Formal Minutes of the Committee

House of Commons Backbench Business Committee

Session 2010-12

The Backbench Business Committee

The Backbench Business Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to determine the backbench business to be taken in the House and in Westminster Hall on days, or parts of days, allotted for backbench business.

Current membership Natascha Engel (Labour, North East Derbyshire) (Chair) Mr Peter Bone (Conservative, Wellingborough) Philip Davies (Conservative, Shipley) Jane Ellison (Conservative, Battersea) John Hemming (Liberal Democrat, Birmingham Yardley) Mr Philip Hollobone (Conservative, Kettering) Ian Mearns (Gateshead, Labour) Mr George Mudie (Leeds East, Labour)

The following were also members of the Committee during the session: Mr David Anderson (Labour, Blaydon) Alison Seabeck (Labour, Plymouth, Moor View)

Powers The Committee is established under Standing Order No 152J to determine the backbench business to be taken in the House and in Westminster Hall on days, or parts of days, allotted for backbench business. The powers of select committees are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, which are available on the internet via www.parliament.uk.

Publications All publications of the Committee are on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/bbcom

Committee staff The current staff of the Committee is Paul Evans (Clerk), Dr Sue Griffiths (Second Clerk), Kevin Gardner (Committee Assistant) and Gary Calder (Media Officer).

Contacts All correspondence should be addressed to the Clerk of the Backbench Business Committee, Table Office, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. The telephone number for general enquiries is 020 7219 3754; and the Committee’s email address is [email protected].

Formal Minutes of the Committee, Session 2010-12

TUESDAY 6 JULY 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr David Anderson John Hemming Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies Alison Seabeck Jane Ellison

General discussion on the Committee’s working practices

The Committee considered this matter.

Ordered, That the public be admitted during the examination of witnesses unless the Committee orders otherwise.

[Adjourned until Monday 12 July at 7 p.m.

MONDAY 12 JULY 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr David Anderson John Hemming Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Alison Seabeck

1. General discussion on the Committee’s working practices

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Determination of business to be taken on Tuesday 20 July

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on Tuesday 20 July be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Monday 19 July at 7 p.m.

MONDAY 19 JULY 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr David Anderson John Hemming Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies Alison Seabeck Jane Ellison

1. Debate on Information for Backbenchers on Statements: Tuesday 20 July

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Determination of business to be taken on Tuesday 27 July and on future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on Tuesday 27 July and on future days be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. First Special Report: Provisional Approach: Session 2010-11

Draft Special Report (Provisional Approach: Session 2010-11), proposed by the Chair, brought up, read the first and second time, and agreed to.

Resolved, That the Report be the First Special Report of the Committee to the House.

Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.

[Adjourned until Monday 26 July at 5 p.m.

MONDAY 26 JULY 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr David Anderson Mr Philip Hollobone

Mr Peter Bone Alison Seabeck Jane Ellison

1. Debate on Information for Backbenchers on Statements: Tuesday 20 July

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Requests for debates

The Committee considered this matter.

Requests had been received as follows: • Graham Evans and Steve Baker: reforming EDMs • Mr David Amess: animals used in scientific experiments • Jim Sheridan: IPSA • Robert Halfon: the internet and privacy • Meg Hillier: housing benefit • Steve Baker: reforming EDMs

3. Arrangements for debates during September sitting

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Chair’s report on the Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday 21 July

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 6 September at 5 p.m.

MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr David Anderson John Hemming Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies Alison Seabeck Jane Ellison

1. Arrangements for debates during September sitting

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Seminar: Wednesday 8 September.

The Committee considered this matter.

3. Requests for debates

The Committee considered this matter.

Requests had been received as follows: • Madeleine Moon MP; Alun Michael MP; Yvette Cooper MP; Desmond Swayne MP; Sir Robert Smith MP; Sir George Young MP and David Davis MP: contaminated blood (including emails from constituents) • Nicky Morgan MP: houses in multiple occupation • Gordon Banks MP: looped blind cords

[Adjourned until Monday 13 September at 5 p.m.

MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Alison Seabeck

1. Matters arising from the Seminar held on Wednesday 8 September

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Representations from Members: Wednesday 15 September

The Committee considered this matter.

3. Arrangements for the debate on Thursday 16 September

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Requests for debates

Requests had been received as follows:

• House of Commons Commission Annual Report (Westminster Hall debate suggested) • Margaret Hodge MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee: Standing Order changes and debate on the work of the Committee • Robert Halfon MP: the internet and privacy

5. Debate on Afghanistan: Thursday 9 September

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Wednesday 15 September at 4.55 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Alison Seabeck John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members gave oral representations: • Owen Smith MP and Geoffrey Robinson MP: Contaminated blood • Fiona Mactaggart MP: Human trafficking • Nicholas Soames MP and Frank Field MP: Immigration • Bob Russell MP: Child poverty • Robert Halfon MP: Internet and privacy • Gordon Banks MP: Looped blind cords • Duncan Hames and Charlotte Leslie MP: Cancun Climate Change Conference • Kate Green MP: Reform of housing benefit • Chris Williamson MP and Nic Dakin MP: Nuclear test veterans

Written requests had been received as follows: • Chris Heaton-Harris MP: Government policy on on-shore wind farms • Steve Rotheram: Governance of Professional Football Clubs • Nicky Morgan MP: Houses in multiple occupation/sustainable communities

2. Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 14 October

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 14 October, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 15 September, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Monday 11 October at 5 p.m.

MONDAY 11 OCTOBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr David Anderson John Hemming Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Motion relating to contaminated blood for debate on Thursday 14 October

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Requests for debates

Requests for debates had been received as follows: • Michael Meacher MP: Reform of the banking system • Steve Baker MP: Reform of EDMs

4. Determination of business to be taken in Westminster Hall on Thursday 28 October

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken in Westminster Hall on Thursday 28 October be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Monday 18 October at 5 p.m.

MONDAY 18 OCTOBER 2010

Members present:

Mr Peter Bone, in the Chair

Philip Davies John Hemming Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone

In the temporary absence of the Chair, Mr Peter Bone was called to the Chair for the meeting.

1. Determination of business to be taken in Westminster Hall on Thursday 4 November

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken in Westminster Hall on Thursday 4 November be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

2. Arrangements for taking representations from Members

The Committee considered this matter.

3. Review of backbench business on Thursday 14 October

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 25 October at 4.55 p.m.

MONDAY 25 OCTOBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Adam Afriyie: IPSA • Steve Baker: Reform of EDMs • Paul Flynn: Preparations for pandemics • Dr Julian Lewis: Trident replacement • Mr Michael Meacher: Banking reform • Nicky Morgan: Houses in multiple occupation/sustainable communities • Mr John Redwood, Jeremy Lefroy and Mr Brian Binley: Policy for growth • Steve Rotheram: Governance of Professional Football Clubs

Written requests had been received as follows:

• Mark Garnier and Harriett Baldwin: Regulation of independent financial advisors • Grahame M. Morris: Effect of cuts and spending limits on the NHS

2. Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 11 November

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 11 November, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 25 October, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Arrangements for the Debate in Westminster Hall on 4 November

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Guidance for Members on tabling motions for debate

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 1 November at 5 p.m.

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Requests for debates

Requests for debates had been received as follows: • Transport Select Committee: Impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review on the Department for Transport

Resolved, That the Committee meet in public on Mondays at 4pm to take representations from hon. Members on subjects for debate in backbench time.

2. Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 11 November, on Thursday 18 November in Westminster Hall and on future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 11 November, on Thursday 18 November in Westminster Hall and on future days, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Review of backbench business on 28 October

The Committee considered this matter.

Adjourned until Monday 8 November at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Adam Afriyie and Nadine Dorries: IPSA • Bob Ainsworth: Drugs policy • Richard Fuller: Financing for Social Enterprises and Charities. • Mark Garnier and Harriett Baldwin: Regulation of Independent Financial Advisors • David Lammy: Local government finance • Michael Meacher, David Davis and Malcolm Bruce: Banking reform

Written requests had been received as follows: • Roger Williams: Animal experimentation

John Hemming declared an interest as Chair of JHC plc, a company providing services to Independent Financial Advisors

2. Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 25 November

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on Thursday 25 November, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 8 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Arrangements for debate on Immigration on Thursday 18 November

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Other business for future backbench time

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 15 November at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies Ian Mearns Jane Ellison

1. Change of Membership

The Committee recorded its thanks to Mr David Anderson and Alison Seabeck who had left the Committee and welcomed Ian Mearns and Mr George Mudie.

2. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Adam Afriyie, supported by Mr Graham Brady, Tony Lloyd and Bob Russell: IPSA. Mr Ricard Bacon, Ann Clwyd and Mr David Winnick also spoke in support of the proposal and the Committee received over 40 supporting emails from Members. • Annette Brooke, supported by Stephen Gilbert and Dr Sarah Wollaston: Park Homes. Simon Hughes, Robert Buckland and Dennis Skinner wrote in support of the application. • Dr Eilidh Whiteford, supported by Andrew George: Fisheries. Written support was received from Ms Margaret Ritchie, Mr Frank Doran, Mark Durkan and Dr Alasdair McDonnell.

Natascha Engel declared an interest as a member of the all-party group on park homes.

3. Determination of business to be taken week commencing 29 November

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken week commencing 29 November, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 15 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

4. Publication of select committee reports: statements by chairs of select committees

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 22 November at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations:

• Dr Eilidh Whiteford, supported by Dr Thérèse Coffey: Fisheries. • Greg Mulholland, supported by Karen Bradley and Dr Thérèse Coffey: Future of Pubs.

Written requests had been received as follows: • Committee on Standards and Privileges: Amendments to Standing Orders

2. Determination of business to be taken on 2 and 9 December

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 2 and 9 December, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 22 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Backbench business debates

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 29 November at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Annette Brooke: Park Homes • Nic Dakin: EU Council • John Hemming: (1) Reference to the Standards and Privileges Committee; (2) Debate on secret prisoners

Written requests had been received as follows: • John Baron: Prisoner voting • Communities and Local Government Committee: Impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review on the Department for Communities and Local Government

2. Determination of business to be taken on 16 December and on future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 16 December and on future days, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 29 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Pre-recess adjournment debate

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 6 December at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 6 DECEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie Mr Philip Hollobone

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations:

• Adam Afriyie: Parliamentary Standards (Amendment) Bill • Margaret Hodge and Mr Richard Bacon: Work of the Public Accounts Committee • Caroline Lucas: Parliamentary Reform

Written requests had been received as follows: • Stephen Gilbert, Iain Stewart, Chukka Umunna and Heidi Alexander: Diversity issues

2. Determination of business to be taken on 16 December and 13 January

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 16 December and 13 January, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 6 December, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Pre-recess adjournment debate

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 13 December at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 13 DECEMBER 2010

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Determination of business to be taken on 21 December

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 21 December be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

2. Debate on the work of the Committee of Public Accounts, 16 December

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Monday 10 January at 3.55 p.m.

MONDAY 10 JANUARY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • John Glen and Damian Hinds: Improving Life Chances of Disadvantaged Children • Matthew Hancock: Future of the Horseracing Levy • John Hemming: (1) Reference to the Standards and Privileges Committee; (2) Motion to establish a committee on secret prisoners

2. Determination of business to be taken on the next available backbench day

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on the next available day, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 10 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Pre-recess adjournment debate

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Date and time of meetings

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 18 January at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 18 JANUARY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr David Davis and Mr Jack Straw: Prisoner voting • Dr Stella Creasy and Justin Tomlinson: Consumer credit and debt management • Caroline Lucas, Mr Michael Meacher and Dr Sarah Wollaston: Parliamentary reform • Yvonne Fovargue: Reform of legal aid • Elizabeth Truss and Dr Thérèse Coffey: School standards and the UK’s PISA rankings • Andrea Leadsom: Onshore wind farms

Written requests had been received as follows: • Foreign Affairs Committee: Successor arrangements to the Western European Union

2. Determination of business to be taken on the next available backbench day

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on future backbench days, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 18 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Pre-recess adjournment debate

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 25 January at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 25 JANUARY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Richard Ottaway (Foreign Affairs Committee): Successor arrangements to the WEU

• Mrs Eleanor Laing, Sheila Gilmore, Kate Green and Mary Macleod: International Women’s Day • Andrea Leadsom: Onshore wind farms • Heidi Alexander: Proposed Women and Equalities Audit Committee

Written requests had been received as follows: • Standards and Privileges Committee: Motion to consider two Committee report • Welsh Affairs Committee: St David’s Day debate

2. Determination of business to be taken on 10 February

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 10 February, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 25 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Arrangements for taking representations from Members

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 1 February at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie Mr Philip Hollobone

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mrs Eleanor Laing, Sheila Gilmore, Mary Macleod and Joan Ruddock: International Women’s Day • Mr Elfyn Llwyd and Paul Murphy: Welsh Affairs • Mr Bernard Jenkin (Public Administration Committee): UK National Strategy • Mr Richard Bacon (in private session): Access to hon. Members by their constituents

Written requests had been received as follows: • Madeleine Moon: International Women’s Day

• Andrea Leadsom: High Speed Two

[Adjourned until Tuesday 8 February at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Ian Mearns Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Sarah Newton, Mr Adrian Sanders, Mr Angus Brendan MacNeil and Bill Esterson: Future of the coastguard service

2. Statements by select committee chairs

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 15 February at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Tom Clarke and supporters: Sudan • Mr Douglas Carswell and Mr Denis MacShane: Confirmation hearings for senior diplomatic posts/foreign affairs debates • Charlie Elphicke, Hazel Blears and Charlotte Leslie: Big Society

2. Determination of business to be taken on 28 February and on future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 28 February and on future days, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 15 February, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 1 March at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2011

Members present:

Mr Peter Bone, in the Chair

Philip Davies John Hemming Jane Ellison Ian Mearns Mr Philip Hollobone

In the temporary absence of the Chair, Mr Peter Bone was called to the Chair for the meeting.

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Andrea Leadsom, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Dan Byles: High speed rail • Adam Afriyie: IPSA

2. Determination of business to be taken on 10 March and on future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 10 March and on future days, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 1 March, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 8 March at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 8 MARCH 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Jane Ellison Ian Mearns Mr Philip Hollobone Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Zac Goldsmith: Common Fisheries Policy Reform • Mrs Eleanor Laing, Dr Sarah Wollaston, Sarah Newton and Bill Esterson: Debates on UN Women and Future of the Coastguard Service (timing of business)

2. Determination of business to be taken on 10 March

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the business in the Chamber o Thursday 10 March be as follows: (a) motion to take note of the publication of a Report from the Public Administration Select Committee, (b) motion relating to UN Women and (c) motion relating to future inter-parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign, defence and security policy; and that on Thursday 24 March there should be a general debate in Westminster Hall on the future of the Coastguard Service—(Ian Mearns.)

Amendment proposed, to leave out “(b) motion relating to UN Women and (c) motion relating to future inter-parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign, defence and security policy” and insert “(b) motion relating to future inter-parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign, defence and security policy and (c) motion relating to UN Women”.— (John Hemming.)

Question put, That the Amendment be made.

The Committee divided.

Ayes, 3 Noes, 3 Mr Peter Bone Jane Ellison John Hemming Ian Mearns Mr Philip Hollobone Mr George Mudie

Whereupon the Chair declared herself with the Noes.

Main Question put.

The Committee divided.

Ayes, 6 Noes, 0 Mr Peter Bone Jane Ellison

John Hemming Mr Philip Hollobone Ian Mearns Mr George Mudie

Resolved, That the business in the Chamber on Thursday 10 March be determined as follows: (a) motion to take note of the publication of a Report from the Public Administration Select Committee, (b) motion relating to UN Women and (c) motion relating to future inter-parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreign, defence and security policy; and that on Thursday 24 March there should be a general debate in Westminster Hall on the future of the Coastguard Service.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 15 March at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 15 MARCH 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Jane Ellison Ian Mearns Mr Philip Hollobone

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Paul Flynn: Role of the UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment • Sarah Newton, Mr Angus Brendan MacNeil and Bill Esterson: Future of the coastguard service • Mr Michael Meacher: Rationale for the cuts

2. Determination of business to be taken on 31 March in Westminster Hall

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 31 March in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 15 March, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 22 March at 12.55 p.m. TUESDAY 22 MARCH 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies John Hemming Jane Ellison Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Member made oral representations: • Paul Blomfield: Student visas Written requests had been received as follows: • Mr James Arbuthnot (on behalf of the Defence Select Committee): Defence alliances

2. Determination of business to be taken on 31 March in Westminster Hall

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 31 March in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 22 March, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 29 March at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Jane Ellison Mr George Mudie Mr Philip Hollobone

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Bill Esterson: Impact of the cuts on the emergency services • Mr Adrian Bailey and Chris Evans: Co-operatives in the economy • Sarah Newton: Future of the Coastguard service

2. Determination of business to be taken on 28 April in Westminster Hall

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 28 April in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 29 March, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 26 April at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 26 APRIL 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison John Hemming Mr Philip Hollobone Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Paul Murphy and Mr Elfyn Llwyd: Welsh affairs • Richard Ottaway, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs Committee: BBC World Service • Adam Afriyie: IPSA • Mr Michael Meacher and Dr Sarah Wollaston: Reform of Public Bill Committees Written requests had been received as follows: • Jeremy Corbyn: Social housing in London • Elizabeth Truss: Education performance

2. Determination of business to be taken on 5 May

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 5 May, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 26 April, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 3 May at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 3 MAY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison John Hemming Philip Davies Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Adam Afriyie: IPSA • Elizabeth Truss, Dr Thérèse Coffey and Penny Mordaunt: Education performance

2. Determination of business to be taken on 12 and 24 May

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 12 and 24 May, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 3 May, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 10 May at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 10 MAY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Jane Ellison Ian Mearns Mr Philip Hollobone

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Rory Stewart: Rural broadband and mobile coverage • Mr James Arbuthnot: Defence • Mark Reckless and Jim Shannon: EU bail-outs

2. Determination of business to be taken on 19 May

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 19 May, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 10 May, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 17 May at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 17 MAY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Ian Mearns Mr Philip Hollobone

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Alex Cunningham and Anas Sarwar: Child mortality in developing countries Written requests had been received as follows: • Mr David Davis: Privacy

2. Determination of business to be taken on 24 May

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 24 May, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 17 May, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 7 June at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 7 JUNE 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mark Pritchard: Wild animals in circuses • Mr David Davis: Privacy and super-injunctions • Jesse Norman: Private finance initiatives • Andrea Leadsom and Mr Geoffrey Robinson: High speed rail • Mr Lee Scott: Sri Lanka • Caroline Lucas: Parliamentary reform

• Mr Michael Meacher: The economy • Paul Blomfield: Student visas Written requests had been received as follows: • Richard Graham: Take-up of apprenticeships by small businesses

2. Determination of business to be taken in Westminster Hall on 9, 16 and 23 June

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken in Westminster Hall on 9, 16 and 23 June, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 7 June, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 14 June at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 14 JUNE 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Greg Knight: Procedure Committee reports • Mark Pritchard, Jim Fitzpatrick and Bob Russell: Wild animals in circuses • Pete Wishart: Hargreaves Report on intellectual property • Stuart Andrew: Children’s cardiac services • Nick Smith and Ian Paisley: Southern Cross care homes Written requests had been received as follows: • Siobhain McDonagh: Sri Lanka

2. Determination of business to be taken on 23 June

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 23 June, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 14 June, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 21 June at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 21 JUNE 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies Ian Mearns Jane Ellison Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Julian Smith and Mrs Helen Grant: Lord Davies’ report on women on boards of companies Written requests had been received as follows: • Mrs Louise Ellman (on behalf of the Transport Select Committee): Publication of a select committee report

2. Determination of business to be taken on 23 June and 30 June in Westminster Hall

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 23 June and 30 June in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 21 June, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Recent backbench business

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 28 June at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 28 JUNE 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Mr George Mudie

1. Determination of business to be taken on 7 July in Westminster Hall and future days

John Hemming declared an interest as a member of the Performing Right Society.

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 7 July in Westminster Hall and future days be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

2. Recent backbench business

The Committee considered this matter.

3. Ministerial statements

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Government’s proposals for e-petitions

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 5 July at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 5 JULY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Determination of business

The Committee considered this matter.

2. Recent backbench business

The Committee considered this matter.

3. Review of backbench business this session

The Committee considered this matter.

4. Presentation of select committee reports

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 12 July at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 12 JULY 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

Written requests had been received as follows: • Mr Robert Walter: International Day of Democracy • Sir Malcolm Rifkind: Annual Report of the Intelligence and Security Committee

2. Pre-recess adjournment debate: Tuesday 19 July

The Committee considered this matter.

3. Recent backbench business

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 6 September at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Dai Havard, on behalf of the Defence Select Committee: Armed Forces

• Amber Rudd and Heidi Alexander: Food Security and Famine Prevention in Africa • Steve Baker: Human Rights in Kashmir • Mr Frank Doran: Fisheries

2. Determination of business to be taken on 15 September

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 15 September, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 6 September, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. e-Petitions

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 13 September at 12.00 p.m.

TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Philip Davies Ian Mearns Jane Ellison Mr George Mudie John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Steve Rotheram: Release of documents relating to the Hillsborough disaster • David Nuttall and Jim Shannon: Referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU • Gavin Barwell: Responses to the riots

2. Determination of business to be taken on 13 and 17 October

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 13 and 17 October, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 13 September, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. e-Petitions

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 11 October at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Vote of thanks

The Committee recorded its thanks to the outgoing Clerk, Andrew Kennon.

2. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Robert Halfon: Fuel tax Written requests had been received as follows: • Frank Doran: Fisheries

3. Publication of transcript of representations

Ordered, That a transcript of representations made on 11 October be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 18 October at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations:

• Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Hazel Blears and Sir Menzies Campbell: Intelligence and Security Committee • Margot James: NHS care of older people • Mr David Nuttall: National referendum on the EU • Mrs Louise Ellman, on behalf of the Transport Select Committee: Cost of motor insurance • Priti Patel: UK chairmanship of the Council of Europe • Alex Cunningham: Debt advice and debt management services

Written requests had been received as follows: • Miss Anne McIntosh: Common Fisheries Policy

2. Determination of business to be taken on 27 October

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 27 October, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 18 October, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Review of backbench business on Thursday 13 and Monday 17 October

The Committee considered this matter. 4. Launching select committee reports on the floor of the House

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 25 October at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Sarah Newton: Funding of social care • Austin Mitchell: Maintaining quality in the BBC • Robert Halfon: Cost of petrol and diesel • Mr Frank Doran: Fisheries

Written requests had been received as follows: • Miss Anne McIntosh: Common Fisheries Policy

2. Determination of business to be taken on 10 November in Westminster Hall

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 10 November in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 25 October, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Review of backbench business on Monday 24 October

The Committee considered this matter.

4. End of session report

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 1 November at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Ian Mearns Jane Ellison Mr George Mudie John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Robert Halfon: Fuel prices • Mr Dominic Raab: Extradition • Mr James Arbuthnot (on behalf of the Defence Committee): Strategic Defence and Security Review • Steve McCabe: Forensic Science Service

Written requests had been received as follows: • Mrs Louise Ellman (on behalf of the Transport Committee): Publication of a select committee report

2. Determination of business to be taken on 8, 15 and 24 November

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 8 and 15 November in the Chamber and on 24 November in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 1 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 8 November at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2011

Members present:

Mr Peter Bone, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Mr George Mudie

In the temporary absence of the Chair, Mr Peter Bone was called to the Chair for the meeting.

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Guy Opperman, Chris White and Gordon Birtwistle: Future of Manufacturing • Jesse Norman and Mr Aidan Burley: Public sector funding of Trade Union officials • Frank Field: Immigration and the No to 70 million e-petition • John Hemming: Put Baber Ahmed on trial in the UK e-petition

Written requests had been received as follows: • Steve McCabe: Forensic Science Service • Jason McCartney: BBC Trust • Mr Robin Walker: BBC Trust’s proposals for local radio

2. Business to be taken on 24 November in Westminster Hall

Resolved, That the e-petition entitled Put Babar Ahmed on trial in the UK is relevant to the debate of 24 November in Westminster Hall.

3. Publication of transcript of representations

Ordered, That a transcript of representations made on 8 November be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Monday 14 November at 12.55 pm.

MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone John Hemming Philip Davies Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Alan Johnson and Mr David Davis

Written requests had been received as follows: • Mr Adrian Bailey: Statutory code for pub companies • Frank Field: Immigration and the No to 70 million e-petition

2. Determination of business to be taken on 24 November

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 24 November, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 14 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 22 November at 12.55 pm.

TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Adrian Bailey and Greg Mulholland: Statutory code for pub companies • Justin Tomlinson, Mark Garnier and Andrew Percy: Financial education for young people and the Make financial education a compulsory part of the school curriculum e-petition

2. Determination of business to be taken on 1 and 20 December

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 1 and 20 December in the Chamber, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 22 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 29 November at 9.55 a.m.

TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2011

Members present:

Mr Peter Bone, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie Mr Philip Hollobone

In the temporary absence of the Chair, Mr Peter Bone was called to the Chair for the meeting.

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Dominic Raab: UK extradition arrangements • Caroline Lucas: Babar Ahmed trial • Mr Adrian Bailey and Mr Brian Binley: Statutory code for pub companies

Written requests had been received as follows: • Mr David Ward: UK extradition arrangements

2. Determination of business to be taken on 5 and 8 December

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 5 December in the Chamber and 8 December in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 29 November, be reported to the House for publication on the internet. [Adjourned until Tuesday 6 December at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER 2011

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Adrian Bailey and Greg Mulholland: Statutory code for pub companies • Adam Afriyie: Report from the Members’ Expenses Committee • Ann Clwyd, John McDonnell, Jim Dobbin and Dr Hywel Francis: Remploy

2. Determination of business to be taken on 15 December

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 15 December, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 6 December, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 13 December at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2011

Members present:

Mr Peter Bone, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Ian Mearns

In the temporary absence of the Chair, Mr Peter Bone was called to the Chair for the meeting.

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Dame Anne Begg: Parliamentary representation

2. Determination of business to be taken on 12 January 2012

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 12 January in the Chamber, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 13 December, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Arrangements for the pre-Recess Adjournment debate

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 10 January at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 10 JANUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr Marcus Jones, Sir Bob Russell, Justin Tomlinson, Chris White, Mr Philip Hollobone: Future of town centres and high streets • Richard Ottaway: Assisted suicide • Gavin Barwell and Jim Shannon: Holocaust Memorial Day • Andrew Rosindell: Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies

2. Determination of business to be taken on 18 and 19 January 2012

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 18 January in the Chamber and 19 January in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of

representations made on 10 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. e-Petitions

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 17 January at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 17 JANUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming Mr George Mudie

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mrs Anne Main, Dr Thérèse Coffey and Ben Gummer: Network Rail • Sarah Newton and Nicola Blackwood: Future of social care Written requests had been received as follows: • Alun Michael: Internet and communications technology

2. Determination of business to be taken on 26 January and 2 February

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 26 January in the Chamber and 2 February in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 17 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. Members feedback survey

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 24 January at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Seminar on e-Petitions

The Committee considered this matter, and agreed to hold a seminar on e-Petitions on 6 March 2012 from 10.30 to 12.30.

2. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Richard Fuller: Accountability of banks for the financial crisis • Laura Sandys and Barry Gardiner: Effectiveness of UKTI • Mr William Cash: European Summit • Rebecca Harris: Daylight saving • Chris Kelly, Graham Evans and Robin Walker: Metal theft • Stephen Mosely: E-petition on Kevin Williams Written requests had been received as follows: • Mr Bernard Jenkin: Select Committee report launch on Government IT • Mrs Louise Ellman: Select Committee report launch on Metal theft

3. Determination of business to be taken on 26 January and 2 February

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 26 January in the Chamber, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 24 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

4. Members feedback survey

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 31 January at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns

John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Mr John Baron, Mr Bob Ainsworth and Mr Elfyn Llwyd: Iran • Stephen Mosley, Mrs Louise Ellman, Steve Rotheram, and Bill Esterson: E- petition on Kevin Williams • Andrea Leadsom, Thomas Docherty, Chris Heaton-Harris, and George Eustice: UK Regional Policy and European Union Structural Funds • Grahame Morris and Steve McCabe: Professional, clinical and public opinion on government reforms to the NHS • Mr Charles Walker and Nicky Morgan: Mental health

2. Determination of business to be taken on 7 February and future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 7 February in the Chamber and on future days, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 31 January, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 7 February at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Mr George Mudie John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Dr Julian Huppert: Cycling safety in cities • Fiona Mactaggart, Dame Joan Ruddock, Amber Rudd and Julie Hilling: International Women’s Day • Paul Murphy and Mr Elfyn Llwyd: Welsh Affairs • Jack Lopresti: UK Cyber Security • Alun Cairns: Media, 4G Auction, and the Ofcom Consultation on Future of Mobile Competition • Jim Sheridan: Government Procurement Support for UK Manufacturing

2. Determination of business to be taken on 23 February

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 23 February in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 7 February, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 21 February at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • John McDonnell: CPI/RPI pensions uprating

2. Determination of business to be taken on 1 March and future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 1 and 27 March in the Chamber, and 15 March in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 21 February, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 28 February at 12.55 p.m.

TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations:

• Mr Dominic Raab and David Miliband: Human rights abuses and the death of Sergei Magnitsky. • Jonathan Reynolds and Caroline Lucas: e-petition on the Health and Social Care Bill. • Robert Halfon, Yasmin Qureshi and Karl McCartney: Charges for Clock Tower tours.

2. Determination of business to be taken on 7 March and future days

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 7 and 8 March in the Chamber, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 28 February, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

3. e-Petitions seminar

The Committee considered this matter.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 6 March at 12.30 p.m.

TUESDAY 6 MARCH 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Robert Halfon: Charges for Clock Tower tours. • Dr Julian Lewis: the UK’s nuclear deterrent. • Miss Anne McIntosh: Common Fisheries Policy reform

2. Determination of business to be taken on 15 March

Ordered, That the Determination of business to be taken on 15 March in the Chamber, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 6 March, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 13 March at 12.30 p.m.

TUESDAY 13 MARCH 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Mr Peter Bone Mr Philip Hollobone Jane Ellison Ian Mearns John Hemming

1. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Austin Mitchell: Local and regional newspapers. • Charles Walker, Sir Peter Bottomley, Dr Julian Lewis, Mark Durkan, Nicky Morgan, James Morris and Jon Cruddas: Mental health.

2. Determination of business

Ordered, That a transcript of representations made on 13 March be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[Adjourned until Tuesday 17 April at 12.30 p.m.

TUESDAY 17 APRIL 2012

Members present:

Natascha Engel, in the Chair

Jane Ellison Mr Philip Hollobone John Hemming Ian Mearns

1. Second Special Report: Work of the Committee in Session 2010-12

Draft Special Report (Work of the Committee in Session 2010-12), proposed by the Chair, brought up, read the first and second time, and agreed to.

Resolved, That the Report be the First Special Report of the Committee to the House.

Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.

Ordered, That embargoed copies of the Report be made available (Standing Order No. 134).

2. Representations from Members

The following Members made oral representations: • Paul Flynn: Withdrawal of combat troops from Afghanistan. • Alex Cunningham: Measures to reduce the dangers of smoking to young people. • Charlotte Leslie, Kate Hoey, Andrea Leadsom, Ian Paisley and Dan Byles: EU Working Time Regulation and the NHS. • Penny Mordaunt, Margot James, Julie Hilling and Martin Vickers: appointment of a Minister for Older People. • Guy Opperman: the “Return VAT on Air Ambulance fuel payments” e- petition and issues concerning the EU and domestic law and the charging of VAT to charities.

Written requests had been received as follows: • Margaret Hodge: Operation of HMRC.

3. Determination of business to be taken on 26 April

Ordered, That the Determination of business for 26 April in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 17 April, be reported to the House for publication on the internet.

[The Committee adjourned.