Commons Journal 258 Chronological Index Alphabetical Index - Part I Alphabetical Index - Part II Previous Next Page 110            2001-2002      Volume 258       Notice given by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances): Whereas Her Majesty's Government have represented to me, Michael Martin, Speaker of the House of Commons, that the public interest requires the House to meet at an earlier time than the 15th day of October 2001 and I am satisfied that the public interest does so require: Now, therefore, I hereby give notice pursuant to the Standing Order (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances) that the House shall meet on Friday the 14th day of September 2001 at half-past Nine of the clock. Given under my hand this 12th day of September 2001. [No. 26.] Friday 14th September 2001. The House met at half-past Nine o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Members take the Oath,—The following Members took and subscribed the Oath: Tam Dalyell   ...   ...   ...   for Linlithgow Paul Andrew Daisley   ...   ...   ...   Brent East. 2 Sittings of the House,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising this day, do adjourn till Monday 15th October—(Mr Ivor Caplin):—It was agreed to. 3 Adjournment (International Terrorism),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Ivor Caplin); At Eleven o'clock the House observed three minutes' silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic events in the United States of America on 11th September. And the Question being again proposed; The Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 4 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Angela Smith.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-eight minutes past Two o'clock, adjourned till Monday 15th October, pursuant to Resolution [this day]. [Adjourned at 2.28 p.m. APPENDIX Papers presented by Her Majesty's Command and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers): Monday 23rd July 2001 1 Science and Technology,—Government Response to the Third Report of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology, Session 2000–01, on Resistance to Antibiotics [Cm. 5245] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. Tuesday 24th July 2001 2 Health,—Government Response to the Third Report of the Health Committee, Session 2000–01, on Head Injury: Rehabilitation [Cm. 5226] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 3 Science and Technology,—Government Response to the Fourth Report of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology, Session 2000–01, on Human Genetic Databases: Challenges and Opportunities [Cm. 5236] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. Wednesday 25th July 2001 4 Treaty Series (No. 36, 2001),—Agreement, done at Hong Kong on 25th October 2000, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation on Revenues arising from the Business of Shipping Transport [Cm. 5204] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Page 111      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 5 Treaty Series (No. 37, 2001),—Convention, done at Geneva on 17th June 1999, concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour (ILO 182) [Cm. 5213] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Thursday 26th July 2001 6 Animals,—Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals in Great Britain for 2000 [Cm. 5244] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Friday 27th July 2001 7 Health,—Government Response to the Second Report of the Health Committee, Session 2000–01, on Public Health [Cm. 5242] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. Monday 30th July 2001 8 Law Commissions,—Report of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission on Third Parties—Rights against Insurers [Cm. 5217] [Mr Michael Wills]. Tuesday 31st July 2001 9 Trade and Industry,—(1) Paper, entitled Productivity and Enterprise: Insolvency—A Second Chance, and (2) Paper, entitled Productivity and Enterprise: A World Class Competition Regime [Cms. 5234 and 5233] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Wednesday 1st August 2001 10 European Communities (No. 6, 2001),—Protocol, done at Brussels on 30th November 2000, drawn up on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Convention on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention) amending Article 2 and the Annex to that Convention, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 5228] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 11 Treaty Series (No. 38, 2001),—Framework Agreement, done at Luxembourg on 28th October 1996, for Trade and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the Republic of Korea on the other hand, with Minutes of the Signing and Joint Declaration [Cm. 5227] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Friday 3rd August 2001 12 European Communities (No. 7, 2001),—Convention, done at Brussels on 29th May 2000, established by the Council in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union, on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 5229] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Wednesday 8th August 2001 13 Miscellaneous (No. 9, 2001),—Agreement, done at London on 17th October 2000, on the application of Article 65 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 5247] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 14 Treaty Series (No. 39, 2001),—Exchange of Notes, done at Madrid on 5th May 2000 and 5th February 2001, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Spain extending the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters to the Isle of Man [Cm. 5246] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Friday 10th August 2001 15 Treaty Series (No. 40, 2001),—Exchange of Notes, done at Nairobi on 23rd and 24th May 2001, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Kenya concerning Certain Commercial Debts (The United Kingdom/Kenya Debt Agreement No. 2 (2001)) [Cm. 5249] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 16 Treaty Series (No. 41, 2001),—Exchange of Notes, done at London on 19th and 26th January 1998, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of New Zealand further amending the Agreement concerning Air Services done at London on 4th October 1982 [Cm. 5251] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Page 112      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Wednesday 15th August 2001 17 Prisons,—Prison Statistics for England and Wales for 2000 [Cm. 5250] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Wednesday 22nd August 2001 18 Treaty Series (No. 42, 2001),—Exchange of Notes, done at Asuncion on 17th June 1993, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Paraguay amending the Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments which was signed at London on 4th June 1981 [Cm. 5254] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Tuesday 28th August 2001 19 Immigration,—Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules [Cm. 5253] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Wednesday 5th September 2001 20 Education,—Paper, entitled Schools: Achieving Success [Cm. 5230] [Secretary Estelle Morris]. Thursday 6th September 2001 21 Competition Commission,—Report by the Competition Commission on the merger situation of Octagon Motorsports Limited and British Racing Drivers Club Limited [Cm. 5252] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Wednesday 12th September 2001 22 Treaty Series (No. 43, 2001),—Exchange of Notes, done at Oslo on 21st June 2001, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway amending the Agreement relating to the Amendment of the Agreement of 10th May 1976 relating to the Exploitation of the Frigg Field Reservoir and the Transmission of Gas therefrom to the United Kingdom [Cm. 5258] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments): Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: Monday 13th August 2001 23 Northern Ireland,—(1) Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2895), dated 11th August 2001, and (2) Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2884), dated 10th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Reid]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: Monday 23rd July 2001 24 Animals,—Specified Risk Material (Amendment) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2650), dated 20th July 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 25 Food,—Specified Risk Material (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2672), dated 23rd July 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 26 Merchant Shipping,—Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2642), dated 19th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 27 Ministers of the Crown,—Secretaries of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2568), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Tuesday 24th July 2001 28 County Courts,—High Court and County Courts Jurisdiction (Amendment No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2685), dated 24th July 2001 [Mr Michael Wills]. 29 Ecclesiastical Law,—(1) Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2671), dated 6th July 2001 (2) Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2665), dated 6th July 2001, and Page 113      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (3) Parochial Fees Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2666), dated 18th July 2001 [Clerk of the House]. 30 London Government,—Greater London Authority (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2620), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 31 Rating and Valuation,—(1) Non-Domestic Rating (Former Agricultural Premises) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2585), and (2) Non-Domestic Rating (Stud Farms) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2586), dated 17th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Thursday 26th July 2001 32 Health and Safety,—Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2626), dated 19th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 33 Legal Aid and Advice,—Legal Advice and Assistance (Amendment No. 3) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.R. (N.I.), 2001, No. 290), dated 24th July 2001 [Ms Rosie Winterton]. 34 Magistrates' Courts,—(1) Greater London Magistrates' Courts Authority (Constitution) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2712), and (2) Magistrates' Courts Committees (Constitution) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2711), dated 23rd July 2001 [Mr Michael Wills]. 35 Social Security,—Welfare Reform and Pensions (Persons Abroad: Benefits for Widows and Widowers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2618), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. Friday 27th July 2001 36 Social Security,—Income Support (General) (Standard Interest Rate Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2676), dated 23rd July 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. 37 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Civil Procedure (Modification of Enactments) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2717), dated 24th July 2001 [Ms Rosie Winterton]. 38 Taxes,—(1) Overseas Insurers (Tax Representatives) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2726), dated 26th July 2001, and (2) Personal Portfolio Bonds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2724), dated 27th July 2001 [Ruth Kelly]. Monday 30th July 2001 39 Education,—Education (Chief Inspector of Schools in England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2556), dated 18th July 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 40 European Communities,—European Communities (Designation) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2555), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Prescott]. 41 Maintenance of Dependants,—Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2567), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Robin Cook]. Tuesday 31st July 2001 42 Children and Young Persons,—(1) Day Care and Child Minding (Functions of Local Authorities: Information, Advice and Training) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2746), and (2) Day Care and Child Minding (Inspections) (Prescribed Matters) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2745), dated 27th July 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 43 Education,—(1) Education (Assisted Places) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2744), dated 27th July 2001 (2) Education (Grants) (Music, Ballet and Choir Schools) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2743), dated 27th July 2001 (3) Education Maintenance Allowance (Pilot Areas) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2750), dated 31st July 2001, and Page 114      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (4) Teacher Training Agency (Additional Functions) (England) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2747), dated 25th July 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 44 Road Traffic,—Community Drivers' Hours (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Temporary Exception) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2741), dated 30th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Wednesday 1st August 2001 45 Landlord and Tenant,—Agricultural Holdings (Units of Production) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2751), dated 30th July 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 46 Medicines,—Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2777), dated 31st July 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 47 Town and Country Planning,—Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2718), dated 25th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 48 Unsolicited Goods and Services,—Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1971 (Electronic Communications) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2778), dated 30th July 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Thursday 2nd August 2001 49 Education,—Education (Assisted Places) (Incidental Expenses) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2794), dated 28th July 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 50 Road Traffic,—Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2779), dated 31st July 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 51 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2792), dated 25th July 2001 [Ms Rosie Winterton]. Friday 3rd August 2001 52 Education,—(1) Education (Mandatory Awards) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2800), dated 1st August 2001 (2) Education (Pupil Registration) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2802), dated 25th July 2001 (3) Sussex Downs College (Government) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2799), dated 31st July 2001, and (4) Sussex Downs College (Incorporation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2798), dated 31st July 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 53 Licensed Conveyancing,—Licensed Conveyancers' Discipline and Appeals Committee (Procedure) Rules Approval Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2797), dated 27th July 2001 [Mr Michael Wills]. 54 National Health Service,—National Health Service (Dental Charges) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2807), dated 3rd August 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 55 Road Traffic,—Road User Charging and Workplace Parking Levy (Classes of Motor Vehicles) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2793), dated 2nd August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 56 Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Right to Time Off for Study or Training Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2801), dated 31st July 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. Monday 6th August 2001 57 Road Traffic,—Motor Vehicles (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2809), dated 1st August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Tuesday 7th August 2001 58 Local Government,—Relevant Authorities (Standards Committee) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2812), dated 1st August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 59 National Health Service,—Patient Information Advisory Group (Establishment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2836), dated 6th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 60 Road Traffic,—(1) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Borough of Bournemouth) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2819), and Page 115      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (2) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Cumbria) (Borough of Barrow-in-Furness) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2818), dated 3rd August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Wednesday 8th August 2001 61 Children and Young Persons,—Children (Leaving Care) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2874), dated 8th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. Thursday 9th August 2001 62 Education,—(1) Barnsley Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2872), dated 3rd August 2001 (2) Blackburn with Darwen Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2862), dated 3rd August 2001 (3) Breaking the Cycle Bridgwater Education Action Zone (Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2856), dated 3rd August 2001 (4) CfBT/Lambeth Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2871), dated 3rd August 2001 (5) East Middlesbrough Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2865), dated 3rd August 2001 (6) Education (Grants etc.) (Dance and Drama) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2857), dated 3rd August 2001 (7) Education (Grants) (Royal Ballet School) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2859), dated 7th August 2001 (8) Education (Grants) (Yehudi Menuhin School) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2861), dated 7th August 2001 (9) Education (School Teacher Appraisal) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2855), dated 3rd August 2001 (10) Hackney Education Action Zone (Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2860), dated 3rd August 2001 (11) Herefordshire Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2867), dated 3rd August 2001 (12) Leicester (South and West) Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2869), dated 3rd August 2001 (13) New Addington Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2868), dated 3rd August 2001 (14) Newcastle Education Action Zone (Extension) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2876), dated 3rd August 2001 (15) Newham Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2873), dated 3rd August 2001 (16) “Next Step” North East Lincolnshire Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2863), dated 3rd August 2001 (17) North Somerset Education Action Zone (Extension) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2858), dated 3rd August 2001, and (18) Salford and Trafford Education Action Zone (Extension and Variation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2864), dated 3rd August 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 63 Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Museums and Galleries) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2879), dated 9th August 2001 [Mr Paul Boateng]. Friday 10th August 2001 64 Education,—(1) Education (Grant) (Financial Support for Students) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2894), dated 4th August 2001 (2) Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Consolidation) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2897), dated 10th August 2001 (3) Education (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions) (No. 4) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2899), dated 10th August 2001 (4) Education (Student Support) (Dance and Drama) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2893), dated 4th August 2001 (5) Education (Student Support) (European Institutions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2892), dated 4th August 2001 Page 116      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (6) Education (Teachers' Qualifications and Health Standards) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2896), dated 10th August 2001 (7) Higher Education Funding Council for England (Supplementary Functions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2891), dated 4th August 2001 (8) Learning and Skills Council for England (Supplementary Functions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2877), dated 8th August 2001, and (9) Shena Simon College, Manchester (Dissolution) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2898), dated 10th August 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 65 Pensions,—Local Government Pension Scheme (Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England) (Transfers) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2866), dated 7th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 66 Police,—Local Authorities (Alcohol Consumption in Designated Public Places) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2831), dated 3rd August 2001 [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 67 Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Birmingham) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2883), dated 8th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Wednesday 15th August 2001 68 Water,—Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2885), dated 8th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Thursday 16th August 2001 69 European Communities,—EC Competition Law (Articles 84 and 85) Enforcement Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2916), dated 15th August 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Monday 20th August 2001 70 Social Security,—New Deal (Lone Parents) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2915), dated 15th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. Tuesday 21st August 2001 71 Medicines,—Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) (Electronic Communications) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2889), dated 20th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 72 National Health Service,—(1) National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Electronic Communications) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2887), (2) National Health Service (General Medical Services) (Electronic Communications) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2890), and (3) National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) and (Misuse of Drugs) (Electronic Communications) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2888), dated 20th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. Wednesday 22nd August 2001 73 Education,—Education (School Performance Targets) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2944), dated 21st August 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. Friday 24th August 2001 74 Financial Services and Markets,—(1) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Pre-Commencement Modifications) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2966), dated 23rd August 2001 (2) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Offers of Securities) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2958), dated 22nd August 2001 (3) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Official Listing of Securities) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2956), dated 22nd August 2001 (4) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Official Listing of Securities) (Transitional Provisions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2957), dated 22nd August 2001 (5) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions, Repeals and Savings) (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2967), dated 23rd August 2001 (6) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Treatment of Assets of Insurers on Winding Up) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2968), dated 23rd August 2001, and Page 117      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (7) Public Offers of Securities (Exemptions) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2955), dated 22nd August 2001 [Ruth Kelly]. 75 Road Traffic,—Community Drivers' Hours (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Temporary Exception) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2959), dated 23rd August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Tuesday 28th August 2001 76 Social Security,—Social Security (Medical Evidence) and Statutory Maternity Pay (Medical Evidence) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2931), dated 20th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. Wednesday 29th August 2001 77 Education,—Education (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions) (No. 5) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2962), dated 23rd August 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 78 Health and Safety,—Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2975), dated 27th August 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 79 Highways,—Dartford–Thurrock Crossing (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2973), dated 22nd August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 80 Water Resources,—Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2954), dated 21st August 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Thursday 30th August 2001 81 Mental Health,—Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2977), dated 25th August 2001 [Ms Rosie Winterton]. Tuesday 4th September 2001 82 Children and Young Persons,—Foster Placement (Children) and Adoption Agencies Amendment (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2992), dated 2nd September 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 83 Competition,—Competition Act 1998 (Section 11 Exemption) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2993), dated 28th August 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 84 Legal Services Commission,—(1) Community Legal Service (Financial) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2997), and (2) Community Legal Service (Funding) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2996), dated 31st August 2001 [Ms Rosie Winterton]. Thursday 6th September 2001 85 Agriculture,—Common Agriculture Policy (Paying Agencies: Competent Authority and Co-ordinating Body) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3020), dated 4th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 86 Customs and Excise,—(1) Excise Duty Points (Duty Suspended Movements of Excise Goods) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3022), and (2) Gaming Duty (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3021), dated 5th September 2001 [Mr Paul Boateng]. 87 Plant Health,—Plant Health (Forestry) (Great Britain) (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2995), dated 29th August 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 88 Social Security,—(1) Social Security Amendment (Personal Allowances for Children and Young Persons) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2980), and (2) Social Security (Incapacity) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2979), dated 30th August 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. Page 118      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Friday 7th September 2001 89 Road Traffic,—(1) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Stoke-on-Trent) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3059), and (2) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Metropolitan Borough of Oldham) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3058), dated 5th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Monday 10th September 2001 90 Children and Young Persons,—Children (Leaving Care) Social Security Benefits Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3074), dated 10th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. 91 Education,—Education (Fast Track Bursaries and Grants) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3071), dated 7th September 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 92 Local Government,—Local Authorities (Companies) (Amendment No. 2) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3042), dated 5th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 93 National Assistance Services,—(1) National Assistance (Residential Accommodation) (Additional Payments) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3068), (2) National Assistance (Residential Accommodation) (Disregarding of Resources) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3067), and (3) National Assistance (Residential Accommodation) (Relevant Contributions) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3069), dated 10th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 94 National Health Service,—(1) National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) and (General Ophthalmic Services) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3066), and (2) National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3065), dated 10th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 95 Social Security,—Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Amendment Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3023), dated 4th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. 96 Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax Tribunals (Amendment) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3073), dated 8th September 2001 [Ms Rosie Winterton]. Tuesday 11th September 2001 97 Criminal Law,—Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Freezing of Funds) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3087), dated 11th September 2001 [Ruth Kelly]. 98 Financial Services and Markets,—(1) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Gibraltar) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3084), and (2) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Civil Remedies, Discipline, Criminal Offences etc.) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3083), dated 11th September 2001 [Ruth Kelly]. 99 Social Security,—Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 8) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3085), dated 11th September 2001 [Dawn Primarolo]. 100 Social Security (Northern Ireland),—Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 8) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3086), dated 11th September 2001 [Dawn Primarolo]. Thursday 13th September 2001 101 Customs and Excise,—General Betting Duty Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3088), dated 11th September 2001 [Mr Paul Boateng]. Other Papers: Monday 30th July 2001 102 Caribbean and North Atlantic Territories,—Bermuda Constitution (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2579), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Straw]. Page 119      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 103 International Criminal Court,—International Criminal Court Act 2001 (Reservations and Declarations) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2559), dated 18th July 2001 [Mr Secretary Straw]. Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Friday 14th September 2001: Other Papers: 104 Air Force (Constitution),—Queen's Order in respect of Royal Air Force Pensions and Regulations and Regulations regarding Directed Early Retirement and Redundancy [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 105 European Communities (No. 8, 2001),—Protocol, done at Brussels on 25th May 1999, amending the Convention of 23 July 1990 on the Elimination of Double Taxation in connection with the Adjustment of Profits of Associated Enterprises, with Final Act, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 5255] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 106 General Medical Council,—Accounts of the General Medical Council for 2000 [by Act] [Mr Robin Cook]. 107 Government Trading Funds,—Treasury Minute, dated 14th September 2001, establishing a further financial objective desirable of achievement by The Buying Agency Trading Fund for the period from 1 January 2000 to 31 March 2001 [by Act] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer]. 108 Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions,—Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Non-Effective Benefits and Family Pensions) Order 2001, dated 18th July 2001 [by Act] [Mr Robin Cook]. 109 Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors,—Report and Accounts of the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for 2000–01 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 110 Police and Criminal Evidence,—Draft Code of Practice on Visual Recording of Interviews with Suspects [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 111 Public Petitions,—(1) Observations by the Minister of State for Health on the Petition [17th July] from residents of South Yorkshire and others against the closure of the cardio-thoracic transplant facilities at the Northern General Hospital (2) Observations by the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions on the Petition [4th July] from the Hartlebury 449 Safety Action Group for traffic calming measures on the A449 trunk road, and (3) Observations by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the Petition [4th July] from Users of British Sign Language and others for recognition of British Sign Language as an official language [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. 112 Railways,—Annual Report of the Rail Passengers Council for 2000–01 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 113 Regulation of Investigatory Powers,—Draft Code of Practice on Accessing Communications Data [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 114 Severn Bridges,—Financial Statements for Severn River Crossing plc for 2000 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 115 Superannuation,—Civil Service Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme (Amendment) Scheme 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. Page 120      Friday 14th September 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Notice given by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances): Whereas Her Majesty's Government have represented to me, Michael Martin, Speaker of the House of Commons, that the public interest requires the House to meet at an earlier time than the 15th day of October 2001 and I am satisfied that the public interest does so require: Now, therefore, I hereby give notice pursuant to the Standing Order (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances) that the House shall meet on Thursday the 4th day of October 2001 at half-past Nine of the clock. Given under my hand this 25th day of September 2001. [No. 27.] Thursday 4th October 2001. The House met at The House met at half-past Nine o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Sittings of the House,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising this day, do adjourn till Monday 15th October—(Mrs Anne McGuire):—It was agreed to. 2 Adjournment (International Terrorism),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mrs Anne McGuire); The Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 3 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Nick Ainger.) And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till two minutes to Seven o'clock, adjourned till Monday 15th October, pursuant to Resolution [this day]. [Adjourned at 6.58 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented by Her Majesty's Command and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers): Monday 17th September 2001 1 Human Rights,—Annual Report for 2001 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Human Rights [Cm. 5211] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Wednesday 19th September 2001 2 Work and Pensions,—Annual Report for 2001 by the Department for Work and Pensions on Opportunity for All—Making Progress [Cm. 5260] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Tuesday 25th September 2001 3 Immigration and Asylum,—Draft Code of Practice for Channel Tunnel Freight Shuttle Wagons [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Thursday 27th September 2001 4 Treaty Series (No. 44, 2001),—First Supplementary List of Ratifications, Accessions, Withdrawals, etc., for 2001 [Cm. 5256] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 5 Treaty Series (No. 45, 2001),—Agreement, done at London on 6th July 1994, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Governmentof the Republic of Paraguay concerning Mutual Assistance in Relation to Drug Trafficking [Cm. 5259] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Page 121      Thursday 4th October 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Friday 28th September 2001 6 Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy,—Government Response to the Report of the BSE Inquiry [Cm. 5263] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. Monday 1st October 2001 7 European Communities,—Paper, prepared by the Commission of the European Communities, entitled European Governance [Mr Secretary Straw]. 8 Honours, Decorations and Medals,—Paper, entitled The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Medal: Royal Warrant [Cm. 5264] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. Wednesday 3rd October 2001 9 Public Accounts,—Treasury Minute on the Eleventh and the Thirteenth to the Sixteenth Reports from the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 2000–01 [Cm. 5261] [Mr Paul Boateng]. Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments): Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: Wednesday 26th September 2001 10 Northern Ireland,—(1) Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3231), dated 22nd September 2001, and (2) Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3230), dated 21st September 2001 [Mr Secretary Reid]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: Monday 17th September 2001 11 Agriculture,—Organic Farming (England Rural Development Programme) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3139), dated 12th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 12 Prisons and Young Offenders Centres,—Life Sentence Review Commissioners' Rules 2001 (S.R., (N.I.), 2001, No. 317), dated 11th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Reid]. Thursday 20th September 2001 13 Education,—Education (Funding for Teacher Training) Designation Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3202), dated 20th September 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 14 Energy Conservation,—Energy Information and Energy Efficiency (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3142), dated 12th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 15 Environmental Protection,—(1) Environmental Protection (Controls on Injurious Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3141), and (2) Special Waste (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3148), dated 13th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 16 Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Broadband Fixed Wireless Access Licences) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3193), dated 19th September 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Friday 21st September 2001 17 Education,—(1) Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology (Dissolution) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3154), and (2) Lewes Tertiary College (Dissolution) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3153), dated 13th September 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 18 Environmental Protection,—Waste (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3189), dated 19th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. Page 122      Thursday 4th October 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Monday 24th September 2001 19 Agriculture,—(1) Common Agricultural Policy (Protection of Community Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3198), dated 21st September 2001, (2) Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Stage II) Designation (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3195), dated 20th September 2001, (3) Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Stage III) Designation (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3196), dated 20th September 2001, and (4) Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Stage IV) Designation (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3197), dated 20th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 20 Education,—(1) Brooke House Sixth Form College (Government) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3213), and (2) Brooke House Sixth Form College (Incorporation) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3212), dated 21st September 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 21 Merchant Shipping,—Merchant Shipping (Domestic Passenger Ships) (Safety Management Code) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3209), dated 19th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 22 Plant Health,—Potatoes Originating in Germany (Notification) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3194), dated 19th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 23 Road Traffic,—Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3208), dated 20th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Tuesday 25th September 2001 24 Data Protection,—Data Protection (Subject Access) (Fees and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3223), dated 23rd September 2001 [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 25 Pensions (Scotland),—Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Scotland) (Amendment) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3207), dated 31st August 2001 [Mrs Secretary Liddell]. Wednesday 26th September 2001 26 Immigration and Asylum,—Carriers' Liability (Clandestine Entrants) (Application to Rail Freight) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3232), dated 25th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 27 Social Security,—Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3210), dated 21st September 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. Thursday 27th September 2001 28 Education,—Education (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions) (No. 6) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3243), dated 25th September 2001 [Secretary Estelle Morris]. 29 Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3256), dated 26th September 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Friday 28th September 2001 30 Electricity,—(1) Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3270), (2) Electricity from Non-Fossil Fuel Sources Saving Arrangements (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3268), (3) Electricity from Non-Fossil Fuel Sources (Scotland) Saving Arrangements Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3269), and (4) Utilities Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3264), dated 28th September 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 31 Immigration and Asylum,—Carriers' Liability (Clandestine Entrants) (Code of Practice for Freight Shuttle Wagons) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3233), dated 27th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 32 Road Traffic,—Community Drivers' Hours (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Temporary Exception) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 5) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3260), dated 27th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Page 123      Thursday 4th October 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Monday 1st October 2001 33 Animals,—(1) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export of Vehicles) (Disinfection of Tyres) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3285), and (2) Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 9) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3284), dated 28th September 2001 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 34 Data Protection,—Data Protection (Notification and Notification Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3214), dated 20th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Tuesday 2nd October 2001 35 Disabled Persons,—Disability Discrimination (Providers of Services) (Adjustment of Premises) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3253), dated 26th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. 36 Electricity,—Fossil Fuel Levy (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3286), dated 1st October 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 37 Local Government,—Accounts and Audit (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3244), dated 25th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 38 Social Security,—Social Security (Notification of Change of Circumstances) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3252), dated 26th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Darling]. Wednesday 3rd October 2001 39 Health and Safety,—Railway Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3291), dated 28th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. 40 Housing,—Housing (Right to Acquire) (Electronic Communications) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3257), dated 26th September 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Other Papers: Tuesday 18th September 2001 41 Customs and Excise,—Export of Goods (Control) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3166), dated 18th September 2001 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Thursday 4th October 2001: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 42 London Government,—Draft Greater London Authority (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Order 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 43 Climate Change Levy,—Air Passenger Duty and Other Indirect Taxes (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3337), dated 4th October 2001 [by Act] [Mr Paul Boateng]. 44 Customs and Excise,—Excise Duty (Payments in Case of Error or Delay) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3299), dated 2nd October 2001 [by Act] [Mr Paul Boateng]. 45 Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Controllers) (Exemption) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3338), dated 4th October 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. Other Papers: 46 Air Force (Constitution),—Amendment (No. 3) to Queen's Regulations for the Royal Air Force (Fifth Edition) [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees Export Control Bill,—The Speaker has appointed Mr John McWilliam and Mr Nicholas Winterton additional Chairmen of Standing Committee B in respect of the Bill. Page 124      Thursday 4th October 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Notice given by the Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances): Whereas Her Majesty's Government have represented to me, Michael Martin, Speaker of the House of Commons, that the public interest requires the House to meet at an earlier time than the 15th day of October 2001 and I am satisfied that the public interest does so require: Now, therefore, I hereby give notice pursuant to the Standing Order (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances) that the House shall meet on Monday the 8th day of October 2001 at Six of the clock. Given under my hand this 7th day of October 2001. [No. 28.] Monday 8th October 2001. The House met at at Six o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Sittings of the House,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising this day, do adjourn till Monday 15th October—(Mrs Anne McGuire):—It was agreed to. 2 Adjournment (Coalition against International Terrorism),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mrs Anne McGuire); And it being Ten o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned. 3 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 Motion in the name of the Prime Minister for the adjournment of the House may be proceeded with, though opposed, until midnight—(Mr John Heppell):—It was agreed to. 4 Adjournment (Coalition against International Terrorism),—The Question being again proposed, That this House do now adjourn; The House resumed the adjourned Debate. Tuesday 9th October 2001 And it being midnight, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put. 5 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Dan Norris.) And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till Twelve o'clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till Monday 15th October, pursuant to Resolution [yesterday]. [Adjourned at 12 midnight. APPENDIX Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments): Papers subject to Negative Resolution: Friday 5th October 2001 1 Legal Services Commission,—Criminal Defence Service (Funding) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3341), dated 5th October 2001 [Mr Michael Wills]. 2 Public Passenger Transport,—Quality Partnership Schemes (Existing Facilities) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3317), dated 3rd October 2001 [Mr Secretary Byers]. Page 125      Monday 8th October 2001       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 8th October 2001: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 3 Agriculture,—Food Industry Development (Amendment) (England) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3339), dated 5th October 2001 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 4 Insolvency,—Railway Administration Order Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3352), dated 6th October 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 5 Merchant Shipping,—Merchant Shipping (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3340), dated 4th October 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 6 Road Traffic,—(1) Motor Vehicles (Access to Driver Licensing Records) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3343), dated 5th October 2001, and (2) Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3330), dated 3rd October 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. Other Papers: 7 Law Commission,—Report of the Law Commission on Evidence of Bad Character in Criminal Proceedings [by Command] [Cm. 5257] [Mr Michael Wills]. Previous Chronological Index Next   Part I Alphabetical Index Part II Alphabetical Index     © Parliamentary copyright 2006 Prepared 31 October 2006