Commons Journal 258 Chronological Index Alphabetical Index - Part I Alphabetical Index - Part II Previous Next Page 402            2001-2002      Volume 258       [No. 113.] Monday 11th March 2002. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 2 Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr James Cran reported from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Audit Commission (Borrowing Limit) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 3),—Ordered, That the Orders of 8th January (Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme)) and 31st January (Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2)) shall be supplemented as follows— Consideration The proceedings on consideration shall be taken on each of the allotted days as shown in the first column of the following Table and shall be taken in the order so shown, and each part of the proceedings shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in the second column of the Table. Table Proceedings Time for conclusion of proceedings First allotted day New Clauses relating to Part 1, Amendments relating to Clauses Nos. 1 and 2, Schedule No. 1, Clauses Nos. 3 and 4, Schedule No. 2, Clauses Nos. 5 to 34, Schedule No. 3, Clauses Nos. 35 to 58, Schedule No. 4, Clauses Nos. 59 to 68, Schedule No. 5, Clauses Nos. 69 and 70, new Schedules relating to Part 1. 7 p.m. Remaining new Clauses (other than Government new Clauses 9, 10 and 11 and other new Clauses relating to forfeiture of leases). 10 p.m. Second allotted day Amendments relating to Clauses Nos. 71 and 72, Schedule No. 6, Clauses Nos. 73 to 102, Schedule No. 7, Clauses Nos. 103 to 123, Schedule No. 8, Clauses Nos. 124 to 149, Schedule No. 9, Clauses Nos. 150 to 155, Schedule No. 10, Clause No. 156, Schedule No. 11, Clauses Nos. 157 to 162, Government new Clauses 9, 10 and 11 and other new Clauses relating to forfeiture of leases, Amendments relating to Clauses Nos. 163 to 168, Schedule No. 12, Clauses Nos. 169 and 170, Schedule No. 13, Clauses Nos. 171 to 174, Schedule No. 14, Clauses Nos. 175 to 177, remaining new Schedules and remaining proceedings on consideration. 9 p.m. —(Mr Michael Wills.) 4 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords] [1st allotted day],—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords], as amended in the Standing Committee. A Clause (Judgement creditor of commonhold association)—(Mr William Cash)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Dr Julian Lewis, Mr Desmond Swayne: 140. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Gerry Sutcliffe, Mr Graham Stringer: 241. Another Clause (Restriction on building)—(Mr William Cash)—brought up, and read the first time. Page 403      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Amendment (No. 2) proposed to the Bill, in page 2, line 22, to leave out the words ‘anyone who'.—(Mr Adrian Sanders.) Question put, That the Amendment be made. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Tom Brake, Mr Desmond Swayne: 148. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ivor Caplin, Mr Graham Stringer: 276. Amendments (Nos. 10 to 13) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 75) proposed to the Bill, in page 9, line 39, at the end, to insert the words— ‘(6) On the grant of a lease of a commonhold unit, the landlord shall inform the tenant of the effect of section 48( )— (a) by including an explanation in any written lease, and (b) in any other case by giving the tenant notice in a prescribed form.'.—(Mr William Cash.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Another Amendment (No. 32) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 68) proposed to the Bill, in page 96, line 25, at the end, to insert the words— ‘(3) Sections 364 and 365 of that Act (annual return (company not having a share capital) and time for completion of annual return) shall not apply to a commonhold association.'.—(Mr William Cash.) Question put, That the Amendment be made. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Julian Brazier: 152. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ivor Caplin, Mr Graham Stringer: 281. And it being after Seven o'clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [31st January and this day], put the Question necessary to dispose of Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown. Other Amendments (Nos. 33, 14 to 21, 23, 24 and 22) made to the Bill. A Clause (Charges under estate management schemes)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Premises including railway track)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Extension of right to challenge landlord's choice of insurer)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Consultation about service charges)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Landlord's share of marriage value)—(Mr Adrian Sanders)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Tom Brake, Bob Russell: 48. Tellers for the Noes, Mrs Anne McGuire, Mr Tony McNulty: 294. And it being after Ten o'clock, further consideration of the Bill stood adjourned. Bill to be further considered to-morrow. 5 Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Bill; And a Motion being made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (Consolidated Fund Bills), That the Bill be now read a second time:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read a second time. And the Question being put forthwith, That the Bill be now read the third time:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed. Page 404      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 6 Social Security,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 14th February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 7 Companies,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Companies (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 317), dated 13th February 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14th February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 8 Adjournment (Easter),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Tuesday 26th March, do adjourn till Tuesday 9th April—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 9 Animals,—Ordered, That the Fur Farming (Compensation Scheme) (England) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 221), dated 5th February 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 7th February, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Mr Ian Pearson.) 10 Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from residents of Kensworth in Bedfordshire against the siting of mobile telephone masts in residential areas in Kensworth 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 Ian Pearson.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till a quarter to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 10.45 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Deregulation,—Draft Deregulation (Correction of Birth and Death Entries in Registers or Other Records) Order 2002, together with a statement by the Office for National Statistics [by Act] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 2 Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—(1) Gaming Act (Variation of Fees) (England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 642), (2) Gaming Act (Variation of Fees) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 637), (3) Gaming (Bingo) Act (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 640), and (4) Lotteries (Gaming Board Fees) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 639), dated 7th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 3 Children and Young Persons,—(1) Children Act (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 546), dated 6th March 2002, (2) Disqualification from Caring for Children (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 635), dated 7th March 2002, and (3) National Care Standards Commission (Inspection of Schools and Colleges) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 552), dated 7th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 4 Damages,—(1) Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 644), and (2) Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 645) dated 11th March 2002 [by Act] [Ms Rosie Winterton]. 5 Electoral Commission,—Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 505), dated 4th March [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. Page 405      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 6 Environmental Protection,—Environmental Protection (Waste Recycling Payments) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 531), dated 8th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 7 Food,—Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 550), dated 5th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 8 Housing,—Housing Renewal Grants (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 530), dated 6th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 9 Income Tax,—Scottish Water (Transfer of Functions, etc.) (Tax Provisions) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 653), dated 11th March 2002 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. 10 London Government,—London Service Permits (Appeals) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 614), dated 10th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 11 Medicines,—(1) Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees And Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 542), dated 11th March 2002, and (2) Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 549), dated 7th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 12 National Health Service,—(1) Ashworth Hospital Authority (Abolition) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 559), dated 10th March 2002, (2) Barnsley Community and Priority Services National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 631), dated 8th March 2002, (3) Birmingham Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 600), dated 8th March 2002, (4) Birmingham Specialist Community Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 607), dated 8th March 2002, (5) Brent & Harrow Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 573), dated 8th March 2002, (6) Bury Health Care National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 599), dated 8th March 2002, (7) Cambridgeshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 585), dated 8th March 2002, (8) Cheshire Community Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 582), dated 8th March 2002, (9) CommuniCare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 584), dated 8th March 2002, (10) Community Health Care Service (North Derbyshire) National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 583), dated 8th March 2002, (11) Croydon and Surrey Downs Community National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 622), dated 8th March 2002, (12) Croydon Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 571), dated 8th March 2002, (13) Doncaster Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 568), dated 8th March 2002, (14) Ealing, Hammersmith and Hounslow Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 605), dated 8th March 2002, (15) East Berkshire Community Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 562), dated 8th March 2002, (16) East Gloucestershire National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 620), dated 8th March 2002, (17) East Lancashire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 598), dated 8th March 2002, (18) Essex Rivers Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 609), dated 8th March 2002, (19) Gloucestershire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 621), dated 8th March 2002, (20) Gloucestershire Royal National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 619), dated 8th March 2002, Page 406      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (21) Harrow and Hillingdon Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 623), dated 8th March 2002, (22) Health Authorities (Establishment and Abolition) (England) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 553), dated 10th March 2002, (23) Health Authorities (Membership and Procedure) Amendment (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 556), dated 11th March 2002, (24) Hertfordshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 597), dated 8th March 2002, (25) Hillingdon Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 570), dated 8th March 2002, (26) Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 572), dated 8th March 2002, (27) Leicestershire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 596), dated 8th March 2002, (28) Liverpool Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 595), dated 8th March 2002, (29) National Health Service (Charges For Drugs And Appliances) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 548), dated 7th March 2002, (30) National Health Service (Dental Charges) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 544), dated 5th March 2002, (31) National Health Service (England) (Pilot Schemes: Miscellaneous Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 543), dated 6th March 2002, (32) National Health Service (Functions of Health Authorities) (England) (Support of Provision of Services and Appraisal) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 545), dated 8th March 2002, (33) National Health Service (General Dental Services) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 558), dated 11th March 2002, (34) National Health Service (General Medical Services) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 554), dated 8th March 2002, (35) National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 547), dated 11th March 2002, (36) National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) and (General Medical Services) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 551), dated 10th March 2002, (37) Norfolk Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 594), dated 8th March 2002, (38) North and East Devon Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 578), dated 8th March 2002, (39) North Cumbria Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 593), dated 8th March 2002, (40) North Derbyshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 592), dated 8th March 2002, (41) North Essex Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 586), dated 8th March 2002, (42) North Manchester Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 590), dated 8th March 2002, (43) North Mersey Community National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 577), dated 8th March 2002, (44) North Sefton and West Lancashire Community National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 591), dated 8th March 2002, (45) North Warwickshire National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 606), dated 8th March 2002, (46) North West Anglia Health Care National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 560), dated 8th March 2002, (47) Oldham National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 579), dated 8th March 2002, (48) Oxfordshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 581), dated 8th March 2002, (49) Portsmouth Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 628), dated 8th March 2002, Page 407      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (50) Primary Care Trusts (Functions) (England) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 555), dated 8th March 2002, (51) Primary Care Trusts (Membership, Procedure and Administration Arrangements) Amendment (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 557), dated 8th March 2002, (52) Redbridge and Waltham Forest Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 636), dated 8th March 2002, (53) Riverside Community Health Care National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 604), dated 8th March 2002, (54) Rochdale Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 564), dated 8th March 2002, (55) Rotherham Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 575), dated 8th March 2002, (56) Rotherham Priority Health Services National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 627), dated 8th March 2002, (57) Sandwell Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 569), dated 8th March 2002, (58) Shropshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 589), dated 8th March 2002, (59) Shropshire's Community & Mental Health Services National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 608), dated 8th March 2002, (60) Somerset Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 625), dated 8th March 2002, (61) Southampton and South West Hampshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 587), dated 8th March 2002, (62) Southampton Community Health Services National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 624), dated 8th March 2002, (63) South and West Devon Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 565), dated 8th March 2002, (64) South Essex Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 574), dated 8th March 2002, (65) South Staffordshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 563), dated 8th March 2002, (66) South Warwickshire Combined Care National Health Service (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 626), dated 8th March 2002, (67) St Helens and Knowsley Community Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 566), dated 8th March 2002, (68) Tameside & Glossop Community and Priority Services National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 630), dated 8th March 2002, (69) Taunton and Somerset National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 632), dated 8th March 2002, (70) Warrington Community Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 633), dated 8th March 2002, (71) Warwickshire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 588), dated 8th March 2002, (72) Wiltshire and Swindon Health Care National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 567), dated 8th March 2002, and (73) Worcestershire Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 576), dated 8th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 13 National Lottery,—Awards for All (England) Joint Scheme (Authorisation) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 638), dated 7th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 14 Police,—(1) Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Central Police Training and Development Authority) (Transitional Provisions) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 534), dated 7th March 2002, and Page 408      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top (2) Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Temporary Modifications to Code D) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 615), dated 3rd March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 15 Road Traffic,—(1) International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 537), (2) International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 539), and (3) Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) (Approval of Fitters and Workshops) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 538) dated 8th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 16 Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Television Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 641), dated 6th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 17 Transport,—Transport Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 643), dated 8th March 2002 [by Act] [Ms Rosie Winterton]. Other Papers: 18 Audit Commission,—Amendments, dated 11th March 2002, to the Code of Audit Practice for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 19 Chiropractors,—Financial Statements of the General Chiropractic Council for 1st August 2000 to 31st July 2001 [by Act] [Mr Robin Cook]. 20 National Audit,—Reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General on— (1) Lord Chancellor's Department: Collection of fines and other financial penalties in the criminal justice system, and (2) Ministry of Defence: Implementation of Integrated Project Teams [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 672 and 671] [Clerk of the House]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Draft Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mark Tami from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Ms Debra Shipley. 2 Local Government (Finance) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (House of Commons Paper No. 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002–03,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown and Mr Bill Tynan from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Special Grant Report); and nominated in substitution Mr Malcolm Moss and John Robertson. 3 Draft Audit Commission (Borrowing Limit) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Alice Mahon from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Lindsay Hoyle. 4 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 90) (House of Commons Paper No. 611),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Dr Rudi Vis from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Special Grant Report); and nominated in substitution Dr Jack Cunningham. 5 Draft Royal Mint Trading Fund (Extension and Variation) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Joan Ryan from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Helen Southworth. 6 Draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Wayne David from the Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Ian Lucas. Page 409      Monday 11th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees Public Accounts,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts [Delivering the Commercialisation of Public Sector Science]; to be printed [No. 689-i]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [National Audit Office Supply Estimate 2002–03]; to be printed [No. 690-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. [No. 114.] Tuesday 12th March 2002. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Mersey Tunnels Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Mersey Tunnels Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Tuesday 19th March. 2 Deregulation and Regulatory Reform,—Mr Peter Pike reported from the Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee the following Resolution: That the proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Carers' Allowance) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 17th December, should be amended before a draft Order is laid before the House. 3 Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Miss Ann Widdecombe reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Asylum Support (Repeal) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 4 Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Joe Benton reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (House of Commons Paper No. 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002/03. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 5 Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—David Taylor reported from the Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 6 Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill,—Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill be printed [Bill 23–EN]. 7 Broadcasting Act 1990 (Amendment),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Broadcasting Act 1990 in respect of restrictions on the holding of licences: And that Mr Tim Yeo, Mr John Whittingdale, Mr Peter Ainsworth, Mr John Greenway, Mr Philip Hammond, Miss Anne McIntosh and Mr Laurence Robertson do prepare and bring it in. 8 Broadcasting Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill,—Mr Tim Yeo accordingly presented a Bill to amend the Broadcasting Act 1990 in respect of restrictions on the holding of licences: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 12th April and to be printed [Bill 110]. 9 Opposition Day [11th 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. Quality of Life in London and the South East,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House takes pride in London's great heritage and its status as a major international capital city; notes that London remains the heart of global financial markets, a world centre for arts, music and fashion, a leader in higher education, medicine and scientific research, and home to the most diverse tapestry of cosmopolitan culture in Europe; regrets that this status is being increasingly undermined by the steady reduction in the quality of life experienced by people in London and the South East and, Page 410      Tuesday 12th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top in particular, the daily crisis faced by commuters, with delays on the railways increasing and the London Underground facing severe overcrowding with little hope for significant improvement; further notes the rise in violent crime, especially on its streets, and the continuing problems for schools and hospitals struggling to cope with low morale and staff shortages; further notes the environmental scars in many parts of London of abandoned cars, graffiti and rubbish, at a time when Council Taxes are rising even further; and calls upon the Government to address the needs of people in London and the South East and to improve the quality of overstretched public services—(Mr Eric Pickles); An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 6, to leave out from the word ‘Europe' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘welcomes the Government's commitment to London's continued success, demonstrated by sound economic management, substantially increased employment opportunities, record levels of funding in health, education, crime prevention, transport and other key public services, the promotion of sustainable development, the enhancement of London's environment, cultural diversity and the living standards of its population, as well as the restoration of democratic city-wide government to the capital; and unreservedly condemns the Opposition strategy of talking down London and the South East', instead thereof.—(Mr Nick Raynsford.) 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: 178. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Tony McNulty, Angela Smith: 315. 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, Angela Smith, Mr Tony McNulty: 306. Tellers for the Noes, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Dr Julian Lewis: 180. So the Question was agreed to. And the Main Question, as amended, being put; Resolved, That this House takes pride in London's great heritage and its status as a major international capital city; notes that London remains the heart of global financial markets, a world centre for arts, music and fashion, a leader in higher education, medicine and scientific research, and home to the most diverse tapestry of cosmopolitan culture in Europe; welcomes the Government's commitment to London's continued success, demonstrated by sound economic management, substantially increased employment opportunities, record levels of funding in health, education, crime prevention, transport and other key public services, the promotion of sustainable development, the enhancement of London's environment, cultural diversity and the living standards of its population, as well as the restoration of democratic city-wide government to the capital; and unreservedly condemns the Opposition strategy of talking down London and the South East. 10 Local Government,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Audit Commission (Borrowing Limit) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 14th February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—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 Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. 12 Education,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18 (Consideration of draft deregulation, etc., orders), That the draft Regulatory Reform (Voluntary Aided Schools Liabilities and Funding) (England) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th February, be approved—(Mr Ian Pearson):—It was agreed to. Page 411      Tuesday 12th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 13 Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from Desiree Marie Eriksson-Hills and others for exemption of transplant patients from prescription charges was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 14 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Ian Pearson.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till three minutes to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 10.57 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Health and Safety,—Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 655), dated 12th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 2 Social Security,—Social Security (Incapacity) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 491), dated 5th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Other Papers: 3 Civil List,—List of new and supplementary pensions granted under the Civil List Act 1972 for 2001–02 [by Act] [Mr Paul Boateng]. 4 Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions on the Petition [26th February] from Mrs Susan James and others against the sale of publicly owned car parks in Hadleigh [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Local Government (Finance) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (House of Commons Paper No. 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002–03,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Dr Jack Cunningham, Dr Hywel Francis and Glenda Jackson from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Mr David Clelland, Fiona Mactaggart and Chris Ruane. 2 Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Repair Assistance (Maximum Amounts) (Amendment No. 2) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 4036),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Paul Clark from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Dave Watts. 3 Draft Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Julian Brazier from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Charles Hendry. 4 Parish Councils (Model Code of Conduct) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 3576),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Linda Gilroy from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Order); and nominated in substitution Derek Twigg. 5 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 90) (House of Commons Paper No. 611),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Linda Gilroy from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Paul Clark. 6 Draft Royal Mint Trading Fund (Extension and Variation) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Stephen McCabe, Bridget Prentice and Derek Wyatt from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Terry Davis, Mr George Galloway and Mr Alan Simpson. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [Communications]; to be printed [No. 539-vii] [Mr Gerald Kaufman]. Page 412      Tuesday 12th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 2 Deregulation and Regulatory Reform,—Eighth Report from the Deregulation and Regulatory Reform Committee [Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Carers' Allowance) Order 2002], together with Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on 4th March and Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 691] [Mr Peter Pike]. 3 Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [The Government's Drug Policy: Is it Working?]; to be printed [No. 318-x] [Mr Chris Mullin]. 4 Statutory Instruments,—Twenty-second Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 135-xxii] [Mr David Tredinnick]. THE SPEAKER'S CERTIFICATE   The Speaker certified that the Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911. [No. 114; WH, No. 64.] Tuesday 12th March 2002. 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. 115.] Wednesday 13th March 2002. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 London Development Agency Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the London Development Agency Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Wednesday 20th March. 2 National Heritage Bill [Lords],—Mr Mike Hancock reported from Standing Committee C, That it had gone through the National Heritage Bill [Lords], and made an Amendment thereunto. Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered on Friday 19th April. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 697]. 3 Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Roger Gale reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 90) (House of Commons Paper No. 611). Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 4 Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr John Cummings reported from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Royal Mint Trading Fund (Extension and Variation) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 5 European Standing Committee A,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from European Standing Committee A the following Resolution: That the Committee takes note of European Union documents No. 11932/01, Commission White Paper: European Transport Policy for 2010: Time to Decide, and No. 12597/01, draft decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending decision No. 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network; and endorses the Government's approach to discussions on these documents. Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table. Page 413      Wednesday 13th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 6 European Standing Committee C,—Mr Joe Benton reported from European Standing Committee C the following Resolution: That the Committee takes note of the unnumbered explanatory memorandum dated 14th November 2001 from the Department of Trade and Industry on the amended draft Directive of the European Parliament and the Council amending for the seventh time Council Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of member states relating to cosmetic products; and welcomes it as a positive step towards maintaining the current high levels of protection for human health and safety whilst promoting animal welfare. Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table. 7 Foreign Exchange Transactions Tax Commission,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a Commission to inquire into the feasibility of a foreign exchange transactions tax; to provide for the Commission's remit and duration; and for connected purposes—(Mr Richard Allan); 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 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 Mr Richard Allan, Mr Harry Barnes, Peter Bottomley, Dr Jenny Tonge, Mr Simon Thomas, Mr Neil Gerrard, Tony Baldry, Julia Drown, Mr Paul Marsden, Angus Robertson and Andrew George do prepare and bring in the Bill. 8 Foreign Exchange Transactions Tax Commission Bill,—Mr Richard Allan accordingly presented a Bill to establish a Commission to inquire into the feasibility of a foreign exchange transactions tax; to provide for the Commission's remit and duration; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th April and to be printed [Bill 111]. 9 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords] [2nd allotted day],—The House, according to Order, proceeded further to consider the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill [Lords], as amended in the Standing Committee. Another Amendment (No. 73) proposed to the Bill, in page 100, line 6, to leave out sub-paragraph (4).—(Mr William Cash.) Question put, That the Amendment be made. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Charles Hendry, Mr John Randall: 179. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Ian Pearson: 295. Other Amendments (Nos. 33A and 34 to 44) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 88) proposed to the Bill, in page 68, line 1, at the end, to insert the words— ‘(a) after paragraph (a) insert— ”(aa) the tenancy was granted for a term of years not exceeding 80 years”.'.— (Mr William Cash.) Question put, That the Amendment be made. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Wilshire, Mr Charles Hendry: 113. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Dan Norris: 325. Other Amendments (Nos. 45, 60 and 46 to 50) made to the Bill. It being Nine o'clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [31st January and 11th March] put the Questions on new Clauses selected by the Speaker for separate Division. Another Clause (Abolition of forfeiture)—(Mr Adrian Sanders)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be added to the Bill. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Andrew Stunell, Sue Doughty: 48. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Dan Norris: 278. Another Clause (Leases exceeding 21 years)—(Mr William Cash)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be added to the Bill. Page 414      Wednesday 13th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr David Wilshire: 151. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Dan Norris: 286. The Deputy Speaker then put the Questions necessary to dispose of Amendments moved and Motions made by a Minister of the Crown. Other Amendments (Nos. 51 to 55, 61 and 56 to 59) made to the Bill. Another Clause (Failure to pay small amount for short period)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Power to prescribe additional or different requirements)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Notice to accompany demands for service charges)—(Ms Sally Keeble)—brought up, read the first time and added to the Bill. A Motion being made, That the Bill be now read the third time; Mr John Spellar, by Her Majesty's Command, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives her Consent, as far as Her Majesty's interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit. Mr John Spellar, by Command of the Prince of Wales, acquainted the House, That His Royal Highness, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives his Consent, as far as the Prince of Wales's interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit. And the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time; And it being Ten o'clock, the Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [31st January]:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed, with Amendments. 10 Constitutional Law,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 14th February, be approved—(Mr Graham Stringer):—It was agreed to. 11 Immigration,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Asylum Support (Repeal) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 25th February, be approved—(Mr Graham Stringer):—It was agreed to. 12 Local Government Finance,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 93) (House of Commons Paper No. 654), on the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund 2002–03, which was laid before this House on 27th February, be approved—(Mr Graham Stringer):—It was agreed to. 13 Standing Committee on Regional Affairs,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 117 (Standing Committee on Regional Affairs), That— (1) the matter of the progress of the Regional Development Agencies against their objectives, being a matter relating to regional affairs in England, be referred to the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs; (2) the Committee meet at Two o'clock on Thursday 21st March at Westminster to consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above; and (3) the proceedings at the meeting be brought to a conclusion at half-past Four o'clock—(Mr Graham Stringer):—It was agreed to. 14 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Graham Stringer.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till half-past Ten o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 10.30 p.m. Page 415      Wednesday 13th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Family Law,—Draft Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 2 Disabled Persons,—(1) Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Cairngorm Funicular Railway) Exemption Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 657), and (2) Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South West Trains Class 458 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 656), dated 8th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 3 Environmental Protection,—Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 674), dated 12th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 4 Income Tax,—Income Tax (Employments and Electronic Communications) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 680), dated 13th March 2002 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. 5 Social Security,—Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 519), dated 7th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Other Papers: 6 Parliamentary Commissioner,—Sixth Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, Session 2001–02: Selected Cases and Summaries of Completed Investigations, April to September 2001 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 665] [Clerk of the House]. 7 Public Accounts,—Treasury Minute on the Seventh to the Eighth and the Twelfth to the Thirteenth Reports from the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 2001–02 [by Command] [Cm. 5470] [Mr Paul Boateng]. 8 Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the Petition [9th January] from citizens of the United Kingdom calling for an independent public inquiry into the causes, progress and administration of the 2001 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. 9 Treasury,—Paper, entitled Audit and Accountability in Central Government: the Government's Response to Lord Sharman's Report “Holding to Account” [by Command] [Cm. 5456] [Mr Andrew Smith]. 10 Treaty Series (No. 11, 2002),—Agreement, done at Hanoi on 10th December 2001, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the Status and Operations of the British Council in Vietnam [by Command] [Cm. 5467] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 11 Treaty Series (No. 12, 2002),—Exchange of Notes, done at Mbabane on 17th October and 21st November 2001, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland extending the Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments done at London on 5th May 1995 to the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey [by Command] [Cm. 5468] [Mr Secretary Straw]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 95) (House of Commons Paper No. 670), on 2001–02 Special Grant for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children: (1) The Speaker has allocated the Report to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mr Peter Pike Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Diane Abbott, Angela Eagle, Mike Gapes, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Simon Hughes, Glenda Jackson, Mr Piara S. Khabra, Mr Peter Kilfoyle, Mr John Lyons, Mr Stephen McCabe, Mrs Anne McGuire, Mr Humfrey Malins, Patrick Mercer, Bridget Prentice, Mr Andrew Rosindell and Mr Adrian Sanders. Page 416      Wednesday 13th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 2 Companies (Competent Authority) (Fees) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 502), draft Companies (Particulars of Usual Residential Address) (Confidentiality Orders) Regulations 2002, Limited Liability Partnership (Competent Authority) (Fees) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 503), draft Limited Liability Partnerships (No. 2) Regulations 2002 and draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Particulars of Usual Residential Address) (Confidentiality Orders) Regulations 2002: (1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations and draft Regulations to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, and has appointed Mr Alan Hurst Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Charlotte Atkins, Mr John Battle, Mr John Burnett, Mr Mark Field, Nigel Griffiths, Mr Charles Hendry, Mr George Howarth, Rob Marris, Mr Eric Martlew, Mr Ian Pearson, Mr David Ruffley, Mark Tami, Mr Nigel Waterson, Tony Worthington, Derek Wyatt and Richard Younger-Ross. 3 Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Repair Assistance (Maximum Amounts) (Amendment No. 2) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 4036),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr George Howarth and Mr Brian Jenkins from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Order); and nominated in substitution Dr Hywel Francis and Mrs Joan Humble. Standing Committee on Regional Affairs 4 The Speaker has appointed Mr Edward O'Hara Chairman of the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs in respect of its meeting on Thursday 21st March. European Standing Committees 5 The Speaker has appointed Mr James Cran Chairman of European Standing Committee A in respect of European Union Documents Nos. 15014/01 and 5119/02, relating to aircraft noise. 6 European Union Document No. 5638/02, relating to agricultural issues related to enlargement, has been referred to European Standing Committee B, together with European Union Documents Nos. 5745/02 and 14117/01 with Addenda 1–13, already referred to the Committee. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Defence,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee [Armed Forces Pensions and Compensation Reviews]; to be printed [No. 666-ii] [Mr Bruce George]. 2 Education and Skills,—(1) Second Special Report from the Education and Skills Committee [Government's and OFSTED's Response to the First Report from the Committee, Session 2001–02, on The Work of OFSTED]; to be printed [No. 688]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools' Annual Report 2000–01]; to be printed [No. 699-i] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. 3 Environmental Audit,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee [Sustainable Energy]; to be printed [No. 582-iii] [Mr John Horam]. 4 European Scrutiny,—Twenty-first Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 152-xxi] [Mr Jimmy Hood]. 5 Foreign Affairs,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee [Barcelona European Council]; to be printed [No. 698-i]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Turkey]; to be printed [No. 606-iii] [Donald Anderson]. 6 Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [Delayed Discharges]; to be printed [No. 617-ii] [Mr David Hinchliffe]. 7 Public Accounts,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts [The New Deal for Young People]; to be printed [No. 700-i]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Government's Response to the Sharman Report]; to be printed [No. 701-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. Page 417      Wednesday 13th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 8 Science and Technology,—Memoranda laid before the Science and Technology Committee [Cancer Research—A follow-up; DTI Spring Supplementary Estimate] [Dr Ian Gibson]. 9 Scottish Affairs,—(1) Third Report from the Scottish Affairs Committee [Post Devolution News and Current Affairs Broadcasting in Scotland], together with Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 549]; and (2) First Special Report from the Committee [Response from the Government and the Scottish Executive to the First Report from the Committee, Session 2001–02, on The Drinks Industry in Scotland]; to be printed [No. 696] [Mrs Irene Adams]. 10 Trade and Industry,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee [Productivity and Competitiveness of UK Manufacturing Industry]; to be printed [No. 597-vi] [Mr Martin O'Neill]. 11 Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee [The Inland Revenue's Self-Assessment Systems]; to be printed [No. 681-ii] [Mr John McFall]. 12 Work and Pensions,—(1) First Report from the Work and Pensions Committee [‘ONE' Pilots: Lessons for Jobcentre Plus], together with Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 426]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Pension Credit]; to be printed [No. 638-iii] [Mr Archy Kirkwood]. [No. 115; WH, No. 65.] Wednesday 13th March 2002. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock. Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Fraser Kemp); And it being Two o'clock, the sitting was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 2 p.m. [No. 116.] Thursday 14th March 2002. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 City of London (Ward Elections) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for further Consideration of the City of London (Ward Elections) Bill, as amended by the Chairman of Ways and Means; Ordered, That the Bill be further considered on Thursday 21st March. 2 Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr David Amess reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Disabled Facilities Grants and Home Repair Assistance (Maximum Amounts) (Amendment No. 2) (England) Order 2001 (S.I., 2001, No. 4036). Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Nigel Beard reported from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 4 Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Miss Anne Begg reported from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Electricity and Gas (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Order 2002. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. Page 418      Thursday 14th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 5 Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: Consolidation Bills,—The Lords communicate that they have appointed a Committee of twelve Lords to join with a Committee of the Commons as the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills; that they have ordered that the Committee have the power to agree with the Committee of the Commons in the appointment of a Chairman, and that the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee from time to time be printed and, if the Committee think fit, be delivered out; and they propose that the Joint Committee do meet on Tuesday 30th April at half-past Four o'clock. 6 Health (Patients' Rights) Bill,—The Order for reading the Health (Patients' Rights) Bill a second time tomorrow was read and discharged. 7 Adjournment (Women and Equality),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Jim Fitzpatrick); And it being Seven o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put. 8 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Ian Pearson.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 7.29 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 682), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ruth Kelly]. 2 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Draft Court of Appeal (Appeals from Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission) Rules 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Rosie Winterton]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 3 Agriculture,—Common Agricultural Policy Support Schemes (Appeals) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 646), dated 11th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 4 Pensions,—Personal Injuries (Civilians) Amendment Scheme 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 672), dated 11th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 5 Trade Marks,—Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 692), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 6 Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,—Statute, dated 11th December 2001, made by the University of Oxford, amending the Statutes of the University [by Act] [Mr Robin Cook]. Other Papers: 7 Building Societies,—Accounts of the Building Societies Commission for the eight months ending 30th November 2001, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 694] [Clerk of the House]. 8 Competition Commission,—Report on the supply of banking services by clearing banks to small and medium-sized enterprises within the UK [by Command] [Cm. 5319] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer]. 9 Friendly Societies,—Accounts of the Friendly Societies Commission for the eight months ending 30th November 2001, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 695] [Clerk of the House]. 10 Merchant Shipping,—Report by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions of exemptions granted under section 294 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 during the period 1st January to 31st December 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 11 Museums and Galleries,—Report and Financial Statements of the Greater Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Trust for 2000–01 [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 12 Pensions,—Pensions (Polish Forces) Scheme (Extension) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 671), dated 11th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 13 Reserve Forces,—Report under section 56(7) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 on the making of a call-out order under section 56(1) of that Act [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. Page 419      Thursday 14th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 95) (House of Commons Paper No. 670), on 2001–02 Special Grant for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Piara S. Khabra from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution David Wright. 2 Companies (Competent Authority) (Fees) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 502), draft Companies (Particulars of Usual Residential Address) (Confidentiality Orders) Regulations 2002, Limited Liability Partnership (Competent Authority) (Fees) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 503), draft Limited Liability Partnerships (No. 2) Regulations 2002, and draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Particulars of Usual Residential Address) (Confidentiality Orders) Regulations 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Ian Pearson from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations and draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Dan Norris. 3 Draft Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Amendment) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Eric Martlew from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Phil Sawford. 4 Draft Electricity and Gas (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Miss Anne Begg and Mr Mark Lazarowicz from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Malcolm Savidge and Mr John Smith. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Liaison,—Second Report from the Liaison Committee [Select Committees: Modernisation Proposals]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 692] [Mr Alan Williams]. 2 Public Administration,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration [Public Appointments and Patronage]; to be printed [No. 686-ii]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Government Information and Communication]; to be printed [No. 303-iii] [Tony Wright]. ECCLESIASTICAL COMMITTEE   In pursuance of section 2(2) of the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919 the Speaker has nominated David Taylor to serve, for the duration of the present Parliament, upon the Ecclesiastical Committee in the place of Mr David Lammy. [No. 116; WH, No. 66.] Thursday 14th March 2002. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock. Adjournment (Government policy on health and safety at work),—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 19th March. [Adjourned at 5.30 p.m. Page 420      Thursday 14th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top [No. 117.] Friday 15th March 2002. The House met at half-past Nine o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. A Clause (Sustainable development)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Installation of boundary markers)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Damage or destruction in a marine site)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Meaning of “marine area” and “marine site of special interest”)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (General interpretation)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Notification of marine sites)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Further provisions about notification)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Modification or denotification)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Denotification in relation to European marine sites)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (Application to Crown)—(Mr Michael Meacher)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Amendments (Nos. 30 and 31) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 54) proposed to the Bill, in page 3, line 24, after the word ‘take', to insert the word ‘all'.—(Mr Andrew Dismore.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Other Amendments (Nos. 32 to 37, 1 to 29 and 38) made to the Bill. A Motion being made, That the Bill be now read the third time; Mr Michael Meacher, by Her Majesty's Command, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives her Consent, as far as Her Majesty's interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit. Mr Michael Meacher, by Command of the Prince of Wales, acquainted the House, That His Royal Highness, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives his Consent, as far as the Prince of Wales's interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit. And the Question being put:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed. 2 Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill,—The Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill was, according to Order, read a second time and stood committed to a Standing Committee. 3 Food Labelling Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 2nd November, That the Food Labelling Bill be now read a second time; And the Question being again proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate. And it being half-past Two o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned. Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 12th April. Page 421      Friday 15th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 4 Firearms (Replica Weapons) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Firearms (Replica Weapons) Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 21st June. 5 Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 21st June. 6 Control of Fireworks Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Control of Fireworks Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 21st June. 7 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Graham Stringer.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till three minutes to Three o'clock, adjourned till Monday 18th March. [Adjourned at 2.57 p.m. APPENDIX Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Agriculture,—Feedingstuffs (Zootechnical Products) (Amendment) (England, Scotland and Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 696), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 2 Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Permission and Applications) (Credit Unions etc.) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 704), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. 3 Income Tax,—Income Tax (Cash Equivalents of Car Fuel Benefits) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 706), dated 15th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Paul Boateng]. 4 Local Government,—Police Authorities (Best Value) Performance Indicators Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 694), dated 13th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 5 Medicines,—Medicated Feedingstuffs (Amendment) (England, Scotland and Wales) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 697), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 6 National Health Service,—National Health Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 561), dated 15th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. 7 Pensions,—(1) Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Contracting-out) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 681), dated 13th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]; and (2) Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 699), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Andrew Smith]. 8 Police,—(1) Police Service of Northern Ireland Regulations 2002 (S.R. (N.I.), 2002, No. 95), and (2) Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve (Full-time) (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Regulations 2002 (S.R. (N.I.), 2002, No. 96), dated 8th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Reid]. 9 Social Security,—(1) Social Security Contributions (Intermediaries) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 703), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]; and (2) Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 648), dated 11th March 2002, and (3) Social Security (Work-focused Interviews for Lone Parents) Amendment Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 670), dated 12th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Page 422      Friday 15th March 2002       2001-2002      Volume 258      Back to top 10 Social Security (Northern Ireland),—Social Security Contributions (Intermediaries) (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 705), dated 14th March 2002 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. Other Papers: 11 Building Societies,—Report of the Building Societies Commission for 1st April to 30th November 2001 [by Statutory Instrument] [Ruth Kelly]. 12 Friendly Societies,—Report of the Friendly Societies Commission for 1st April to 30th November 2001 [by Statutory Instrument] [Ruth Kelly]. 13 Honours, Decorations and Medals,—Papers, entitled— (1) The General Service Medal, 1962: Service on Air Operations over Iraq (Amendment to Cm. 3524), and (2) The Operational Service Medal: Service in Sierra Leone from 5th May 2000 [by Command] [Cms. 5352 and 5471] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. 14 Police,—Police (Secretary of State's Objectives) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 695) dated 13th March 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. 15 Railways,—Report of the Rail Passengers Committee for Wales for 2000–01 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Byers]. 16 Social Security Administration,—Report by the Social Security Advisory Committee and statement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 in accordance with Section 174 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 [by Command] [Cm. 5469] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 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