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Business of the House

I shall be pleased to make a business statement, if I may—[Interruption.] The right hon. Lady says from a sedentary position that she has not asked for the business, but she will be aware that where we have a business statement rather than business questions, I am expected to stand up without being asked. That is how it works. Monday 30 October—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, followed by a debate on security of energy supply on a motion for the Adjournment of the House. Tuesday 31 October—Opposition day [un-allotted half-day]. There will be a debate entitled ““Conduct of Government Policy in Relation to the War in Iraq and its Aftermath”” on a motion in the name of Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National parties, followed by motions relating to the Crossrail Bill. Wednesday 1 November—Business of the House motion relating to proceedings on House of Commons business, followed by motions relating to House of Commons business including September sittings, the legislative process, matters sub judice, Select Committee evidence, shorter speeches and European Standing Committees. Thursday 2 November—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Education and Inspections Bill. Friday 3 November—The House will not be sitting. The provisional business for the beginning of the following week will be as follows: Monday 6 November—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Animal Welfare Bill, followed by proceedings on the National Health Service Bill [Lords], followed by proceedings on the National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Bill [Lords], followed by proceedings on the National Health Service (Wales) Bill [Lords], followed by consideration of Lords amendments, followed by a debate on a motion for the Adjournment of the House, on a subject yet to be decided. May I also inform the House that the business in Westminster Hall will be: Thursday 2 November—A debate on the Fifth report of Session 2005-06 for the Home Affairs Committee on Immigration Control (HC 775) and the Government response.