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House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
Tuesday 18th April 2006

The House met at half-past Two o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1    Selection,—Ordered, That Andrew Stunell be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Mr Adrian Sanders be added to the Committee.—(Mr Bob Ainsworth.)

2    First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr David Wilshire reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Local Government (Boundaries) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

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

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

Parliament (Participation of Members of the House of Commons) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to provide for the Speaker of the House of Commons to have power to determine the eligibility of members of the House of Commons to participate in certain legislative proceedings of that House; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.

4    Housing Act 2004 (Amendment),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Housing Act 2004 so as to repeal provisions relating to Home Information Packs: And that Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Peter Bottomley, Mr Mark Hoban, Mr Roger Gale, Anne Milton, Angela Browning, Mr David Wilshire, Tony Baldry, Mark Pritchard, Ann Winterton and Mrs Eleanor Laing do prepare and bring it in.

5    Housing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill,—Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Housing Act 2004 so as to repeal provisions relating to Home Information Packs: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 12th May and to be printed [Bill 167].

6    Commons Bill [Lords],—The Commons Bill [Lords] was, according to Order, read a second time.

7    Commons Bill [Lords] (Programme),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Commons Bill [Lords]:

Committal

1. The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee.

Proceedings in Standing Committee

2. Proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 27th April 2006.

3. The Standing Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.

Consideration and Third Reading

4. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced.

5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day.

6. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading.

Other proceedings

7. Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of any message from the Lords) may be programmed—(Mr Dave Watts);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Dave Watts, Mr Alan Campbell: 251.

Tellers for the Noes, Michael Fabricant, Andrew Rosindell: 102.
So the Question was agreed to.
8    Commons Bill [Lords] [Money],—Her Majesty's Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Commons Bill [Lords] [Money];

A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Commons Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—

(a) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State by virtue of the Act, and

(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act—(Tony Cunningham):—It was agreed to.

9    Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Tony Cunningham.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twelve minutes past Nine o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 9.12 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 presented by Her Majesty's Command and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers):

Friday 31st March 2006

1    Prison Service Pay,—Fifth Report of the Prison Service Pay Review Body on England and Wales [Cm. 6745] [Mr Secretary Clarke].

2    Switzerland (No. 1, 2006),—Agreement, done at Berne on 16th December 2005, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Swiss Federal Council on the Readmission of Persons Present without Authorisation, and Protocol to the Agreement, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 6773] [Mr Secretary Straw].

Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

Friday 31st March 2006

3    Agriculture,—(1) Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 989), dated 29th March 2006;

(2) Environmental Stewardship (England) and Countryside Stewardship (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 991), dated 21st March 2006; and

(3) Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 985), dated 27th March 2006,

with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Margaret Beckett].

4    Countryside,—Access to the Countryside (Exclusions and Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 990), dated 29th March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Margaret Beckett].

    Monday 3rd April 2006

5    Dangerous Drugs,—Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 986), dated 29th March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Clarke].

6    Medicines,—(1) Medicines for Human Use (Prescribing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 915); and

(2) Medicines (Sale or Supply) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 914),

dated 23rd March 2006, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Ms Secretary Hewitt].

7    National Health Service,—National Health Service (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Independent Prescribing) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 913), dated 23rd March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Ms Secretary Hewitt].

8    Social Security,—(1) Employment Zones (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1000), dated 30th March 2006; and

(2) Social Fund (Application for Review) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 961), dated 29th March 2006,

with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Mr Secretary Hutton].

9    Sports Grounds and Sporting Events,—Football Spectators (2006 World Cup Control Period) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 988), dated 29th March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Clarke].

    Tuesday 4th April 2006

10    Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1038), dated 3rd April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Tessa Jowell].

11    Health Care and Associated Professions,—Nurses and Midwives (Parts of and Entries in the Register) Amendment Order of Council 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1015), dated 3rd April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Ms Secretary Hewitt].

12    Immigration,—Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1003), dated 30th March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Clarke].

13    Intellectual Property,—Trade Marks and Designs (Address for Service) (Amendment) Rules 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1029), dated 3rd April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson].

14    Social Security,—Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1034), dated 4th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Dawn Primarolo].

    Wednesday 5th April 2006

15    Education,—(1) Education (Mandatory Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 930); and

(2) Education (Student Loans) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 929),

dated 27th March 2006, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

    Thursday 6th April 2006

16    Disabled Persons,—Disability Discrimination (Guidance on the Definition of Disability) Revocation Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1007), dated 30th March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton].

17    Education,—(1) Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 955); and

(2) Education (Student Support) (European Institutions) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 953),

dated 28th March 2006, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

18    Excise,—Beer, Cider and Perry, Spirits, and Wine and Made-wine (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1058), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [John Healey].

19    Intellectual Property,—Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1028), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson].

20    Trade Marks,—Community Trade Mark Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1027), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson].

    Friday 7th April 2006

21    Education,—Education (Information as to Provision of Education) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1033), dated 31st March 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

22    Health and Safety,—Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1057), dated 4th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Darling].

23    Secure Training Centres,—Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Suspension of Custody Officer Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1050), dated 3rd April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Clarke].

24    Social Security,—Social Security (Persons from Abroad) Amendment Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1026), dated 3rd April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton].

    Monday 10th April 2006

25    National Health Service,—National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1065), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Ms Secretary Hewitt].

26    Social Security,—Social Security (PPF Payments and FAS Payments) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1069), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton].

    Tuesday 11th April 2006

27    Housing,—Introductory Tenancies (Review of Decisions to Extend a Trial Period) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1077), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Prescott].

28    Trade Marks,—Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1080), dated 7th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson].

    Wednesday 12th April 2006

29    Police,—Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Codes of Practice) (Temporary Modification to Code D) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1081), dated 7th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain].

30    Proceeds of Crime,—Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Money Laundering: Exceptions to Overseas Conduct Defence) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1070), dated 5th April 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Clarke].

31    Town and Country Planning,—(1) Planning (Applications for Planning Permission, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1063); and

(2) Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) (England) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1062),

dated 5th April 2006, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Mr Secretary Prescott].

Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Tuesday 18th April 2006:

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:

32    Insolvency,—Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Disqualification from Office: General) Order 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

33    Education,—(1) Education (Modification of Enactments Relating to Employment) (Wales) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1073);

(2) Monkseaton Community High School (Governing Body Procedures) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1078); and

(3) Nobel School (Change to School Session Times) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1072),

dated 5th April 2006 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

34    Housing,—Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1093), dated 11th April 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

35    Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,—Statute, dated 7th October 2005, made by the Governing Body of St Catherine's College in the University of Cambridge, amending the Statutes of the College [by Act] [Ms Harriet Harman].

Other Papers:

36    Air Force (Constitution),—(1) Amendments to the Queen's Regulations for the Royal Air Force in respect of Retired Pay and Pensions, dated 21st March 2006 [by Act]; and

(2) Joint Service Publication 754—Tri-Service Regulations for Pay and Charges, dated 21st March 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command]

    [Secretary John Reid].

37    British Waterways Board,—Statement of Guarantee given on 31st March 2006 on loans proposed to be raised by the British Waterways Board from National Westminster Bank plc [by Act] [John Healey].

38    National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Update on PFI debt refinancing and the PFI equity market [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1040] [Clerk of the House].

39    Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions,—(1) Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Non-Effective Benefits and Family Pensions) Order 2006;

(2) Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Pay and Allowances) Order; and

(3) Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Pay) Order 2006,

dated 8th March 2006 [by Act] [Ms Harriet Harman].

40    Political Parties, Elections and Referendums,—Corporate Plan of the Electoral Commission for 2006-07 to 2010-11 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 987] [The Speaker].

41    Public Petitions,—Observations by—

(1) the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs on the Petition [16th February] from residents of Humberstone, Leicester against the decision of St. Mary's Parochial Church Council preventing visitors from placing flowers and mementoes at grave sites;

(2) the Secretary of State for Education and Skills on the Petition [29th March] from the SaveFriarswoodPrimary.com Campaign against the closure of Friarswood Primary School, Newcastle-under-Lyme;

(3) the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on the Petition [15th March] from British Somalilanders and friends of Somaliland for Somaliland's recognition as a state;

(4) the Secretary of State for Health on the Petition [15th February] from the Association of Directors of Public Health and its members against any weakening of a comprehensive ban on smoking in enclosed public places;

(5) the Secretary of State for Transport on the Petition [23rd March] from residents of Canvey and others for a new pelican crossing on High Road, Canvey Island; and

(6) the Secretary of State for Transport on the Petition [29th March] from residents of Newark and others against further delay in the programme to make the A46 in Nottinghamshire a dual carriageway

[by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House].

42    Reserve Forces,—Report under section 56(7) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 on the making of a call-out order under section 56(1) of that Act [by Act] [Secretary John Reid].

APPENDIX II

Standing Committees
Draft Local Government (Boundaries) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Kevan Jones, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Eddie McGrady, Mr Alan Milburn and Mr Geoffrey Robinson from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Paul Clark, Mark Durkin, Mr Mike Hall, Judy Mallaber and Lynda Waltho.
APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1    Constitutional Affairs,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Constitutional Affairs Committee [Freedom of Information—one year on]; to be printed [No. 991-iii]; and

(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Party funding]

[Mr Alan Beith].

2    Crossrail Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Crossrail Bill; to be printed [No. 837-xxiv] [Mr Alan Meale].

3    Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [Protecting and preserving our heritage]; to be printed [No. 912-v] [Mr John Whittingdale].

[W.H., No. 85]

Minutes of Proceedings of the Sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at half-past Nine o'clock.
Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Vernon Coaker);
And it being Two o'clock, the sitting was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 2 p.m.
Sir Alan Haselhurst

Deputy Speaker



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