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The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1 Contingencies Fund 2002-03,-Ordered, That there be laid before this House the Accounts of the Contingencies Fund, 2002-03, showing-
(1) the receipts and payments in connection with the Fund in the year ended 31st March 2003;
(2) the distribution of the capital of the Fund at the commencement and close of the year; together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon.-(Gillian Merron.)
2 Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill,-Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill be printed [Bill 30-EN].
3 Organ Donation (Presumed Consent and Safeguards),-A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the removal of organs for transplantation purposes, after death has been confirmed in a person aged 16 or over, except where a potential donor previously registered an objection or where a close relative objects-(Siobhain McDonagh);
And the Motion being opposed, after a brief explanatory statement from the Member who made the Motion and from a Member who opposed it, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business):-It was agreed to.
Ordered, That Siobhain McDonagh, David Cairns, Mr Tom Watson, Laura Moffatt, Mr Stephen Pound, Mr Tam Dalyell, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Kenneth Clarke, Dr Evan Harris, John Austin, Mark Tami and Dr Nick Palmer do prepare and bring it in.
4 Organ Donation (Presumed Consent and Safeguards) Bill,-Siobhain McDonagh accordingly presented a Bill to provide for the removal of organs for transplantation purposes, after death has been confirmed in a person aged 16 or over, except where a potential donor previously registered an objection or where a close relative objects: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 30th April and to be printed [Bill 47].
5 Child Trust Funds Bill,-The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Child Trust Funds Bill, not amended in the Standing Committee.
A Clause (NC1) (Early withdrawal, etc, for disabled children)-(Mr David Cameron)-brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:-Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Clause (NC3) (Opening by responsible person without voucher)-(Mr George Osborne)-brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:-Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Clause (NC4) (Reduction of age of majority in respect of child trust funds)-(Mr George Osborne)-brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:-Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Clause (NC6) (Additional contributions by Inland Revenue for children in care)-(Mr George Osborne)-brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:-Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Clause (NC7) (Prohibition on publicity in pre-election period)-(Mr David Laws)-brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:-Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendments (Nos. 31 and 32) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 56) proposed to the Bill, in page 2, line 31, at the end, to insert the words-
'(1A)Regulations shall not require account providers to provide equity-based accounts, and shall make provision for cash deposit accounts, including provision for such accounts provided by building societies.'.-(Mr David Laws.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:-Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 33 to 51) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 81) proposed to the Bill, in page 15, line 17, at the end, to insert the words-
'(4)No order may be made under subsection (1) before the dissolution of the present Parliament.'.-(Mr George Osborne.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Mark Field, Angela Watkinson: 193.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Vernon Coaker, Jim Fitzpatrick: 328.
It being after Six o'clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [15th December], put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown.
Other Amendments (Nos. 52 to 55) made to the Bill.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the Bill be now read the third time;
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Vernon Coaker, Jim Fitzpatrick: 415.
Tellers for the Noes, Richard Younger-Ross, Mr David Heath: 45.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
6 Common Agricultural Policy: Reform of the Tobacco, Olive Oil, Cotton and Sugar Sectors,-A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 12965/03, Commission Communication 'Accomplishing a sustainable agricultural model for Europe through the reformed Common Agricultural Policy-the tobacco, olive oil, cotton and sugar sectors'; and supports the Government's objective of securing reform of these subsidy regimes, in line with the reforms agreed in June this year for other sectors, which will pave the way for a more sustainable, market oriented and less trade distorting system of agriculture in the European Union-(Mr John Heppell):-It was agreed to.
7 Adjournment,-A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn-(Mr John Heppell);
And the Motion having been made at Seven o'clock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.30 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 Investigatory Powers,-(1) Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Conditions for the Lawful Interception of Persons outside the United Kingdom) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 157), and
(2) Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Designation of an International Agreement) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 158),
dated 27th January 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
2 Representation of the People,-European Parliamentary Elections (Appointed Day of Poll) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 217), dated 29th January 2004 [by Act] [Mr Christopher Leslie].
3 Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,-Statute, dated 23rd September 2003, made by the University of Cambridge, amending the Statutes of the University [by Act] [Mr Christopher Leslie].
Other Papers:
4 Air Force (Constitution),-(1) Amendment List 23 to Air Publication 1269A-The Royal Air Force Manual of Assessment of Medical Fitness (Third Edition); and
(2) Amendment list 8 to Queen's Regulations for the Royal Air Force (Fifth Edition)
[by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon].
5 Census,-Paper, entitled Census 2001: National report for England and Wales Part 2 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly].
6 Contingencies Fund, 2002-03,-Accounts of the Contingencies Fund for 2002-03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [pursuant to Order this day]; to be printed [No. 292] [Ruth Kelly].
7 Foreign Affairs,-Further Response of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to the Ninth Report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Session 2002-03, on The Decision to go to War in Iraq [by Command] [Cm. 6123] [Mr Secretary Straw].
8 Intelligence Services,-Government Response to the Report of the Intelligence and Security Committee on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction-Intelligence and Assessments 11th September 2003 [by Command] [Cm. 6118] [The Prime Minister].
9 Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions,-Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Non-Effective Benefits and Family Pensions) Order 2003, dated 10th December 2003 [by Act] [Mr Christopher Leslie].
10 Public Petitions,-Observations by the Deputy Prime Minister on the Petition [27th November] from residents of Westbury Constituency against rises in council tax and for safeguarding the interests of pensioners [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House].
11 Work and Pensions,-Paper entitled, Simplicity, security and choice: Informed choices for working and saving [by Command] [Cm. 6111] [Mr Secretary Smith].
APPENDIX II
Reports from Select Committees
1 Constitutional Affairs,-(1) First Report from the Constitutional Affairs Committee [Judicial appointments and a Supreme Court (court of final appeal)]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 48]; and
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Asylum and Immigration Appeals]; to be printed [No. 211-iii]
[Mr A. J Beith].
2 Culture, Media and Sport,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [National Lottery Reform]; to be printed [No. 196-iv] [Mr Gerald Kaufman].
3 Draft Gambling Bill,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Gambling Bill; to be printed [No. 139-xii and -xiii] [Mr John Greenway].
4 Home Affairs,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [Identity Cards]; to be printed [No. 130-ii] [Mr John Denham].
5 International Development,-Third Report from the International Development Committee [Annual Report 2003]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 312] [Tony Baldry].
6 Liaison,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Liaison Committee [The Prime Minister]; to be printed [No. 310-i] [Mr Alan Williams].
7 Northern Ireland Affairs,-Second Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee [The Separation of Paramilitary Prisoners at HMP Maghaberry]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 302-I] [Mr Michael Mates].
8 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee [Social Cohesion]; to be printed [No. 45-ii] [Andrew Bennett].
9 Statutory Instruments,-Seventh Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 82-vii] [Mr David Tredinnick].
10 Trade and Industry,-Second Report from the Trade and Industry Committee [UK Broadband Market], together with Appendices to the Report; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 321] [Mr Martin O'Neill].
11 Treasury,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [Regional Productivity]; to be printed [No. 308-i] [Mr John McFall].
12 Work and Pensions,-Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Work and Pensions Committee on 2nd February [Inquiry into DWP's Administration of IT Projects]; to be printed [No. 311-i] [Sir Archy Kirkwood].
[W.H., No. 18]
Minutes of Proceedings of the Sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock.
Adjournment,-Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.-(Mr Fraser Kemp.)
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 4.17 p.m.
Sir Alan Haselhurst
Deputy Speaker
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