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The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1 Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,-Mr Bill Olner reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
2 Company Directors' Performance and Compensation Bill,-Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Company Directors' Performance and Compensation Bill be printed [Bill 22-EN].
3 Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill (Programme) (No. 3) ,-A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That, having regard to the Resolution of Standing Committee A, reported on 19th December 2002, the programme order of 26th November 2002 in relation to the Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill be confirmed-(Mr Nick Raynsford);
Tellers for the Ayes, Joan Ryan, Derek Twigg: 292.
Tellers for the Noes, Angela Watkinson, Mr Laurence Robertson: 153.
So the Question was agreed to.
4 Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill,-The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill, not amended in the Committee and the Standing Committee.
A Clause (Further referendum on petition)-(Mr Philip Hammond)-brought up and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Watkinson, Mr Laurence Robertson: 121.
Tellers for the Noes, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Phil Woolas: 342.
Another Clause (Pre-Referendum)-(Mr Philip Hammond)-brought up and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.
And it being Five o'clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [26th November], proceeded to put the Question already proposed from the Chair.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Watkinson, Mr Laurence Robertson: 120.
Tellers for the Noes, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Phil Woolas: 334.
The Deputy Speaker proceeded to put the Question on a new Clause which the Speaker had selected for separate Division.
Another Clause (Regional boundaries)-(Mr Philip Hammond)-brought up and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be added to the Bill.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Watkinson, Mr Laurence Robertson: 159.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Jim Fitzpatrick: 295.
The Deputy Speaker proceeded to put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put, that Amendments Nos. 4 to 11 be made.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Phil Woolas: 323.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Laurence Robertson, Angela Watkinson: 118.
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time.
And it being Six o'clock, the Deputy Speaker proceeded to put the Question, pursuant to Order [29th October and 26th November].
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Phil Woolas: 331.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Laurence Robertson, Angela Watkinson: 123.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
5 Business of the House,-Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 30th January, proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Iain Duncan Smith shall lapse, if not previously concluded, at Six o'clock or three hours after they have been entered upon, whichever is the later; proceedings may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 29th October 2002 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply to them.-(Mr John Heppell.)
6 Sittings in Westminster Hall,-Ordered, That Sir Nicholas Winterton, Mr John McWilliam, Mr Frank Cook and Mr Edward O'Hara be appointed to act as additional Deputy Speakers at sittings in Westminster Hall during this Session.-(Mr John Heppell.)
7 Notices of Questions, Motions and Amendments,-Ordered, That Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments) be amended, by inserting, after 'Wales' in line 40, the words 'and the Advocate General'.-(Mr John Heppell.)
8 Scottish Grand Committee,-A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), That the Scottish Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 12th February at half-past Two o'clock to consider a substantive Motion for the adjournment of the Committee, the proceedings to be interrupted at Five o'clock-(Mr John Heppell):-It was agreed to.
9 Northern Ireland Grand Committee,-A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 115 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (delegated legislation)), That-
(1) the draft Strategic Investment and Regeneration of Sites (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 be referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee;
(2) the Committee shall meet at Westminster on Tuesday 4th February at half-past Two o'clock; and
(3) at that sitting the Committee shall consider the instrument referred to it under paragraph (1) above-(Mr John Heppell):-It was agreed to.
10 Public Petitions,-A Public Petition from residents of the Romford and others for a review of the sentence imposed on Yannick Etutu for the manslaughter of Scott Young was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed.
11 Adjournment,-Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.-(Mr John Heppell.)
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till sixteen minutes to Seven o'clock, adjourned till Monday 27th January.
[Adjourned at 6.44 p.m.
Michael J. Martin
Speaker
Mr Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Two o'clock on Monday next.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
1 Local Government Finance,-Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 110) on 2002-03 Special Grants in connection with Local Public Service Agreements [by Act]; to be printed [No. 320] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
2 Northern Ireland,-Draft Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 [by Act], with Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Murphy].
3 Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,-(1) Draft Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Continuance in force of sections 21 to 23) Order 2003 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett] and,
(2) draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice on Video Recording of Interviews) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, and
(3) draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Continuance of Part VII) Order 2003
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Murphy].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
4 Income Tax,-Community Investment Tax Relief (Accreditation of Community Development Finance Institutions) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 96), dated 23rd January 2003 [by Act] [John Healey].
5 Public Health,-Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Sponsorship) Transitional Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 77), dated 21st January 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn].
Other Papers:
6 Defence Executive Agencies,-Report and Accounts of Service Children's Education for 2001-02, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 273] [Mr Secretary Hoon].
7 Government Resource and Accounts,-Annual Report and Accounts of the Treasury Solicitor's Department for 2001-02, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 252] [The Solicitor General].
8 Terrorism,-Report on the Operation in 2002 of the Terrorism Act 2000 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
1 Draft Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 2003,-The Committee of Selection has discharged Gillian Merron and Joan Walley from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Charlotte Atkins and Mr Kelvin Hopkins.
2 Draft Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2003,-The Speaker has appointed Miss Anne Widdecombe Chairman of the First Standing Committee (in respect of the draft Regulations).
3 Draft Audit and Accountability (Northern Ireland) Order 2003,-The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Kelvin Hopkins from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Joan Walley.
4 Draft Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 and the draft Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Cattle and the draft Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Pigs:
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill Olner Chairman of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations and draft Codes); and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Nick Ainger from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations and draft Codes); and nominated in substitution Derek Twigg.
5 Draft Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003,-The Committee of Selection has discharged Jim Knight and Mr Austin Mitchell from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Lazarowicz and Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West).
6 Draft Planning (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003:
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr John Cummings Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order);
(2) The Committee of Selection has discharged Jim Knight and Mr Austin Mitchell from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Lazarowicz and Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West).
7 Draft Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, and the draft Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003,-The Committee of Selection has discharged Shona McIsaac from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Orders); and nominated in substitution Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West).
8 Kava-kava in Food (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 3169) and Medicines for Human Use (Kava-kava) (Prohibition) Order 2002 (S.I. 3170),-The Speaker has appointed Miss Anne Widdecombe Chairman of the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations and the Order).
9 National Care Standards Commission (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 3211) and the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 3214):
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr John Cummings Chairman of the Sixth Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged Mr David Crausby from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr Lindsay Hoyle.
European Standing Committees
10 The Speaker has appointed Mr David Taylor Chairman of European Standing Committee A in respect of European Union Document No. 15301/02 on safety at sea.
Grand Committees
11 The Speaker has appointed Sir Nicholas Winterton Chairman of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee in respect of its meeting on Thursday 6 February.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1 Health,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [Sexual Health]; to be printed [No. 69-vi] [Mr David Hinchliffe].
2 International Development,-(1) Second Report from the International Development Committee [International Development Committee: Annual Report 2002]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 331],
(2) First Special Report from the Committee [Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Committee in Session 2001-02, on the Department for International Development: Departmental Report 2002]; to be printed [No. 357], and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The humanitarian crisis in southern Africa]; to be printed [116-iv]
3 Public Administration,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on public Administration [Public Service Targets]; to be printed [No. 62-viii] [Tony Wright].
4 Treasury,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [The UK and the Euro]; to be printed [No. 187-iv] [Mr John McFall].
[W.H., No. 21]
Minutes of Proceedings of the Sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock.
Adjournment (Pathways into Work: helping people into employment),-Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.-(Charlotte Atkins.)
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 28th January.
[Adjourned at 6.36 p.m.
Sir Alan Haselhurst
Deputy Speaker
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