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SECTION C1

COMPLETE LIST OF PUBLIC BILLS: GENERAL NOTES

 

In the list of Bills which follows, the type of Bill is shown at the left-hand margin below the title by the following codes:

GGovernment Bills
 
CConsolidation Bills
 
BPrivate Members' Bills (under the ballot procedure). The number after refers to position in ballot
 
PPrivate Members' Bills (under SO No 57)
 
TPrivate Members' Bills (under the Ten Minute Rule, SO No 23)
 
LPrivate Members' Bills starting in the House of Lords

ABBREVIATIONS:

1RFirst Reading: date of presentation (no debate at this stage except for Class T Bills, which have short introductory speeches)
 
2RSecond Reading (the debate on the principle of the Bill)
 
MRMoney Resolution (normally taken after Second Reading: shown below only if taken at another time)
 
SRCSecond Reading Committee (2R taken in Committee: formal 2R in whole House next day unless otherwise stated)
 
SGC/WGCScottish or Welsh Grand Committee consideration of principle (equates with SRC)
 
CommCommittee Stage (the detailed examination of the Bill). If no committee is named (eg SC A) a committee of the whole House is indicated
 
Comm**House of Lords Committee of the Whole House, taken in a committee room. Separate Hansard published
 
PBCPublic Bill Committee (committee Stage in the House of Lords, when the consideration is not undertaken by a committee of the whole House)
 
SPBCSpecial Public Bill Committee (committee Stage in the House of Lords, when the consideration is not undertaken by a committee of the whole House. Public evidence is taken)
 
SSC/SSSCSpecial Standing Committee (Special Scottish Standing Committee) on a Bill, where public evidence is taken
 
SC A, (B, etc)Standing Committee A, B, etc
 
CNCommittee negatived. (Indicates that there was no debate at committee stage in the House of Lords)
 
OCDOrder of Commitment discharged (no debate at committee stage in the House of Lords)
 
RepReport Stage (detailed review of the Bill as amended in committee)
 
3RThird Reading (final debate on the Bill)
 
LALords' Amendments considered in the House of Commons
 
CACommons' Amendments considered in the House of Lords
 
1st(2nd)Scot SC1st (2nd) Scottish Standing Committee
 
GMAllocation of Time Motion (Guillotine motion)
 
PMProgramme Motion
 
[HL]Indicates a Bill which started in the House of Lords
 
HYBRID BILLA Public Bill which affects the private interests of particular persons or corporate bodies as distinct from the private interests of all persons or bodies
 
PROPOSED BILLIndicates that a motion for leave to bring in a Bill under the Ten Minute Rule (SO No 23) was negatived
 
PROROGATIONProrogation (end of session) occurred on or after date named for Second Reading
 
*An Asterisk means that proceedings were formal, with no debate
 

The following is a list of Public Bills which are before Parliament this session, with the exception of Order Confirmation Bills.

 

In order to save space, the list is in an abbreviated form. The title of the Bill is followed by the name of the Member and/or Peer sponsoring it. Under this, at the left hand margin, the letter denotes the type of Bill (see Legislation - General Notes). This is followed by the Bill number (or Bill numbers if it has been reprinted as amended, with the original first and the latest reprinting last). Then follow the dates of the various stages (eg 8.11 - 8 November).

GOVERNMENT BILLS ARE LISTED IN BOLD TYPE

ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE Mr Paddy Tipping

    T)    Commons: (54) 1R: 23.7.97     (Bill withdrawn)

 

ACQUISITION AND POSSESSION OF AIR WEAPONS (RESTRICTION) Dr Nick Palmer

    T)    Commons: (112) 1R: 21.1.98    (dropped)

 

ADOPTION AND FOSTERING Mr Julian Brazier

    T)    Commons: (141)    1R: 10.3.98 (not printed)    (Bill withdrawn)

 

ADOPTION (LEAGUE TABLES) Mr Julian Brazier

    T)    Commons: (249)    1R: 27.10.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

ANIMAL HEALTH (AMENDMENT) Mr Paul Flynn / Baroness Nicol

    T)    Commons: (51) 1R: 16.7.97 2R: 28.11.97* Comm (SC D): 18.3.98    Remaining Stages: 27.3.98

        Lords: (100) 1R: 30.3.98 2R: 21.4.98 OCD: 6.5.98 3R: 13.5.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 13, 1998): 21.5.98

 

AUDIT COMMISSION [HL] Lord Irvine of Lairg / Mr Geoff Hoon

    C)    Lords: (64,79) 1R: 22.1.98 2R: 9.2.98 OCD: 9.3.98 3R: 19.3.98*

        Commons:(154) 1R: 19.3.98 All stages: 1.6.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 18, 1998): 11.6.98

 

BANK OF ENGLAND Mr Gordon Brown / Lord McIntosh of Haringey

    G)    Commons: (62,102,164) 1R: 28.10.97 2R: 11.11.97 Comm (SC D): 18.11- 11.12.97

                        Remaining Stages: 22.1.98 LA: 20.4.98

        Lords: (65,84,93,104) 1R: 26.1.98 2R: 13.2.98 Comm: **3&4.3.98 Rep: 23.3.98 3R: 30.3.98

                                        CA: 23.4.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 11, 1998) 23.4.98

 

BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS Mr Mike Hall

    B11)    Commons: (17,160) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 30.1.98 Comm (SC A): 25.3.98 (dropped)

 

BRITISH MUSEUM (LINDISFARNE GOSPELS) Mr Fraser Kemp

    T)    Commons: (172) 1R: 8.4.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

BRITISH NATIONALITY (ST HELENA) [HL] Earl of Iveagh / Dr John Marek

    L)    Lords: (28) 1R: 30.7.97 2R: 23.10.97 OCD: 10.11.97 3R: 17.11.97*

        Commons: (89) 1R: 25.11.97 (dropped)

 

BUILDING REGULATIONS (ENERGY RATING INFORMATION) (AMENDMENT) [HL] Baroness Nicol

    L)    Lords: (110) 1R: 30.4.98 2R: 1.6.98 OCD: 15.6.98 3R: 23.6.98*

 

BUILDING SOCIETIES (JOINT ACCOUNT HOLDERS) Mr John Healey

    T)    Commons: (182) 1R: 29.4.98 (dropped)     

 

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [HL] Lord Jenkin of Roding

    L)    Lords: (7,81,97) 1R: 20.5.97 2R: 26.11.97 Comm: 27.2.98 Rep: 27.3.98 3R: 6.4.98*

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PROTECTION OF TITLE)    

See COMPANY AND BUSINESS NAMES (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,ETC)

        

CHILDREN'S NURSERIES (SAFETY) Mr Lindsay Hoyle

    T)    Commons: (177) 1R: 22.4.98 (dropped)     

 

CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED PERSONS (AMENDMENT) [HL] Lord Ashley of Stoke / Mr Paul Burstow

    L)    Lords: (11) 1R: 17.6.97 2R: 9.7.97 OCD: 28.7.97 3R: 14.10.97*

        Commons: (76) 1R: 4.11.97 (dropped)

 

CITIES (PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION) Jane Griffiths

    T)    Commons: (194)    1R: 2.6.98 (not printed)     (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS (WIND CHILL FACTOR) Mr Nigel Evans

    B8)    Commons: (14) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 23.1.98 (Deb adjourned) (dropped)

 

COMMUNITY CARE (RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION) Mr Marsha Singh/Baroness Pitkeathley

    B14)    Commons: (20) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 28.11.97* Comm: 30.1.98* 3R: 20.3.98

        Lords: (91) 1R: 23.3.97 2R: 30.4.98 OCD: 2.6.98 3R: 9.6.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 19, 1998): 11.6.98

 

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT DISCLOSURE Mr Tony Colman

    T)    Commons: (231) 1R: 15.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

COMPANIES (MILLENNIUM COMPUTER COMPLIANCE) Mr David Atkinson

    T)    Commons: (58) 1R: 29.7.97 (not printed) (dropped)

 

COMPANIES (POLITICAL FUNDS) Mr Roger Godsiff

    T)    Commons: (60) 1R: 30.7.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

COMPANY AND BUSINESS NAMES (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, etc) Mr Michael Trend

(Changed from CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (PROTECTION OF TITLE)

    B13)    Commons: (19, 202) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 23.1.98* Comm (SC C ): 10.6.98 Rep: 3.7.98* (dropped)

 

COMPETITION [HL] Lord Simon of Highbury/Mrs Margaret Beckett

    G)     Lords: (33,46,78,140) 1R: 15.10.97 2R: 30.10.97 Comm: 13, 17 & 25.11.97 Rep: 9,19&23.2.98

                                        3R: 5.3.98     CA: 20.10.98

        Commons: (140,213)    1R: 9.3.98 2R: 11.5.98 Comm (SC G): 19.5.98-25.6.98

                                    Remaining Stages: 8.7.98

        Royal Assent (Cap 41, 1998): 9.11.98

 

CONCESSIONARY TELEVISION LICENCE (AMENDMENT) Mr John Swinney

    T)    Commons: (155) 1R: 23.3.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

CONCESSIONARY TRAVEL SCHEMES (SCOTLAND) Mr Alasdair Morgan

    T)    Commons: (191) 1R: 19.5.98 (not printed)     (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

CONDUCT OF REFERENDUMS    Mrs Eleanor Laing

    T)    Commons: (253)    1R: 3.11.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

CONSOLIDATED FUND Dawn Primarolo / Lord McIntosh of Haringey

    G)    Commons: (98) All stages: 9.12.97*

        Lords: (not printed) 1R: 10.12.97 Remaining stages 16.12.97*

        Royal Assent (Cap 67, 1997): 17.12.97 (CONSOLIDATED FUND (NO.2) ACT 1997)

 

CONSOLIDATED FUND (NO. 2) Dawn Primarolo / Lord McIntosh of Haringey

    G)    Commons: (139)    1R: 10.3.98 All stages: 11.3.98*

        Lords: (not printed)    1R: 11.3.98 All stages: 16.3.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 4, 1998): 18.3.98 (CONSOLIDATED FUND ACT 1997)

 

CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) Dawn Primarolo / Lord Richard    

    G)    Commons: (46) 1R: 15.7.97 All stages: 17.7.97*

        Lords: (not printed) 1R: 17.7.97 All stages: 24.7.97*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 57, 1997): 31.7.97 (APPROPRIATION (NO 2) ACT 1997)

 

CONSOLIDATED FUND (APPROPRIATION) (NO. 2) Dawn Primarolo / Lord McIntosh of Haringey

    G)    Commons: (224) 1R: 14.7.98 All stages: 15.7.98*

        Lords: (not printed) 1R: 15.7.98 All stages: 16.7.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 28, 1998): 16.7.98 (APPROPRIATION ACT 1998)

 

COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME [HL] Lord Tanlaw / Mr Paddy Tipping

    L)    Lords: (2,16) 1R: 15.5.97 2R: 11.6.97 Comm: 26.6.97 Rep: 7.7.97* 3R: 14.7.97*

        Commons: (47) 1R: 14.7.97 (Order for 2nd Reading discharged)

 

COUNTRYSIDE PROTECTION (LANDFILL AND OPENCAST MINING) David Taylor

    T)    Commons: (245)    1R: 20.10.98 (not printed) (dropped)

CRIME AND DISORDER [HL] Lord Williams of Mostyn / Mr Jack Straw

    G)    Lords: (52,83,90,131) 1R: 2.12.97 2R: 16.12.97 Comm: 3,10,12,24.2&3.3.98 Rep:17&19.3.98

                                    3R: 31.3.98    CA: 22.7.98

        Commons: (167,203,239) 1R: 1.4.98 2R: 8.4.98 Comm (SC B): 28.4.98-11.6.98 PM: 16.6.98*

                        Remaining Stages: 22&23.6.98 LA: 28.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 37, 1998): 31.7.98

 

CRIMINAL APPEAL (AMENDMENT) [HL] Lord Ackner

    L)    Lords: (142) 1R: 10.7.98 2R: 9.7.98

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION) (AMENDMENT) Lord Evans of Parkside/Mr Phil Woolas

    L)    Lords: (85) 1R: 5.3.98 2R: 16.3.98    Comm: 31.3.98 Rep: 31.3.98* 3R: 22.4.98

        Commons: (179) 1R: 23.4.98    All stages: 3.7.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 27, 1998): 9.7.98

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (TERRORISM AND CONSPIRACY) Mr Jack Straw / Lord William of Mostyn

    G)    Commons: (244) All stages: 2.9.98

        Lords: (153) All stages: 3.9.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 40, 1998): 4.9.98

 

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (INTERMEDIATE DIETS) (SCOTLAND)    Mr Donald Dewar/Lord Hardie

    G)    Commons: (168) 1R: 1.4.98 Remaining Stages: 2.4.98*

        Lords: (102)     1R: 6.4.98 Remaining Stages: 7.4.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 10, 1998): 8.4.98     

 

CROWN ESTATE (AMENDMENT) Mr James Wallace

    T)    Commons: (157) 1R: 24.3.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

DATA PROTECTION [HL] Lord Williams of Mostyn / Mr Jack Straw

G)    Lords: (61,80,89,137) 1R: 14.1.98 2R: 2.2.98 Comm:**23,25.2.98 Rep:16.3.98 3R: 24.3.98                                            CA:10.7.98

        Commons: (158,198) 1R: 25.3.98 2R: 20.4.98 Comm (SC D): 5.5.98-4.6.98

                                    Remaining Stages: 2.7.98

        Royal Assent (Cap 29, 1998): 16.7.98

DEREGULATION OF RACECOURSES Mr Laurence Robertson

    T)    Commons: (174) 1R: 21.4.98 (not printed)     (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION (PROVISION OF VOTING FACILITIES) Mr John Heppell

    T)    Commons: (43) 1R: 9.7.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION Mr Roger Berry

    B12)    Commons: (18) 1R: 18.6.97 (not printed) (Bill withdrawn)

 

DISABLED PERSONS AND CARERS (SHORT-TERM BREAKS) Mr Huw Edwards

    T)     Commons: (150) 1R: 18.3.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

DISPOSAL AND RE-USE OF WHITE GOODS Dr Alan Whitehead

    T)    Commons: (205) 1R: 17.6.98 (not printed)     (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

[DOCTOR ASSISTED DYING PROPOSED BILL Mr Joe Ashton

Commons: Motion to bring in negatived: 10.12.97]

 

DOOR SUPERVISORS (REGISTRATION) Dr Phyllis Starkey

    T)    Commons: (114) 1R: 28.1.98    (dropped)

 

DRINKS CONTAINERS (REDEMPTION) Mr Christopher Leslie

    T)    Commons: (195) 1R: 3.6.98 (dropped)

 

EDUCATION (SCHOOLS) Mr David Blunkett / Baroness Blackstone

    G)    Commons: (4,56) 1R: 22.5.97 2R: 2.6.97 Comm : 5&10.6.97 3R: 10.6.97 LA: 24.7.97

        Lords: (10, 25) 1R: 11.6.97 2R: 24.6.97 Comm: 10.7.97 Rep: 17.7.97 3R: 23.7.97 CA: 24.7.97

        Royal Assent: (Cap 59, 1997) 31.7.97

 

EDUCATION (SCHOOLS PARENTING ROLE) Mr Michael Fabricant

    T)    Commons: (227) 1R: 14.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

EDUCATION (STUDENT LOANS) Mr David Blunkett / Baroness Blackstone

    G)    Commons: (44) 1R: 10.7.97 2R: 21.7.97 Comm (SC A): 29.7.97 Remaining Stages: 3.11.97

        Lords: (40) 1R: 4.11.97 2R: 2.12.97 Comm:16.12.97 Rep: 13.1.98* 3R: 27.1.98*

        Royal Assent: (cap 1, 1998) 27.1.98

 

ELECTIONS (VISUALLY IMPAIRED VOTERS) Mr Paul Burstow

    P)    Commons: (50)    1R: 16.7.97 (dropped)

 

ELECTRICITY GENERATION [HL] Lord Ezra / Mr Andrew Stunell

    L)    Lords: (76) 1R: 19.2.98 2R: 13.3.98 OCD: 27.3.98* 3R: 6.4.98*

        Commons: (197) 1R: 3.6.98 (dropped)

 

ELECTRICITY (MAINTENANCE OF SUPPLIES) Mr Dafydd Wigley

    T)    Commons: (117) 1R: 4.2.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

ELECTRO-CONVULSIVE THERAPY (RESTRICTIONS ON USE) Mr John Gunnell

    T)    Commons: (94) 1R: 3.12.97 (dropped)

 

EMPLOYMENT (AGE DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISEMENTS) Ms Linda Perham

    B9)    Commons: (15) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 6.2.98 (Deb adjourned) (dropped)

 

EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN Mr Chris Pond

    B7)    Commons: (13) 1R: 18.6.97 (Bill withdrawn)

 

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (DISPUTE RESOLUTION) [HL] Lord Archer of Sandwell / Mr John Healey

    L)    Lords: (20,37,45) 1R: 9.7.97 2R: 25.7.97 Comm: 21.10.97 Rep: 20.11.97 3R: 13.1.98 CA: 30.3.98

        Commons: (110) 1R: 14.1.98 2R: 16.1.98 MR: 21.1.98* Comm: 30.1.98 Rep: 20.3.98

                                    3R: 27.3.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 8, 1998): 8.4.98

 

EMPTY HOMES (VALUE ADDED TAX) Mr Jonathan Shaw

    T)    Commons: (223)    1R: 8.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

ENERGY CONSERVATION (HOUSING) Mr Clive Efford

    B18)    Commons: (24,161) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 6.2.98* Comm (SC D): 25.3.98 Rep: 24.4.98* (dropped)

                                        

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Mr John Burnett

    B6)    Commons: (12,162) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 6.2.98 Comm (SC C): 25.3.98 (dropped)

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY (No.2) [HL] Lord Ezra

    L)    Lords: (151) 1R: 29.7.98 P2R: no date

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY (INFORMATION) Julia Drown

    T)    Commons: (105) 1R: 17.12.97 (dropped)

 

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (AMENDMENT) Mr Robin Cook / Lord Whitty

    G)    Commons: (71,193) 1R: 30.10.97 2R: 12.11.97 Comm: 27.11&2,3.12.97& 15.1.98 GM: 17.12.97

                             Remaining Stages: 19.1.98 GM: 9.6.98 LA: 9.6.98

Lords: (62,116,123) 1R: 20.1.98 2R: 16.2.98 Comm:12,24,26.3,27& 28.4.98 Rep:12 & 14.5.98

                                3R: 21.5.98 CA: 11.6.98

Royal Assent: (Cap 21, 1998): 11.6.98

 

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS Mr Jack Straw / Lord Williams of Mostyn

    G)    Commons: (65,246,255,260,262) 1R: 29.10.97 2R: 25.11.97 Comm: 24,26.2&5.3.98

                        Remaining Stages: 12.3.98 LA: 27.10&10,16&18.11.98

        Lords: (88,159,162,167) 1R: 13.3.98 2R: 9.4.98 Comm: 24&25.6.98    Rep: 12.10.98

                            3R: 20.10.98    CA: 4,12,17&18.11.98

 

FARMING OF ANIMALS FOR FUR (PROHIBITION)    Mr Norman Baker

    P)    Commons: (147) 1R: 16.3.98 (dropped)

 

FILM CLASSIFICATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND OPENNESS Mr Julian Brazier

    T)    Commons: (41) 1R: 8.7.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

FINANCE Ms Dawn Primarolo / Lord McIntosh of Haringey    

    G)    Commons: (37,55) 1R: 7.7.97 2R: 10.7.97 GM: 14.7.97 Comm: 15&16.7.97 Comm (SC A):

                            17.7-23.7.97 GM: 28.7.97* Rep: & 3R: 28&29.7.97

        Lords: (29) 1R: 30.7.97 All stages: 31.7.97                

        Royal Assent: (Cap 58, 1997): 31.7.97 (FINANCE No.2 ACT 1997)

 

FINANCE (No 2) Ms Dawn Primarolo / Lord McIntosh of Haringey

    G)    Commons: (156, 207) 1R: 23.3.98 2R: 21.4.98 Comm: 27,28 & 29.4.98

                    Comm (SC E): 5.5.98-23.6.98         Remaining Stages: 30.6&1.7.98

        Lords: (133)    1R: 2.7.98     All Stages: 29.7.98    

        Royal Assent: (Cap 36,1998): 31.7.98 (FINANCE ACT 1998)

 

FINANCIAL SERVICES (ETHICAL, &c. CONSIDERATIONS) Mr Tony Colman

    P)    Commons: (264)    1R: 18.11.98 (Prorogation)

 

FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) Mr Jack Straw / Lord Williams of Mostyn    

    G)    Commons: (3,67) 1R: 22.5.97 2R: 11.6.97 Remaining stages: 16&18.6.97 LA: 3.11.97

        Lords: (12,35,41) 1R: 19.6.97 2R: 30.6.97 Comm: 15.7.97 Rep: 16.10.97 3R: 27.10.97

                     CA: 11.11.97

        Royal Assent (Cap 64, 1997): 27.11.97 (FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) ACT 1997

 

FIREWORKS Mrs Linda Gilroy / Lord Monkswell

    B19)    Commons: (25, 142) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 28.11.97* MR: 29.1.98 Comm (SC A): 11.3.98

                         Remaining Stages: 20.3.97*    LA: 3.7.98 (1st) (Deb adj)

        Lords: (92,122,216) 1R: 23.3.98 2R: 8.4.98 Comm: 5.5 & 5.6.98 Rep: 19.6.98* 3R: 29.6.98*

                                        (dropped)

 

FLOOD WARNINGS (VULNERABLE PROPERTIES) Mrs Sally Keeble

    T)    Commons: (237) 1R: 22.7.98 (dropped)

 

FOOTBALL SPONSORSHIP LEVY Gillian Merron

    T)    Commons: (171) 1R: 7.4.98 (dropped)     

 

FOSSIL FUEL LEVY BILL [HL] Lord Clinton-Davis / Mrs Margaret Beckett    

    G)    Lords: (15) 1R: 26.6.97 2R: 18.7.97 Comm: 16.10.97 Rep: 16.10.97* 3R: 23.10.97*

        Commons: (64) 1R: 27.10.97 2R: 5.11.97 Comm (SC D): 24-26.2.98 Rep: 10.3.98 3R: 10.3.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 5, 1998): 18.3.98

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    T)    Commons: (265)    1R: 18.11.98 (Prorogation)

 

GENEVA CONVENTIONS (AMENDMENT) [HL] Lord Avebury / Dr Jenny Tonge

    L)    Lords: (3) 1R: 19.5.97 2R: 15.7.97 OCD: 29.7.97 3R: 14.10.97*

        Commons: (74) 1R: 4.11.97 (dropped)

 

GOVERNMENT OF WALES Mr Ron Davies / Lord Williams of Mostyn

    G)    Commons: (88,129,233) 1R: 26.11.97 2R: 8&9.12.97 PM: 15.1.98* Comm: 20,21,26.1&2,3,25.2.&2.3.98

                             Report: 25&26.3.98 3R: 26.3.98 LA: 22.7.98

Lords: (98,125,141,149) 1R: 27.3.98 2R: 21.4.98 Comm: 11.5. & 2,3,9 & 15.6.98 Rep: 1.7.98

                Rep: 9.7.98 3R: 15.7.98 CA: 29.7.98

Royal Assent: (Cap 38, 1998): 31.7.98

 

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (REFERENDUM) Mr John Prescott / Baroness Hayman

    G)    Commons: (61,118) 1R: 28.10.97 2R: 10.11.97 Comm: 19 & 24.11.97 3R: 26.11.97 LA: 11.2.98

        Lords: (49,60,71,73) 1R: 27.11.97 2R: 15.12.97 Comm: 13.1.98 Rep: 29.1. 3R: 5.2.98*

                                            CA: 19.2.98

        Royal Assent (Cap 3, 1998): 23.2.98

 

HAIRDRESSERS REGISTRATION (AMENDMENT) Mr Austin Mitchell

    T)    Commons: (39) 1R: 7.7.97 (dropped)

 

HARE COURSING Mr Colin Pickthall

    T)    Commons: (70) 1R: 29.10.97 (not printed) (dropped)

 

HEREDITARY PEERAGE (ELECTION) [HL]    Lord Pearson of Rannoch

    L)    Lords: (156)    1R: 14.10.98    

 

HOME ZONES Mrs Helen Brinton

T)    Commons: (113) 1R: 27.1.98 (dropped)

 

HOUSING (HOME REPOSSESSIONS)     Mr Adrian Sanders

    T)    Commons: (254)    1R: 4.11.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

HOUSING SERVICE CHARGES (AMENDMENT)    Mr Barry Gardiner

    T)    Commons: (143)    1R: 11.3.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

HOUSING SERVICE CHARGES (AMENDMENT) (No. 2)    Mr Barry Gardiner

    P)    Commons: (146)    1R: 16.3.98    (dropped)    

 

HUMAN RIGHTS [HL] Lord Irvine of Lairg / Mr Jack Straw

    G)    Lords: (38, 51,70, 157) 1R: 23.10.97 2R: 3.11.97 Comm: 18, 24&27.11.97 Rep: 19&29.1.98 3R: 5.2.98

                                            CA: 29.10.98

        Commons: (119, 219) 1R: 6.2.98 2R: 16.2.98 Comm: 20.5 & 3,17 & 24.6&2.7.98 PM: 1.6.98*

                PM(No.2): 17.6.98*     PM (No.3): 21.10.98*    Rep: 21.10.98    3R: 21.10.98*

        Royal Assent (Cap 42, 1998): 9.11.98

 

INTERNATIONAL BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION Mr Hugh Bayley

    T)    Commons: (128) 1R: 25.2.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

INTERNET (DISSEMINATION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY) Mrs Ann Winterton

    P)    Commons: (29) 1R: 25.6.97 (not printed) (Bill Withdrawn)

 

LABELLING OF PRODUCTS Mr Vernon Coaker

    T)    Commons: (109) 1R: 14.1.98 (dropped)

 

LANDMINES Mr Robin Cook / Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

    G)    Commons: (220) 1R: 3.7.98 PM: 9.7.98* All stages: 10.7.98

        Lords: (143) 1R: 13.7.98 2R: 17.7.98 Remaining Stages: 24.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 33,1998):28.7.98

 

LATE PAYMENT OF COMMERCIAL DEBTS (INTEREST) [HL] Lord Clinton-Davis / Mrs Barbara Roche

    G)    Lords: (54,68,77,120) 1R: 10.12.97 2R: 12.1.98 Comm:**28.1.98 Rep: 19.2.98 3R: 26.2.98

                                            CA: 10.6.98

        Commons: (132,190) 1R: 26.2.98 2R: 5.5.98 Comm(SC F): 12.5.98-14.5.98 Remaining Stages: 1.6.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 20, 1998): 11.6.98

 

LAW OFFICERS [HL] Lord Falconer of Thoroton / Mr John Morris

    G)    Lords: (9) 1R: 10.6.97 2R: 16.6.97 OCD: 30.6.97 3R: 7.7.97*

        Commons: (40) 1R: 7.7.97 All stages: 24.7.97

        Royal Assent: (Cap 60, 1997): 31.7.97

 

LEAD IN PAINT (HEALTH & SAFETY) Ms Melanie Johnson

    T)    Commons: (85) 1R: 19.11.97 (dropped)

 

LEGAL AID (REFORM) Mr John Bercow

    T)    Commons: (204) 1R: 16.6.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

LEGAL REFORM Mr Austin Mitchell

    T)    Commons: (169) 1R: 1.4.98 (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

LICENSING (AMENDMENT) Mr Paul Truswell

    P)    Commons: (170) 1R: 7.4.98 2R: 3.7.98* Comm (SC C): 15.7.98 (dropped)

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY TENDERS Ms Oona King

    B15)    Commons: (21,151) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 16.1.98* Comm(SC C): 18.3.98 Rep: 27.3.98 (Deb adj)

                                            (dropped)

 

LOCAL EXCHANGE TRADING SCHEMES Mrs Linda Gilroy

    T)    Commons: (159) 1R: 25.3.98 (dropped)

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY CHANGES (REFERENDUM) Mr Ronnie Fearn

    T)    Commons: (107) 1R: 13.1.98 (dropped)

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONSULTATION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE)     Dr Ashok Kumar

    T)    Commons: (218)    1R: 1.7.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CONTRACTS) Mr John Prescott / Baroness Hayman    

G)    Commons: (5, 36,75) 1R: 12.6.97 2R: 23.6.97 Comm (SC B): 1.7.97 Remaining Stages: 8.7.97 LA: 11.11.97

        Lords: (21,36) 1R: 9.7.97 2R: 29.7.97 Comm: 21.10.97 Rep: 28.10.97* 3R: 4.11.97

        Royal Assent (Cap 65, 1997): 27.11.97

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (EXPERIMENTAL ARRANGEMENTS [HL] Lord Hunt of Tanworth / Dr Alan Whitehead

    L)    Lords: (48,67,74) 1R: 26.11.97 2R: 17.12.97 Comm: 27.1.98 Rep: 12.2.98 3R: 19.2.98*

        Commons: (125) 1R: 19.2.98 (dropped)

 

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (SUPPLEMENTARY CREDIT APPROVALS) Mr John Prescott / Baroness Hayman

    G)    Commons: (2, 31) 1R: 22.5.97 2R: 17.6.97 Comm (SC A): 24.6-26.6.97 Remaining Stages: 8.7.97

        Lords: (22) 1R: 9.7.97 2R: 23.7.97 Comm: 14.10.97 Rep: 21.10.97* 3R: 28.10.97

        Royal Assent (cap 63, 1997): 6.11.97

 

LORD CHANCELLOR (TENURE OF OFFICE) (AMENDMENT) [HL] Lord Alderdice

    L)    Lords: (75) 1R: 19.2.98 2R: 13.3.98 Comm: 27.3.98

 

MAGISTRATES' COURTS (PROCEDURE) [HL] Lord Irvine of Lairg / Mr Geoffrey Hoon

    G)    Lords: (23,32, 111) 1R: 10.7.97 2R: 24.7.97 Comm: 14.10.97 Rep: 21.10.97* 3R: 28.10.97

                                         CA: 21.5.98

        Commons: (66,134) 1R: 28.10.97 2R: 5.11.97 Comm (SC D): 3.3.98 Remaining Stages: 5.5.98

        Royal Assent (Cap 15, 1998): 21.5.98

        

MENTAL HEALTH (AMENDMENT) Dr Julian Lewis

    B2)    Commons: (8) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 12.12.97 (deb adjourned) (dropped)

 

MENTAL HEALTH (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) [HL] Lord Rowallan/Dr Julian Lewis

    L)    Lords: (59,96) 1R: 18.12.97 2R: 11.2.98 Comm: 27.3.98 Rep: 7.4.98* 3R: 21.4.98

        Commons: (175) 1R: 21.4.98 (dropped)

 

MILLENNIUM CONFORMITY Mr David Atkinson

    T)    Commons: (165) 1R: 31.3.98 (dropped)

 

MINISTERIAL AND OTHER SALARIES Mrs Ann Taylor / Lord Richard

    G)    Commons: (30) 1R: 26.6.97 All stages 23.7.97

        Lords: (27) 1R: 24.7.97 All stages: 16.10.97

        Royal Assent (cap 62, 1997): 6.11.97

 

MOBILE TELEPHONES (PROHIBITION OF USE IN DESIGNATED PLACES) Mr Michael Fabricant

    P)    Commons: (57) 1R: 24.7.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

MOTOR ACCIDENT INJURY COMPENSATION Dr Desmond Turner

    T)    Commons: (121) 1R: 11.2.98 (dropped)

 

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (EQUITY OF FUNDING) Mr Andrew George

    T)    Commons: (84) 1R: 18.11.97 (dropped)

 

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (PRIVATE FINANCE) [HL] Baroness Jay of Paddington / Mr Frank Dobson

    G)    Lords: (1) 1R: 15.5.97 2R: 3.6.97 Comm: 19.6.97 Rep: 26.6.97 3R: 3.7.97*

        Commons: (38) 1R: 3.7.97 All Stages: 14.7.97

        Royal Assent (cap 56, 1997): 15.7.97

 

NATIONAL LOTTERY [HL] Lord McIntosh of Haringey / Mr Chris Smith

    G)    Lords: (53,69,86,121) 1R: 3.12.97 2R: 18.12.97 Comm:** 19,22&29.1.98 Rep: 9.3.98 3R:16.3.98                                        CA: 22.6.98

        Commons: (148,187) 1R: 16.3.98 2R: 7.4.98 Comm (SC A): 23.4.98-12.5.98

                                    Remaining Stages: 1.6.98

        Royal Assent (Cap 22, 1998): 2.7.98

 

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Mrs Margaret Beckett / Lord Clinton-Davis

    G)    Commons: (90,123,240) 1R: 26.11.97 2R: 16.12.97 Comm (SC D): 13.1-17.2.98

                            Remaining stages: 9.3.98 LA: 28.7.98

        Lords: (87,130,148,150) 1R: 10.3.98 2R: 23.3.98 Comm: 11,15&22.6.98 Comm: 22.6.98

         Rep: 20.7.98 3R: 27.7.98 CA: 29.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 39, 1998): 31.7.98        

 

NATIONAL TRANSPORT SAFETY Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody

    T)    Commons: (92) 1R: 2.12.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AREA (PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSION) Mr Michael Fabricant

    P)    Commons: (251)    1R: 29.10.98 (not printed) (Prorogation)

 

NORTHERN IRELAND Dr Marjorie Mowlam / Lord Dubs

    G)    Commons: (229,241,263) 1R: 15.7.98 PM: 17.7.98* 2R: 20.7.98 Comm: 22&23.7.98

            Comm: 24&27.7.98 Remaining Stages: 30&31.7.98 PM(No.2)&MR: 18.11.98 LA: 18.11.98

        Lords: (152,158,163) 1R: 31.7.98 2R: 5.10.98 Comm: 19,21.10.98 Comm: 26&27.10.98

                                Rep: 10&11.11.98     3R: 17.11.98

        Royal assent: (Cap 47, 1998); 19.11.98

 

NORTHERN IRELAND (ELECTIONS) Dr Marjorie Mowlam / Lord Dubs

    G)    Commons: (173) 1R: 21.4.98 PM: 22.4.98 Comm & 3R*: 22.4.98

        Lords: (105) 1R: 23.4.98 2R: 6.5.98 Remaining Stages: 7.5.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 12, 1998) : 7.5.98

 

NORTHERN IRELAND (EMERGENCY PROVISIONS) Dr Marjorie Mowlam / Lord Dubs

    G)    Commons: (72) 1R: 30.10.97 2R: 18.11.97 Comm (SC A): 25.11.97 Remaining Stages: 11.12.97

        Lords: (57) 1R: 15.12.97 2R: 12.1.98 Comm: 5.3.98 Report: 26.3.98 3R: 2.4.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 9, 1998): 8.4.98

 

NORTHERN IRELAND (SENTENCES) Dr Marjorie Mowlam / Lord Dubs

    G)    Commons: (196,206,238) 1R: 4.6.98 2R: 10.6.98 PM: 11.6.98* Comm: 15&17.6.98

                            Remaining Stages: 18.6.98 LA: 28.7.98

        Lords: (128,138,147) 1R: 19.6.98    2R: 29.6.98 Comm: 6.7.98 Rep: 16.7.98 3R: 22.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 35, 1998): 28.7.98

 

NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS (PROHIBITION AND INSPECTIONS) [HL] Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean / Mr Robin Cook

    G)    Lords: (24) 1R: 10.7.97 2R: 24.7.97 OCD: 16.10.97 3R: 23.10.97*

        Commons: (63) 1R: 27.10.97 2R: 6.11.97 Comm (SC E): 3.3.98 Remaining Stages: 16.3.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 7, 1998): 18.3.98

 

ORGAN DONATION Dr Evan Harris

    T)    Commons: (242) 1R: 28.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

PARLIAMENTARY BOUNDARY COMMISSIONS (AMENDMENT) Mr Richard Page

    T)    Commons: (111) 1R: 20.1.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

PARLIAMENTARY CURRENCY COMMISSION Mr Michael Fabricant

    T)    Commons: (115) 1R: 3.2.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

PARLIAMENTARY DECLARATION Mr Tony Benn

    P)    Commons: (106) 1R: 13.1.98 (dropped)

 

PARLIAMENTARY OATHS PROPOSED BILL Mr Kevin McNamara

[Commons: Motion to bring in negatived]        29.7.98

 

PARLIAMENTARY REFORM Mr Tony Benn

    P)    Commons: (226) 1R: 14.7.98 (dropped)

 

PARTICIPANTS IN SPORTING EVENTS (ASSAULTS, Etc) Mr Paul Flynn

    P)    Commons: (232) 1R: 15.7.98 (dropped)

 

PENSIONS (AMENDMENT) [HL] Lord Morris of Manchester

    L)    Lords: (127)    1R: 18.6.98 2R: 10.7.98 OCD: 24.7.98 3R: 29.7.98*

        Commons: (243)    1R: 30.7.98 (dropped)

 

PESTICIDES Mr Ben Bradshaw / Lord Stone of Blackheath

    B17)    Commons: (23,217) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 28.11.97* Comm (SC C): 4.3.98 Remaining Stages: 27.3.98                                            LA: 3.7.98*

        Lords: (99,129) 1R: 30.3.98 2R: 27.4.98 Comm: 2.6.98 Rep: 19.6.98    3R: 30.6.98*

        Royal Assent:(Cap 26, 1998): 9.7.98

 

PET OWNERSHIP (RESIDENTIAL AND SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION) Mr Paul Burstow

    P)    Commons: (236) 1R: 22.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

PETROLEUM [HL] Lord Irvine of Lairg / Mr Geoff Hoon

    C)    Lords: (56,63) 1R: 15.12.97 2R: 12.1.98 JtComm: 21.1.98 OCD: 9.2.98 3R: 19.3.98

        Commons: (153) 1R: 19.3.98 All Stages: 1.6.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 17, 1998): 11.6.98

 

PHARMACISTS [HL] Baroness Flather

    L)    Lords: (4) 1R: 19.5.97 2R: 3.6.97

 

PLANT VARIETIES Dr Jack Cunningham / Lord Carter

    G)    Commons: (6,80) 1R: 12.6.97 All stages: 24.6.97 LA: 26.11.97

        Lords: (14,39,42) 1R: 25.6.97 2R: 18.7.97 Comm: 23.10.97 Rep: 4.11.97 3R: 11.11.97*

        Royal Assent (Cap 66, 1997): 27.11.97

 

POLICE Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    P)    Commons: (28) 1R: 23.6.97 2R: 13.2.98 (Deb adjourned) (dropped)

 

POLICE (NORTHERN IRELAND) Dr Marjorie Mowlam / Lord Dubs

    G)    Commons: (96,149) 1R: 5.12.97 2R: 15.12.97 Comm (SC B): 10.2.98-17.3.98

                                Remaining Stages: 7.5.98

        Lords: (112) 1R: 11.5.98 2R: 18.5.98 Comm:**8.6.98 Rep: 22.6.98 3R: 22.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 32, 1998): 24.7.98

 

PORTS OF ENTRY (SPECIAL STATUS) Mr Gwyn Prosser

    P)    Commons: (137)    1R: 5.3.98 (not printed) (withdrawn)

 

PORTS OF ENTRY (SPECIAL STATUS) (NO. 2) Mr Gwyn Prosser

    T)    Commons: (192) 1R: 20.5.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

PRESS COMPLAINTS COMMISSION Mr Anthony Steen

    T)    Commons: (99) 1R: 9.12.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE AND HOME INSULATION Mr Simon Hughes    

    P)    Commons: (200) 1R: 10.6.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

PREVENTION OF DELAY IN TRIALS Miss Anne McIntosh

    T)    Commons: (69) 1R: 28.10.97 (dropped)

 

PRIME MINSTER (ECCLESIASTICAL FUNCTIONS) BILL [HL] Lord Alderdice

    L)    Lords (95) 1R: 27.3.98

 

PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES (LONDON) Sir George Young / Baroness Gardner of Parkes

    B4)    Commons: (10,210) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 23.1.98 MR: 16.3.98 Comm: (SC D): 23.6.98 3R: 3.7.98*

        Lords: (135)     1R: 6.7.98 2R: 17.7.98 OCD: 24.7.98 3R: 27.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 34, 1998): 28.7.98

 

PROHIBITION OF BULL BARS Mr Richard Spring

    T)    Commons: (73) 1R: 4.11.97 (dropped)

 

PROSTITUTES' ADVERTISEMENTS (PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOXES) Ms Karen Buck

    T)    Commons: (250)    1R: 28.10.98 (dropped)

 

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (AMENDMENT) Dr Nick Palmer

    T)    Commons: (184) 1R: 6.5.98     (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

PUBLIC HOUSE NAMES Mr Nicholas Winterton

    P)    Commons: (32) 1R: 1.7.97 (dropped)

 

PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE Mr Richard Shepherd / Lord Borrie

    B10)    Commons: (16, 144) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 12.12.97* Comm (SC D): 11.3.98 Remaining Stages: 24.4.98

        Lords: (107) 1R: 27.4.98 2R: 11.5.98 Comm: 5.6.98 Rep: 19.6.98 3R: 29.6.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 23, 1998): 2.7.98

 

PUBLIC PROCESSIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) [HL] Lord Dubs / Dr Marjorie Mowlam

    G)    Lords: (34, 44,72) 1R: 16.10.97 2R: 28.10.97 Comm**: 12 & 13.11.97 Rep: 1.12.9 9.12.97

                                        CA: 9.2.98

        Commons: (101) 1R: 9.12.97 2R: 18.12.97 Comm (SC B): 15-27.1.98 Remaining stages: 4.2.98

        Royal Assent (Cap 2, 1998): 16.2.97

 

PUBLIC RECORDS (AMENDMENT) Mr Norman Baker

    P)    Commons: (27) 1R: 23.6.97 2R: 30.1.98 (deb. adj) (dropped)

 

RECYCLED CONTENT OF NEWSPRINT Mr David Chaytor

    P)    Commons: (138)    1R: 5.3.98 (dropped)

 

REFERENDUM (ENGLISH PARLIAMENT) Mrs Teresa Gorman

    B3)    Commons: (9) 1R: 18.6.97 (dropped)

 

REFERENDUMS (SCOTLAND AND WALES) Prime Minister / Lord Sewel    

    G)    Commons: (1,59) 1R: 15.5.97 2R: 21 & 22.5.97 GM: 3.6.97 Comm & Remaining Stages: 3 & 4.6.97         MR: 30.7.97 GM: 30.7.97 LA: 30.7.97

        Lords: (8,18,26,30) 1R: 5.6.97 2R: 17.6.97 Comm: 1, 3,7.7.97 Rep: 21&22.7.97 3R: 29.7.97

                 CA: 31.7.97

        Royal Assent: (Cap 61, 1997): 31.7.97

 

REFORM OF QUARANTINE REGULATIONS Mr David Amess

    T)    Commons: (87) 1R: 25.11.97 (dropped)

 

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Mr John Prescott / Baroness Hayman

    G)    Commons: (100,127,259) 1R: 10.12.97 2R: 14.1.98 Comm (SC E): 27.1-24.2.98 PM: 27.3.98

                            MR, PM +Remaining Stages: 1.4.98    LA: 16.11.98

        Lords: (101,154,161) 1R: 2.4.98 2R: 18.5.98 Comm: 7.10.98    Rep: 4.11.98    3R: 11.11.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 45, 1998: 19.11.98)

 

REGISTERED ESTABLISHMENTS (SCOTLAND) Dr Lynda Clark / Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld

    P)    Commons: (176) 1R: 22.4.98 Remaining Stages: 24.4.98*

        Lords: (108) 1R: 27.4.98 2R: 5.6.98 OCD: 22.6.98    3R: 6.7.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 25,1998): 9.7.98

    

REGISTRATION OF DOGS Mr Richard Allan

    T)    Commons: (183)    1R: 5.5.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

REGISTRATION OF NANNIES Mr Keith Vaz

    T)    Commons: (258)    1R: 11.11.98 (dropped)

 

REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES Mr Jack Straw / Lord Williams of Mostyn

    G)    Commons: (188, 208,266) 1R: 13.5.98 2R: 4.6.98 Comm (SC A): 16.-23.6.98 Remaining Stages: 14.7.98

                                            LA: 18.11.98

        Lords: (145,164) 1R: 15.7.98 2R: 8.10.98    Comm: 5.11.98 Rep: 12.11.98    3R: 18.11.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 48, 1998): 19.11.98

 

REGULATION OF WET BIKES Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West)

    T)    Commons: (79) 1R: 11.11.97 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION Mr John Austin

    P)    Commons: (82) 1R: 13.11.97 (not printed) (Bill withdrawn)

 

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AND REMEDIES Mr John Austin

    T)    Commons: (133) 1R: 3.3.98 (dropped)

 

REMISSION OF THIRD WORLD DEBT (JUBILEE 2000) Mr William Cash

    T)    Commons: (235) 1R: 21.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

REPRESENTATION OF DEPENDENCIES AT WESTMINSTER Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    P)    Commons: (34) 1R: 1.7.97 (dropped)

 

REPRESENTATION OF GIBRALTAR AT WESTMINSTER AND IN THE EUROPEAN UNION Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    P)    Commons: (33) 1R: 1.7.97 (dropped)

 

REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE (AMENDMENT) Mr Harry Barnes

    T)     Commons: (81) 1R: 12.11.97 (dropped)

 

RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES AND NURSING HOMES (MEDICAL RECORDS) Mr Paul Flynn

    P)    Commons: (116) 1R: 4.2.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

RESTORATION OF DAMAGE TO SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST Ms Candy Atherton

    T)    Commons: (201) 1R: 10.6.98 (dropped)    

 

ROAD TRAFFIC REDUCTION (NATIONAL TARGETS) Mr Cynog Dafis / Lord Elis-Thomas

(changed from ROAD TRAFFIC REDUCTION (UNITED KINGDOM TARGETS)

    B5)    Commons: (11,152,163) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 30.1.98 MR:9.3.98 Comm (SC E): 11.3.98-19.3.98

                                    Rep: 27.3.98 3R: 24.4.98

        Lords: (109) 1R: 27.4.98 2R: 5.6.98 Comm: 19.6.98    Rep: 24.6.98    3R: 1.7.98*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 24,1998): 2.7.98

 

ROAD TRAFFIC REDUCTION (NATIONAL TARGETS) (AMENDMENT) Mr Tom Brake

    T)    Commons: (257)    1R: 10.11.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

RURAL AND COMMUNITY HOSPITALS Mr David Prior

    T)    Commons: (186) 1R: 12.5.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

SALE OF ALCOHOL TO YOUNG PERSONS (PROHIBITION) Mr Paul Truswell

    T)    Commons: (211)    1R: 24.6.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

SCHOOL ABSENTEEISM Mr Harry Cohen

    T)    Commons: (35) 1R: 1.7.97 (dropped)

 

SCHOOL BUSES (SAFETY) Mr Malcolm Bruce

    T)    Commons: (122) 1R: 17.2.98 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR (VALUE ADDED TAX) Mr Tim Loughton

    T)    Commons: (103) 1R: 16.12.97 (dropped)

 

SCHOOL STANDARDS AND FRAMEWORK Mr David Blunkett / Baroness Blackstone

    G)    Commons: (95,135,225) 1R: 4.12.97 2R: 22.12.97 Comm(SC A): 20.1.98-3.3.98

                            Report: 11&24.3.98 3R: 24.3.98 LA: 15.7.98

        Lords: (94,126,139, 146) 1R: 26.3.98 2R: 7.4.98 Comm: 5,19.5.&1,4,8,10&16.6.98 Rep: 30.6&2.7.98

        Rep: 7.7.98 3R: 13.7.98 CA: 21.7.98

     Royal Assent: (Cap 31,1998): 24.7.98

 

SCHOOL TRANSPORT Dr George Turner    

T)    Commons: (189) 1R: 13.5.98 (dropped)

 

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (FUNDING FORMULA)    Mr David Chaytor

    T)    Commons: (247)    1R: 21.10.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

SCOTLAND Mr Donald Dewar

    G)    Commons: (104,166,256) 1R: 17.12.97 2R: 12&13.1.98 PM: 13.1.98*

            Comm: 28,29.1&10,12& 23.2,4,30&31.3.98 Report: 6&12.5.98 Remaining Stages: 19.5.98

                    PM: 11.11.98*    LA: 11.11.98    LA: 16.11.98

        Lords: (119,155,160,165) 1R: 20.5.98 2R: 17,18.6.98    Comm: 8,14,16,21,23,27,28,30.7,6&8.10.98

                        Rep: 22,28.10. & 2,3.11.98 3R: 9.11.98 CA: 17.11.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 46,1998): 19.11.98

 

SEA FISHERIES (SHELLFISH) (AMENDMENT) [HL] Earl of Lindsay / Mr James Wallace

    L)    Lords: (118) 1R: 20.5.98 2R: 1.6.98 OCD: 17.6.98 3R: 24.6.98*

        Commons: (214) 1R: 25.6.98 (Order for 2nd Reading Lapsed)

 

SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION [HL] Baroness Turner of Camden/Dr Evan Harris

    L)    Lords: (113) 1R: 13.5.98 2R: 5.6.98 OCD: 10.7.98 3R: 20.7.98*

        Commons: (248)    1R: 26.10.98 (dropped)

 

SOCIAL SECURITY Ms Harriet Harman / Baroness Hollis of Heigham    

    G)    Commons: (42,86,185) 1R: 9.7.97 2R: 22.7.97 Comm (SC B): 29.7-25.11.97 Remaining Stages:10.12.97                                     MR: 13.5.98* LA: 13.5.98

        Lords: (55,103,106,114) 1R: 11.12.97 2R: 15.1.98 Comm: 30.3&.2&6.4.98 Rep:20 & 23.4.98

                        3R: 7.5.98 CA: 18.5.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 14, 1998): 21.5.98

 

SPECIAL IMMIGRATION APPEALS COMMISSION [HL] Lord Williams of Mostyn / Mr Mike O'Brien    

    G)    Lords: (6,13,17, 50) 1R: 20.5.97 2R: 5.6.97 Comm: 23.6.97 Rep: 7.7.97 3R: 15.7.97 CA: 2.12.97

        Commons: (49,78) 1R: 15.7.97 2R: 30.10.97 Comm (SC D): 11.11.97 Remaining Stages: 26.11.97

        Royal Assent: (Cap 68, 1997): 17.12.97

 

STAKEHOLDER PENSION Mr Frank Field

    T)    Commons: (261)    1R: 17.11.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

STATUTE LAW REPEALS [HL] Lord Chancellor / Mr Geoff Hoon

    C)    Lords: (117,132) 1R: 20.5.98 2R: 4.6.98 JtComm: 24.6.98 OCD: 13.7.98 3R: 20.7.98

        Commons: (234) 1R: 20.7.98    All Stages: 9.11.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 43, 1998): 19.11.98

 

SUCCESSION TO THE CROWN BILL [HL] Lord Archer of Weston-Super-Mare

    L)    Lords (31) 1R: 31.7.97 2R: 27.2.98 (Withdrawn)

 

SUPREME COURT (OFFICES) Mr Geoffrey Hoon / Lord Irvine of Lairg

    G)    Commons: (68) 1R: 29.10.97 Remaining Stages: 6.11.97

        Lords: (43) 1R: 10.11.97 2R: 25.11.97 OCD: 9.12.97 3R: 16.12.97*

        Royal Assent: (Cap 69, 1997): 17.12.97

 

TAX CREDITS (INITIAL EXPENDITURE) Chancellor of the Exchequer / Lord McIntosh of Haringey

    G)    Commons: (178) 1R: 23.4.98 2R: 7.5.98 Comm & Remaining Stages: 14.5.98

        Lords: (115) 1R: 14.5.98 Remaining Stages: 21.5.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 16, 1998): 21.5.98

 

TEACHING AND HIGHER EDUCATION [HL] Baroness Blackstone / Mr David Blunkett

    G)    Lords: (47,66,82,124, 134,144) 1R: 26.11.97 2R: 11.12.97 Comm: 20,22&26.1.98 Rep: 23,26.2&2.3.98

                        3R: 10.3.98 CA: 23.6.& 7&14.7.98

        Commons: (145,181,212,222,230) 1R: 11.3.98 2R: 16.3.98 Comm: (SC F): 31.3.98 - 28.4.98

                 PM:19.5.98* Remaining Stages: 8&9.6.98 LA: 1,13&15.7.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 30, 1998): 16.7.98

 

TELEVISION LICENCE PAYMENTS (AGE EXEMPTION) Mr Howard Flight

    T)    Commons: (45) 1R: 15.7.97 (dropped)

 

TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS Mr David Heath

    T)    Commons: (209) 1R: 23.6.97 (not printed)     (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (AMENDMENT) Mr Elfyn Llwyd

    T)    Commons: (180) 1R: 28.4.98 (not printed)     (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

UNITED KINGDOM PASSPORTS Mr Howard Flight

    T)    Commons: (221)    1R: 7.7.98 (not printed) (dropped)

 

UNSOLICITED FACSIMILE MESSAGES Mr Christopher Fraser

    T)    Commons: (215)    1R: 30.6.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

VOLUNTARY PERSONAL SECURITY CARDS Mr David Amess

    T)    Commons: (126) 1R: 24.2.98 (dropped)

 

WAR MEMORIALS PRESERVATION Mr David Maclean

    T)    Commons: (120) 1R: 10.2.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

WAR WIDOWS AND PENSIONERS (EQUAL TREATMENT) Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    T)    Commons: (77) 1R: 5.11.97 (dropped)

 

WARM HOMES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION (FIFTEEN YEAR PROGRAMME) Mrs Linda Gilroy

    P)    Commons: (108) 1R: 14.1.98

 

WASTE MINIMISATION Angela Smith / Lord Hardy of Wath

    P)    Commons: (97) 1R: 8.12.97 2R: 12.12.97* MR: 13.3.98 Comm (SC A): 18.3.98

                            Rep: 24.4.98 (Deb adj) 3R:3.7.98*

        Lords: (136)    1R: 3.6.98 2R: 17.7.98 Rep: 6.11.98    3R: 12.11.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 44,1998): 19.11.98

 

WASTE PREVENTION Mr Piers Merchant

    B16)    Commons: (22) 1R: 18.6 (not printed) (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

 

WATER CHARGES (AMENDMENT) Mr Colin Breed

    T)    Commons: (53) 1R: 22.7.97 (dropped)

 

WATER INDUSTRY (AMENDMENT) Mr David Kidney

    T)    Commons: (124) 1R: 18.2.98    (dropped)

 

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES (BEER AND CIDER) Mr Dennis Turner

    B20)    Commons: (26) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 12.12.97* Comm (SC C): 11.3.98 (dropped)

 

WELFARE OF BROILER CHICKENS Mr Bill Etherington

    T)    Commons: (136)    1R: 4.3.98    (dropped)

 

WELFARE OF PIGS Mr Chris Mullin

    T)    Commons: (91) 1R: 26.11.97    (dropped)

 

WELFARE OF PIGS (No 2) Lord Beaumont of Whitley

    L)    Lords: (58) 1R: 17.12.97 Motion for 2R deferred: 26.1.98 (dropped)

 

WIDENING OF THE M25 MOTORWAY Mr Andrew Mackinlay

    P)    Commons: (48) 1R: 15.7.97 (dropped)

 

WILD MAMMALS (HUNTING WITH DOGS) Mr Michael Foster (Worcester)

    B1)    Commons: (7,131) 1R: 18.6.97 2R: 28.11.97 Comm (SC C): 17.12.97-25.2.98

                        Rep: 6.3.98 (Deb adj) Rep: 13.3.98 (Deb adj) (Bill withdrawn)

 

WILDLIFE Mr David Lepper

    P)    Commons: (252)    1R: 3.11.98 (prorogation)

 

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY [HL] Lord Clinton-Davis / Mrs Margaret Beckett     

    G)    Lords: (5,19) 1R: 20.5.97 2R: 5.6.97 Comm: 8.7.97 Rep: 15.7.97 3R: 21.7.97 CA: 12.3.98*

        Commons: (52, 83) 1R: 21.7.97 2R: 29.10.97 Comm (SC A): 11.11-13.11.97

                                    Remaining Stages: 11.3.98

        Royal Assent: (Cap 6, 1998): 18.3.98

 

YOUTH PARLIAMENT Mr Andrew Rowe

    T)    Commons: (199) 1R: 9.6.98 (not printed)    (Order for 2nd Reading lapsed)

Note:

 

Dropped - a day for the next reading has not been named or time has run out for the Bill to be considered

Order for 2nd Reading Lapsed - the Bill has not been printed, therefore cannot appear on the Order paper on the named day

Bill Withdrawn - Member in charge has withdrawn the Bill

Prorogation - Prorogation fell on or after date named for 2nd Reading

 

SECTION C2

PRIVATE LEGISLATION: GENERAL NOTES

 

ABBREVIATIONS - BILLS

1RFirst Reading
 
2RSecond Reading
 
BCBill committed (as yet the type of Committee is not known)
 
UBCBill committed to an unopposed committee (If two dates are given the last is the date on which the committee reported)
 
OBCBill committed to an opposed committee (If two dates are given the last is the date on which the committee reported)
 
BACBill as amended by the Committee considered (Report stage) (House of Commons only)
 
3RThird Reading
 
CACommons' amendments considered by the House of Lords
 
LALords' amendments considered by the House of Commons
 
DebBill debated, otherwise the stages are taken formally. In the House of Commons this will be at 7 pm
 
RevMotion to revive the Bill from previous Sessions debated on the date given
 
SuspMotion to suspend the Bill to subsequent Sessions
 
PProvisional date for next stage - date supplied where known, ie P2R: 17.11.95 - provisional second reading 17 November 1995

 

Parliamentary Agents:

1Rees & Freres, 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT, 0171-222 5381
 
2Sharpe Pritchard, Elizabeth House, Fulwood Place, London, WC1V 6HG, 0171-222 3551
 
3Dyson Bell Martin, 1 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW1H ODY, 0171-222 9458
 
4Winckworth Sherwood, 35 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 3LR, 0171-593 5000
 
5Vizards, 42/43 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4JL, 0171-405 6302
 
6Lewin Gregory & Co, 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT, 0171-222 5381
 

COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE OBTAINED FROM THE AGENTS.

MEMBERS MAY OBTAIN COPIES OF PRIVATE BILLS FROM THE VOTE OFFICE.

 

TRANSPORT & WORKS ACT ORDERS

This Act replaces Private Bill procedure for the authorisation of transport works projects

 

A - Application, made to the Transport Works Authorisation Branch of the DETR, received in the House

 

O - Final order, printed as Statutory Instrument, published by The Stationery Office.

 

The following is a list of Private Bills which have come before Parliament this session. In order to save space, the list is in an abbreviated form. The title of the Bill is followed by an indication of which House the Bill began its progress eg [HL] and then the session in which the original petition was deposited. Under this, at the left hand margin, the numbers denote the Agents who deposited the petition (see Private Legislation - General Notes). Then follow the dates of the various stages (eg 14.1.97 - 14 January 1997).

 

ALLIANCE & LEICESTER PLC (GROUP REORGANISATION) [HL] 96/97 formerly GIROBANK PLC (TRANSFER) [HL] 96/97

4)    Lords        1R: 14.1.97 2R: 24.2.97 Rev: 19.5.97 UBC: 23.7.97 3R: 19.6.98

    Commons     1R: 19.6.98 Susp: 18.11.98

 

[BODMIN MOOR COMMONS [HL] 93/94 (BILL WITHDRAWN 12.11.98)]

2)    Lords        1R: 12.1.94 2R: 7.6.94 (Deb) BC: 7.6.94 Susp: 25.10.94 OBC: 4.7.94-19.6.95

            Susp: 26.10.95 UBC: 13-19.12.95 3R: 15.2.96 (Deb)

    Commons    1R: 15.2.96 2R: 21.5.96 (Deb) BC: 21.5.96 OBC: 25.6.96-10.7.96 Susp: 23.7.96

            Rev: 19.6.97

 

CITY OF WESTMINSTER [HL] 96/97

2)    Lords        1R: 14.1.97 2R: 24.2.97 Rev: 19.5.97 UBC: 23.7.98

    Commons    1R: 20.10.98 2R: 5.11.98 BC: 5.11.98 Susp: 18.11.98

 

HAILSHAM CATTLE MARKET [HL] 96/97 (BILL WITHDRAWN 14.10.97)

3)    Lords        1R: 14.1.97 Rev: 19.5.97 2R: 25.7.97 (Deb)

 

IMPERIAL COLLEGE 96/97

1)    Commons    1R: 22.1.97 2R: 28.1.97 BC: 28.1.97 UBC: 27.2.97-11.3.97 3R: 19.3.97

    Lords        1R: 19.6.97 Rev: 16.6.97 2R: 1.7.97 UBC: 9.7.97 3R: 14.7.97

            Royal Assent (cap i, 1997): 15.7.97

 

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON [HL] 94/95

2)    Lords        1R: 11.1.95 2R: 16.2.95 BC: 16.2.95 UBC: 6.7.95 Susp: 26.10.95

            3R: 9.5.96 (Deb)

    Commons    1R: 9.5.96 2R: 24.6.96 (Deb) BC: 24.6.96 UBC: 4.7.96 Susp: 15.10.96

            Rev: 19.12.96 Rev: 19.6.97 3R: 29.7.97

    Royal Assent (Cap iii, 1997): 31.7.97

 

LEVER PARK 96/97 (BILL WITHDRAWN 27.10.97)

4)    Commons    1R: 22.1.97 Rev: 16.6.97

 

LLOYDS TSB [HL] 96/97

3)    Lords        1R: 14.1.97 2R: 5.3.97 Rev: 19.5.97 BC: 12.6.97 OBC: (discharged) 11.11.97 UBC: 27.11.97

                                        3R: 19.1.98 (Deb)

    Commons     1R: 19.1.98 2R: 20.4.98 UBC: 14.5.98 3R: 28.7.98

    Royal Assent: (Cap v, 1998): 31.7.98

 

LONDON LOCAL AUTHORITIES [HL] 96/97

2)    Lords        1R: 14.1.97 2R: 12.3.97 Rev: 19.5.97 BC: 21.5.97 OBC: 3.3.98-5.3.98 UBC: 12.11.98

                                        Susp: 18.11.98

SHREWSBURY AND ATCHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL [HL] 97/98

2)    Lords:     1R: 19.1.98 2R: 17.2.98 UBC: 14.5.98 3R: 4.6.98*

    Commons:    1R: 4.6.98 2R: 16.6.98 BC: 16.6.98 UBC: 9.7.98 3R: 14.7.98

    Royal Assent (Cap ii, 1998): 16.7.98

 

SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 96/97

3)    Commons    1R: 22.1.97 2R: 29.1.97 BC: 29.1.97 UBC: 27.2.97 3R: 6.3.97

    Lords        1R: 6.3.97 2R: 20.3.97 BC: 20.3.97 Rev: 16.6.97 UBC: 26.6.97 3R: 3.7.97

    Royal Assent (cap ii, 1997): 15.7.97

 

TAMAR BRIDGE 96/97

2)    Commons    1R: 22.1.97 2R: 28.1.97 BC: 28.1.97 Rev: 16.6.97 UBC: 4.12.97 BAC: 15.1.98

                                        3R: 31.3.98

    Lords:     1R: 31.3.98 2R: 11.6.98 BC: 11.6.98 UBC: 9.7.98 3R: 23.7.98

    Royal Assent: (Cap iv, 1998): 28.7.98

 

TYNE TUNNELS 97/98

3)    Commons     1R: 22.1.98 2R: 27.1.98 BC: 27.1.98 UBC: 12.2.98 3R: 25.2.98

    Lords     1R: 25.2.98 2R: 18.3.98 UBC: 25.3.98 3R: 1.4.98

    Royal Assent: (Cap i, 1998 ): 8.4.98

 

 

 

SECTION C3

 

APPLICATIONS FOR ORDERS UNDER THE TRANSPORT AND WORKS ACT 1992

Baltic Millennium Bridge

(Director of Legal and Administrative Services, Gateshead Metropolitan Borough, Civic Centre, Regent Street,

Gateshead NE8 1HH)

A: 18.6.98

 

Bicester Park (Eversheds)

A: 25.4.96

 

Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Boarley Lane Diversion) (Winckworth Sherwood)

A: 26.6.97

 

Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Stratford Station and Subsidiary Works) (Winckworth Sherwood)

A:    23.1.97

 

Golden Valley Railway (Winckworth Sherwood)

A:     30.1.97 O: 8.7.97 (SI 1997/1688)

 

Gosport Borough Council (Forton Lake Opening Bridge) Order (Rees & Freres)

A:    14.7.98

 

Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transport System) (Airport Extension) (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:    28.10.94 O: 21.5.97 (SI 1997/1266)

 

Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transport System) (Ashton-under-Lyne Extension) (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:    12.12.96

 

Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Moor Road Modification) Order (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:     15.1.98

 

Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Mumps Surface Crossing) (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:    10.4.97

 

Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Land Acquisition) (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:     15.10.96

 

Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park) (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:    16.1.98

 

Hungerford Bridge Millennium Project (Department of Environment and Planning, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street,

London SW1E 6QP)

A:    8.7.98

 

Leeds Supertram (Extension) (Winckworth Sherwood)

A:    4.7.96

 

Leeds Supertram (Land Acquisition, Etc) (Winckworth Sherwood)

A:     10.6.98

 

Merseyside Rapid Transit System Order (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:    7.4.98

 

Mid-Norfolk Railway (Rees & Freres)

A:    16.5.97 O: 16.9.97 (SI 1997/2262)

 

North Tyneside Steam Railway (Rees & Freres)

A:    10.12.96

 

Portsmouth Harbour (Gunwharf Quays) (Cameron McKenna, Mitre House, 160 Aldersgate Street, London EC1A 4DD)

A:    19.6.98 (rec'd 21.7.98)

 

Railtrack (Ammanford Level Crossings) (Rees & Freres)

A:    10.3.97

 

Railtrack (Leeds Bridges) Order (Winckworth Sherwood)

A:    6.10.98

 

Railtrack (Luton Parkway Station: Land Acquisition) (Winckworth Sherwood)

A: 18.8.98

 

Railtrack (Thameslink 2000) (Rees & Freres)

A:    21.11.97

 

South Hampshire Rapid Transit (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:    6.3.98

 

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport (Sunderland) (Winckworth Sherwood)

A:    10.4.97

 

Welsh Highland Railway (Sharpe Pritchard)

A:    15.4.97

 

Wirral Tramway Extension (Sharpe Pritchard)

A:     15.4.97

 

Wye Navigation (Dyson Bell Martin)

A:     21.3.96

 

 

SECTION C4

 

DRAFT PROVISIONAL ORDERS AND ORDER CONFIRMATION BILLS

 

BILL TO CONFIRM ORDERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE STATUTORY ORDERS
(SPECIAL PROCEDURE) ACT 1945

 

NONE

 

ORDER CONFIRMATION BILLS UNDER THE PRIVATE LEGISLATION PROCEDURE (SCOTLAND) ACT 1936:

 

CITY OF EDINBURGH (GUIDED BUSWAYS)

Commons: (228)    1R: 15.7.98 CC: 21.7.98 3R: 22.7.98

Lords:        1R: 22.7.98 LC: 22.7.98 3R: 28.7.98

Royal Assent: (Cap iii, 1998): 28.7.98

 

 

SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Commons: (93)     1R: 3.12.97 CC: 9.12.97 3R: 10.12.97

Lords:     1R: 10.12.97 LC: 15.12.97 3R: 16.12.97

 

Royal Assent: (Cap iv, 1997): 17.12.97

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 

The number in brackets is the Public Bill number allocated in the originating House. Bills are not reprinted by the second House.

 

1R First Reading; CC Bill considered by Commons (normally the first stage for a bill on which no enquiry has been held); LC Bill considered by Lords; 3R Third Reading;
Deb Bill debated, (usually stages are taken formally); P Proposed date of next stage

 

Copies of draft provisional orders deposited under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936. The Chairman of Committees (Lords) and Chairman of Ways and Means (Commons) have reported that these orders should be allowed to proceed:

 

Lothian Regional Council3 Burrell Collection (Lending)3
Lothian Regional Council (Port Edgar)3Strathclyde Tram3
Strathclyde Crossrail1City of Edinburgh Rapid Transit3

 

Copies of Draft Provisional Orders deposited under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936:

 

Balloch Footbridge1

 

The Agents depositing these Orders are:

1 Rees & Freres; 2 Sharpe, Pritchard & Co; 3 Dyson Bell Martin; 4 Winckworth Sherwood; 5 Vizards; 6 Lewin Gregory & Co;

 

 

 

SECTION C5

 

CHURCH OF ENGLAND GENERAL SYNOD MEASURES

 

NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MEASURE:        HLP III - I/HC 771:    1.6.98

Ecclesiastical Committee Report:        HLP III - II/HC 772:    1.6.98

Commons: 18.6.98 Lords: 29.6.98

Royal Assent: (GSM.1, 1998): 2.7.98

 

CATHEDRALS MEASURE:            HLP 147-I/HC 1025: 19.10.98

Ecclesiastical Committee Report:    HLP 147-II/HC 1026: 19.10.98

 

SECTION C6

 

NORTHERN IRELAND LEGISLATION

 

Only legislation laid under Sch. 1 (1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1974 is included in this Section.

 

P-Proposal for a draft Order, Explanatory Document and Compliance Cost Assessment, received in this office. (Except for financial orders, no proposal issued)
D-Draft Order laid before Parliament.
C-Motion in House of Commons to approve Order debated and agreed to.
L-Similar motion in House of Lords.
DLSC-Draft Order considered by a Delegated Legislation Standing Committee in the House of Commons.
NIC-Proposal for a draft Order considered in the Northern Ireland Committee.
U-Urgent order (not in draft form) laid before Parliament.
Q-Consequential Order (not in draft form) laid before Parliament.
*-Taken formally.
SI-Statutory Instrument Number, shown after title
PR-Provisional date for next stage ie. PR SC: 17.11.97 - provisional standing committee 17 November 1997
 

 

ACTIVITY CENTRES (YOUNG PERSONS' SAFETY) (SI 1998 / 1069)

P: 30.5.97 D: 25.11.97 DLSC: 14.1.98 C: 20.1.98* L: 7.4.98

 

APPROPRIATION (SI 1998 / 747)

D: 12.2.98 NIC: 26.2.98 C: 3.3.98 L: 5.3.98

 

APPROPRIATION (No. 2) (SI 1998 / 1758)

D: 16.6.98 NIC: 2.7.98 C: 6.7.98 L: 9.7.98

 

CIVIL EVIDENCE ( SI 1997 / 2983)

P: 19.6.97 D: 28.10.97 DLSC: 26.11.97 C: 27.11.97* L: 4.12.97

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CHILDREN) (SI 1998 / 1504)

P: 6.2.97 D: 1.6.98 DLSC: 11.6.98 L: 11.6.98

 

DEREGULATION (SI 1997 / 2984)

P: 13.12.96 D: 28.10.97 DLSC: 18.11.97 C: 19.11.97* L: 4.12.97

 

EDUCATION (SI 1998 / 1759)

P: 17.12.97 D: 8.6.98 DLSC: 2.7.98 L: 10.7.98

 

EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARDS

P: 16.10.96

 

FAMILY HOMES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (SI 1998 / 1071)

P: 27.6.96 D: 11.12.97 DLSC: 29.1.98 C: 3.2.98* L: 7.4.98

 

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS (SI 1998 / 749)

D: 16.12.97 DLSC: 11.2.98 C: 17.2.98* L: 5.3.98

 

FIRE SERVICES (AMENDMENT) (SI 1998 / 1549)

P: 7.11.97 D: 12.5.98 L: 20.5.98 DLSC: 4.6.98 C: 8.6.98*

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK (AMENDMENT)

P: 16.3.98 D: 9.7.98 (withdrawn) D: 23.7.98 DLSC: 5.11.98 L: 6.11.98 C: 10.11.98*

 

INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL (SI 1997 / 2777)

P: 11.3.96 D: 28.10.97 L: 20.11.97 DLSC: 20.11.97 C: 25.11.97*

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

P: 3.3.97

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT (AMENDMENT)

D: 21.7.98 DLSC: 4.11.98 C: 10.11.98*

 

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES (SI 1998 / 261)

P: 26.2.97 D: 25.11.97 DLSC: 10.12.97 C: 15.12.97* L: 22.1.98

 

PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY OBLIGATIONS (SI 1998 / 1762)

D: 1.6.98 DLSC: 23.6.98 C: 29.6.98 L: 10.7.98

 

RATES (AMENDMENT)

P: 3.6.98 D: 12.11.98

 

ROAD TRAFFIC (NEW DRIVERS) (SI 1998 / 1074)

P: 26.6.97 D: 11.12.97 DLSC: 28.1.98 C: 3.2.98* L: 7.4.98

 

SHOPS (SUNDAY TRADING &c.) (SI 1997 / 2779)

P: 7.3.96 D: 28.10.97 DLSC: 12.11.97 C: 19.11.97 L: 20.11.97

 

WASTE AND CONTAMINATED LAND (SI 1997 / 2778)

P: 14.2.96 D: 28.10.97 L: 20.11.97 DLSC: 20.11.97 C: 25.11.97*

 

WATER

P: 21.5.98

 

 

SECTION C7

DEREGULATION AND CONTRACTING OUT ACT 1994

SECTION 3 (3) ORDERS

 

DP draft proposal and explanatory memorandum laid
Ctteedraft proposal considered by Deregulation (C - Commons) / Delegated Powers Scrutiny Cttee (L - Lords) followed by the paper number of the report and the recommendation of the Committees (see below). Commons Cttee occasionally produce an interim report before the expiry of the time for parliamentary approval. This interim report is designated I R after the paper number
DO draft order laid
C draft order considered by Commons, (formal unless noted, Deb = debate)
L draft order considered by Lords, (formal unless noted, Deb = debate)
P provisional date

Committee recommendation

a)   a draft order in the same terms as the proposal should be laid before the House

b)   proposal should be amended before a draft order is laid before the House

c)   the order-making power should not be used in respect of the proposals

d)   draft order should be approved * indicates Committees recommendation was agreed after a division

e)   draft order should not be approved

DEDUCTION FROM PAY OF UNION SUBSCRIPTIONS (SI 1998 / 1529)

DP: 18.12.97 L Cttee: (HLP 75, 97/98) (b) C Cttee: (HC 601, 97/98) (b)

DO: 5.5.97 C Cttee: (HC 732, 97/98) (d) L Cttee: (HL 104, 97/98) (d) C: 21.5.98 L: 19.6.98

 

EXCHANGEABLE DRIVING LICENCES (SI 1998 / 1917)

DP: 25.3.98 C Cttee: (HC 732, 97/98) (a) L Cttee: (HL 104, 97/98) (a)

DO: 29.6.98 L Cttee (HLP 127, 97/98) (d) C Cttee: (HC 938, 97/98) (d) L: 16.7.98 C: 27.7.98

 

INDUSTRIAL ASSURANCE ACTS 1923 TO 1948

DP: 3.2.97 L Cttee: (HLP 70, 96/97) (b) C Cttee: (HC 440, 96/97)1R (Consideration not completed last Parliament)

 

LICENCE TRANSFERS (SI 1998 / 114)

DP: 3.2.97 L Cttee: (HLP 70, 96/97) (b) C Cttee: (HC 439, 96/97) (b)

DO: 17.11.97 L Cttee: (HLP 44,97/98) (d) C Cttee: (HC 367, 97/98) (d) C: 11.12.97 L: 22.1.98

METHYLATED SPIRITS SALE BY RETAIL (SCOTLAND) (SI 1998 / 1602)

DP: 26.1.98 L Cttee: (HLP 75, 97/98) (a) C Cttee: (HC 614, 97/98) (a)

DO: 18.5.98 L Cttee: (HLP 108, 97/98) (d) C Cttee: (HC 767, 97/98) (d) C: 16.6.98 L: 19.6.98

 

OCCASIONAL LICENCES (withdrawn 4.11.98)

DP: 13.7.98

 

PIPE-LINES

DP: 16.6.98 C Cttee: (HC 939,97/98) (b) L Cttee: (HL 141, 97/98) (a)

 

TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES (SI 1998 / 1946)

DP: 8.12.97 L Cttee: (HLP 67, 97/98) (b) C Cttee: (HC 559, 97/98) (b)

DO: 8.6.97 L Cttee: (HLP 120, 97/98) (d) C Cttee: (HC 847, 97/98) (d) C: 23.6.98 7.7.98

 

TRUSTEE INVESTMENTS

DP: 3.2.97 L Cttee: (HLP 70, 96/97) (a) C Cttee: (HC 440, 96/97)1R (Consideration not completed last Parliament)

 

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

DP: 1.6.98 L Cttee: (HLP 136,97/98) (a) C Cttee: (HC 939, 97/98) (b)

 

 

SECTION C8

 

PUBLIC AND GENERAL ACTS RECEIVING ROYAL ASSENT

 

 

DateCap No.Title
1997
 
15.756National Health Service (Private Finance)
31.757Appropriation (No 2)
31.758Finance (No 2)
31.759Education (Schools)
31.760Law Officers
31.761Referendums (Scotland and Wales)
6.1162Ministerial and Other Salaries
6.1163Local Government Finance (Supplementary Credit Approvals)
27.1164Firearms (Amendment) (No 2)
27.1165Local Government (Contracts)
27.1166Plant Varieties
17.1267Consolidated Fund (No 2)
17.1268Special Immigration Appeals Commission
17.1269Supreme Court (Offices)

DateCap No.Title
1998
 
27.1 1Education (Student Loans)
16.2 2Public Processions (Northern Ireland)
23.2 3Greater London Authority (Referendum)
18.3 4 Consolidated Fund
18.3 5Fossil Fuel Levy
18.3 6Wireless Telegraphy
18.3 7Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections)
8.4 8Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution)
8.4 9Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions)
8.410Criminal Procedure (Intermediate Diets) (Scotland)
23.411Bank of England
7.512Northern Ireland (Elections)
21.513Animal Health (Amendment)
21.514Social Security
21.515Magistrates' Courts (Procedure)
21.516Tax Credits (Initial Expenditure)
11.617Petroleum
11.618Audit Commission
11.619Community Care (Residential Accommodation)
11.620Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest)
11.621European Communities (Amendment)
2.722National Lottery
2.723Public Interest Disclosure
2.724Road Traffic Reduction (National Targets)
9.725Registered Establishments (Scotland)
9.726Pesticides
9.727Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) (Amendment)
16.728Appropriation
16.729Data Protection
16.730Teaching and Higher Education
24.731School Standards and Framework
24.732Police (Northern Ireland)
28.733Landmines
28.734Private Hire Vehicles (London)
28.735Northern Ireland (Sentences)
31.736Finance
31.737Crime and Disorder
31.738Government of Wales
31.739National Minimum Wage
3.940Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy)
9.1141Competition
9.1142Human Rights
19.1143Statute Law Repeals (Repeals)
19.1144Waste Minimisation
19.1145Regional Development Agencies
19.1146Scotland
19.1147Northern Ireland
19.1148Registration of Political Parties
 

 

SECTION C9

 

LOCAL AND PERSONAL ACTS

 

DateCap NoTitle
1997
15.7iSouthampton International Boat Show
 
15.7iiImperial College
 
15.7iiiKings College London
 
17.12ivScottish Agricultural College Order Confirmation
 
 
1998
 
8.4 iTyne Tunnels
 
16.7iiShrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council
 
28.7iiiCity of Edinburgh (Guided Busways) Order Confirmation
 
28.7ivTamar Bridge
 
31.7vLloyds TSB

 

 

SECTION C10

PUBLIC BILLS - SOME BASIC FIGURES

The following table notes the number of Bills in the various categories which were introduced and the numbers which were successful.

Categories of Bill

and codes (see keyNumberNumberNumber receiving
to Section C1)IntroducedUnsuccessfulRoyal Assent
 
GOVERNMENT BILLS
 
Consolidation Bills (C)303
Other Government Bills (G)50149
 
Total Government Bills (C,G)53152
 
 
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS
 
Ballot Bills (B)20155
SO No 57 Bills (P)27252
Ten Minute Rule Bills (T)87861
Lords' Private Members Bills (L)22202
 
 
Total Private Members' Bills15614610
(B,P,T,L)
 
 
TOTAL PUBLIC BILLS20914762

 

Notes:

1 - Excluded from above are:
     a) Order Confirmation/Provisional Order Bills (see Section C2)
     b) Bills introduced into the Lords but never brought to the Commons (10)
2 - The number of motions for leave to bring in ten minute rule bills which were negatived was 2.

 

 
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