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[No. 44.] Monday 5th November 2001.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Selection,—Ordered, That Ms Karen Buck be discharged from the Committee of Selection and Joan Ryan be added to the Committee.—(Keith Hill.) |
| 2 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Win Griffiths reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2884), the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2895), the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001, (S.I., 2001, No. 3230) and the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3231). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Miss Ann Widdecombe reported from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3390). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill [Lords],—The Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill [Lords] was, according to Order, read a second time and stood committed to a Standing Committee. |
| 5 | Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill [Lords] [Money],—Her Majesty's Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill [Lords] [Money]; |
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other enactment—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to.
| 6 | Education,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the draft Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, which was laid before this House on 23rd October, be approved—(Mr Stephen Timms); |
And it being one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents):—It was agreed to.
Resolved, That the draft Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, which was laid before this House on 23rd October, be approved.
| 7 | Liaison,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, |
(1) With effect for the current Parliament, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 121 (Nomination of select committees), the Chairman for the time being of each of the Select Committees listed in paragraph (2) below shall be a member of the Liaison Committee;
(2) The Committees to which paragraph (1) above applies are:
Accommodation and Works
Administration
Broadcasting
Catering
Culture, Media and Sport
Defence
Deregulation and Regulatory Reform
Education and Skills
Environmental Audit
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
European Scrutiny
Finance and Services
Foreign Affairs
Health
Home Affairs
Joint Committee on Human Rights (the Chairman being a Member of this House)
Information
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International Development
Northern Ireland Affairs
Procedure
Public Accounts
Public Administration
Science and Technology
Scottish Affairs
Selection
Standards and Privileges
Statutory Instruments
Trade and Industry
Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Treasury
Welsh Affairs
Work and Pensions; and
(3) Mr Alan Williams shall also be a member of the Liaison Committee—(Mr Robin Cook);
The Question was amended, in line 38, by leaving out the words ‘shall also be a member', and inserting the words ‘and Mr Richard Allan shall also be members', instead thereof.—(Mr Paul Tyler.)
And the Main Question, so amended, being put;
Ordered, That,
(1) With effect for the current Parliament, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 121 (Nomination of select committees), the Chairman for the time being of each of the Select Committees listed in paragraph (2) below shall be a member of the Liaison Committee;
(2) The Committees to which paragraph (1) above applies are:
Accommodation and Works
Administration
Broadcasting
Catering
Culture, Media and Sport
Defence
Deregulation and Regulatory Reform
Education and Skills
Environmental Audit
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
European Scrutiny
Finance and Services
Foreign Affairs
Health
Home Affairs
Joint Committee on Human Rights (the Chairman being a Member of this House)
Information
International Development
Northern Ireland Affairs
Procedure
Public Accounts
Public Administration
Science and Technology
Scottish Affairs
Selection
Standards and Privileges
Statutory Instruments
Trade and Industry
Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Treasury
Welsh Affairs
Work and Pensions; and
(3) Mr Alan Williams and Mr Richard Allan shall also be members of the Liaison Committee.
| 8 | Administration,—Ordered, That Julie Morgan be discharged from the Administration Committee and Mr Iain Luke be added to the Committee.—(Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) |
| 9 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Ordered, That Mr Paul Stinchcombe be discharged from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Paddy Tipping be added to the Committee.—(Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) |
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| 10 | International Development,—Ordered, That Mr Nigel Jones be discharged from the International Development Committee and Mr Alistair Carmichael be added to the Committee.—(Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) |
| 11 | Public Accounts,—Ordered, That Mr Nick Gibb be added to the Committee of Public Accounts.—(Mr Fraser Kemp.) |
| 12 | Environmental Audit,—Ordered, That Tim Loughton be discharged from the Environmental Audit Committee and Mr Gregory Barker be added to the Committee.—(Mr Fraser Kemp.) |
| 13 | Standards and Privileges,—Ordered, That Tony Baldry and Mr David Chidgey be discharged from the Committee on Standards and Privileges and Richard Ottaway and Mr David Heath be added to the Committee.—(Mr Fraser Kemp.) |
| 14 | Modernisation of the House of Commons,—Ordered, That Mrs Angela Browning be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Mr John Taylor be added to the Committee.—(Mr Fraser Kemp.) |
| 15 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Fraser Kemp.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till eighteen minutes past Eight o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 8.18 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Animals,—Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 11) Regulations 2001 (S.I, 2001, No. 3584), dated 5th November 2001 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 2 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Dissolution of the Board of Banking Supervision) (Transitional Provisions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3582), dated 5th November 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 3 | Health and Safety,—Carriage of Explosives (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.R. (N.I.), 2001, No. 390), dated 22nd October 2001 [by Statutory Instrument] [Mr Secretary Reid]. |
| 4 | Housing,—Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3561), dated 4th November 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 5 | Ministers of the Crown,—Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3500), dated 31st October 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 6 | Road Traffic,—(1) Road Traffic (Designation of Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Cumbria) (City of Carlisle) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3565), dated 4th November 2001; and |
(2) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Cumbria) (City of Carlisle) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3543), dated 23rd October 2001
[by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers].
Other Papers:
| 7 | Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions on the Petition [14th February] from citizens of South Gloucestershire in support of South Gloucestershire's Community Transport Schemes [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr George Osborne from Standing Committee A (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Mr Andrew Lansley. |
| 2 | Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2884), the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2895), the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001, (S.I., 2001, No. 3230) and the Northern Ireland Act
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2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3231),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Hayes from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Orders); and nominated in substitution Mr Julian Brazier. |
| 3 | Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3390),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Fiona Mactaggart and Paddy Tipping from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Scheme); and nominated in substitution John Mann and Mr Andy Reed. |
| 4 | Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership Agreement between the Members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States and the European Community and its Member States (The Cotonou Agreement)) Order 2001,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Mark Prisk from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| Public Accounts,—(1) First Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [Managing Risk in Government Departments]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 336]; |
(2) Second Report from the Committee [Improving Construction Performance]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 337]; and
(3) part of the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (Part 4 of the Report on HM Customs and Excise Appropriation Account 1999–2000)]; to be printed [No. 338-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
[No. 45.] Tuesday 6th November 2001.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee,—Mr Peter Pike reported from the Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee the following Resolution: |
That the proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Special Occasions Licensing) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 28th June, should be amended before a draft Order is laid before the House.
| 2 | Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Derek Conway reported from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership Agreement between the Members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States and the European Community and its Member States (The Cotonou Agreement)) Order 2001. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Movement of Farm Animals,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to limit journey times in respect of the transport of animals to slaughter; to promote the establishment of a network of local slaughterhouses; to limit the frequency with which animals may be brought to market in any twenty-day period; and for connected purposes: And that David Taylor, Mr Adrian Bailey, Colin Burgon, Mr David Drew, Paul Flynn, Judy Mallaber, Dr Nick Palmer, Mr Gordon Prentice, Mr Gwyn Prosser, Bob Russell, Dr Howard Stoate and Mr Mark Todd do prepare and bring it in. |
| 4 | Movement of Farm Animals Bill,—David Taylor accordingly presented a Bill to limit journey times in respect of the transport of animals to slaughter; to promote the establishment of a network of local slaughterhouses; to limit the frequency with which animals may be brought to market in any twenty-day period; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th July and to be printed [Bill 43]. |
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| 5 | Opposition Day [4th 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. |
The Government's Education and Lifelong Learning Policies,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes the mounting evidence of crisis throughout education; deplores the Government's conduct in first ignoring evidence of fraud involving Individual Learning Accounts and subsequently stopping ILAs without notice; regrets the growth of paperwork that is driving good teachers out of schools; further regrets the failure of the Government to allow parents a real choice of schools for their children in many parts of the country; condemns the Government's system of student support, which has discouraged applicants from poorer families, and urges the Government to institute a proper public consultation on its replacement; congratulates those teachers and students who are achieving good results despite the Government's interference; and believes that standards will not be improved if the Government maintains its current policy of constant interference in the day-to-day running of education—(Mr Damian Green);
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 that by 1997 the education system had suffered from 18 years of neglect, schools funding had been cut, nearly half of 11 year olds were failing to reach expected levels in maths and English, teacher numbers had fallen by 30,000, nearly half a million infants were in large classes and roughly seven million adults suffered from inadequate basic skills; welcomes the substantial progress made since then, including: education spending rising as a share of GDP to 5 per cent., record results at Key Stage 2, 11,000 more teachers in schools and infant and primary class sizes reduced; further notes that recruitment to initial teacher training rose by 5 per cent. last year, the second year's rise after eight years of decline; supports the Government's plans for continued investment in and reform of education, and its central goals of transforming secondary education to ensure higher standards for all, giving more people the chance to learn; further supports the Government's pledge to expand higher education so that 50 per cent. of 18 to 30 year olds can benefit from higher education by 2010; welcomes the announcement of a review of the student support system in the light of this recent pledge; recognises the success of Individual Learning Accounts, while understanding the necessary public interest case for suspending them; and believes that the Government's education policies form a coherent and radical programme that will deliver its ambitious targets and move the education system away from the neglect and waste of individuals' talents between 1979 and 1997', instead thereof.—(Secretary Estelle Morris.)
And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;
David Maclean 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, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Dr Julian Lewis: 186.
Tellers for the Noes, Mrs Anne McGuire, Mr Tony McNulty: 316.
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 Tony McNulty: 308.
Tellers for the Noes, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Dr Julian Lewis: 190.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House notes that by 1997 the education system had suffered from 18 years of neglect, schools funding had been cut, nearly half of 11 year olds were failing to reach expected levels in maths and English, teacher numbers had fallen by 30,000, nearly half a million infants were in large classes and roughly seven million adults suffered from inadequate basic skills; welcomes the substantial progress made since then, including: education spending rising as a share of GDP to 5 per cent., record results at Key Stage 2, 11,000 more teachers in schools and infant and primary class sizes reduced; further notes that recruitment to initial teacher training rose by 5 per cent. last year, the second year's rise after eight years of decline; supports the Government's plans for continued investment in and reform of education, and its central goals of transforming secondary education to ensure higher standards for all, giving more people the chance
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to learn; further supports the Government's pledge to expand higher education so that 50 per cent. of 18 to 30 year olds can benefit from higher education by 2010; welcomes the announcement of a review of the student support system in the light of this recent pledge; recognises the success of Individual Learning Accounts, while understanding the necessary public interest case for suspending them; and believes that the Government's education policies form a coherent and radical programme that will deliver its ambitious targets and move the education system away from the neglect and waste of individuals' talents between 1979 and 1997.
| 6 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Communities (Privileges of the European School) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 15th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (European School) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 15th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 8 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Communities (Immunities and Privileges of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 15th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 9 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 15th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 17th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 11 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Amendment of Enactment) Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 16th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | Prisons,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3411), dated 12th October 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2884), dated 10th August 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13th August, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2895), dated 11th August 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13th August, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Suspension of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3230), dated 21st September 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26th September, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 16 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Restoration of Devolved Government) (No. 2) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3231), dated 22nd September 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 26th September, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
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| 17 | Sea Fisheries,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3390), dated 10th October 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 12th October, be approved—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. |
| 18 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till eight minutes to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.52 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions) (Partly Completed Procedures) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3592), dated 6th November 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 2 | Insolvency,—Bankruptcy (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) (Scotland) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3591), dated 5th November 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 3 | Local Government,—(1) Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3575), |
(2) National Park and Broads Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3577),
(3) Parish Councils (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3576), and
(4) Police Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3578),
dated 5th November 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| Proceeds of Crime Bill,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West) from Standing Committee B (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Mr Wayne David. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Deregulation and Regulatory Reform,—First Report from the Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee [Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Special Occasions Licensing) Order 2001]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 265] [Mr Peter Pike]. |
| 2 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [The Animal Health Bill]; to be printed [No. 339-i] [Mr David Curry]. |
| 3 | Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee and Memoranda laid before the Committee [The Government's Drugs Policy: Is it Working?]; to be printed [No. 318-ii] [Mr Chris Mullin]. |
| 4 | Statutory Instruments,—Eighth Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 135-viii] [Mr David Tredinnick]. |
| 5 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [Departmental Reports Review]; to be printed [No. 340-i] [Mr John McFall]. |
| 6 | Welsh Affairs,—Memorandum from the Wales Office laid before the Welsh Affairs Committee [The Primary Legislative Process as it affects Wales] [Mr Martyn Jones]. |
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[No. 45; WH, No. 20.]
Tuesday 6th November 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.—(Mrs Anne McGuire.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
[No. 46.] Wednesday 7th November 2001.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | City of London (Ward Elections) Bill,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the promoters of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill which originated in this House in the last Parliament but had not received the Royal Assent may, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders or practice of this House, proceed with the Bill in the present Session of Parliament; and the petition for the Bill shall be deemed to have been deposited and all Standing Orders applicable to it shall be deemed to have been complied with; |
That the Bill shall be presented to the House by deposit in the Private Bill Office no later than the fifth day on which the House sits after this day;
That a declaration signed by the agent shall be annexed to the Bill, stating that it is the same in every respect as the Bill presented in this House in the last Parliament;
That on the next sitting day following presentation, the Clerk in the Private Bill Office shall lay the Bill on the Table of the House;
That in the present Session of Parliament the Bill shall be deemed to have passed through every stage through which it has passed in the last Parliament, and shall be recorded in the Journal of the House as having passed those stages;
That no further fees shall be charged to such stages—(The Chairman of Ways and Means);
And objection being taken to further proceeding;
Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Thursday 15th November at Four o'clock.
| 2 | Divorce (Religious Marriages) Bill,—Derek Conway reported from Standing Committee D, That it had gone through the Divorce (Religious Marriages) Bill, and directed him to report the same, without Amendment. |
Bill, not amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered on Friday 12th April.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 346].
| 3 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Win Griffiths reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Maternity and Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2001. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Employment Bill,—Ms Secretary Hewitt, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Secretary Darling, Mrs Secretary Liddell, Secretary Estelle Morris, Alan Johnson and Malcolm Wicks, presented a Bill to make provision for statutory rights to paternity and adoption leave and pay; to amend the law relating to statutory maternity leave and pay; to amend the Employment Tribunals Act
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1996; to make provision for the use of statutory procedures in relation to employment disputes; to amend the law relating to particulars of employment; to make provision about compromise agreements; to make provision for questionnaires in relation to equal pay; to make provision in connection with trade union learning representatives; to amend section 110 of the Employment Rights Act 1996; to make provision about fixed-term work; to amend the law relating to maternity allowance; to make provision for work-focused interviews for partners of benefit claimants; to make provision about the use of information for, or relating to, employment and training; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 44]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Employment Bill be printed [Bill 44–EN].
| 6 | Hospital Inspectorate,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish an independent inspectorate of hospitals to provide independent inspection of waiting lists, waiting times, hospital efficiency and clinical cleanliness—(Tony Baldry); |
And the Motion being opposed, after a brief explanatory statement from the Member who made the Motion and from a Member who opposed it, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business):—It was agreed to.
Ordered, That Tony Baldry, Mr David Amess, Mr David Cameron, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mr Robert Jackson, Mr Boris Johnson and Mr Andrew Mackay do prepare and bring in the Bill.
| 7 | Hospital Inspectorate Bill,—Tony Baldry accordingly presented a Bill to establish an independent inspectorate of hospitals to provide independent inspection of waiting lists, waiting times, hospital efficiency and clinical cleanliness: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 23rd November and to be printed [Bill 45]. |
| 8 | International Development Bill [Lords],—The International Development Bill [Lords] was, according to Order, read a second time, and stood committed to a Standing Committee. |
| 9 | International Development Bill [Lords] [Money],—Her Majesty's Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to International Development Bill [Lords] [Money]; |
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the International Development Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise—
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a) any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State by virtue of this Act;
(b) any sums required by him for fulfilling any guarantee given under this Act;
(c) any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable out of money so provided by virtue of any other Act; and
(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund—(Mr Tony McNulty):—It was agreed to.
| 10 | Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from members of non-profit-making members' clubs in South East Bolton against proposals to remove jackpot machines from such clubs was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 11 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Tony McNulty.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes past Ten o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.29 p.m.
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APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Rehabilitation of Offenders,—Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 2 | Animals (Scientific Procedures),—Supplement, issued by the Secretary of State under section 21 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, to the Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals in Designated Breeding and Supplying Establishments [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
Other Papers:
| 3 | House of Lords,—Paper, entitled The House of Lords—Completing the Reform [by Command] [Cm. 5291] [The Prime Minister]. |
| 4 | Police (Northern Ireland),—Accounts of the Police Authority for Northern Ireland, including Accounts of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Fund and the Police Property Fund, for 1999–2000, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 341] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 5 | Probation Board (Northern Ireland),—Accounts of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland for 1999–2000, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 344] [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C, and has appointed Mr Roger Gale Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee, viz.: Mr Gregory Barker, David Cairns, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mrs Helen Clark, Mr Jim Cousins, Andrew George, Linda Gilroy, Mr Mark Hendrick, Mr Jon Owen Jones, Mr Michael Meacher, Dr Nick Palmer, Lawrie Quinn, Mr John Randall, Mr Andrew Robathan, Mr Terry Rooney, Mr Simon Thomas and Paddy Tipping.
| 2 | Draft Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2001: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mrs Marion Roe Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee, viz.: Ms Hazel Blears, Richard Burden, Mr Simon Burns, Julia Drown, Michael Fabricant, Jim Fitzpatrick, Sandra Gidley, Chris Grayling, Dr Evan Harris, Jim Knight, Ms Meg Munn, Dr Doug Naysmith, Mr Greg Pope, Mr Martin Salter, Ms Claire Ward and Mr David Wilshire.
| 3 | Draft Community Legal Service (Cost Protection) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2001: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mr David Chidgey Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee, viz.: Mr John Burnett, Mr William Cash, Mr Iain Coleman, Jon Cruddas, Mr Terry Davis, Mr Barry Gardiner, Mr Neil Gerrard, Alan Keen, Norman Lamb, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Patrick Mercer, Laura Moffatt, Mr Stephen O'Brien, Mr Graham Stringer, Dr Rudi Vis and Mr Michael Wills.
| 4 | Draft Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Mohammed Sarwar from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Paddy Tipping. |
| 5 | Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 81) (House of Commons Paper No. 276) on 2001–02 Special Grant for Gypsy Sites Refurbishment,—The Speaker has allocated the Special Grant Report to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 88) (House of Commons Paper No. 305) on Special Grant for Activities Undertaken by Beacon Councils). |
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European Standing Committees
| 6 | Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 24th October 2001 submitted by HM Treasury, relating to 2002 Draft Budget, has been referred to European Standing Committee B. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Defence,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee and Memorandum laid before the Committee [The Threat from Terrorism]; to be printed [No. 348-i] [Mr Bruce George]. |
| 2 | Education and Skills,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee [Department for Education and Skills: the next four years]; to be printed [No. 304-ii] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 3 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [The Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease]; to be printed [No. 323-ii] [Mr David Curry]. |
| 4 | European Scrutiny,—(1) Fourth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 152-iv]; and |
(2) Fifth Report from the Committee [Convention to Prepare for the 2004 Inter-Governmental Conference]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 152-v]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Democracy and Accountability in the EU and the Role of National Parliaments]; to be printed [No. 347-i]
[Mr Michael Connarty].
| 5 | Public Accounts,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts [Progress on Resource Accounting]; to be printed [No. 349-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. |
| 6 | Scottish Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Scottish Affairs Committee [Scotland Office Departmental Report 2001]; to be printed [No. 345-i] [Mrs Irene Adams]. |
| 7 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee on 6th November [Empty Homes]; to be printed [No. 240-ii] [Andrew Bennett]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Sub-Committee of the Committee on 7th November [Passenger Rail Franchising and the Future of Railway Infrastructure]; to be printed [No. 239-iv] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody].
| 8 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee [The Office of Government Commerce]; to be printed [No. 350-i] [Mr John McFall]. |
[No. 46; WH, No. 21.]
Wednesday 7th November 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 Gerry Sutcliffe.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
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[No. 47.] Thursday 8th November 2001.
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill,—Mr David Amess reported from Standing Committee A, That it had gone through the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. |
Bill, as amended 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. 352].
| 2 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Land Registration Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to make provision about Land Registration; and for connected purposes; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 3 | Land Registration Bill [Lords],—The Land Registration Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 48]. |
The Bill stood referred to a Second Reading Committee, pursuant to Standing Order No. 59 (Law Commission bills).
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Land Registration Bill [Lords] be printed [Bill 48–EN].
| 4 | National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Bill,—Mr Secretary Milburn, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Robin Cook, Mr Secretary Blunkett, Mr Secretary Murphy, Mrs Secretary Liddell, Mr Secretary Reid, Mr John Hutton and Ms Hazel Blears, presented a Bill to amend the law about the National Health Service; to establish and make provision in connection with a Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health; to make provision in relation to arrangements for joint working between NHS bodies and the Prison Service, and between NHS bodies and local authorities in Wales; to make provision in connection with the regulation of health care professions; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 47]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Bill be printed [Bill 47–EN].
| 5 | Town and Country Planning,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 2718), dated 25th July 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1st August, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation—(Mr Phil Woolas):—It was agreed to. |
| 6 | Building and Buildings,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3335), dated 4th October 2001, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11th October, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation—(Mr Phil Woolas):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | Export Control Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Export Control Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. |
A Clause (General restriction on purposes of control orders)—(Nigel Griffiths)—brought up, and read the first and second time.
Amendment (a) proposed to the proposed Clause, in line 4, to leave out from the word ‘order' to the end of line 6 and insert the words—
‘(a) has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament, and
(b) provides—
(i) for the order to expire, or
(ii) for the provision imposing them to cease to have effect,' instead thereof.—(Mr Robert Key.)
Question put, That the Amendment to the proposed Clause be made.
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The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Laurence Robertson: 117.
Tellers for the Noes, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr John Heppell: 251.
Clause added to the Bill.
Another Clause (Exercise of licensing power under control orders)—(Nigel Griffiths)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill.
Amendments (Nos. 1 to 8) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 28) proposed to the Bill, in page 5, line 27, after the word ‘function;', to insert the words—
‘(bb) the time necessary to process applications;'.—(Mr Robert Key.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 9 to 25) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 39) proposed to the Bill, in page 10, line 11, at the end, to insert the words—
‘Sustainable development
E An adverse effect on the sustainable development of the country to which the goods were exported, or the technology was transferred.'.—(Dr Vincent Cable.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Andrew Stunell, Annette Brooke: 92.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Tony McNulty, Mr John Heppell: 237.
Other Amendments (Nos. 26 and 27) made to the Bill.
The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
| 8 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Ian Pearson); |
And it being Seven o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 9 | 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 at Seven o'clock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.30 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Council Tax,—Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Demand Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3554), dated 1st November 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. |
| 2 | Financial Services and Markets,—(1) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Control of Business Transfers) (Requirements on Applicants) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3625), |
(2) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Control of Transfers of Business Done at Lloyd's) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3626),
(3) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Disclosure of Confidential Information) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3624), and
(4) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3623),
dated 7th November 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly] and
(5) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) (Taxes) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3629), dated 8th November 2001 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo].
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| 3 | Food,—Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3590), dated 5th November 2001 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 4 | Plant Health,—Potatoes Originating in Egypt (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3574), dated 4th November 2001 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 5 | Road Traffic,—The Goods Vehicles (Authorisation of International Journeys) (Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3606), dated 5th November 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Covent Garden Market,—Statement of remuneration and allowances payable to members of the Covent Garden Market Authority [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 7 | Immigration,—Paper, entitled Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom 2000 [by Command] [Cm. 5315] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 8 | National Audit,—Reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General on— |
(1) Better Regulation: Making Good Use of Regulatory Impact Assessments, and
(2) Innovation in PFI Financing: The Treasury Building Project
[by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 329 and 328] [Clerk of the House].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Dentists Act 1984 (Amendment) Order 2001: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Alan Hurst Chairman of the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order; and
(2) The Committee of Selection has discharged Julia Drown, Sandra Gidley and Ms Meg Munn from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Valerie Davey, Mr Alan Reid and Llew Smith.
| 2 | Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 88) (House of Commons Paper No. 305) on Special Grant for Activities Undertaken by Beacon Councils and the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 81) (House of Commons Paper No. 276) on 2001/02 Special Grant for Gypsy Sites Refurbishment,—The Committee of Selection has discharged David Winnick from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Reports); and nominated in substitution Mr David Miliband. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [The Role of the Private Sector in the NHS]; to be printed [No. 308-iii] [Mr David Hinchliffe]. |
| 2 | Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [The Emergency Anti-Terrorism Bill]; to be printed [No. 351-i] [Mr Chris Mullin]. |
| 3 | Public Administration,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration [Public Service Reform]; to be printed [No. 263-ii] [Tony Wright]. |
[No. 47; WH, No. 22.]
Thursday 8th November 2001.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000].
The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock.
| Adjournment (Fourth Report from the Education and Employment Committee, Session 2000–01, entitled Higher Education: Access, and the Sixth Report from the Education and Employment Committee, Session 2000–01, entitled Higher Education: Student Retention),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Ivor Caplin); |
And the sitting having continued for three hours, it was adjourned without Question put, till Tuesday 13th November.
[Adjourned at 5.45 p.m.
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[No. 48.] Friday 9th November 2001.
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Adjournment (Drugs Strategy),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr John Heppell); |
And it being half-past Two o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 2 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Keith Hill.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till two minutes to Three o'clock, adjourned till Monday 12th November.
[Adjourned at 2.58 p.m.
APPENDIX
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Education,—Education (City Academies) (Subject Areas) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3631), dated 8th November 2001 [by Act] [Secretary Estelle Morris]. |
| 2 | Electricity,—Electricity Act 1989 (Requirement of Consent for Offshore Wind and Water Driven Generating Stations) (England and Wales) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3642), dated 7th November 2001 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 3 | Financial Services,—Money Laundering Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3641), dated 9th November 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 4 | Financial Services and Markets,—(1) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Confidential Information) (Bank of England) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3648), |
(2) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Savings, Modifications and Consequential Provisions) (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Scotland) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3640), and
(3) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Business Transfers) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3639),
dated 8th November 2001;
(4) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments and Repeals) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3649),
(5) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments and Savings) (Industrial Assurance) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3647),
(6) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3650),
(7) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Misleading Statements and Practices) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3645), and
(8) Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Information Requirements and Investigations) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3646),
dated 9th November 2001 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]; and
(9) Financial Services and Markets Tribunal (Legal Assistance) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3632), and
(10) Financial Services and Markets Tribunal (Legal Assistance Scheme—Costs) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3633),
dated 8th November 2001 [by Act] [Ms Rosie Winterton].
| 5 | Insolvency,—(1) Bankruptcy (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3634), and |
(2) Insurers (Winding Up) Rules 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3635),
dated 9th November 2001 [by Act] [Mr Michael Wills].
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| 6 | Merchant Shipping,—Merchant Shipping (Fees) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3628), dated 7th November 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. |
| 7 | Plant Breeders' Rights,—Plant Breeders' Rights (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3630), dated 8th November 2001 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 8 | Postal Services,—Postal Services Act 2000 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3617), dated 6th November 2001 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 9 | Rehabilitation of Offenders,—Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2001 (S.R. (N.I.), 2001, No. 400), dated 7th November 2001 [by Statutory Instrument] [Mr Secretary Reid]. |
Other Papers:
| 10 | Competition Commission,—Report by the Competition Commission on the proposed merger between Duralay International Holdings Ltd and Gates Consumer & Industrial (part of the Tomkins PLC group) [by Command] [Cm. 5289] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 11 | Treaty Series (No. 54, 2001),—Third Amendment, adopted at Washington on 30th May 1990, of the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund [by Command] [Cm. 5302] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
| 12 | Treaty Series (No. 55, 2001),—Exchange of Notes, done at Islamabad on 1st August 2001, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan concerning Certain Commercial Debts (The United Kingdom/Pakistan Debt Agreement No. 2 (2001)) [by Command] [Cm. 5305] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 13 | Proposal for a draft Mental Health Act 1983 (Remedial) Order [laid 19th July]. |
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