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House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
Thursday 11th March 1999

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

PRAYERS.

1 City of Westminster Bill [Lords],—The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means reported from the Committee on Unopposed Bills, That it had examined the allegations contained in the Preamble to the City of Westminster Bill [Lords] and found the same to be true; and had gone through the Bill and made Amendments thereunto.

    Bill, as amended in the Committee, to lie upon the Table.

2 Cheques (Scotland) Bill,—Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Cheques (Scotland) Bill be printed [Bill 22-EN].

3 Control of Residential Hedgerows Bill,—Mr Jim Cunningham, supported by Mr Lindsay Hoyle, Mr Alan Hurst, Mr Ian Pearson and Christine Butler, presented a Bill to amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 by extending powers to environmental health officers to intervene in neighbourly disputes involving residential hedgerows; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th March and to be printed [Bill 61].

4 Ways and Means,—Amendment of the Law,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed [9th March], That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance; but this Resolution does not extend to the making of any amendment with respect to value added tax so as to provide—

    (a) for zero-rating or exempting a supply, acquisition or importation;

    (b) for refunding an amount of tax;

    (c) for varying any rate at which that tax is at any time chargeable; or

    (d) for any relief, other than a relief which—

    (i) so far as it is applicable to goods, applies to goods of every description, and

    (ii) so far as it is applicable to services, applies to services of every description;

    And the Question being again proposed:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate.

    And it being Seven o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned.

    Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Monday 15th March.

5 Scottish Grand Committee,—Ordered, That, in respect of the sitting of the Scottish Grand Committee on Monday 22nd March, Standing Order No. 99 (Scottish Grand Committee (substantive motions for the adjournment)) shall have effect with the substitution in paragraph (2) (b) of the word 'seven' for the word 'ten'.—(Mr Robert Ainsworth.)

6 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Robert Ainsworth.)

    And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-six minutes past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 7.26 p.m.

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 Affirmative Resolution:

1 National Lottery,—Draft New Opportunities Fund (Specification of Initiatives) Order 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith]

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

2 Agriculture,—Organic Farming Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 590), dated 11th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Nicholas Brown].

3 Civil Aviation,—Civil Aviation (Navigation Services Charges) (Second Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 618), dated 5th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

4 Council Tax (Scotland),—(1) Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 757), and

    (2) Council Tax (Reductions for Disabilities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 756),

    dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

5 Court of Session (Scotland),—Court of Session etc. Fees Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 755), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

6 Dangerous Drugs,—Misuse of Drugs (Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 741), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw]

7 Education,—(1) Brackenhurst College, Southwell (Dissolution) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 699), dated 10th March 1999,

    (2) East Durham and Houghall Community College (Government) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 707), dated 10th March 1999,

    (3) East Durham and Houghall Community College (Incorporation) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 706), dated 10th March 1999,

    (4) Education (Governors' Allowances) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 703), dated 11th March 1999,

    (5) Education (Payment for Special Educational Needs Supplies) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 710), dated 10th March 1999,

    (6) Education (References to Adjudicator) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 702), dated 6th March 1999,

    (7) Education (References to Delegated Budgets and Revocation) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 711), dated 10th March 1999,

    (8) Education (Schedule 32 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 532), dated 6th March 1999,

    (9) Education (School Organisation Committees) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 700), dated 6th March 1999,

    (10) Education (School Organisation Plans) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 701), dated 6th March 1999,

    (11) Education (Transition to New Framework) (School Organisation Proposals) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 704), dated 10th March 1999,

    (12) High Pavement Sixth Form College, Nottingham (Dissolution) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 602), dated 10th March 1999,

    (13) Leicester College Government Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 709), dated 10th March 1999,

    (14) Leicester College Incorporation Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 708), dated 10th March 1999,

    (15) School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (Modification, Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 638), dated 10th March 1999, and

    (16) Staffing of Grant-maintained and Grant-maintained Special Schools (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 705), dated 9th March 1999,

[By Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].

8 Environmental Protection,—Environmental Protection (Waste Recycling Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 546), dated 3rd March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

9 Health and Safety,—(1) Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (S. I., 1999, No. 743), dated 11th March 1999, and

    (2) Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 645), dated 9th March 1999

[by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

10 High Court of Justiciary (Scotland),—High Court of Justiciary Fees Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 753), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

11 Housing (Scotland),—Housing Accommodation and Homelessness (Persons subject to Immigration Control) (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 723), dated 5th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

12 Insolvency,—Bankruptcy Fees (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 752), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

13 Local Government,—(1) Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 715), dated 10th March 1999, and

    (2) Public Airport Companies (Capital Finance) (Amendment) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 554), dated 4th March 1999

[by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

14 Merchant Shipping,—State Immunity (Merchant Shipping) (Revocation) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 668), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Cook].

15 National Health Service,—National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances and Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No.767), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dobson].

16 National Health Service (Scotland),—(1) Clinical Standards Board for Scotland Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 726), dated 5th March 1999,

    (2) National Health Service (Dental Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 724), dated 8th March 1999,

    (3) National Health Service (General Medical Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 749), dated 9th March 1999,

    (4) National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 725), dated 8th March 1999, and

    (5) National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 748), dated 9th March 1999

[by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

17 Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors,—National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for England (Constitution and Administration) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 766), dated 11th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dobson].

18 Pensions,—Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Levy) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 682), dated 9th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling].

19 Police,—(1) Police (Conduct) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 730), and

    (2) Police (Conduct) (Senior Officers) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 731), and

    (3) Police (Efficiency) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 732)

dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].

20 Prisons,—Prison Rules 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 728), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].

21 Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Portsmouth) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 768), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

22 Sea Fisheries,—Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 751), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

23 Sheriff Court (Scotland),—Sheriff Court Fees Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 754), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

24 Social Security,—(1) Housing Benefit (Permitted Totals) (Amendment) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 642), dated 8th March,

    (2) Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 550), dated 3rd March 1999, and

    (3) Social Security Contributions, Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 567), dated 5th March 1999

[by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling].

25 Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Television Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 765), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith].

26 Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Act 1949 (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 750), dated 9th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

27 Town and Country Planning,—Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (Amendment of Schedule 18) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 648), dated 9th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

28 Young Offender Institutions,—Young Offender Institution (Amendment) Rules 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 729), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].

Other Papers:

29 County Courts,—County Court Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 689), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Geoffrey Hoon].

30 Dartford-Thurrock Crossing,—Report and Accounts of Dartford River Crossing Limited for the period 1st October 1997 to 30th September 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].

31 Family Proceedings,—Family Proceedings Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 690), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Geoffrey Hoon].

32 Government Trading Funds,—Treasury Minute, dated 11th March 1999, concerning a further financial objective desirable of achievement by the NHS Estates Trading Fund for the period 1st April 1999 to 31st March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Alan Milburn].

33 Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors,—Account of the National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 288] [Mr Secretary Dewar].

34 Police,—Police (Secretary of State's Objectives) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 543), dated 3rd March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].

35 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—(1) Non-Contentious Probate Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 688) and

    (2) Supreme Court Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 687)

dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Geoffrey Hoon].

APPENDIX II

Standing Committees

1 Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C.

2 Road Traffic (Vehicle Testing) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C.

3 Protection of Children Bill,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill O'Brien an additional Chairman of Standing Committee C in respect of the Bill.

4 Draft Railways (Rateable Values) (Amendment) Order 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Barry Sheerman from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Derek Wyatt.

5 Draft Ordnance Survey Trading Fund Order 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr David Kidney and Dr George Turner from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Joan Walley and Angela Smith.

6 Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Consequential Modifications) (No. 1) Order 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Henry McLeish from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Calum MacDonald.

7 Draft Civil Legal Aid (Financial Conditions) (Scotland) Regulations 1999, and the draft Advice and Assistance (Financial Conditions) (Scotland) Regulations 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Ian Davidson and Dr Norman A. Godman from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Miss Anne Begg and Mr Malcolm Savidge.

8 Education (Relevant Areas for Consultation of Admission Arrangements) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 124), the Education (Objections to Admission Arrangements) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 125), the Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 126), the Education (School Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 251), and the Education (Aptitude for Particular Subjects) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 258),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Rachel Squire from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Joan Ryan.

Second Reading Committee

9 Trustee Delegation Bill [Lords],—The Speaker has appointed Mr Humfrey Malins Chairman of the Second Reading Committee in respect of the Bill.

European Standing Committees

10 European Standing Committee A,—The Speaker has appointed Mrs Marion Roe Chairman of European Standing Committee A in respect of European Union Document No. 6985/98, relating to Welfare of Laying Hens.

APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1 Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [Staging International Sporting Events]; to be printed [No. 124-iii] [Mr Gerald Kaufman].

2 Education and Employment,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Employment Sub-Committee of the Education and Employment Committee [The Performance and Future Role of the Employment Service]; to be printed [No. 197-vi] [Mr Derek Foster].

3 Food Standards,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Food Standards Committee [Draft Food Standards Bill]; to be printed [No. 276-vii] [Mr Kevin Barron].

4 Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [The Long Term Care of the Elderly]; to be printed [No. 318-i] [Mr David Hinchliffe].

The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1	City of Westminster Bill [Lords],—The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means reported from the Committee on Unopposed Bills, That it had examined the allegations contained in the Preamble to the City of Westminster Bill [Lords] and found the same to be true; and had gone through the Bill and made Amendments thereunto.
	Bill, as amended in the Committee, to lie upon the Table.
2	Cheques (Scotland) Bill,—Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Cheques (Scotland) Bill be printed [Bill 22-EN].
3	Control of Residential Hedgerows Bill,—Mr Jim Cunningham, supported by Mr Lindsay Hoyle, Mr Alan Hurst, Mr Ian Pearson and Christine Butler, presented a Bill to amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 by extending powers to environmental health officers to intervene in neighbourly disputes involving residential hedgerows; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th March and to be printed [Bill 61].
4	Ways and Means,—Amendment of the Law,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed [9th March], That it is expedient to amend the law with respect to the National Debt and the public revenue and to make further provision in connection with finance; but this Resolution does not extend to the making of any amendment with respect to value added tax so as to provide—
	(a) for zero-rating or exempting a supply, acquisition or importation;
	(b) for refunding an amount of tax;
	(c) for varying any rate at which that tax is at any time chargeable; or
	(d) for any relief, other than a relief which—
	(i) so far as it is applicable to goods, applies to goods of every description, and
	(ii) so far as it is applicable to services, applies to services of every description;
	And the Question being again proposed:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate.
	And it being Seven o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned.
	Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Monday 15th March.
5	Scottish Grand Committee,—Ordered, That, in respect of the sitting of the Scottish Grand Committee on Monday 22nd March, Standing Order No. 99 (Scottish Grand Committee (substantive motions for the adjournment)) shall have effect with the substitution in paragraph (2) (b) of the word 'seven' for the word 'ten'.—(Mr Robert Ainsworth.)
6	Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Robert Ainsworth.)
	And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-six minutes past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.26 p.m.
*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 Affirmative Resolution:
1	National Lottery,—Draft New Opportunities Fund (Specification of Initiatives) Order 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith]
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
2	Agriculture,—Organic Farming Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 590), dated 11th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Nicholas Brown].
3	Civil Aviation,—Civil Aviation (Navigation Services Charges) (Second Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 618), dated 5th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
4	Council Tax (Scotland),—(1) Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 757), and
	(2) Council Tax (Reductions for Disabilities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 756),
	dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
5	Court of Session (Scotland),—Court of Session etc. Fees Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 755), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
6	Dangerous Drugs,—Misuse of Drugs (Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 741), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw]
7	Education,—(1) Brackenhurst College, Southwell (Dissolution) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 699), dated 10th March 1999,
	(2) East Durham and Houghall Community College (Government) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 707), dated 10th March 1999,
	(3) East Durham and Houghall Community College (Incorporation) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 706), dated 10th March 1999,
	(4) Education (Governors' Allowances) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 703), dated 11th March 1999,
	(5) Education (Payment for Special Educational Needs Supplies) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 710), dated 10th March 1999,
	(6) Education (References to Adjudicator) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 702), dated 6th March 1999,
	(7) Education (References to Delegated Budgets and Revocation) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 711), dated 10th March 1999,
	(8) Education (Schedule 32 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 532), dated 6th March 1999,
	(9) Education (School Organisation Committees) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 700), dated 6th March 1999,
	(10) Education (School Organisation Plans) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 701), dated 6th March 1999,
	(11) Education (Transition to New Framework) (School Organisation Proposals) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 704), dated 10th March 1999,
	(12) High Pavement Sixth Form College, Nottingham (Dissolution) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 602), dated 10th March 1999,
	(13) Leicester College Government Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 709), dated 10th March 1999,
	(14) Leicester College Incorporation Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 708), dated 10th March 1999,
	(15) School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (Modification, Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 638), dated 10th March 1999, and
	(16) Staffing of Grant-maintained and Grant-maintained Special Schools (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 705), dated 9th March 1999,
	[By Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
8	Environmental Protection,—Environmental Protection (Waste Recycling Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 546), dated 3rd March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
9	Health and Safety,—(1) Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (S. I., 1999, No. 743), dated 11th March 1999, and
	(2) Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 645), dated 9th March 1999
	[by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
10	High Court of Justiciary (Scotland),—High Court of Justiciary Fees Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 753), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
11	Housing (Scotland),—Housing Accommodation and Homelessness (Persons subject to Immigration Control) (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 723), dated 5th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
12	Insolvency,—Bankruptcy Fees (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 752), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
13	Local Government,—(1) Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 715), dated 10th March 1999, and
	(2) Public Airport Companies (Capital Finance) (Amendment) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 554), dated 4th March 1999
	[by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
14	Merchant Shipping,—State Immunity (Merchant Shipping) (Revocation) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 668), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Cook].
15	National Health Service,—National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances and Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No.767), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dobson].
16	National Health Service (Scotland),—(1) Clinical Standards Board for Scotland Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 726), dated 5th March 1999,
	(2) National Health Service (Dental Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 724), dated 8th March 1999,
	(3) National Health Service (General Medical Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 749), dated 9th March 1999,
	(4) National Health Service (General Ophthalmic Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 725), dated 8th March 1999, and
	(5) National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 748), dated 9th March 1999
	[by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
17	Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors,—National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for England (Constitution and Administration) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 766), dated 11th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dobson].
18	Pensions,—Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Levy) Amendment Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 682), dated 9th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling].
19	Police,—(1) Police (Conduct) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 730), and
	(2) Police (Conduct) (Senior Officers) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 731), and
	(3) Police (Efficiency) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 732)
	dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].
20	Prisons,—Prison Rules 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 728), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].
21	Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Portsmouth) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 768), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
22	Sea Fisheries,—Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 751), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
23	Sheriff Court (Scotland),—Sheriff Court Fees Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 754), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
24	Social Security,—(1) Housing Benefit (Permitted Totals) (Amendment) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 642), dated 8th March,
	(2) Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 550), dated 3rd March 1999, and
	(3) Social Security Contributions, Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 567), dated 5th March 1999
	[by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling].
25	Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Television Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 765), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith].
26	Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Act 1949 (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 750), dated 9th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
27	Town and Country Planning,—Planning and Compensation Act 1991 (Amendment of Schedule 18) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 648), dated 9th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
28	Young Offender Institutions,—Young Offender Institution (Amendment) Rules 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 729), dated 10th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].
Other Papers:
29	County Courts,—County Court Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 689), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Geoffrey Hoon].
30	Dartford-Thurrock Crossing,—Report and Accounts of Dartford River Crossing Limited for the period 1st October 1997 to 30th September 1998 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott].
31	Family Proceedings,—Family Proceedings Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 690), dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Geoffrey Hoon].
32	Government Trading Funds,—Treasury Minute, dated 11th March 1999, concerning a further financial objective desirable of achievement by the NHS Estates Trading Fund for the period 1st April 1999 to 31st March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Alan Milburn].
33	Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors,—Account of the National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland for 1997-98, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 288] [Mr Secretary Dewar].
34	Police,—Police (Secretary of State's Objectives) Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 543), dated 3rd March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw].
35	Supreme Court of England and Wales,—(1) Non-Contentious Probate Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 688) and
	(2) Supreme Court Fees Order 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 687)
	dated 8th March 1999 [by Act] [Mr Geoffrey Hoon].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
1	Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C.
2	Road Traffic (Vehicle Testing) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C.
3	Protection of Children Bill,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill O'Brien an additional Chairman of Standing Committee C in respect of the Bill.
4	Draft Railways (Rateable Values) (Amendment) Order 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Barry Sheerman from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Derek Wyatt.
5	Draft Ordnance Survey Trading Fund Order 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr David Kidney and Dr George Turner from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Joan Walley and Angela Smith.
6	Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Consequential Modifications) (No. 1) Order 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Henry McLeish from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Calum MacDonald.
7	Draft Civil Legal Aid (Financial Conditions) (Scotland) Regulations 1999, and the draft Advice and Assistance (Financial Conditions) (Scotland) Regulations 1999,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Ian Davidson and Dr Norman A. Godman from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Miss Anne Begg and Mr Malcolm Savidge.
8	Education (Relevant Areas for Consultation of Admission Arrangements) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 124), the Education (Objections to Admission Arrangements) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 125), the Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 126), the Education (School Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 251), and the Education (Aptitude for Particular Subjects) Regulations 1999 (S.I., 1999, No. 258),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Rachel Squire from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Joan Ryan.
Second Reading Committee
9	Trustee Delegation Bill [Lords],—The Speaker has appointed Mr Humfrey Malins Chairman of the Second Reading Committee in respect of the Bill.
European Standing Committees
10	European Standing Committee A,—The Speaker has appointed Mrs Marion Roe Chairman of European Standing Committee A in respect of European Union Document No. 6985/98, relating to Welfare of Laying Hens.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1	Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [Staging International Sporting Events]; to be printed [No. 124-iii] [Mr Gerald Kaufman].
2	Education and Employment,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Employment Sub-Committee of the Education and Employment Committee [The Performance and Future Role of the Employment Service]; to be printed [No. 197-vi] [Mr Derek Foster].
3	Food Standards,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Food Standards Committee [Draft Food Standards Bill]; to be printed [No. 276-vii] [Mr Kevin Barron].
4	Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [The Long Term Care of the Elderly]; to be printed [No. 318-i] [Mr David Hinchliffe].



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