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Monday, 7 February, 2000, 11:11 GMT
7 February

Commons

It is possible that the Northern Ireland Bill to suspend devolution may have its second reading today. If not it will take place later this week. If the bill is introduced other parliamentary business may be affected.

Social security questions.

Social Security benefits up-rating order 2000 and the guaranteed minimum pensions increase order 2000.

Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill (procedural motion).

Adjournment Debate - from Helen Southworth MP on Her Majesty's Treasury's policy on financial incentives for aluminium recycling

Select Committees

Public Accounts Committee hears evidence on getting best value from the disposal of property. Witnesses include Peter Nutt, chief executive and James Bradley, divisional director, of the Highways Agency.

Lords

Starred Questions - The Lord Phillips of Sudbury -To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, when consideration is being given to closure of a court, they will require an estimate to be made of the extra travel costs and time to its users of having to attend a more distant alternative.

The Baroness Williams of Crosby - To ask Her Majesty's Government what position they take on the amendment of the ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missile) Treaty in the light of revived proposals in the United States for an anti-missile defence system.

The Lord Archer of Sandwell -To ask Her Majesty's Government how they intend to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological and Toxin Weapons convention on 27th March.

The Lord Campbell of Alloway -To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any proposals to review the Salisbury Convention in advance of any response to the Report of the Royal Commission on Reform of the House of Lords.

Local Government Bill (committee, 3rd day)

Non-parliamentary

Conservatives hold an "age summit" to investigate measures for care of the elderly and dealing with ageism

The Belgian government will continue to their attempts to prevent General Pinochet escaping trial for human rights abuses.

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