Commons Journal 257 Chronological Index Alphabetical Index - Part I Alphabetical Index - Part II Previous Next Page 134            2000-2001      Volume 257       [No. 36.] Monday 12th February 2001. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Jonathan Sayeed reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Company and Business Names (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 259). Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 2 Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter L. Pike reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Transport Act 2000 (Designation of Transferee) Order 2001. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: Criminal Defence Service (Advice and Assistance) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to clarify the extent of the duty of the Legal Services Commission under section 13(1) of the Access to Justice Act 1999; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 4 Criminal Defence Service (Advice and Assistance) Bill [Lords],—The Criminal Defence Service (Advice and Assistance) Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 43]. Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Criminal Defence Service (Advice and Assistance) Bill [Lords] be printed [Bill 43–EN]. 5 Opposition Day [5th allotted day],—It being an allotted day at the disposal of the Leader of the Opposition in pursuance of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the House proceeded to consider Opposition business. Conditions in Her Majesty's Prisons,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes with concern the comments of the Director General of the Prison Service, in which he criticised intolerable conditions and referred to a number of prisons as ‘hell holes', and the Reports of the Chief Inspector of Prisons which described appalling conditions at certain prisons; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to improve conditions in Her Majesty's Prisons, in order to enable them better to fulfil their role of protecting the public—(Miss Ann Widdecombe); An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word ‘House' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘supports the policy of Her Majesty's Government to make prisons work better to reduce reoffending and thus cut crime; welcomes the improved investment in the Service, and the improved performance of the Service in terms of security, literacy and numeracy, offender behaviour programmes, the reduction in drug taking and in under-18 regimes; offers its gratitude to staff and the many volunteers attached to prisons; but notes the significant and unacceptable variation in the effectiveness of different Prison Service establishments as highlighted by the Director General and Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, and endorses the measures being put in place to secure higher and more consistent standards across establishments', instead thereof.—(Mr Secretary Straw.) And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Mr Stephen Day: 159. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Tony McNulty, Mr Gerry Sutcliffe: 248. So the Question was negatived. And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments)—It was agreed to. The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to. Resolved, That this House supports the policy of Her Majesty's Government to make prisons work better to reduce reoffending and thus cut crime; welcomes the improved investment in the Service, and the improved performance of the Service in terms of security, literacy and numeracy, offender behaviour programmes, the reduction in drug taking and in under-18 regimes; offers its gratitude to staff and the many volunteers attached to prisons; but notes the significant and unacceptable variation in the Page 135      Monday 12th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top effectiveness of different Prison Service establishments as highlighted by the Director General and Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, and endorses the measures being put in place to secure higher and more consistent standards across establishments. ‘Shifting the Balance',—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House believes that the First Report of Session 1999–2000 from the Liaison Committee, Shifting the Balance: Select Committees and the Executive, House of Commons Paper No. 300, provides the right basis for the further development of the Select Committee system as a means of increasing the scrutiny and accountability of Government; and invites the Liaison Committee and the Government to bring forward the necessary Standing Orders for detailed consideration by the House—(Mrs Angela Browning); An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word ‘House' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘notes the First Report from the Liaison Committee, Session 1999–2000, Shifting the Balance: Select Committees and the Executive, House of Commons Paper No. 300, and the Government response thereto, Cm. 4737; considers that the Select Committee system has proved its worth as a means of increasing the scrutiny and accountability of Government, endorsing in particular the Liaison Committee's judgement of the value of Select Committees (in particular paragraphs 4, 5 and 24 of the Committee's First Report); commends the initiatives already taken by the Government and by the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons to improve the accountability of Ministers to Parliament, including the provision in Westminster Hall of the opportunity for some 200 extra back bench debates each Session, and over 20 debates on Select Committee reports; but does not believe that concentrating patronage in the hands of three senior Members of the House would increase the transparency or effectiveness of the Committee system', instead thereof.—(Mrs Margaret Beckett.) And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question; Mr James Arbuthnot rose in his place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put. And the Question being put, That the Question be now put:—It was agreed to. And the Question being accordingly put; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Sir George Young, Mr Nicholas Winterton: 170. Tellers for the Noes, Mrs Anne McGuire, Mr Clive Betts: 280. So the Question was negatived. And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mrs Anne McGuire, Mr Clive Betts: 276. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nicholas Winterton, Sir George Young: 164. So the Question was agreed to. The Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to. Resolved, That this House notes the First Report from the Liaison Committee, Session 1999–2000, Shifting the Balance: Select Committees and the Executive, House of Commons Paper No. 300, and the Government response thereto, Cm. 4737; considers that the Select Committee system has proved its worth as a means of increasing the scrutiny and accountability of Government, endorsing in particular the Liaison Committee's judgement of the value of Select Committees (in particular paragraphs 4, 5 and 24 of the Committee's First Report); commends the initiatives already taken by the Government and by the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons to improve the accountability of Ministers to Parliament, including the provision in Westminster Hall of the opportunity for some 200 extra back bench debates each Session, and over 20 debates on Select Committee reports; but does not believe that concentrating patronage in the hands of three senior Members of the House would increase the transparency or effectiveness of the Committee system. 6 Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 16th January, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. Page 136      Monday 12th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 7 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till three minutes to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 10.57 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Local Government Finance,—Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 74) on Threshold Payments [by Act]; to be printed [No. 209] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 2 Pensions,—Pension Sharing (Excepted Schemes) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 358), dated 12th February 2001 [by Act] [Margaret Beckett]. Other Papers: 3 Education,—Paper, entitled Schools: Building on Success [by Command] [Cm. 5050] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 4 Insolvency,—Accounts prepared pursuant to section 409 of the Insolvency Act 1986 of the sums received and paid by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under section 403 of that Act, and of the sums credited and debited to the Investment Account by the National Debt Commissioners for 1999–2000, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 242] [Clerk of the House]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees Companies and Business Names (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 259),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Anne Campbell and Mrs Ann Cryer from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Caroline Flint and Dr Ian Gibson. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [The Criminal Records Bureau]; to be printed [No. 227-ii] [Mr Robin Corbett]. 2 Public Accounts,—(1) Fifth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [The Draft Social Security (Inherited Serps) Regulations 2001], together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 243]; (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Post Office Acquisition of German Parcel]; to be printed [No. 245-i] [Mr David Davis]. [No. 37.] Tuesday 13th February 2001. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Kent County Council Bill [Lords],—Ordered, That the Kent County Council Bill [Lords] be considered on Tuesday 27th February. 2 Medway Council Bill [Lords],—Ordered, That the Medway Council Bill [Lords] be considered on Tuesday 27th February. 3 Hunting Bill,—Mr Edward O'Hara reported from Standing Committee B, That it had gone through the Hunting Bill (except Clauses Nos. 1 to 4 and New Clauses), and made Amendments thereunto. Page 137      Tuesday 13th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top Bill, as amended in Committee and in the Standing Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 46]. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 250]. 4 Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Bill Olner reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Pig Industry Restructuring (Capital Grant) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 251). Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 5 Welsh Grand Committee,—Mr Barry Jones reported from the Welsh Grand Committee, That it had considered the matter of Building Safer Communities in Wales, referred to it on 31st January, and had directed him to report accordingly to the House. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 35]. 6 Climate Change Bill,—Mr Don Foster, supported by Mr Tom Brake, Joan Walley, Mr David Chaytor and Mr Simon Thomas, presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to draw up and implement polices to alleviate climate change; to require the setting of targets for the achievement of those policies; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 9th March and to be printed [Bill 44]. 7 Rural Community Public Transport,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to delegate further the provisions of rural public transport to voluntary organisations, district, town and parish councils; and to encourage and promote the use of such transport: And that Mr David Prior, Mrs Gillian Shephard, Mr Keith Simpson, Mr David Ruffley, Mr Richard Spring, Mr Christopher Fraser, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Patrick McLoughlin, Mr John Whittingdale and Mr Tim Collins do prepare and bring it in. 8 Rural Community Public Transport Bill,—Mr David Prior accordingly presented a Bill to delegate further the provisions of rural public transport to voluntary organisations, district, town and parish councils; and to encourage and promote the use of such transport: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 6th April and to be printed [Bill 45]. 9 Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the following provisions shall apply to the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 22nd January: Consideration and Third Reading 1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting. 2. Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at quarter past Eight o'clock. 3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock. 4. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading. Consideration of Lords Amendments and further messages from the Lords 5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to supplement this order or to vary it in relation to— (a) proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments; or (b) proceedings on any further messages from the Lords, and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith—(Yvette Cooper); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Clelland, Mr Kevin Hughes: 290. Tellers for the Noes, Mr James Gray, Mr John Randall: 172. So the Question was agreed to. Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 22nd January: Page 138      Tuesday 13th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top Consideration and Third Reading 1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting. 2. Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at quarter past Eight o'clock. 3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock. 4. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading. Consideration of Lords Amendments and further messages from the Lords 5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to supplement this order or to vary it in relation to— (a) proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments; or (b) proceedings on any further messages from the Lords, and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith. 10 Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. A Clause (Prohibition or restriction of use of symbol, name or emblem)—(Mrs Caroline Spelman)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Keith Simpson, Mr James Gray: 122. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Greg Pope, Mr David Clelland: 345. Amendment (No. 2) proposed to the Bill, in page 1, line 6, after the second word ‘advertisement', to insert the words ‘including product placement'.—(Mrs Caroline Spelman.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment (No. 40) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 12) proposed to the Bill, in page 1, line 21, to leave out the word ‘includes', and to insert the words ‘shall, to the extent set out in regulations made by the Secretary of State after consultation with representatives of those involved in the electronic publication and transmission of material, include', instead thereof.—(Mrs Caroline Spelman.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made; And it being a quarter past Eight o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Order [7th November and this day]. Question, That the Amendment be made, put and negatived. The Deputy Speaker then put forthwith the Questions on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown. Other Amendments (Nos. 41 to 44, 48, 45 to 47, 49 and 50) made to the Bill. Question put, That the Bill be now read the third time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Graham Allen, Mr Ian Pearson: 327. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Gerald Howarth, Mr Andrew Hunter: 5. So the Question was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed. 11 Capital Allowances Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the House to resolve itself into a Committee on the Capital Allowances Bill; A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 60 (Tax simplification bills), That the Committee of the whole House be discharged from considering the Bill—(Dawn Primarolo); Page 139      Tuesday 13th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ian Pearson, Mr Graham Allen: 313. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Eric Forth, Mr Gerald Howarth: 12. So the Question was agreed to. Ordered, That the Committee of the whole House be discharged from considering the Bill. A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time; And it being Ten o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned. 12 Business of the House,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), That, at this day's sitting, the Capital Allowances Bill may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour—(Mr Ian Pearson); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Don Touhig, Jim Dowd: 309. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Eric Forth, Mr Christopher Chope: 33. So the Question was agreed to. 13 Capital Allowances Bill,—The Question being again proposed, That the Capital Allowances Bill be now read the third time:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate. Mr Thomas McAvoy rose in his place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put. And the Question being put, That the Question be now put; The House proceeded to a Division. Wednesday 14th February 2001 Tellers for the Ayes, Jim Dowd, Mr Don Touhig: 238. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Peter Atkinson, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 31. So the Question was agreed to. And the Question being accordingly put:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed. 14 Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Authorised Officers) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 16th January, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 15 Companies,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Companies and Business Names (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 259) dated 1st February 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 16 Civil Aviation,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Transport Act 2000 (Designation of Transferee) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 17 Terrorism,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Terrorism (Interviews) (Scotland) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 15th January, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 18 Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Carding) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 29th January, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 19 Education and Employment,—Ordered, That Judy Mallaber be discharged from the Education and Employment Committee and Mr Jon Trickett be added to the Committee.—(Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) Page 140      Tuesday 13th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 20 Public Petitions,—Public Petitions from— (1) mothers, midwives, families and residents of South Cumbria in support of the Helme Chase Maternity Unit, (2) Strathclyde Elderly Forum in support of free television licences for all pensioners; and (3) citizens of Frome, Somerset, against mobile phone masts in built-up areas were presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 21 Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from the Sheffield Committee Against War on Iraq and others calling on the House to urge the Government to stop military attacks on and end its support for sanctions against Iraq was presented; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 22 Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Ian Pearson); And the Motion having been made after Ten o'clock on Tuesday evening, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, it being then sixteen minutes to One o'clock on Wednesday morning, till this day. [Adjourned at 12.44 a.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Civil Aviation,—(1) Aerodromes (Designation) (Chargeable Air Services) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 354), and (2) Civil Aviation (Publication of Directions) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 353), dated 10th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. 2 National Health Service,—(1) National Health Service (General Dental Services) Amendment Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 289), and (2) Special Trustees for the Former United Birmingham Hospitals (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 288), dated 4th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 3 Social Security,—Tax Credits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 367), dated 12th February 2001 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. 4 Social Security (Northern Ireland),—Tax Credits Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 366), dated 12th February 2001 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. Other Papers: 5 Trade and Industry,—Paper entitled, Opportunity for all in a World of Change: A White Paper on Enterprise, Skills and Innovation [by Command] [Cm. 5052] [Mr Secretary Byers]. APPENDIX II Reports from Select Committees 1 Armed Forces Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill; to be printed [No. 154-vi] [Rachel Squire]. 2 Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [The Communications White Paper]; to be printed [No. 161-v] [Mr Gerald Kaufman]. 3 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment Sub-Committee of the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee [Draft Water Bill]; to be printed [No. 145-iii] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. Page 141      Tuesday 13th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 4 Foreign Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee [Government policy towards the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia following the fall of Milosevic]; to be printed [No. 246-i] [Mr Donald Anderson]. 5 Home Affairs,—(1) Third Special Report from the Home Affairs Committee [Annual Report of the work of the Committee to the Liaison Committee]; to be printed [No. 248]; (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Prison Service]; to be printed [No. 249-i]; and (3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Criminal Records Bureau]; to be printed [No. 227-iii] [Mr Robin Corbett]. 6 Procedure,—Second Report from the Procedure Committee [Election of a Speaker], together with Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 40] [Mr Nicholas Winterton]. 7 Statutory Instruments,—Seventh Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 46-vii] [Mr David Tredinnick]. 8 Trade and Industry,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee [UK Aerospace Industry]; to be printed [No 171-ii] [Mr Martin O'Neill]. 9 Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee [Royal Mint]; to be printed [No. 239-i] [Mr Giles Radice]. [No. 37; WH, No. 20.] Tuesday 13th February 2001. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock. Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe); And it being Two o'clock, the sitting was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 2 p.m. [No. 38.] Wednesday 14th February 2001. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Alliance & Leicester Group Treasury plc (Transfer) Bill [Lords],—The Second 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 Alliance & Leicester Group Treasury plc (Transfer) Bill [Lords] and found the same to be true; and had gone through the Bill and had directed him to report the same without Amendment. Bill to be read the third time. 2 Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Jonathan Sayeed reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2001. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 European Standing Committee A,—Mr John Cummings reported from European Standing Committee A the following Resolution: That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 5196/99, a draft regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the rules for the prevention and control of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, and a draft directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/ Page 142      Wednesday 14th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 68/EEC; and supports the Government's objective of achieving Community-wide measures against transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, especially in the light of recent findings that BSE is more widespread in Europe than had previously been acknowledged. Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table. 4 Adoption of Sewers Bill,—Mr Andy King, supported by Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr Martin Bell, Mr Stephen McCabe, Mr Bill Olner, Mr Peter Bradley, Mr David Stewart, Mr Tony Clarke and Mr Tom Brake presented a Bill to require sewerage undertakers to adopt all remaining unadopted sewers; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 9th March and to be printed [Bill 47]. 5 Consumer Accountability and New Mutuals,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 to allow for the creation of community mutuals; and to improve accountability of key services to consumers: And that Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West), Mr Andrew Love, Dr Doug Naysmith, Mr Paul Clark, Mr Phil Hope, David Taylor, Mr David Drew, Mr Mike Gapes, Angela Smith, Mr Adrian Bailey and Mr Alun Michael do prepare and bring it in. 6 Consumer Accountability and New Mutuals Bill,—Mr Gareth R. Thomas (Harrow West) accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 to allow for the creation of community mutuals; and to improve accountability of key services to consumers: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th July and to be printed [Bill 48]. 7 Health and Social Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the following provisions shall apply to the Health and Social Care Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 10th January: Consideration and Third Reading 1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting. 2. Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock. 3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock. 4. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading. Consideration of Lords Amendments and further messages from the Lords 5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to supplement this order or to vary it in relation to— (a) proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments; or (b) proceedings on any further messages from the Lords, and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith—(Mr John Denham); And it being three quarters of an hour after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, Mr Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [7th November]. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Greg Pope, Mr David Jamieson: 342. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Peter Luff, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 181. So the Question was agreed to. Ordered, That the following provisions shall apply to the Health and Social Care Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 10th January: Consideration and Third Reading 1. Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at today's sitting. 2. Proceedings on Consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock. 3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock. 4. Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading. Page 143      Wednesday 14th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top Consideration of Lords Amendments and further messages from the Lords 5. Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Sessional Order A (varying and supplementing programme motions) made by the House on 7th November 2000 shall not apply to proceedings on any programme motion to supplement this order or to vary it in relation to— (a) proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments; or (b) proceedings on any further messages from the Lords, and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith. 8 Health and Social Care Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Health and Social Care Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. A Clause (Enhanced criminal record certificates)—(Mr John Denham)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Conditional inclusion in medical, dental, ophthalmic and pharmaceutical lists)—(Mr John Denham)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Application to the City of London)—(Mr John Denham)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Patient data)—(Dr Liam Fox)—brought up and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr James Gray, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 167. Tellers for the Noes, Jim Dowd, Mr Mike Hall: 306. So the Question was negatived. Another Clause (Community Health Councils: scheme for reform)—(Dr Liam Fox)—brought up and read the first time. Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time. And it being Nine o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Order [7th November and this day]. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Peter Luff, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 163. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Don Touhig, Mr Ian Pearson: 301. So the Question was negatived. And it being after Nine o'clock, the Deputy Speaker proceeded to put forthwith the Questions on any amendment moved or motions made by a Minister of the Crown, pursuant to Order [7th November and this day]. Question put, That Clauses (Patients' councils) and (Independent advocacy services) be added to the Bill. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Don Touhig, Mr Ian Pearson: 335. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Peter Luff, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 124. So the Question was agreed to. Question put, That Amendments Nos. 141 to 143, 140, 144 to 150, 24, 151, 25 and 26, 36 to 39, 152 to 154, 40 to 114, 116, 115, 117 to 129, 27, 28, 155 to 158, 130 to 135, 159, and 136 to 139 be made to the Bill. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Don Touhig, Mr Ian Pearson: 338. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Peter Luff, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 118. So the Question was agreed to. A Motion was made and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time; And it being Ten o'clock, the Speaker put the Question necessary for bringing proceedings on consideration and third reading to a conclusion, pursuant to Order [7th November and this day]. Question put, That the Bill be now read the third time. Page 144      Wednesday 14th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Kevin Hughes, Mr Graham Allen: 310. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Mr Peter Luff: 168. So the Question was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed. 9 Agriculture,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Pig Industry Restructuring (Capital Grant) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 251), dated 1st February 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved.—(Mrs Anne McGuire):—It was agreed to. 10 Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from citizens of South Gloucestershire in support of South Gloucestershire's Community Transport Schemes was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 11 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mrs Anne McGuire.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till eighteen minutes to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 10.42 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Social Security,—(1) Draft Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]; and (2) draft Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 [by Act] [Mr David Lock]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 2 Income Tax,—Investment Trusts (Approval of Accounting Methods for Creditor Relationships) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 391), dated 14th February 2001 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. 3 Road Traffic,—Goods Vehicles (Authorisation of International Journeys) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 309), dated 6th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. Papers subject to Special Parliamentary Procedure: 4 Transport and Works,—(1) Leeds Supertram (Extension) Order 2001, and (2) Leeds Supertram (Land Acquisition and Road Works) Order 2001 dated 28th January 2001, together with Certificates by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions under section 2 of the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act l945 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. Other Papers: 5 Defence Executive Agencies,—Report and Accounts of Defence Estates for 1999–2000, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 203] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 6 Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions on the Petition [7th July, in the last Session of Parliament], from residents of Laindon and Basildon for a duty on owners of shopping centres to provide for adequate cleaning, maintenance and security; to be printed [by Standing Order] [Clerk of the House]. 7 Treaty Series (No. 12, 2001),—International Convention, as Revised at Geneva on 10th November 1972, 23rd October 1978 and 19th March 1991, for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of 2nd December 1961 [by Command] [Cm. 5045] [Mr Secretary Cook]. Page 145      Wednesday 14th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 8 Treaty Series (No.13, 2001),—Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement, done at Brussels on 8th December 1997, between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part, with Annex, Declarations and Final Act [by Command] [Cm. 5046] [Mr Secretary Cook]. 9 Treaty Series (No. 14, 2001),—Amendments, adopted by the Assembly of the International Patent Cooperation Union (PCT Union) at its twenty-seventh (12th ordinary) session on 29th September 1999, to the Regulations under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) [by [Command] [Cm. 5047] [Mr Secretary Cook]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 74) on Threshold Payments: (1) The Speaker has allocated the Report to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mr David Amess Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee, viz.: Mr Richard Allan, Mr Clive Betts, Mr Peter Bradley, Mr William Cash, Mrs Lorna Fitzsimons, Mr Neil Gerrard, Jane Griffiths, Mr John Hayes, Mr Gerald Howarth, Mr Alan Keen, Estelle Morris, Mr John Randall, Rachel Squire, Dr George Turner, Ms Claire Ward and Mr Phil Willis. 2 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 75) (House of Commons Paper No. 228): (1) The Speaker has allocated the Report to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mr Bowen Wells Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee, viz.: Mr David Amess, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Mrs Ann Cryer, Mr Don Foster, Mr Kelvin Hopkins, Mr Lindsay Hoyle, Ms Beverley Hughes, Mr Kevin Hughes, Ms Sally Keeble, Ms Tess Kingham, Mr Kevin McNamara, Kali Mountford, Mr Adrian Sanders, Mr Jon Trickett and Mr Nigel Waterson. 3 Draft Pig Industry Development Scheme 2000 (Confirmation) Order 2001: (1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mr Jim Cunningham Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee, viz.: Mr Peter Atkinson, Ms Hazel Blears, Mr Colin Breed, Tom Cox, Mr Christopher Gill, Mr Brian Jenkins, Mrs Anne McGuire, Mr Andrew Mackinlay, Mr David Maclean, Mr Austin Mitchell, Mr Lembit Opik, Mr James Paice, Ms Joyce Quin, Mr Dennis Skinner, Mr John Smith and Mr Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West). European Standing Committees 4 The Speaker has appointed Sir David Madel Chairman of European Standing Committee C in respect of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 21st November 2000 relating to a draft Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [The Communications White Paper]; to be printed [No. 161-vi] [Mr Gerald Kaufman]. 2 Defence,—(1) Second Report from the Defence Committee [The Strategic Defence Review: Policy for People], together with the Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 29]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Defence Aviation Research Agency]; to be printed [No. 261-i] [Mr Bruce George]. 3 Education and Employment,—(1) Second Special Report from the Education and Employment Committee [Government Response to the Second Report from the Committee on the OFSTED Corporate Plan 2000]; to be printed [No. 258] [Mr Barry Sheerman]; and Page 146      Wednesday 14th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Employment Sub-Committee of the Committee [Age Discrimination]; to be printed [No. 259-i] [Mr Derek Foster]. 4 Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs,—(1) Second Special Report from the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee [Government Response and Commission for Integrated Transport Response to the Nineteenth Report of the Committee in Session 1999-2000 (The Work of the Commission for Integrated Transport)]; to be printed [No. 262]; (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Walking in Towns and Cities]; to be printed [No.167-iii] [Mr Andrew F. Bennett]; and (3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Sub-Committee of the Committee [Opportunities and Development Prospects at Major Ports]; to be printed [No. 244-i] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. 5 European Scrutiny,—Sixth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 28-vi] [Mr Jimmy Hood]. 6 Northern Ireland Affairs,—(1) First Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee [The Northern Ireland Prison Service], to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 263]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Relocation following paramilitary intimidation]; to be printed [No. 59-iv] [Mr Peter Brooke]. 7 Public Accounts,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts [Access to Properties Grant-aided by English Heritage (Supplementary Evidence)]; to be printed [No. 265-i]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Modernising Construction]; to be printed [No. 266-i] [Mr David Davis]. 8 Public Administration,—First Special Report from the Public Administration Committee [Response to the Fifth Report from the Committee, Session 1999–2000, on Inherited SERPS]; to be printed [No. 264] [Tony Wright]. 9 Social Security,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Social Security Committee [Social Fund]; to be printed [No. 232-ii] [Mr Archy Kirkwood]. THE SPEAKER'S CERTIFICATE The Speaker certified the Capital Allowances Bill as a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911. [No. 38; WH, No. 21.] Wednesday 14th February 2001. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock. Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Kevin Hughes.) And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 1.59 p.m. [No. 39.] Thursday 15th February 2001. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 City of London (Ward Elections) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for further consideration of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill, as amended by the Chairman of Ways and Means; Ordered, That the Bill be further considered on Thursday 1st March. Page 147      Thursday 15th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 2 Colchester Borough Council Bill [Lords],—The Colchester Borough Council Bill [Lords] was, according to Order, read a second time, and committed. 3 International Development Bill,—Secretary Clare Short, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Cook, Mr Andrew Smith, Mr George Foulkes and Mr Chris Mullin, presented (under Standing Order No. 50 (Procedure upon bills whose main object is to create a charge upon the public revenue)) a Bill to make provision relating to the provision of assistance for countries outside the United Kingdom; to make provision with respect to certain international financial institutions and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Monday 26th February and to be printed [Bill 49]. Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the International Development Bill be printed [Bill 49–EN]. 4 Adjournment (Report of the BSE Inquiry by Lord Phillips, House of Commons Paper No. 887 of Session 1999–2000),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Don Touhig); And it being Seven o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put. 5 Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from residents of St Albans calling for the return of the rail network to public ownership was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 6 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Tony McNulty.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till half-past Seven o'clock, adjourned till Monday 26th February, pursuant to Order [5th February]. [Adjourned at 7.30 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Local Government Finance,—Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 76) [by Act]; to be printed [No. 233] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. 2 Transport,—Draft British Waterways Board (Limit for Borrowing) Order 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 3 Civil Aviation,—Civil Aviation (Chargeable Air Services) (Records) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 399), dated 14th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. 4 Local Government,—Proposed alterations to the Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. 5 National Health Service,—National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) and (General Ophthalmic Services) Amendment Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 414), dated 14th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. Other Papers: 6 Air Force (Constitution),—Amendment List 3 to Regulations for the Reserve Air Forces: Air Publication 3392 Volume 7 (First Edition) [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 7 Culture, Media and Sport,—Department of Culture, Media and Sport Minute, dated 15th February 2001, concerning the proposed transfer of the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, South Kensington, to the Governing Body of Imperial College [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith]. 8 Defence Executive Agencies,—Report and Accounts for 1999–2000 of the Defence Dental Agency, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 127] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 9 Education,—Financial Statements of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority for 1999–2000, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 273] [Clerk of the House]. 10 National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Access to the Victoria and Albert Museum [by Act]; to be printed [No. 238] [Clerk of the House]. Page 148      Thursday 15th February 2001       2000-2001      Volume 257      Back to top 11 Science and Technology,—Government Response to the Fifth Report from the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology, Session 1999–2000, on Air Travel and Health [by Command] [Cm. 5068] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. 12 United Nations,—(1) Afghanistan (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 393), and (2) Afghanistan (United Nations Sanctions) (Isle of Man) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 394), dated 14th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw]; and (3) Afghanistan (United Nations Sanctions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 396), (4) Afghanistan (United Nations Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 392), and (5) Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 395), dated 14th February 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Cook]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 74) on Threshold Payments,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Randall from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown. European Standing Committees 2 The Speaker has appointed Mrs Ray Michie Chairman of European Standing Committee B in respect of European Union Document No. 13572/00 relating to the Protection of the Communities' Financial Interests, and the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 20th December 2000 submitted by HM Treasury relating to the Court of Auditors Annual Report for 1999. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [Access to NHS Dentistry]; to be printed [No. 247-i] [Mr David Hinchliffe]. 2 Standards and Privileges,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on Standards and Privileges on 14th February [Proposed Amendments to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members]; to be printed [No. 267-i] [Mr Robert Sheldon]. 3 Trade and Industry,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee on 14th February [Impact on Trade and Industry of Motor Fuel Taxation; Gas Prices; UK Steel Industry]; to be printed [Nos. 268-i, 269-i and 270-i] [Mr Martin O'Neill]. 4 Treasury,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee, and Appendices thereto [Equitable Life and the Life Assurance Industry]; to be printed [No. 272-i]; and (2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Equitable Life and the Life Assurance Industry] [Mr Giles Radice]. [No. 39; WH, No. 22.] Thursday 15th February 2001. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock. Adjournment (Ofsted),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Greg Pope.) And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 27th February, pursuant to Order [5th February]. [Adjourned at 5.29 p.m. Previous Chronological Index Next   Part I Alphabetical Index Part II Alphabetical Index     © Parliamentary copyright 2006 Prepared 22 November 2006