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The House met at half-past Two o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1 European Standing Committee A,-Mr Kevin Hughes reported from European Standing Committee A the following Resolution:
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. COM (03) 132, Commission Communication on developing the trans-European transport network: innovative funding solutions and interoperability of electronic toll collections systems and draft Directive on the widespread introduction and interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the Community; and endorses the Government's approach to discussions on this document.
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
2 Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill,-The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee.
Amendment (No. 10) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 5) proposed to the Bill, in page 3, line 22, at the end, to insert the words-
'(1A) The Secretary of State shall not nominate any person unless satisfied that the person nominated will use all surpluses generated by the company for the support or improvement of horseracing.'.-(Mr James Paice.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:-Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 11 and 12) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment proposed to the Bill, in page 5, line 16, to leave out from the word 'Crown' to the end of line 17 and insert the words-
'(d)shall appoint prior to the expiry of the exclusive licence an independent inquiry to advise him whether a further exclusive licence should be issued and whether such a further licence, if issued, should be issued to the successor company or another body.', instead thereof.-(Mr James Paice.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
Tellers for the Ayes, Hugh Robertson, Mr Mark Francois: 136.
Tellers for the Noes, Joan Ryan, Margaret Moran: 285.
Other Amendments (Nos. 13 and 19) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 3) proposed to the Bill, in page 10, line 26, at the end, to insert the words-
'(4)The Secretary of State shall not make an order under section 15(1)(d) providing for the Horserace Betting Levy Board to cease to exist unless the order also makes provision, or an earlier order under section 15(1) has made provision, for a "transfer scheme" under this section.'.-(Mr James Paice.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr James Gray, Mr Mark Francois: 134.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Heppell, Mr Jim Murphy: 289.
Another Amendment (No. 9) proposed to the Bill, in page 17, line 6, at the end, to insert the words-
'(4A)For the purposes of subsection (4)(b)(ii) the Mayor of London must have regard to the equal importance of the Olympic Bid 2012 and the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley area.'.-(Mr Nick Hawkins.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:-Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 14 to 18) made to the Bill.
The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
3 Adjournment (February),-A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Thursday 12th February, do adjourn till Monday 23rd February 2004-(Mr John Heppell):-It was agreed to.
4 Northern Ireland,-A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Betting and Gaming (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 12th January, be approved-(Mr John Heppell):-It was agreed to.
5 National Election Expenditure,-A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 15th January, be approved-(Mr John Heppell):-It was agreed to.
6 Energy,-Ordered, That the Sustainable Energy (CHP Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2987) be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.-(Mr John Heppell.)
7 Business of the House,-Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 5th February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Blunkett relating to the Police Grant Report not later than two hours after their commencement, and put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Secretary Prescott relating to Local Government Finance not later than Six o'clock or four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion relating to the Police Grant Report, whichever is the later; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply.-(Mr John Heppell.)
8 Business of the House,-Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 11th February, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Michael Howard may continue, though opposed, for three hours and shall then lapse if not previously disposed of; and the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply.-(Mr John Heppell.)
9 Business of the House,-Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 12th February, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Edward Leigh relating to Public Accounts not later than three hours after their commencement; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply.-(Mr John Heppell.)
10 Finance and Services,-Ordered, That Michael Fabricant be discharged from the Finance and Services Committee and Mr Robert Key be added.-(Mr John Heppell.)
11 Adjournment,-Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.-(Mr John Heppell.)
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till nineteen minutes past Eight o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 8.19 p.m.
Michael J. Martin
Speaker
Mr Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Eleven o'clock.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
1 Agriculture,-Integrated Administration and Control System (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 189), dated 2nd February 2004 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett].
2 Disabled Persons,-Disability Discrimination (Employment Field) (Leasehold Premises) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 153), dated 26th January 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith].
3 Education,-Education (Student Support) (No. 2) Regulations 2002 (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 161), dated 28th January 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Clarke].
4 Magistrates' Courts,-Magistrates' Courts (Special Measures Directions) (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 184), dated 1st February 2004 [by Act] [Mr Christopher Leslie].
5 Rates,-Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. (N.I.), 2004, No. 24), dated 26th January 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Murphy].
6 Social Security,-Council Tax Benefit (Abolition of Restrictions) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 154), dated 26th January 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith].
7 Supreme Court of England and Wales,-Crown Court (Special Measures Directions and Directions Prohibiting Cross-examination) (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 185), dated 1st February 2004 [by Act] [Mr Christopher Leslie].
Other Papers:
8 National Audit,-Reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General on-
(1) Risk Management: The Nuclear Liabilities of British Energy plc, and
(2) Strategic Rail Authority: Improving passenger rail services through new trains
[by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 264 and 263] [Clerk of the House].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill,-The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1 Education and Skills,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee [National Skills Strategy: 14-19 Education]; to be printed [No. 197-ii] [Mr Barry Sheerman].
2 Northern Ireland Affairs,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee [The Separation of Paramilitary Prisoners at HMP Maghaberry], on 22nd and 29th October, 3rd, 12th, 19th and 20th November, in the last Session of Parliament, and parts of the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on 4th November, in the last Session of Parliament, and 10th December; together with the Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence; to be printed [No. 302-i to -viii] [Mr Michael Mates].
3 Science and Technology,-(1) Third Report from the Science and Technology Committee [The work of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council]; together with Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 6]; and
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [EU Chemicals Legislation]; to be printed [No. 172-ii and -iii]
4 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions,-(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Urban Affairs Sub-Committee of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee [The Role of Historic Buildings in Urban Regeneration]; to be printed [No. 47-ii] [Chris Mole]; and
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Decent Homes]; to be printed [No. 46-v] [Andrew Bennett].
Human Rights,-(1) Fourth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights [Scrutiny of Bills: Second Progress Report]; together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 303]; and
(2) Fifth Report from the Committee [Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill]; together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 304]
[Jean Corston].
5 Public Accounts,-(1) Ninth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [Review of grants made to the National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns]; to be printed, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 305];
(2) Tenth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [Purchasing and Managing Software Licences]; to be printed, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 306]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Youth Offending: The delivery of community and custodial sentences]; to be printed [No. 307-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
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