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House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
Tuesday 11th October 2005

The House met at half-past Two o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1    First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Eric Martlew reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Rules of the Supreme Court (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No. 4) 2005 (S.R. (N.I.), 2005, No. 314).

Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.

2    Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows:

Borough Freedom (Family Succession) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to make new provision relating to admission to borough freedom; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.

3    Regulation of Laser Eye Surgery Bill,—The Order for reading the Regulation of Laser Eye Surgery Bill a second time on Friday 21st October was read and discharged.

Bill to be read a second time on Friday 2nd December.

4    Electoral Administration Bill,—Ms Harriet Harman, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Secretary Hain, Mr Ian McCartney, Bridget Prentice and David Cairns, presented a Bill to make provision in relation to the registration of electors and the keeping of electoral registration information; standing for election; the administration and conduct of elections and referendums; and the regulation of political parties: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 50].

Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Electoral Administration Bill be printed [Bill 50-EN].

5    European Union (Accessions) Bill,—Mr Secretary Straw, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Secretary Blunkett, Secretary Margaret Beckett, Mr Secretary Clarke, Secretary Alan Johnson and Mr Douglas Alexander, presented a Bill to make provision consequential on the treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, signed at Luxembourg on 25th April 2005; and to make provision in relation to the entitlement of nationals of those states to enter and reside in the United Kingdom as workers: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 51].

Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the European Union (Accessions) Bill be printed [Bill 51-EN].

6    National Insurance Contributions Bill,—Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, supported by Mr Secretary Blunkett, Mr Secretary Hain, Secretary Alan Johnson, Mr Des Browne, Dawn Primarolo, John Healey and Mr Ivan Lewis, presented a Bill to make provision about national insurance contributions in cases where there is a retrospective change to the law relating to income tax and to enable related provision to be made for the purposes of contributory benefits, statutory payments and other matters; to make provision about the disclosure of information in relation to arrangements for the avoidance of national insurance contributions; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 53].

Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the National Insurance Contributions Bill be printed [Bill 53-EN].

7    Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill,—Mr Secretary Hain, supported by Mr Secretary Straw, Secretary John Reid, Mr Secretary Clarke and Mr Shaun Woodward, presented a Bill to provide for Part 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 to continue in force for a limited period after 18th February 2006 subject to modifications and to authorise the making of provision in connection with its ceasing to have effect; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 52].

Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill be printed [Bill 52-EN].

8    Motor Vehicles (Anti-Social Use),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the anti-social use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the seizure of motor vehicles used in an anti-social manner; and for connected purposes: And that Bob Spink, Charles Hendry, Andrew Mackinlay, Mr Kevan Jones, Dr Julian Lewis, Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr David Heath, Mr David Evennett, Mr Lee Scott, Mr Michael Clapham and Mr Mark Francois do prepare and bring it in.

9    Motor Vehicles (Anti-Social Use) Bill,—Bob Spink accordingly presented a Bill to prohibit the anti-social use of motor vehicles; to make provision for the seizure of motor vehicles used in an anti-social manner; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th January and to be printed [Bill 54].

10    Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill,— The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee.

A Clause (NC11) (Traffic regulation on byways etc. in National Parks in England and Wales)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC12) (Agreement between Secretary of State and designated body)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC13) (Agreement between designated bodies)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC14) (Designated bodies)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC15) (Reserved functions)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC16) (Maximum duration of agreements)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC17) (Particular powers)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC18) (Agreements with local authorities)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC19) (Supplementary provisions with respect to agreements)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC20) (Interpretation)—(Jim Knight)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC1) (Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides: entry and search by force without a warrant)—(Mr James Paice)—brought up and read the first time.

Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Randall, Mr Henry Bellingham: 233.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr Dave Watts, Mr Parmjit Dhanda: 294.
So the Question was negatived.
Another Clause (NC4) (Byways open to all traffic)—(Mr James Paice)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC5) (Import of exotic birds)—( Mr James Paice)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC6) (Control of harmful, non-native species)—(Mr James Paice)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC22) (Review of continued existence of Commission for Rural Communities)—(Mr Colin Breed)—brought up and read the first time.

Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Roger Williams, Richard Younger-Ross: 144.

Tellers for the Noes, Gillian Merron, Mr Frank Roy: 278.
So the Question was negatived. It being after Nine o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown, pursuant to Order [6th June]. Amendments (Nos. 17 to 34) made to the Bill.
A Motion being made, That the Bill be now read the third time;

Mr Bob Ainsworth, by Her Majesty's Command, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives her Consent, as far as Her Majesty's interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit.

Mr Bob Ainsworth, by Command of the Prince of Wales, acquainted the House, That His Royal Highness, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives his Consent, as far as the Prince of Wales's interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit.
And the Question being put:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time and passed.
11    National Lottery Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the Order of 14th June 2005 relating to the National Lottery Bill (Programme) be varied by the substitution in paragraph 2 of 'Thursday 3rd November' for 'Thursday 20th October'—(Mr Tom Watson):—It was agreed to.

12    Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the Order of 5th July 2005 relating to the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill (Programme) be varied by the substitution in paragraph 2 of 'Thursday 27th October' for 'Tuesday 25th October'—(Mr Tom Watson):—It was agreed to.

13    Delegated Legislation,—Ordered, That the Licensing Act 2003 (Second appointed day) Order 2005, (S.I., 2005, No. 2091), dated 29th July 2005, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Mr Tom Watson.)

14    Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from Len Barge, Lionel Hart, Albert Payne, Irene Willis and others for a Town Council for Canvey was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed.

15    Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Tom Watson);

And it being Ten o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.

16    Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Tom Watson.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till fourteen minutes past Ten o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.14 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 Affirmative Resolution:

1    Dangerous Drugs,—Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Clarke].

2    Fees and Charges,—Draft Consular Fees Act 1980 (Fees) (No. 2) Order 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Straw].

3    National Lottery,—Draft New Opportunities Fund (Specification of Initiatives) (No. 2) Order 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell].

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

4    British Nationality,—British Nationality (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2785), dated 10th October 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Clarke].

5    Environmental Protection,—Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2773), dated 9th October 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett].

6    Income Tax,—Donations to Charity by Individuals (Appropriate Declarations) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2790), dated 10th October 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Ivan Lewis].

7    Local Government,—Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2755), dated 28th September 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling].

8    Pensions,—Pensions Ombudsman (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment of Specified Persons) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2743), dated 5th October 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].

9    Road Traffic,—(1) Bus Lane Contraventions (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2757), dated 6th October 2005; and

(2) Bus Lanes (Approved Devices) (England) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2756), dated 28th September 2005

[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling].

10    Tribunals and Inquiries,—Tribunals and Inquiries (Bus Lane Adjudicators) (England) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 2758), dated 6th October 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling].

Other Papers:

11    Chelsea Hospital,—Account of the Royal Hospital Chelsea for 2004-05, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 488] [Clerk of the House].

12    Food,—Account of the Home Grown Sugar Beet (Research and Education) Fund for 2001-02, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 486] [Clerk of the House].

13    Government Resources and Accounts,—Resource Accounts of the Department for Transport for 2004-05, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 476] [John Healey].

14    Ireland (No. 2, 2005),—Agreement, done at Gormanstown (Ireland) on 24th September 2004, relating to the Transmission of Natural Gas through a Second Pipeline between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland and through a Connection to the Isle of Man, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 6674] [Mr Secretary Straw].

15    Netherlands (No. 2, 2005),—Agreement, done at The Hague on 21st March 2005, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands relating to the Transmission of Natural Gas through a Pipeline between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 6675] [Mr Secretary Straw].

16    Parliamentary Commissioner,—Fifth Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, Session 2005-06: Redress in the Round: Remedying Maladministration in Central and Local Government [by Act]; to be printed [No. 475] [Clerk of the House].

17    Police (Northern Ireland),—Account of the Office of the Oversight Commissioner for 2003-04, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 487] [Clerk of the House].

18    Railways,—Reports of the—

(1) Rail Passengers Committee Scotland and Caledonian MacBrayne Users Committee;

(2) Rail Passengers Council; and

(3) Rail Passengers Committee for Wales

for 2004-05 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling].

APPENDIX II

Standing Committees

1    Violent Crime Reduction Bill,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mark Pritchard from Standing Committee B (nominated in respect of the Bill) and nominated in substitution Sammy Wilson.

2    London Olympics Bill (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Don Foster, John Mann, Mr Andy Reed, Hugh Robertson, Andrew Selous and Claire Ward members of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee D in respect of the Bill.

3    London Olympics Bill:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee D; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Lyn Brown, Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Don Foster (Bath), Meg Hillier, Mrs Jacqui Lait, Mr Pat McFadden, John Mann, Mrs Maria Miller, Mr Andrew Pelling, Mr Andy Reed, Hugh Robertson, John Robertson, Andrew Selous, Jo Swinson, Mark Tami, Claire Ward and Derek Wyatt.

4    Draft Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Overseas Relationships and Consequential, etc. Amendments) Order 2005:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Charlotte Atkins, John Battle, Mr Douglas Carswell, Mr James Clappison, Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Mr Frank Doran, Michael Fabricant, Barbara Follett, Mike Gapes, Michael Gove, David Heyes, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Norman Lamb, Meg Munn, Andrew Stunell and Kitty Ussher.

European Standing Committees

5    Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 15th July 2005 relating to Marketing of Foods Derived from Genetically Modified Maize:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the Memorandum to the European Standing Committee; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the Committee: Adam Afriyie, Mr Peter Atkinson, Norman Baker, Mr Richard Benyon, Mr David S. Borrow, Mr Simon Burns, Mr Vernon Coaker, Mary Creagh, Mr James Devine, Caroline Flint, Mr Denis MacShane, Mr Dan Rogerson and Mrs Betty Williams.

6    EU Document No. 8635/05 relating to Marketing of Genetically Modified Maize and EU Document No. 10785/05 relating to Marketing of Genetically Modified Maize for Resistance to Certain Pests and Herbicides:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the Documents to the European Standing Committee; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Peter Atkinson, Norman Baker, Mr Clive Betts, Mr Brian Binley, Mr Peter Bone, Mr Colin Breed, Mr Vernon Coaker, Clive Efford, Mrs Louise Ellman, Mr Frank Field, Margaret Moran, Mr Elliot Morley and Mr James Paice.

7    EU Common Strategy on Russia (Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 7th June 2005):

(1) The Speaker has allocated the Memorandum to the European Standing Committee; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Douglas Alexander, John Austin, Gregory Barker, Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods, Mr Graham Brady, Mr Jeremy Browne, Mr Vernon Coaker, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Dr Hywel Francis, Kelvin Hopkins, Andrew Selous, Dr Gavin Strang and Richard Younger-Ross.

APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1    Constitutional Affairs,— (1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Constitutional Affairs Committee [The courts: small claims]; to be printed [No. 519-i]; and

    (2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [The courts: small claims]

    [Mr Alan Beith].

2    Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [BBC Report and Accounts, 2004-05]; to be printed [No. 483-i] [Mr John Whittingdale].

3    Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [Draft Terrorism Bill 2005]; to be printed [No. 515-i] [Mr John Denham].

4    Public Administration,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration [Civil Service Effectiveness]; to be printed [No. 513-i] [Tony Wright].

5    Welsh Affairs,—Second Special Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee [Police Service, Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Wales: Government Response to the Committee's Fourth Report of Session 2004-05]; to be printed [No. 514 ] [Dr Hywel Francis].

[W.H., No. 22]

Minutes of Proceedings of the Sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at half-past Nine o'clock.
Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Gillian Merron.)
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
Sir Alan Haselhurst

Deputy Speaker