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Tuesday, November 17, 2015
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16-11-2015 05:30 AM GMT

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16-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT

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George Eustice - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The next Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 16 November in Brussels. I will be representing the UK.

As the provisional agenda stands, there are two main items; the simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy and international agricultural trade issues including market conditions and support measures.

There are currently four confirmed Any Other Business items:

- Information from the Presidency on Regulations regarding the aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in educational establishments;

- Information from the Presidency on amending Regulations determining measures on certain fixing aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products;

- Information from the Czech Republic on the results of the meeting of directors-general on hunting and game management in the 28 Member States (requested by the Czech Republic);

- The future of the sugar sector in the EU (requested by Italy);

- A discussion on the sanitary embargo by the Russian Federation on pork products (requested by Belgium).

 

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Mr David Lidington - Foreign and Commonwealth Office

My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs will attend the Foreign Affairs Council on 16 November. My Right Honourable Friend, Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Howe will attend the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) on 17 November. I will attend the General Affairs Council on 17 November. My Right Honourable Friend the Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise will attend the GAC cohesion discussion on 18 November. The Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) will be chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, and the General Affairs Council will be chaired by the Luxembourg Presidency. The meetings will be held in Brussels.

Foreign Affairs Council

Middle East Peace Process (MEPP)

Ministers are expected to discuss the recent heightened tensions and violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The High Representative will brief Ministers on her recent meetings with President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Syria

Ministers will have an exchange of views on Syria, following the international meeting in Vienna on 30 October. Ministers will discuss how the EU and Member States can further support the resumption of a Syrian political process, based on the principles of the Geneva Communiqué of 2012.

Eastern Partnership

Ministers are expected to exchange views on recent developments in the six Eastern Partnership States: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine.

Migration

The FAC will discuss the outcomes of the Valletta Summit on migration which will take place on 11-12 November, and the conference on the Western Balkans route which took place on 8 October. The UK places high importance on working with EU and international partners on migration and will encourage rapid implementation of the Action Plan due to be agreed at Valletta in order to tackle the causes and consequences of irregular migration.

Libya

The FAC will possibly consider latest developments in the UN-led political process. At a UK/UN co-hosted Senior Officials Meeting in London on 19 October, all international partners, including the EU, agreed to coordinate their assistance to Libya under a UN lead, using a draft structure to be agreed with a Government of National Accord (GNA). The UK will encourage the EU to maintain momentum by urging the House of Representatives and Libyan parties to reach agreement and establish a GNA.

Foreign Affairs Council (Defence)

Ahead of the FAC (Defence), the European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Board will focus on the EDA budget and preparatory action on Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)-related research. The EDA will present its three-year planning framework, including possible new projects, contribution to hybrid threats and incentives to encourage greater defence cooperation. The FAC (Defence) will focus on three main agenda items: the Commission's work to develop and implement a European action plan to ensure that the European defence market is ready to meet future security needs; Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) to build capacity in third countries to manage crises; and current operations, with a focus on the naval operation to interdict people smugglers in the Mediterranean and the mission in the Central African Republic.

General Affairs Council

The General Affairs Council (GAC) on 17 November is expected to focus on: preparation of the agenda for the European Council on 17 and 18 December 2015; Rule of Law; the Inter-Institutional Agreement on Better Regulation; the 2016 Commission Work Programme; and the European Semester.

Preparation of the December European Council

The GAC will prepare the agenda for the 17 and 18 October European Council, which the Prime Minister will attend. The draft December European Council agenda covers: Migration; Economic and Monetary Union; the Single Market; the UK's renegotiation; and external relations issues, likely to include Russia and Ukraine.

Rule of Law

The Presidency will host the first annual dialogue on promoting the rule of law in the European Union at the GAC. The Luxembourg Presidency has outlined 'rule of law in the age of digitalisation' as the theme which Member States will discuss. First Vice-President Timmermans will also report on October's human rights colloquium, hosted by the European Commission, on combating anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred.

Inter-Institutional Agreement on Better Regulation (IIA)

The GAC will receive a presentation from the Luxembourg Presidency updating Ministers on the progress of the IIA negotiations, including the recent political talks between the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council. We expect the discussion to be focused on the anticipated amended IIA text on Chapter 3 (better regulation) and 4 (legislative instruments) of the existing draft text.

2016 Commission Work Programme

The GAC will discuss the 2016 Commission Work Programme (CWP): 'No Time for Business as Usual' published on 27 October.

We want a more effective EU - a dynamic, competitive, outward focused Europe, delivering prosperity and security for the benefit of all its members. A CWP focussed on jobs, economic growth, trade, competitiveness and through the use of Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (REFIT) measures and withdrawals, a better regulatory environment for business is a step towards this goal.

Annual Growth Review and Roadmap for the European Semester 2016

The GAC will receive a Commission presentation on the 2016 Annual Growth Survey (AGS), to be released on 18 Nov. The AGS marks the beginning of the European Semester process and is published alongside the Alert Mechanism Report, the Joint Employment Report and the Commission draft budgetary opinions on eurozone Member States. The AGS sets out broad EU level economic and social objectives for the year ahead and is expected to contain a focus on euro area level priorities, as set out in the European Commission's 21 October Communication on steps towards Completing Economic and Monetary Union.

The GAC will also receive a presentation from the Luxembourg Presidency and incoming Dutch Presidency on the timeline and next steps in the 2016 European semester process.

General Affairs Council Cohesion

The 18 November GAC will focus on issues relating to the EU's cohesion policy. The Presidency plans three discussions, with Council conclusions agreed on each; first on the contribution of the European Structural and Investment Funds to support the transition to a low carbon economy; second, on European Territorial Cooperation (or Interreg) programmes; and third, on steps that might be taken to simply the implementation and administration of European Structural and Investment Funds.

 

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Transport Committee inquiry into vehicle type approval

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16-11-2015 10:50 AM GMT

The Committee will hear evidence from academic, legal and policy experts

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11-11-2015 02:00 PM GMT

Transport Committee inquiry into vehicle type approval

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16-11-2015 12:05 PM GMT

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13-11-2015 10:41 AM GMT

Baroness D'Souza thanks Prime Minister Modi
12-11-2015 01:51 PM GMT

Communities and Local Government Committee takes further evidence on housing associations and the right to buy
 

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Mr David Cameron - Prime Minister

This written ministerial statement confirms that Infrastructure UK will be merged with the Major Projects Authority to form a new organisation called the Infrastructure and Projects Authority. The new organisation will report jointly to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Minister for the Cabinet Office, and will sit formally within the Cabinet Office. This change will be effective from 1 January 2016.


Mr David Cameron - Prime Minister

This written ministerial statement confirms that the United Kingdom delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe is as follows:

Lord Bowness MP (Leader)

Full RepresentativesSubstitute Members
Ian Austin MPLord Arbuthnot of Edrom
Sir Simon Burns MPVictoria Atkins MP
Lord DubsJames Cleverly MP
Peter Grant MPStuart Donaldson MP
Baroness Hilton of EggardonMarcus Fysh MP
David Jones MPStephen Hammond MP
Caroline Nokes MPJames Heappey MP
Laurence Robertson MPJohn Mann MP
Gavin Shuker MPBob Neill MP
Royston Smith MPNick Smith MP
Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP
John Woodcock MP
 

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Monday, November 16, 2015
UK shale gas exploration and efforts to mitigate climate change have stimulated debate about the future of the natural gas sector. This briefing looks at potential future pathways for the sourcing and use of natural gas in the UK. It also considers the implications for the economy, energy prices, the reliability of energy supplies and efforts to cut emissions.
 

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Monday, November 16, 2015
The House of Commons is debating a Backbench Business motion on 16 November 2015 that calls for the Cypriot city of Famagusta to be returned by Turkey to its 'lawful inhabitants'.

Monday, November 16, 2015
Depiction of trends in the retail prices of gas and electricity since privatisation.

Monday, November 16, 2015
Trends in emissions and assessment of progress on targets

Monday, November 16, 2015
Trends in sources of UK energy and generation

Monday, November 16, 2015
UK pretrol and diesel price trends and cross EU price comparisons

Monday, November 16, 2015
Defence expenditure: Social Indicators page. By Rob Page. SN/SG/2623.

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Friday, November 13, 2015
This is a Debate Pack for the debate on the 'Future of the reserve forces', in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 17 November (9.30am). Debate Packs are collections of parliamentary and other relevant material produced for most non-legislative debates in the Chamber and Westminster Hall, other than half-hour adjournment debates.

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16-11-2015 12:00 AM GMT

House of Commons. Scottish Affairs. HC 331

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16-11-2015 02:00 PM GMT

Transport Committee questions Department for Transport on surface transport to airports
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Statement in the Commons expected at 3.30pm
12-11-2015 01:51 PM GMT

Communities and Local Government Committee takes further evidence on housing associations and the right to buy
 

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Transport Committee questions Department for Transport on surface transport to airports
12-11-2015 01:51 PM GMT

Communities and Local Government Committee takes further evidence on housing associations and the right to buy

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13-11-2015 12:02 PM GMT

Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 November at 3.20pm

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United Kingdom Parliament Scottish Affairs Committee Homepage Update

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16-11-2015 12:00 PM GMT

Scottish Affairs Committee take evidence from Ed Vaizey

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13-11-2015 03:57 PM GMT

Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 November at 3.30pm

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16-11-2015 11:45 AM GMT

Sexual Violence in Conflict Committee takes evidence at 4.45pm Tuesday 17 November

Environmental Audit Committee: latest update

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United Kingdom Parliament Transport Committee Homepage Update

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16-11-2015 11:41 AM GMT

Transport Committee examines whether the vehicle type approval testing is fit for purpose

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16-11-2015 02:00 PM GMT

Transport Committee questions Department for Transport on surface transport to airports
16-11-2015 01:48 PM GMT

Peers consider key principles of draft legislation
16-11-2015 01:29 PM GMT

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee questions University Professors on assessing the quality of Higher Education
 

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