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Page 518 2001-2002 Volume 258 [No. 138.] Monday 29th April 2002. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution, to which they desire the concurrence of this House: That it is expedient that a Joint Committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider and report on any draft Communications Bill presented to both Houses by a Minister of the Crown, and that the Committee should report not later than three months after any such Bill has been presented to both Houses.
And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time; An Amendment was proposed to the Question, to leave out from the word ‘That' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘this House, whilst supporting the aim of reducing the number of deaths from smoking, declines to give a Second Reading to the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill [Lords] because there is insufficient evidence that its provisions will lead to a quantifiable reduction in tobacco consumption; because it does not allow for a mechanism for testing and reflection upon the assumptions upon which the Bill is based; and because it does nothing to combat the increase in the prevalence of smoking amongst teenagers and other vulnerable groups due to the growth in the importation and sale of illegal tobacco products', instead thereof.—(Dr Liam Fox.) And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Julian Brazier: 130. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ivor Caplin, Mr Fraser Kemp: 349. So the Question was negatived. And the Main Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 62 (Amendment on second or third reading):—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read a second time.
Committal (1) The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee. Programming of proceedings (2) All proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any other messages from the Lords) may be programmed. Proceedings in Standing Committee (3) Proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Tuesday 14th May. (4) The Standing Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets. Page 519 Monday 29th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top Consideration and Third Reading (5) Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Nine o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are commenced or, if that day is a Thursday, at Six o'clock on that day. (6) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock on the day on which proceedings on consideration are commenced or, if that day is a Thursday, at Seven o'clock on that day. (7) Sessional Order B (Programming Committees) made by the House on 28th June 2001 shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading—(Jim Fitzpatrick); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ivor Caplin, Mr Fraser Kemp: 346. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Desmond Swayne: 140. So the Question was agreed to.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of— (a) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under the Act, and (b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to.
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. Page 520 Monday 29th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Other Papers:
National Health Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 561) [by Standing Order] [The Speaker]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees
APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees
Page 521 Monday 29th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top [No. 139.] Tuesday 30th April 2002. The House met at Ten o'clock, pursuant to Resolution [24th April]. PRAYERS.
The Speaker presented the Address to Her Majesty in the following words: Your Majesty: We, your faithful Commons, offer our heartfelt congratulations on the completion of fifty years of your reign. We wish to assure you of our loyal devotion and to express our profound gratitude for the unstinting service which you have given to the Nation and to the people we have the privilege to represent in Parliament. Your long and distinguished reign has seen extraordinary changes at home and in the wider world. The United Kingdom of 1952 would be unrecognisable today. A society where the scars of war had not yet healed has given way to equality of opportunity, to social and geographic mobility and to levels of prosperity and health which that generation could only have dreamed of. The nature of society too has changed dramatically, as today we celebrate the diversity of race, culture and faith that makes this country a vibrant and exciting place to live. New democracies have emerged across the world which this Parliament is proud to nourish and support. The Cold War has given way to new partnerships, new challenges and new opportunities. The United Kingdom continues to exercise important influence in the counsels of the world and we make a major contribution to securing the peace. Fifty years ago this Parliament was at the heart of an Empire. Today we are one of 54 independent members of the Commonwealth, of which you are Head. Your personal contribution to the development of this unique organisation has been of great significance and millions of people are grateful for it. During your reign, Madam, this Parliament too has changed. We have chosen to share our sovereignty with our European partners and to delegate powers to the devolved Parliaments and assemblies of Scotland and Wales as well as Northern Ireland. The House of Commons today looks rather different from 1952. We have six times as many women Members and it is also a younger House—nearly half our Members have known no other Monarch. You have been served by ten Prime Ministers and I have the honour to be the eighth Speaker of your reign. Amidst this sea of change the monarchy has acted as a beacon of stability and a unifying influence for our people. But it is not simply the throne that we honour today—it is your personal contribution that we have reason to give thanks for. By your sense of service and your devotion to duty, by your consistent display of dedication and commitment, by your wisdom and grace, you have demonstrated for all to see the value of a constitutional monarchy in securing the liberties of our citizens and the fundamental unity of this Kingdom and the Commonwealth. In 1952, in a motion moved by Winston Churchill, the House of Commons expressed their complete conviction that you would throughout your reign work to uphold the liberties and promote the happiness of all your peoples. That confidence has been amply justified over the last 50 years. Few monarchs in the history of these islands can match your contribution. We are supremely grateful to you and to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, whose support for you has been so manifest and whose personal commitment to the Nation has been of such value to us. In this historic Hall at the heart of the Palace of Westminster, the scene of so much royal, political and parliamentary history, Parliament salutes its Sovereign. We offer you our respect, our affection and our prayers. May God save Your Majesty and give you His blessing, both now and for many years to come. Her Majesty's Most Gracious Reply was as follows: My Lords and Members of the House of Commons: You do Prince Philip and me a great honour in inviting us here today. I am most grateful to have this opportunity to reply to your Loyal Addresses and I thank you both, Lord Chancellor and Mr Speaker, for your generous words. Page 522 Tuesday 30th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top It is right that the first major event to mark my Golden Jubilee this summer is here in the Palace of Westminster. I would like to pay tribute to the work you do in this, the Mother of Parliaments—where you, like so many famous predecessors before you, have assembled to confront the issues of the day, to challenge each other and address differences through debate and discussion, and to play your essential part in guiding this Kingdom through the changing times of the past fifty years. For if a Jubilee becomes a moment to define an age, then for me we must speak of change—its breadth and accelerating pace over these years. Since 1952 I have witnessed the transformation of the international landscape through which this country must chart its course, the emergence of the Commonwealth, the growth of the European Union, the end of the Cold War, and now the dark threat of international terrorism. This has been matched by no less rapid developments at home, in the devolved shape of our nation, in the structure of society, in technology and communications, in our work and in the way we live. Change has become a constant; managing it has become an expanding discipline. The way we embrace it defines our future. It seems to me that this country has advantages to exploit in this exciting challenge. We in these islands have the benefit of a long and proud history. This not only gives us a trusted framework of stability and continuity to ease the process of change, but it also tells us what is of lasting value. Only the passage of time can filter out the ephemeral from the enduring. And what endure are the characteristics that mark our identity as a nation and the timeless values that guide us. These values find expression in our national institutions—including the Monarchy and Parliament—institutions which in turn must continue to evolve if they are to provide effective beacons of trust and unity to succeeding generations. I believe that many of the traditional values etched across our history equip us well for this age of change. We are a moderate, pragmatic people, more comfortable with practice than theory. With an off-shore, seafaring tradition we are outward-looking and open-minded, well suited by temperament—and language—to our shrinking world. We are inventive and creative—think of the record of British inventions over the past fifty years or our present thriving arts scene. We also take pride in our tradition of fairness and tolerance—the consolidation of our richly multicultural and multifaith society, a major development since 1952, is being achieved remarkably peacefully and with much goodwill. But there is another tradition in this country which gives me confidence for the future. That is the tradition of service. The willingness to ‘honour one another and seek the common good' transcends social change. Over these fifty years on visits up and down this country I have seen at first hand and met so many people who are dedicating themselves quietly and selflessly to the service of others. I would particularly pay tribute to the young men and women of our armed forces who give such professional service to this country, often in the most demanding and dangerous circumstances. They have my respect and admiration. I also wish to express my gratitude for the work of those in the public service more widely—here in Westminster or the corridors of Whitehall and town halls, as well as in our hospitals and schools, in the police and emergency services. But I would especially like to thank those very many people who give their time voluntarily to help others. I am pleased that the Jubilee is to be marked by the introduction of The Queen's Golden Jubilee Award, a new annual award for voluntary service by groups in the community. I hope this will give added recognition to those whose generosity of time and energy in the service of others is such a remarkable tradition in our society. These enduring British traditions and values—moderation, openness, tolerance, service—have stood the test of time, and I am convinced they will stand us in good stead in the future. I hope that the Golden Jubilee will be an opportunity to recognise these values and to celebrate all we have achieved as a nation since 1952. For my part, as I travel the length and breadth of these islands over the coming weeks, I would like to thank people everywhere for the loyalty, support, and inspiration you have given me over these fifty unforgettable years. I would like to express my pride in our past and my confidence in our future. I would like above all to declare my resolve to continue, with the support of my family, to serve the people of this great nation of ours to the best of my ability through the changing times ahead.
That the draft Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 17th April, should be approved. Page 523 Tuesday 30th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top That the draft Regulatory Reform (Carer's Allowance) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 22nd April, should be approved. The Committee came to these Resolutions without a Division.
Report to lie upon the Table; and to be printed [No. 802-I]. Minutes of Evidence to lie upon the Table; and to be printed [No. 802-II]. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 802-II].
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time; An Amendment was proposed to the Question, to leave out from the word ‘That' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Finance Bill because the provisions contained in its two volumes and 488 pages increase the burden of taxation on important sectors of the economy; fail to make adequate commitments about taxation and personal allowances in future years; and will have a negative impact on competitiveness and the attractiveness of the UK as a location for investment', instead thereof.—(Mr John Bercow.) And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Dr Julian Lewis, Mr Desmond Swayne: 142. Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Heppell, Mr Graham Stringer: 360. So the Question was negatived. And the Main Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 62 (Amendment on second or third reading); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Heppell, Mr Graham Stringer: 358. Tellers for the Noes, Dr Julian Lewis, Mr Desmond Swayne: 141. So the Question was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read a second time. Page 524 Tuesday 30th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top A Motion was made, and the Question being put, pursuant to Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills), That— (1) Clauses Nos. 4, 19, 23, 26 to 29, 87 to 92, 131 and 134 and Schedules Nos. 1, 5 and 38 be committed to a Committee of the whole House; (2) the remainder of the Bill be committed to a Standing Committee; and (3) when the provisions of the Bill considered, respectively, by the Committee of the whole House and by the Standing Committee have been reported to the House, the Bill be proceeded with as if the Bill had been reported as a whole to the House from the Standing Committee—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe):—It was agreed to. Committee to-morrow.
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till seven minutes past Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 11.07 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
(2) draft Code of Practice for Schools, [by Act] [Secretary Estelle Morris].
Other Papers:
Page 525 Tuesday 30th April 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top APPENDIX II Standing Committees
APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Work of the Criminal Cases Review Commission], and Appendices thereto; to be printed [No. 810-i] [Mr Chris Mullin].
[No. 140.] Wednesday 1st May 2002. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Wednesday 8th May.
Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered on Friday 10th May; and to be printed [Bill 131]. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 816]. Page 526 Wednesday 1st May 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 15500/01, Commission Communication and two draft Directives on the promotion of the use of biofuels for transport, and provision for Member States to apply differentiated rates of excise duty in favour of biofuels; considers that the objectives of security of supply and climate change abatement can best be achieved by an approach which promotes renewable transport fuels as a whole, and reflects the individual circumstances of Member States and EU renewable energy policy through the setting of indicative, flexible targets; welcomes the principles of making it easier for Member States to set a lower rate of duty on cleaner fuels such as biofuels; but considers that the detail of the Commission's approach (in particular, the links with current duty rates for conventional fuels and with oil prices) should be questioned. Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
Bill withdrawn.
Football (Disorder) (Amendment) Act 2002 Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 National Heritage Act 2002 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Greenham and Crookham Commons Act 2002.
The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ivor Caplin, Mrs Anne McGuire: 314. Tellers for the Noes, Mr David Wilshire, Mr Charles Hendry: 137. So the Question was agreed to. Ordered, That a Bill be brought in on the foregoing Resolution: And that the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Secretary Darling, Mr Secretary Milburn, Mr Andrew Smith, Dawn Primarolo, Mr Paul Boateng and Ruth Kelly do prepare and bring it in.
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Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the National Insurance Contributions Bill be printed [Bill 130–EN].
That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution relating to the said Joint Committee. That a Select Committee of six honourable Members be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords to consider any such draft Communications Bill. That the Committee shall have power— (i) to send for persons, papers and records; (ii) to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House; (iii) to report from time to time; (iv) to appoint specialist advisers; (v) to adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom; and That Paul Farrelly, Mr John Grogan, Nick Harvey, Mr Andrew Lansley, Anne Picking and Brian White be members of the Committee.—(Mr Graham Stringer.) Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-six minutes to Nine o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 8.34 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
(2) Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Laying Hens [by Act], and (3) Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Meat Chickens and Breeding Chickens [by Act] [Secretary Margaret Beckett].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Other Papers:
Page 528 Wednesday 1st May 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top Papers withdrawn:
(2) Code of Practice for Schools [laid 30th April]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee A, and has appointed Mr Nicholas Winterton and Mr David Amess Chairmen; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Adrian Bailey, John Barrett, Colin Burgon, Yvette Cooper, Mr Frank Dobson, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Adrian Flook, Mr Mike Hall, Dr Evan Harris, Mr Andrew Hunter, Tim Loughton, Judy Mallaber, Laura Moffatt, Mr Jim Murphy, John Robertson, Mr David Ruffley, David Taylor, Dr Desmond Turner, Ms Claire Ward, Mr David Wilshire and Pete Wishart.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Bob Blizzard, David Burnside, Mr James Clappison, Mr Vernon Coaker, Mr Edward Davey, Mr David Drew, Mr Frank Field, Kate Hoey, Mr George Howarth, Ms Oona King, Mr Greg Knight, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Mr Calum MacDonald, Mr Austin Mitchell, Andrew Selous and Malcolm Wicks.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee F; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated thirty-three Members to serve on the Committee: Mr John Bercow, Mr Paul Boateng, Kevin Brennan, Mr John Burnett, Roger Casale, Mr Christopher Chope, Jon Cruddas, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Mr Edward Davey, Mr Wayne David, Mr Mark Field, Mr Howard Flight, Mr Tom Harris, Mr Mark Hendrick, Mr Mark Hoban, Mr Michael Jack, Ruth Kelly, Mr David Laws, Mr David Lidington, Mr Peter Luff, Mr Iain Luke, Ann McKechin, Rob Marris, Mr Chris Pond, Dawn Primarolo, Dr John Pugh, Joan Ryan, Mr Andrew Smith, Angela Smith, Helen Southworth, Mr Gerry Sutcliffe and David Wright.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Tim Boswell, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Ronnie Campbell, Denzil Davies, Mr Peter Duncan, Maria Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Hywel Francis, Mr George Galloway, Mr Dai Havard, Mr John Horam, Joyce Quin, Angela Smith, Mr Neil Turner, Mr Bill Tynan and Steve Webb.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Tim Boswell, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Chris Bryant, Andy Burnham, Maria Eagle, Paul Holmes, Mr Eric Joyce, Siobhain McDonagh, Mr Mark Prisk, James Purnell, Andrew Selous, Angela Smith, Mark Tami, Mr Tom Watson and Steve Webb. Page 529 Wednesday 1st May 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Hazel Blears, Mr Michael Clapham, Mr Ian Davidson, Paul Farrelly, Jim Fitzpatrick, Dr Liam Fox, Mr Barry Gardiner, Mr Philip Hammond, Dr Evan Harris, Mr Oliver Heald, Mr David Kidney, Mr Greg Pope, Mr Alan Reid, Rachel Squire, Ms Claire Ward and Mr David Wilshire.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr David Atkinson, Ms Hazel Blears, Mr Simon Burns, Michael Fabricant, Jim Fitzpatrick, Dr Evan Harris, Mr Peter Mandelson, Mr Eric Martlew, Mr George Mudie, Bridget Prentice, Alan Simpson, The Reverend Martin Smyth, Dr Rudi Vis, Ms Claire Ward, Mr David Wilshire and David Winnick.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Nick Ainger, Mr Richard Bacon, Malcolm Bruce, Mr David Clelland, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Sue Doughty, Mr Tom Harris, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Mr Jim Marshall, Mr Michael Meacher, Mr Kerry Pollard, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Mr Terry Rooney, Chris Ruane, Mr Jonathan Sayeed, Jim Sheridan, Mr Gerry Steinberg, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Simon Thomas, Mr Bill Wiggin and Mr Mike Wood. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Major Procurement Projects]; to be printed [No. 779-ii] [Mr Bruce George].
Page 530 Wednesday 1st May 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top (2) Thirty-fifth Report from the Committee [Losses to the Revenue from frauds on alcohol duty]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 331]; and (3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Winding-up The New Millennium Experience Company Limited]; to be printed [No. 820-i] [Mr Edward Leigh].
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Sub-Committee of the Committee [NATS Finances]; to be printed [No. 789-i] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody].
[No. 140; WH, No. 78.] Wednesday 1st May 2002. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock.
And it being Two o'clock, the sitting was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 2 p.m. [No. 141.] Thursday 2nd May 2002. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 9th May.
Draft Communications Bill,—The Lords communicate that they have appointed a Committee of six Lords to join with the Committee appointed by the Commons to consider and report on any draft Communications Bill presented to both Houses by a Minister of the Crown; That they have ordered that the Committee have power to agree with the Committee of the Commons in the appointment of a Chairman, have leave to report from time to time, and have power to appoint specialist advisers and to adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom; that the reports of the Committee from time to time shall be printed, notwithstanding any adjournment of their Lordships' House; and that the Committee do report no later than three months after the presentation of any such draft Bill; And they propose that the Committee do meet with the Committee appointed by the Commons on Thursday 9th May at Three o'clock. Page 531 Thursday 2nd May 2002 2001-2002 Volume 258 Back to top
And it being Seven o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till half-past Seven o'clock, adjourned till Tuesday 7th May, pursuant to Resolution [23rd April]. [Adjourned at 7.30 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
(2) draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2002 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda [by Command] [Mrs Secretary Liddell]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Other Papers:
APPENDIX II Standing Committees
[No. 141; WH, No. 79.] Thursday 2nd May 2002. The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000]. The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock.
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 7th May. [Adjourned at 4.54 p.m.
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