. 41A).
Mr Speaker
With the leave of the House, I shall take motions 10 to 23 together.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),
Electricity
That the draft Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 9 February, be approved.
That the draft Warm Home Discount Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 28 February, be approved.
Broadcasting
That the draft Media Ownership (Radio and Cross-media) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 14 February, be approved.
Social Security
That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-Rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 15 February, be approved.
Tax Credits
That the draft Tax Credits Up-Rating Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 15 February, be approved.
Social Security
That the draft Guardian’s Allowance Up-Rating Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 9 March, be approved.
Equality
That the draft Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.
That the draft Equality Act 2010 (Public Authorities and Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 14 February, be approved.
Immigration
That the draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2011, which were laid before this House on 10 March, be approved.
Corporation Tax
That the draft Enactment of Extra-Statutory Concessions Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 8 March, be approved.
Insurance Premium Tax
That the Insurance Premium Tax (Discounted Insurance Premiums: Higher Rate) Order 2011 (S.I., 2011, No. 661), dated 7 March, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8 March, be approved.
European Union Documents
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119(11)),
Offshore Activities
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 14768/10, relating to a Commission Communication on Facing the challenge of the safety of offshore oil and gas activities and Addendum 1; agrees that the UK has a proven, robust offshore environmental and safety regime, and supports the Government’s intention to work closely with the Commission and EU Member States to ensure that high standards of health and safety and high levels of protection for the environment are maintained across Europe in respect of oil and gas operations.
Satellite Navigation
That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 14701/10, draft Decision on the detailed rules for access to the public regulated service offered by the global navigation satellite system established under the Galileo programme, and No. 5530/11, Commission Report on the mid-term review of the European satellite radio navigation programmes; supports the Government’s aim of securing practical, proportionate and enforceable legislation that balances the need for appropriate security controls of manufacturers and users against favourable conditions in which a market for the PRS and associated equipment can grow; and supports the Government’s aim of beginning Galileo services as early as possible, albeit reduced in scope if the programme cannot be delivered within the allocated budget.
Milk and Milk Products
That this House takes note of European Union Document No.17582/10, Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 as regards contractual relations in the milk and milk products sector; notes the potential for the establishment of producer organisations in the dairy sector to enhance the bargaining power of producers; and supports the Government’s view that greater clarity of existing competition law and what producers may do collectively would better enable rebalancing of negotiating power in the sector rather than the Commission’s proposed exemption from competition law and limits based upon national milk production.
Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 18101/10 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to a Draft Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters; and endorses the Government’s decision about whether to exercise the UK opt-in under Protocol 21 to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. —(Mr Newmark.)
Question agreed to.
Sittings of the House (5 April)
Ordered,
That, on Tuesday 5 April, the House shall meet at 11.30 am and references to specific times in the Standing Orders of this House shall apply as if that day were a Wednesday.— (Mr Newmark.)
Business of the House (5 April)
Ordered,
That, at the sitting on Tuesday 5 April—
(a) proceedings on the Motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to humanitarian relief may continue, though opposed, for three hours, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and
(b) notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the backbench business determined by the Backbench Business Committee may be entered upon at any hour, may then be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours, and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of.—(Mr Newmark.)
Notices of Questions
Ordered,
That, notwithstanding sub-paragraph (a) of the proviso to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments), notices of questions to the Secretary of State for Scotland for oral answer on Wednesday 4 May may be given on Tuesday 26 April.—(Mr Newmark.)
Private Members’ Bills
Motion made,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 14(4), Private Members’ Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 9 September 2011, 21 October 2011, 25 November 2011 and 20 January 2012.—(Mr Newmark.)
Mr Speaker
As there is an amendment not supported by the Member in charge, I will follow the practice of my predecessors and treat it as an objection to the motion. Objection taken.