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House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
Tuesday 14th July 1998

The House met at half-past Two o'clock.

PRAYERS.

1 Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council Bill [Lords],—The Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council Bill [Lords] was read the third time, and passed, without Amendment.

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

    The Lords do not insist on their Amendment in lieu of the words left out of the Teaching and Higher Education Bill [Lords] by an Amendment made by the Commons, to which Amendment in lieu the Commons have disagreed, but propose an Amendment in lieu thereof, to which they desire the concurrence of this House.

3 Teaching and Higher Education Bill [Lords],—Lords Amendment to the Teaching and Higher Education Bill [Lords] in lieu of an Amendment to which the Commons have disagreed to be considered to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 230].

4 Parliamentary Reform Bill,—Mr Tony Benn, supported by Ms Diane Abbott, Mr Jeremy Corbyn, Mr John Cryer, Mr Cynog Dafis, Alice Mahon, Mr John McAllion, Mr John McDonnell, Mr Andrew Mackinlay, Mr Richard Shepherd and Mr Alan Simpson presented a Bill to provide for the election of a Council of State to replace the House of Lords; 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 226].

5 Education (Schools Parenting Role),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to recognise the in loco parentis role of schools through amendment of the Ofsted inspection procedures; and for connected purposes: And that Mr Michael Fabricant, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mrs Ann Winterton, Mrs Llin Golding, Mr David Amess, Mr Alan Keen, Mr Eric Pickles, Mr Christopher Fraser, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Mr Ronnie Fearn and Mr Peter Luff do prepare and bring it in.

6 Education (Schools Parenting Role) Bill,—Mr Michael Fabricant accordingly presented a Bill to recognise the in loco parentis role of schools through amendment of the Ofsted inspection procedures; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 31st July and to be printed [Bill 227].

7 Estimates [2nd allotted day],—The House proceeded, pursuant to Resolution [1st July], to consider the estimates appointed for consideration under Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).

    Estimates, 1998-99 (Class IV, Vote I),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, that a further sum not exceeding £142,691,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Intervention Board—Executive Agency in giving effect in the United Kingdom to the agricultural support provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union; other services including BSE emergency measures; and administration—(Mr Jeff Rooker);

    And it being three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, the Deputy Speaker interrupted the Debate, pursuant to Resolution [1st July] and the Question necessary to dispose of the proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).

    Estimates, 1998-99 (Class V, Vote 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, that a further sum not exceeding £719,838,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Department of Trade and Industry on payments to the Science Research Councils, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering; OST initiatives; fees payable under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; and Research Council Pensions—(Mr John Battle);

    And it being Ten o'clock the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings and the Question necessary to dispose of the proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).

    The Deputy Speaker, pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates), put the deferred Questions on Estimates and the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the other estimate appointed for consideration this day.

Class IV Vote 1

    Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £142,691,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Intervention Board—Executive Agency in giving effect in the United Kingdom to the agricultural support provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union; other services including BSE emergency measures; and administration.

Class IV Vote 2

    Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £389,128,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on operational expenditure, agencies and departmental administration including BSE related measures; promote food safety; take action against diseases with implications for human health; safeguard essential supplies in an emergency; promote action to alleviate flooding and coastal erosion; to protect the rural economy particularly in Less Favoured Areas; encourage action to reduce water and other pollution and by other measures to safeguard the aquatic environment including its fauna and flora; improve the attractiveness and bio-diversity of the rural environment; implement MAFF's CAP obligations efficiently and seek a more economically rational CAP while avoiding discrimination against UK businesses; create the conditions in which efficient and sustainable agriculture, fishing, and food industries can flourish; take action against animal and plant diseases and pests; encourage high animal welfare standards; provide specialist support services; allocate resources where they are most needed; manage and develop staff; undertake research and development; and provide for the expenditure of the Ministry's executive agencies.

Class V Vote 2

    Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £719,838,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Department of Trade and Industry on payments to the Science Research Councils, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering; OST initiatives; fees payable under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; and Research Council Pensions.

8 Estimates and Supplementary Estimates, 1998-99,—The Deputy Speaker then put the Question required to be put pursuant to paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.).

    Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £110,476,127,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges for Defence and Civil Services for the year ending 31st March 1999, as set out in House of Commons Papers Nos. 635, 636, 637 and 783.

    Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the four foregoing Resolutions and the two Resolutions of 6th July relating to Estimates: And that the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Alistair Darling, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Dawn Primarolo and Mrs Helen Liddell do prepare and bring it in.

9 Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill,—Dawn Primarolo accordingly presented a Bill to apply a sum out of the Consolidated Fund to the service of the year ending on 31st March 1999; to appropriate the supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and to repeal certain Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 224].

10 Business of the House,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), That, at this day's sitting, the Registration of Political Parties Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour—(Mr Jim Dowd):—It was agreed to.

11 Registration of Political Parties Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Registration of Political Parties Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee.

    Amendment (No. 1) proposed to the Bill, in page 4, line 11, at the end to insert the words—

    '(1A) A party whose application under sections 3, 5, 6 or 18 is refused may appeal to the committee against the registrar's decision and the committee's determination of the appeal shall be final.'.—(Mr A. J. Beith.)

    Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

    Another Amendment (No. 4) proposed to the Bill, in page 6, line 6, at the end to insert the words—

    '(1A) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), it is an offence to attempt to secure the registration of a party which irrespective of the party's proposed registered name, is substantially the same as a registered party, having regard to the applicant party's objectives, membership, officers or geographical base.'.—(Mr Oliver Letwin.)

    Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

    The Bill was read the third time, and passed.

12 Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Janet Anderson);

Wednesday 15th July 1998

    And the Question being put;

    Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.

    And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till Twelve o'clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned till this day.

[Adjourned at 12.00 midnight

Betty Boothroyd
Speaker

Madam Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Nine o'clock.

APPENDIX I

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1 Children and Young Persons,—Children (Performances) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1678), dated 10th July 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dobson].

2 Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Edinburgh) Designation Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1539), dated 22nd June 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

3 Social Security,—Jobseeker's Allowance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1698), dated 13th July 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].

4 Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1703), dated 13th July 1998 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett].

Other Papers:

5 Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Reports and Financial Statements of the Horserace Betting Levy Board and the Horserace Totalisator Board for 1997-98 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].

6 Broadcasting,—Report and Accounts of the British Broadcasting Corporation for 1997-98 [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith].

7 Civil Aviation,—Report and Accounts of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited for 1997-98 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

8 Comprehensive Spending Review,—Paper, entitled Modern Public Services for Britain, Investing in Reform: New Public Spending Plans 1999-2002 [by Command] [Cm. 4011] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer].

9 Crown Estate,—Accounts of the Crown Estate Commissioners for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 972] [Clerk of the House].

10 Data Protection,—Report and Financial Statements of the Data Protection Registrar for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 910] [Mr Secretary Straw].

11 Defence Executive Agencies,—Report and Accounts of the Defence Postal and Courier Services Agency for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 806] [Mr Secretary Robertson].

12 Development of Tourism,—Accounts of the Scottish Tourist Board for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 979] [Clerk of the House].

13 Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland),—Accounts of Highlands and Islands Enterprise for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 973] [Clerk of the House].

14 Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of the Meteorological Office for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 913] [Clerk of the House].

15 Registration Service,—Marriage, divorce and adoption statistics: Review of the Registrar General on marriages, divorces and adoptions in England and Wales, 1995 [by Act] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer].

16 Social Security Executive Agencies,—Reports and Accounts of—

    (1) Benefits Agency,

    (2) Child Support Agency,

    (3) Contributions Agency,

    (4) Information Technology Services Agency, and

    (5) War Pensions Agency

for 1997-98, with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 901, 864, 870, 846 and 915] [Secretary Harriet Harman].

APPENDIX II

Standing Committees

1 Draft Houses in Multiple Occupation (Charges for Registration Schemes) Regulations 1998,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Ann Cryer and Mr Gerry Steinberg from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr David Crausby and Mr Bill Michie.

2 Special Grant Report (No. 36) (House of Commons Paper No. 823) and Special Grant Report (No. 3) (Wales) 1998 (House of Commons Paper No. 832),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Nick Ainger from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation Mr Nick Ainger (nominated in respect of the Reports); and nominated in substitution Dr Stephen Ladyman.

APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1 Agriculture,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Agriculture Committee on 14th July [CAP reform: rural development]; to be printed [No. 890-ii]; and

    (2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Flood and coastal defence; CAP reform: rural development]

[Mr Peter Luff].

2 Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 14th July [The Heritage Lottery Fund]; to be printed [No. 968-i] [Mr Gerald Kaufman].

3 Defence,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 14th July [Strategic Defence Review]; to be printed [No. 138-xiv] [Mr Bruce George].

4 Education and Employment,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education Sub-Committee of the Education and Employment Committee on 14th July [The Role of Headteachers]; to be printed [No. 725-viii] [Ms Margaret Hodge].

5 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment Sub-Committee of the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee on 14th July [The Protection of Field Boundaries]; to be printed [No. 969-i] [Mr Andrew F. Bennett].

6 International Development,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 14th July [Conflict Prevention and Post-Conflict Reconstruction]; to be printed [No. 787-vi] [Mr Bowen Wells].

7 Social Security,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Social Security Committee on 14th July [Pension Sharing on Divorce]; to be printed [No. 869-iv] [Mr Archy Kirkwood].

8 Standards and Privileges,—Eighteenth Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges [Complaints against Mr Geoffrey Robinson (No. 2)], together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 975] [Mr Robert Sheldon].

9 Statutory Instruments,—Forty-first Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 33-xli] [Mr David Tredinnick].

10 Trade and Industry,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee on 14th July [Fairness at Work]; to be printed [No. 980-i] [Mr Martin O'Neill].

11 Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee on 14th July [The Office for National Statistics]; to be printed [No. 976-i] [Mr Giles Radice].

12 Welsh Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee on 14th July [Investment in Industry in Wales]; to be printed [No. 821-iv] [Mr Martyn Jones].

CORRIGENDUM

    In the Votes and Proceedings for Monday 29th June, in Appendix I, item 6 (Education (School Performance Targets) (England) Regulations 1998) should have been numbered S.I., 1998, No. 1532, and not No. 1575 as appeared.

The House met at half-past Two o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1	Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council Bill [Lords],—The Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council Bill [Lords] was read the third time, and passed, without Amendment.
2	Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows:
	The Lords do not insist on their Amendment in lieu of the words left out of the Teaching and Higher Education Bill [Lords] by an Amendment made by the Commons, to which Amendment in lieu the Commons have disagreed, but propose an Amendment in lieu thereof, to which they desire the concurrence of this House.
3	Teaching and Higher Education Bill [Lords],—Lords Amendment to the Teaching and Higher Education Bill [Lords] in lieu of an Amendment to which the Commons have disagreed to be considered to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 230].
4	Parliamentary Reform Bill,—Mr Tony Benn, supported by Ms Diane Abbott, Mr Jeremy Corbyn, Mr John Cryer, Mr Cynog Dafis, Alice Mahon, Mr John McAllion, Mr John McDonnell, Mr Andrew Mackinlay, Mr Richard Shepherd and Mr Alan Simpson presented a Bill to provide for the election of a Council of State to replace the House of Lords; 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 226].
5	Education (Schools Parenting Role),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to recognise the in loco parentis role of schools through amendment of the Ofsted inspection procedures; and for connected purposes: And that Mr Michael Fabricant, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mrs Ann Winterton, Mrs Llin Golding, Mr David Amess, Mr Alan Keen, Mr Eric Pickles, Mr Christopher Fraser, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Mr Ronnie Fearn and Mr Peter Luff do prepare and bring it in.
6	Education (Schools Parenting Role) Bill,—Mr Michael Fabricant accordingly presented a Bill to recognise the in loco parentis role of schools through amendment of the Ofsted inspection procedures; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 31st July and to be printed [Bill 227].
7	Estimates [2nd allotted day],—The House proceeded, pursuant to Resolution [1st July], to consider the estimates appointed for consideration under Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
	Estimates, 1998-99 (Class IV, Vote I),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, that a further sum not exceeding £142,691,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Intervention Board—Executive Agency in giving effect in the United Kingdom to the agricultural support provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union; other services including BSE emergency measures; and administration—(Mr Jeff Rooker);
	And it being three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, the Deputy Speaker interrupted the Debate, pursuant to Resolution [1st July] and the Question necessary to dispose of the proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
	Estimates, 1998-99 (Class V, Vote 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, that a further sum not exceeding £719,838,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Department of Trade and Industry on payments to the Science Research Councils, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering; OST initiatives; fees payable under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; and Research Council Pensions—(Mr John Battle);
	And it being Ten o'clock the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings and the Question necessary to dispose of the proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
	The Deputy Speaker, pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates), put the deferred Questions on Estimates and the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the other estimate appointed for consideration this day.
	Class IV Vote 1
	Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £142,691,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Intervention Board—Executive Agency in giving effect in the United Kingdom to the agricultural support provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union; other services including BSE emergency measures; and administration.
	Class IV Vote 2
	Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £389,128,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on operational expenditure, agencies and departmental administration including BSE related measures; promote food safety; take action against diseases with implications for human health; safeguard essential supplies in an emergency; promote action to alleviate flooding and coastal erosion; to protect the rural economy particularly in Less Favoured Areas; encourage action to reduce water and other pollution and by other measures to safeguard the aquatic environment including its fauna and flora; improve the attractiveness and bio-diversity of the rural environment; implement MAFF's CAP obligations efficiently and seek a more economically rational CAP while avoiding discrimination against UK businesses; create the conditions in which efficient and sustainable agriculture, fishing, and food industries can flourish; take action against animal and plant diseases and pests; encourage high animal welfare standards; provide specialist support services; allocate resources where they are most needed; manage and develop staff; undertake research and development; and provide for the expenditure of the Ministry's executive agencies.
	Class V Vote 2
	Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £719,838,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1999 for expenditure by the Department of Trade and Industry on payments to the Science Research Councils, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering; OST initiatives; fees payable under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; and Research Council Pensions.
8	Estimates and Supplementary Estimates, 1998-99,—The Deputy Speaker then put the Question required to be put pursuant to paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.).
	Resolved, That a further sum not exceeding £110,476,127,000 be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to complete or defray the charges for Defence and Civil Services for the year ending 31st March 1999, as set out in House of Commons Papers Nos. 635, 636, 637 and 783.
	Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the four foregoing Resolutions and the two Resolutions of 6th July relating to Estimates: And that the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Alistair Darling, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Dawn Primarolo and Mrs Helen Liddell do prepare and bring it in.
9	Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill,—Dawn Primarolo accordingly presented a Bill to apply a sum out of the Consolidated Fund to the service of the year ending on 31st March 1999; to appropriate the supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and to repeal certain Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 224].
10	Business of the House,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), That, at this day's sitting, the Registration of Political Parties Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour—(Mr Jim Dowd):—It was agreed to.
11	Registration of Political Parties Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Registration of Political Parties Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee.
	Amendment (No. 1) proposed to the Bill, in page 4, line 11, at the end to insert the words—
	'(1A) A party whose application under sections 3, 5, 6 or 18 is refused may appeal to the committee against the registrar's decision and the committee's determination of the appeal shall be final.'.—(Mr A. J. Beith.)
	Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
	Another Amendment (No. 4) proposed to the Bill, in page 6, line 6, at the end to insert the words—
	'(1A) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), it is an offence to attempt to secure the registration of a party which irrespective of the party's proposed registered name, is substantially the same as a registered party, having regard to the applicant party's objectives, membership, officers or geographical base.'.—(Mr Oliver Letwin.)
	Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
	The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
12	Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Janet Anderson);
	Wednesday 15th July 1998
	And the Question being put;
	Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.
	And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till Twelve o'clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned till this day.
[Adjourned at 12.00 midnight
*Betty Boothroyd* *Speaker*
Madam Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Nine o'clock.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
1	Children and Young Persons,—Children (Performances) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1678), dated 10th July 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dobson].
2	Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Edinburgh) Designation Order 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1539), dated 22nd June 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
3	Social Security,—Jobseeker's Allowance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1698), dated 13th July 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
4	Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 1998 (S.I., 1998, No. 1703), dated 13th July 1998 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett].
Other Papers:
5	Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Reports and Financial Statements of the Horserace Betting Levy Board and the Horserace Totalisator Board for 1997-98 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].
6	Broadcasting,—Report and Accounts of the British Broadcasting Corporation for 1997-98 [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith].
7	Civil Aviation,—Report and Accounts of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited for 1997-98 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
8	Comprehensive Spending Review,—Paper, entitled Modern Public Services for Britain, Investing in Reform: New Public Spending Plans 1999-2002 [by Command] [Cm. 4011] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer].
9	Crown Estate,—Accounts of the Crown Estate Commissioners for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 972] [Clerk of the House].
10	Data Protection,—Report and Financial Statements of the Data Protection Registrar for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 910] [Mr Secretary Straw].
11	Defence Executive Agencies,—Report and Accounts of the Defence Postal and Courier Services Agency for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 806] [Mr Secretary Robertson].
12	Development of Tourism,—Accounts of the Scottish Tourist Board for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 979] [Clerk of the House].
13	Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland),—Accounts of Highlands and Islands Enterprise for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 973] [Clerk of the House].
14	Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of the Meteorological Office for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 913] [Clerk of the House].
15	Registration Service,—Marriage, divorce and adoption statistics: Review of the Registrar General on marriages, divorces and adoptions in England and Wales, 1995 [by Act] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer].
16	Social Security Executive Agencies,—Reports and Accounts of—
	(1) Benefits Agency,
	(2) Child Support Agency,
	(3) Contributions Agency,
	(4) Information Technology Services Agency, and
	(5) War Pensions Agency
	for 1997-98, with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 901, 864, 870, 846 and 915] [Secretary Harriet Harman].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
1	Draft Houses in Multiple Occupation (Charges for Registration Schemes) Regulations 1998,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Ann Cryer and Mr Gerry Steinberg from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr David Crausby and Mr Bill Michie.
2	Special Grant Report (No. 36) (House of Commons Paper No. 823) and Special Grant Report (No. 3) (Wales) 1998 (House of Commons Paper No. 832),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Nick Ainger from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation Mr Nick Ainger (nominated in respect of the Reports); and nominated in substitution Dr Stephen Ladyman.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1	Agriculture,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Agriculture Committee on 14th July [CAP reform: rural development]; to be printed [No. 890-ii]; and
	(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Flood and coastal defence; CAP reform: rural development]
	[Mr Peter Luff].
2	Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 14th July [The Heritage Lottery Fund]; to be printed [No. 968-i] [Mr Gerald Kaufman].
3	Defence,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee on 14th July [Strategic Defence Review]; to be printed [No. 138-xiv] [Mr Bruce George].
4	Education and Employment,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education Sub-Committee of the Education and Employment Committee on 14th July [The Role of Headteachers]; to be printed [No. 725-viii] [Ms Margaret Hodge].
5	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment Sub-Committee of the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee on 14th July [The Protection of Field Boundaries]; to be printed [No. 969-i] [Mr Andrew F. Bennett].
6	International Development,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee on 14th July [Conflict Prevention and Post-Conflict Reconstruction]; to be printed [No. 787-vi] [Mr Bowen Wells].
7	Social Security,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Social Security Committee on 14th July [Pension Sharing on Divorce]; to be printed [No. 869-iv] [Mr Archy Kirkwood].
8	Standards and Privileges,—Eighteenth Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges [Complaints against Mr Geoffrey Robinson (No. 2)], together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 975] [Mr Robert Sheldon].
9	Statutory Instruments,—Forty-first Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 33-xli] [Mr David Tredinnick].
10	Trade and Industry,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee on 14th July [Fairness at Work]; to be printed [No. 980-i] [Mr Martin O'Neill].
11	Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee on 14th July [The Office for National Statistics]; to be printed [No. 976-i] [Mr Giles Radice].
12	Welsh Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee on 14th July [Investment in Industry in Wales]; to be printed [No. 821-iv] [Mr Martyn Jones].

CORRIGENDUM
	In the Votes and Proceedings for Monday 29th June, in Appendix I, item 6 (Education (School Performance Targets) (England) Regulations 1998) should have been numbered S.I., 1998, No. 1532, and not No. 1575 as appeared.