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[No. 159.] Monday 17th June 2002.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Eric Illsley reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft European Union Extradition (Amendment) Regulations 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Edward O'Hara reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 100) (House of Commons Paper No. 869), on 2001–02 Special Grant Report for Rate Relief in Respect of Hardship caused by Foot and Mouth Disease. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft International Maritime Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Joe Benton reported from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | European Standing Committee B,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from European Standing Committee B the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 8351/02, draft Council Directive laying down minimum standards for the reception of applicants for asylum in Member States; supports the Government's efforts to secure agreement on a Council Directive for reception conditions for asylum applicants which will promote a balance in the provision of reception arrangements throughout the Union; and notes the Government's commitment to secure agreement to the asylum measures within the time period envisaged by the Treaty of Amsterdam.
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Sex Discrimination (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to amend the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; to make provision with respect to discrimination concerning the provision of goods, facilities, services and access to governance by private member clubs; and to continue to permit wholly single-sex clubs and sporting events; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 7 | Sex Discrimination (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill [Lords],—The Sex Discrimination (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday and to be printed [Bill 148]. |
| 8 | Enterprise Bill [2nd allotted day],—The House, according to Order, proceeded further to consider the Enterprise Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. |
Another Amendment (No. 380) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 196) proposed to the Bill, in page 147, line 26, at the end, to insert the words—
‘(2A) An act or omission or course of conduct falls within this subsection if it amounts to the abuse by the person in question (”the supplier”) of his superior knowledge or bargaining strength so that he:
(a) unfairly induces consumers to enter into transactions which are not the result of free and informed decisions; or
(b) unfairly hinders consumers from enforcing rights under any consumer transaction.
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(2B) In considering whether an act, omission or course of conduct amounts to an abuse under subsection (2A), the court shall take into account all the circumstances, including the nature of the goods or services in question, the nature and extent of any commitments undertaken by the consumers in question and any lack of good faith on the part of the supplier, and the court may have regard to:
(a) any representation made by the supplier, or failure to disclose information, which unreasonably prevents consumers from making adequate price or value comparisons between competing suppliers;
(b) any exploitation by the supplier of consumers' inability to make free and informed decisions, or to enforce rights under contracts, because of physical or mental infirmity, inability to understand the language of the transaction or other vulnerability;
(c) any failure by the supplier to comply with a consumer code of practice (as defined in section 8(4) of this Act) which he claims to follow;
(d) any act or omission by the supplier which causes any unreasonable expense of time or money by consumers pursuing legitimate complaints or rights under contracts entered into with the supplier; and
(e) any failure to keep consumers reasonably informed about matters relating to a contract for supply of services, or which might affect a decision whether or not to change suppliers.'.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Charles Hendry, Mr Desmond Swayne: 148.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ian Pearson, Derek Twigg: 258.
Other Amendments (Nos. 375 to 379) made to the Bill.
Another Clause (Bankrupt's home)—(Miss Melanie Johnson)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (Fees: further provision)—(Mr Nigel Waterson)—brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Amendment (No. 79) proposed to the Bill, in page 243, line 13, after the word ‘company', to insert the words ‘and the whole or part of its business'.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 99 to 101, 324 to 326, 102 to 104, 327, 105 to 121, 123, 122, 124, 328, 125, 329, 126, 330, 331, 127, 332 to 345, 128, 346, 129, 347, 130 to 133, 348, 134, 349 to 353, 140, 354, 355, 321 and 322) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 13) proposed to the Bill, in page 170, line 27, at the end, to insert the words—
‘72FA Sixth exception: Registered Social Landlords
1. Section 72A does not prevent the appointment of an administrative receiver of a company which is a registered social landlord at the time of the appointment.
2. Section 72A does not prevent the appointment of an administrative receiver of a company which, at the time of the creation of the relevant qualifying floating charge, was either:
(a) a registered social landlord; or
(b) a housing association registered as such in the register previously maintained pursuant to Part I of the Housing Associations Act 1985.
3. In subsections (1) and (2) “registered social landlord” means a body registered as a social landlord pursuant to section 3 of the Housing Act 1985 or, as the case may be, section 57 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001.'.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 356 to 370 and 98) made to the Bill.
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Another Amendment (No. 85) proposed to the Bill, in page 174, to leave out line 12 and insert the words—
‘(a) in the case of an individual whose bankruptcy arises from the closure of a business or trade established or operated by that individual, one year beginning with the date on which the bankruptcy commences; and
(b) in cases not falling within subsection 1(a):
(i) where a certificate for the summary administration of the bankrupt's estate has been issued and is not revoked before the bankrupt's discharge, two years beginning with the date on which the bankruptcy commences; and
(ii) in any other case, three years beginning with the date on which the bankruptcy commences', instead thereof.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Amendment (No. 371) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 76) proposed to the Bill, in page 177, line 32, to leave out Clause No. 259.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 323, 374, 188, 382 to 386, 189, 190, 387 to 406, 301, 135, 136, 407, 408, 192, 409, 193, 302, 194, 137, 191, 303, 138, 139 and 381) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 91) proposed to the Bill, in page 184, line 4, at the end, to insert the words—
‘(2) Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this Act shall not come into force before 1st March 2005'.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
| 9 | Fees and Charges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Consular Fees Act 1980 (Fees) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 13th May, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 19th June, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Robin Cook relating to House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the Questions may be decided, though opposed, after the expiration of the time for opposed business and the Order of 28th June 2001 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply to them.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
| 11 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till nineteen minutes to Ten o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 9.41 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 14th June 2002 (Non-sitting Friday, S.O. No. 12) pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers):
| 1 | Competition Commission,—Report by the Competition Commission on the merger situation of Coloplast A/S and SSL International plc [Cm. 5522] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 2 | Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Reports 2002: The Government's Expenditure Plans for 2002–03 to 2003–04 for: |
(1) the Department of Trade and Industry [Cm. 5416] [Ms Secretary Hewitt];
(2) the Export Credits Guarantee Department [Cm. 5418] [Ms Secretary Hewitt];
(3) the Food Standards Agency [Cm. 5404] [Mr Secretary Milburn];
(4) National Savings and Investments [Cm. 5433] [Mr Paul Boateng];
(5) the Northern Ireland Office [Cm. 5432] [Mr Secretary Reid].
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| 3 | Transport,—Department for Transport Minute, dated 14th June 2002, in respect of a contingent liability consequent upon interest rate hedge guarantees given to London and Continental Railways Limited [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 17th June 2002:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 4 | Immigration,—Draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea or Air) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 5 | Local Government Finance,—Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 103) on Gypsy Sites Refurbishment Grant for 2002–03 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 948] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
| 6 | Road Traffic,—Draft Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 7 | Social Security,—Draft Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Child Benefit) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 8 | Coroners,—Lincolnshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1588), dated 13th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 9 | Merchant Shipping,—Merchant Shipping (Diving Safety) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1587), dated 13th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 10 | Telegraphs,—Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1590), dated 17th June 2002 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Other Papers:
| 11 | Audit Commission,—Accounts of the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales for the year ended 31st October 2001, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 931] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 12 | European Communities (No. 2, 2002),—Stabilisation and Association Agreement, done at Luxembourg on 29th October 2001, between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 5544] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
| 13 | Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Reports 2002: The Government's Expenditure Plans for 2002–03 to 2003–04 for the Government Actuary's Department [by Command] [Cm. 5426] [John Healey]. |
| 14 | Human Fertilisation and Embryology,—Report and Accounts of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority for 2000–01, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. |
| 15 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Ministry of Defence: Progress in Reducing Stocks [by Act]; to be printed [No. 898] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 16 | School Standards and Framework,—Accounts of the— |
(1) Barnsley Education Action Zone, and
(2) Wythenshawe Education Action Zone
for 2000–01, with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 945 and 946] [Clerk of the House].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 505),—The Speaker has appointed Frank Cook Chairman of the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order. |
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| 2 | Draft Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Gregory Barker from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Adrian Flook. |
| 3 | Draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Louise Ellman and Mr Frank Field from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Bridget Prentice and Mr Anthony D. Wright. |
| 4 | Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Maintenance of Interception Capability) Regulations 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Horam and Mr Frank Dobson from the Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Chris Grayling and Mr Dave Watts. |
Grand Committees
| 5 | The Speaker has appointed Mr John McWilliam Chairman of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee in respect of its meeting on Thursday 27th June. |
European Standing Committees
| 6 | The Speaker has appointed Mr Alan Hurst Chairman of European Standing Committee B in respect of European Union Documents Nos. SN 1107/02, SN 1108/02, SN 1109/02, SN 1111/02, SN 1112/02, SN 1113/02, SN 1319/1/02, SN 1320/1/02, SN 1321/02, SN 1322/02, SN 1323/02, SN 1324/1/02, SN 1325/02, OJ C51/7, SN 1361/02, SN 1382/1/02 and SN 1383/1/02 relating to the Stability and Convergence Programmes of each Member State; and European Union Document No. 8389/02 relating to Broad Economic Policy Guidelines. |
| 7 | The Speaker has appointed Mr David Chidgey Chairman of European Standing Committee C in respect of European Union Documents Nos. 13361/01 and 14591/01 relating to the authorisation of human and veterinary medicines and European Union Document No. 6240/02 relating to the authorisation of traditional herbal medicinal products, in place of Mr Alan Hurst. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Draft Communications Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Communications Bill; to be printed [No. 876-v] [Brian White]. |
| 2 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Hazardous Waste Sub-Committee of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [Hazardous Waste]; to be printed [No. 919-ii] [Mr Michael Jack]. |
| 3 | Human Rights,—(1) Seventeenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights [Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill], together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 961]; |
(2) Eighteenth Report from the Committee [Scrutiny of Bills: Further Progress Report], together with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 962]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Case for a Human Rights Commission for the UK]; to be printed [No. 781-vi]
[Jean Corston].
| 4 | Public Accounts,—(1) Fortieth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [NHS Direct in England]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 610]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Dealing with pollution from ships] [No. 960-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
| 5 | Welsh Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee [The Draft National Health Service (Wales) Bill]; to be printed [No. 959-i] [Mr Martyn Jones]. |
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[No. 160.] Tuesday 18th June 2002.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Pike reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mrs Irene Adams reported from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Horticultural Development Council (Amendment) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr John McWilliam reported from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr David Amess reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Vehicular Access Across Common and Other Land (England) Regulations 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr David Amess reported from the Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Maintenance of Interception Capability) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Eleventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Bill O'Brien reported from the Eleventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 440). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 7 | European Standing Committee B,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from European Standing Committee B the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 8389/02, Commission Recommendation for the 2002 Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community; and supports the Government's welcome for the publication of the Commission's Recommendation for the Guidelines, as giving operational content to the conclusions of the Lisbon and Stockholm summits, reflecting the importance of structural reform in tackling successfully the challenges of globalisation and competitiveness, and promoting employment and social inclusion; also takes note of European Union Documents Nos. SN 1107/02, 1108/02, 1109/02, 1111/02, 1112/02, 1113/02, 1319/1/02 REV1, 1320/1/02 REV1, 1321/02, 1322/02, 1323/02, 1324/1/02 REV1, 1325/1/02 REV1, 1361/02, 1382/1/02 REV1, 1383/1/02 REV1 and 2002/C 51/06, Council Opinions and Statements on the 2001 Stability and Convergence Programmes; and welcomes these Opinions and Statements as promoting the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth conducive to employment creation.
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
| 8 | European Standing Committee C,—Mr David Chidgey reported from European Standing Committee C the following Resolution: |
That the Standing Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 13361/01, Commission Report on the experience gained as a result of the operation of the procedures for granting marketing authorisation for medicinal products; and No. 14591/01, draft Regulation laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products, and draft Directives amending Directives 2001/83/EC and 2001/82/EC on the Community codes relating to medicinal products for human use and veterinary medicinal products; supports the Government's position of broad agreement to the proposed amendments, and the overall aims of the Review; supports the Government's ongoing work with Member States to build on the current system of medicines regulation to ensure it continues to contribute to the protection of human and animal health, also to promote the further development of a single market in pharmaceuticals, prepare the regulatory regime for enlargement,
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and provide a competitive enironment for the pharmaceutical industry; notes European Union Document No. 6240/02, draft Directive amending Directive 2001/83/EC as regards traditional herbal medicinal products for human use; and supports the Government's position of broad agreement to the proposed amendments in order to achieve a regulatory regime for traditional herbal medicines which improves public health protection while maintaining consumer choice.
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
| 9 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to amend the Public Trustee Act 1906 in respect of the liability and fees of the Public Trustee; and for connected purposes; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 10 | Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill [Lords],—The Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 150]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill [Lords] be printed [Bill 150–EN].
| 11 | Waiting Time for Discharge from Hospital Bill,—The Order for reading the Waiting Time for Discharge from Hospital Bill a second time on Friday 21st June was read and discharged. |
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 12 | Home Safety,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to promote the use of accident prevention and safety measures in the home; to reduce the cost of such measures by reducing the rate of VAT levied on them; and for connected purposes: And that Claire Ward, Phil Hope, Mr Huw Edwards, Lawrie Quinn, Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West), Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr Ian Davidson, Mr Ivan Henderson and Mr Andy Reed do prepare and bring it in. |
| 13 | Home Safety Bill,—Claire Ward accordingly presented a Bill to promote the use of accident prevention and safety measures in the home; to reduce the cost of such measures by reducing the rate of VAT levied on them; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th July and to be printed [Bill 149]. |
| 14 | Criminal 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 Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 15th May, be approved—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Reception of Asylum Applicants,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes note of European Document No. 8351/02, draft Council Directive laying down minimum standards for the reception of applicants for asylum in Member States; supports the Government's efforts to secure agreement on a Council directive for reception conditions for asylum applicants which will promote a balance in the provision of reception arrangements throughout the Union; and notes the Government's commitment to secure agreement to the asylum measures within the time period envisaged by the Treaty of Amsterdam—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to. |
| 16 | Adjournment (European Affairs),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Jim Fitzpatrick); |
And it being Ten o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 17 | Powers of Attorney,—Ordered, That the Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 832), dated 26th March 2002, and the Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 833), dated 26th March 2002, copies of which were laid before this House on 27th March, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
| 18 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Jim Murphy); |
And the Motion having been made at Ten o'clock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Speaker adjourned the House without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.30 p.m.
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APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Housing,—Draft Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
| 2 | Local Government Finance,—Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 94) on Funding for Enforcement of Vehicle Emission Standards [by Act]; to be printed [No. 885] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Income Tax,—Income Tax (Benefits in Kind) (Exemption for Employment Costs resulting from Disability) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1596), dated 18th June 2002 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 4 | Professional Qualifications,—European Communities (Recognition of Qualifications and Experience) (Third General System) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1597), dated 18th June 2002 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Other Papers:
| 5 | Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Report 2002: The Government's Expenditure Plans for 2002–03 to 2003–04 for HM Customs and Excise [by Command] [Cm. 5427] [John Healey]. |
| 6 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on The 2001 Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease [by Act]; to be printed [No. 939] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 7 | Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Defence on the Petition [22nd May] from residents of Lyneham, Wootton Bassett, Calne, Chippenham, Malmesbury and other towns and villages of North Wiltshire against the closure of RAF Lyneham and for the basing of the A400M transport aircraft there [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data: Additional Public Authorities) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Bob Ainsworth, Mr Richard Allan, Peter Bottomley, Annette Brooke, Harry Cohen, Mr Ian Davidson, Mr Barry Gardiner, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr Ivan Henderson, Mr Mark Hoban, Dr Nick Palmer, Jon Trickett, Dr Desmond Turner, Mrs Betty Williams and Mr Phil Woolas from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order). |
| 2 | Draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr George Galloway, Dr Howard Stoate and Mr Peter Kilfoyle from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Janet Anderson, Paul Goggins and Mr Doug Henderson. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Illegal Meat Imports Sub-Committee of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [Illegal Meat Imports]; to be printed [No. 968-i] [Paddy Tipping]. |
| 2 | Foreign Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee [The Inter-governmental Conference 2004: The Convention on the Future of Europe]; to be printed [No. 965-i] [Donald Anderson]. |
| 3 | Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [The Conduct of Investigations into Past Cases of Abuse in Children's Homes]; to be printed [No. 836-iv] [Mr Chris Mullin]. |
| 4 | International Development,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee [Department for International Development: Departmental Report 2002]; to be printed [No. 964] [Tony Baldry]. |
| 5 | Statutory Instruments,—Thirty-second Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 135-xxxii] [Mr Brian White]. |
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| 6 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [Banking and SMEs]; to be printed [No. 818-iii] [Mr John McFall]. |
[No. 160; WH, No. 92.]
Tuesday 18th June 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.—(Mr John Spellar.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.58 p.m.
[No. 161.] Wednesday 19th June 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 Wednesday 26th June.
| 2 | Twelfth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Twelfth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Local Government (Best Value) Performance Indicators and Performance Standards Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 523). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Thirteenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr John Cummings reported from the Thirteenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the TSE (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 843). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Planning (Publication and Infrastructure) Bill,—The Order for reading the Planning (Publication and Infrastructure) Bill a second time on Friday 21st June was read and discharged. |
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 5 | Private Hire Vehicles (Carriage of Guide Dogs etc.) Bill,—The Order for considering the Private Hire Vehicles (Carriage of Guide Dogs etc.) Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, on Friday 21st June was read and discharged. |
Bill to be considered on Friday 19th July.
| 6 | Prescriptions (Chronic Diseases),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision in relation to prescribing for those suffering from chronic diseases: And that Mr Paul Marsden, Dr Richard Taylor, Dr Ian Gibson, Dr Evan Harris, Mr David Amess, Sandra Gidley, Mr Simon Thomas, Mr Paul Burstow, The Reverend Martin Smyth, Dr Jenny Tonge and John Barrett do prepare and bring it in. |
| 7 | Prescriptions (Chronic Diseases) Bill,—Mr Paul Marsden accordingly presented a Bill to make provision in relation to prescribing for those suffering from chronic diseases: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th July and to be printed [Bill 151]. |
| 8 | Opposition Day [3rd allotted day: second part],—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. |
Reduction of World Poverty through Trade,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House shares the concerns of the Trade Justice Movement about the plight of the poorest people in the world, and congratulates them on bringing these matters to the attention of the public; notes with great concern the increasing levels of hunger and poverty in many developing nations; further notes that international development targets are not being met in Africa; recognises the depth of public concern on this issue; believes that increasing levels of international trade offer the greatest hope for the alleviation of hunger and poverty in history; further believes that the removal of
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trade barriers will promote economic growth, trade and investment in poor nations; supports the liberalisation of trade; is concerned that the Common Agricultural Policy is failing both British farmers and consumers, and harming farmers in poor countries; is also concerned at the rising levels of farm subsidies in America; and calls on the Government to use the forthcoming G8 Summit in Canada, the EU Heads of Government Meeting, and future World Trade Organisation meetings to further the liberalisation of international trade to promote the alleviation of poverty and combat hunger and starvation amongst the poorest people on earth—(Mrs Caroline Spelman);
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word ‘House' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘welcomes the lobby of Parliament by the Trade Justice Movement and increased recognition of trade as a key component to reducing global poverty; welcomes also efforts made to draw public attention to these important issues; recognises trade has an important role to play in helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); is aware that to achieve this a multilateral trading system is needed giving developing countries a fair deal; recognises that the Government is committed to working with developing country partners, and other bilateral donors and multilateral organisations to achieve this; believes that the development challenges faced in Africa require the international community, working together with African countries, to make additional efforts to secure progress towards the MDGs; welcomes the Government's commitment to turning the agreement reached at Doha in November last year into a meaningful “Development Round” and to achieving real progress on market access and in areas of importance to developing countries; will continue to support efforts to reform the Common Agricultural Policy and reduce trade-distorting subsidies; will support preferential access to developing countries through the Generalised System of Preferences aid to least developed countries through the Everything But Arms initiative; recognises developing countries themselves must undertake effective policy measures to integrate into the global trading system; supports these efforts and engagement in a broad range of activities to help countries participate more effectively in the multilateral trading system; and further welcomes the Government's commitment to doubling support for trade-related capacity building from £15 million in 1998–2001 to £30 million in 2001–04', instead thereof.—(Secretary Clare Short.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr David Wilshire: 180.
Tellers for the Noes, Joan Ryan, Mr John Heppell: 319.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments):—It was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House welcomes the lobby of Parliament by the Trade Justice Movement and increased recognition of trade as a key component to reducing global poverty; welcomes also efforts made to draw public attention to these important issues; recognises trade has an important role to play in helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); is aware that to achieve this a multilateral trading system is needed giving developing countries a fair deal; recognises that the Government is committed to working with developing country partners, and other bilateral donors and multilateral organisations to achieve this; believes that the development challenges faced in Africa require the international community, working together with African countries, to make additional efforts to secure progress towards the MDGs; welcomes the Government's commitment to turning the agreement reached at Doha in November last year into a meaningful ‘Development Round' and to achieving real progress on market access and in areas of importance to developing countries; will continue to support efforts to reform the Common Agricultural Policy and reduce trade-distorting subsidies; will support preferential access to developing countries through the Generalised System of Preferences aid to least developed countries through the Everything But Arms initiative; recognises developing countries themselves must undertake effective policy measures to integrate into the global trading system; supports these efforts and engagement in a broad range of activities to help countries participate more effectively in the multilateral trading system; and further welcomes the Government's commitment to doubling support for trade-related capacity building from £15 million in 1998–2001 to £30 million in 2001–04.
| 9 | Broad Economic Guidelines,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 8389/02, Commission Recommendation for the 2002 Broad Guidelines of the Economic Policies of the Member States and the Community; and supports the Government's welcome for the publication of the
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Commission's Recommendation for the Guidelines, as giving operational content to the conclusions of the Lisbon and Stockholm summits, reflecting the importance of structural reform in tackling successfully the challenges of globalisation and competitiveness, and promoting employment and social inclusion; also takes note of European Union Documents Nos. SN 1107/02, 1108/02, 1109/02, 1111/02, 1112/02, 1113/02, 1319/1/02 REV1, 1320/1/02 REV1, 1321/02, 1322/02, 1323/02, 1324/1/02 REV1, 1325/1/02 REV1, 1361/02, 1382/1/02 REV1, 1383/1/02 REV1 and 2002/C 51/06, Council Opinions and Statements on the 2001 Stability and Convergence Programmes; and welcomes these Opinions and Statements as promoting the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth conducive to employment creation—(Mr Fraser Kemp):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the Lords Message [10th June] relating to House of Lords Reform be now considered; |
That this House concurs with the Lords in the said Resolution;
That a Select Committee of twelve Members be appointed to join with a Committee appointed by the Lords as the Joint Committee on House of Lords Reform—
(1) to consider issues relating to House of Lords reform, including the composition and powers of the Second Chamber and its role and authority within the context of Parliament as a whole, having regard in particular to the impact which any proposed changes would have on the existing pre-eminence of the House of Commons, such consideration to include the implications of a House composed of more than one ‘category' of member and the experience and expertise which the House of Lords in its present form brings to its function as the revising Chamber; and
(2) having regard to paragraph (1) above, to report on options for the composition and powers of the House of Lords and to define and present to both Houses options for composition, including a fully nominated and fully elected House, and intermediate options;
and to consider and report on—
(a) any changes to the relationship between the two Houses which may be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of Parliament as a whole in the context of a reformed Second Chamber, and in particular, any new procedures for resolving conflict between the two Houses; and
(b) the most appropriate and effective legal and constitutional means to give effect to any new Parliamentary settlement;
and in all the foregoing considerations, to have regard to—
(i) the Report of the Royal Commission on House of Lords Reform (Cm. 4534);
(ii) the White Paper The House of Lords—Completing the Reform (Cm. 5291), and the responses received thereto;
(iii) debates and votes in both Houses of Parliament on House of Lords reform; and
(iv) the House of Commons Select Committee on Public Administration Report The Second Chamber: Continuing the Reform, including its consultation of the House of Commons, and any other relevant select committee reports;
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 Janet Anderson, Mr James Arbuthnot, Mr Chris Bryant, Mr Kenneth Clarke, Dr Jack Cunningham, Mr William Hague, Mr Stephen McCabe, Joyce Quin, Mr Terry Rooney, Mr Clive Soley, Mr Paul Stinchcombe and Mr Paul Tyler be members of the Committee—(Mr Robin Cook);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Smith, Mr Jim Murphy: 320.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Simon Thomas, Pete Wishart: 14.
So the Question was agreed to.
Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
| 11 | Housing,—Ordered, That the Housing (Right to Acquire) (Discount) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1091), dated 15th April 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19th April, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
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| 12 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.31 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Government Trading Funds,—Draft Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Trading Fund (Variation) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
| 2 | Local Government Finance,—(1) Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 102) on Children's Services (Quality Protects) Special Grants for 2001–02 and 2002–03, and |
(2) Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 101) on Personal Social Services Performance Grant for 2002–03
[by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 943 and 942] [Mr Secretary Milburn].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Food,—Food and Animal Feedingstuffs (Products of Animal Origin from China) (Emergency Control) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1614), dated 19th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. |
Other Papers:
| 4 | Air Force (Constitution),—Amendment list 1 to Commissioning of Officers and Terms of Service of Officers and Airmen (Aircrew) in the Royal Air Force (Air Publication 3393 (Sixth Edition)), dated 8th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon]. |
| 5 | Competition Commission,—Report by the Competition Commission on the proposed merger between P&O Princess Cruises plc and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd [by Command] [Cm. 5536] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 6 | Morocco (No. 1, 2002),—Agreement, done at London on 21st February 2002, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco on the Transfer of Convicted Offenders [by Command] [Cm. 5546] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
| 7 | Public Accounts,—Treasury Minute on the Twenty-third and the Twenty-sixth to Thirtieth Reports from the Committee of Public Accounts [by Command] [Cm. 5524] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 8 | Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on the Petition [30th April] from residents of Bolton South East urging the House to seek a withdrawal of the Israeli Defence Force from the occupied territories [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. |
| 9 | School Standards and Framework,—Account of the Kingston-upon-Hull Education Action Zone for 2000–01, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 958] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 10 | Terrorism,—Report of the Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland for 2001 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Reid]. |
| 11 | Trade and Industry,—Department of Trade and Industry Minute, dated 19th June 2002, concerning a proposed contingent liability to be undertaken to indemnify Bechtel Group in respect of any legal claims arising out of its assessment of legacy nuclear liabilities [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 12 | Treasury,—Treasury Minute, dated 13th June 2002, concerning an extension to contingent liabilities undertaken in respect of the provision of third party (war and terrorism) insurance cover to UK operating airlines and the UK airline industry, and reporting on liabilities incurred since the Minute dated 10th April 2002 [by Command] [Ruth Kelly]. |
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Papers withdrawn:
| 13 | Investigatory Powers,—(1) Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data: Additional Public Authorities) Order 2002 [laid 20th May], |
(2) draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Designation of Public Authorities for the Purposes of Intrusive Surveillance) Order 2002 [laid 10th June], and
(3) draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Additional Public Authorities) Order 2002 [laid 10th June].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (Schedule 4) (Amendment) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order 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: Mr Tony Banks, Mr John Baron, Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Ben Chapman, Ross Cranston, Mr Frank Dobson, Mr John Greenway, Nick Harvey, Mr Mark Hoban, Mr Kelvin Hopkins, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Laurence Robertson, Joan Ruddock, Jonathan Shaw, Dr Rudi Vis and Mr Michael Weir.
| 2 | Draft Social Security Amendment (Intercalating Students) Regulations 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Gregory Barker, Mr Clive Betts, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Julian Brazier, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mr James Clappison, Jon Cruddas, Jim Dobbin, Jane Griffiths, Paul Holmes, Mr Piara S. Khabra, Jim Knight, Dr John Pugh, Angela Smith, Paddy Tipping and Malcolm Wicks.
| 3 | Draft Specialized Agencies of the United Nations (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002 and the draft United Nations and International Court of Justice (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr David Borrow, Mr Menzies Campbell, Mr Ivor Caplin, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Mr Jonathan Djanogly, Mr Alan Duncan, Mr Peter Duncan, Mr Tom Harris, John McDonnell, Mr Denis MacShane, Fiona Mactaggart, Kali Mountford, Mr John Randall, Dr Phyllis Starkey and Derek Wyatt.
| 4 | Draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: John Austin, Mr Edward Davey, Michael Fabricant, Mr Howard Flight, Mr Roger Godsiff, Mr Paul Goodman, Mr Mark Hendrick, Ruth Kelly, Mr Peter Luff, Dr Doug Naysmith, Mr Chris Pond, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Dennis Skinner, Mr Gerry Sutcliffe, Dr Desmond Turner and Mrs Betty Williams.
| 5 | Draft Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Tony Cunningham, Mr Wayne David, Jim Dowd, Mrs Louise Ellman, Mr Frank Field, Mr Philip Hammond, Mr Charles Hendry, Mr Lindsay Hoyle, Mr Michael Jack, Mr Boris Johnson, Mr Ian Pearson, Angus Robertson, Christine Russell, Sir Robert Smith, Ian Stewart and Mr Brian Wilson.
| 6 | Draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea or Air) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr John Battle, Mr Harold Best, Ms Karen Buck, Mr David Crausby, Dr Jack Cunningham, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Paul Goggins, Beverley Hughes, Simon Hughes, Mr Peter Kilfoyle, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Mr Humfrey Malins, Mr Frank Roy, Bob Russell and Derek Twigg.
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| 7 | Draft Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 and the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 94) (House of Commons Paper No. 885), on Funding for Enforcement of Vehicle Emission Standards 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations and Report to the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Adrian Bailey, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Colin Breed, Richard Burden, Harry Cohen, Mr Don Foster, Dr Hywel Francis, Mr David Jamieson, Patrick Mercer, Mr Andrew Mitchell, Mr Malcolm Moss, Ms Meg Munn, Linda Perham, Joan Ryan, Mr Robert N. Wareing and Mr Dave Watts.
| 8 | Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 103) (House of Commons Paper No. 948), on 2002–03 Special Grant for Gypsy Sites Refurbishment: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Report to the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Vera Baird, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Mr Ivan Henderson, Mr David Heyes, Kate Hoey, Mrs Jackie Lawrence, Mr Tony McNulty, Alice Mahon, Dr Andrew Murrison, Mr George Osborne, Mr Martin Salter, Mr Adrian Sanders, David Winnick, Mr Phil Woolas and Richard Younger-Ross.
| 9 | Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 833) and the Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 832): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Rules to the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr John Burnett, Mr William Cash, Jeremy Corbyn, Mr Barry Gardiner, Mr Neil Gerrard, Mr David Heath, Alan Keen, Mr Fraser Kemp, Siobhain McDonagh, Mr Gordon Marsden, Mr Eric Martlew, Mr Stephen O'Brien, Mr Andrew Robathan, Hugh Robertson, Ms Gisela Stuart and Ms Rosie Winterton.
| 10 | Draft Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Child Benefit) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Julian Brazier, Andy Burnham, Mr David Chaytor, Mr James Clappison, Mr Jim Cousins, Tom Cox, Mr David Laws, Mr Tony Lloyd, Andrew Selous, Angela Smith, Mr Clive Soley, Bob Spink, Steve Webb, Malcolm Wicks and David Wright.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs—Departmental Report 2002]; to be printed [No. 969] [Mr David Curry]. |
| 2 | Foreign Affairs,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee [Gibraltar]; to be printed [No. 973-i]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Seville European Council]; to be printed [No. 974-i]
[Donald Anderson].
| 3 | Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [Delayed Discharges]; to be printed [No. 617-vi] [Mr David Hinchliffe]. |
| 4 | Procedure,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Procedure Committee [Major Infrastructure Projects: Proposed New Parliamentary Procedures]; to be printed [No. 823-ii] [Sir Nicholas Winterton]. |
| 5 | Public Accounts,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts [Customs and Excise Standard Report 2000–01: Tobacco Smuggling]; to be printed [No. 806-ii] [Mr Edward Leigh]. |
| 6 | Science and Technology,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee [Government Funding of the Learned Scientific Societies]; to be printed [No. 774-iii] [Dr Ian Gibson]. |
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| 7 | Scottish Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Scottish Affairs Committee [Employment in Shipbuilding on the Clyde]; to be printed [No. 865-ii] [Mrs Irene Adams]. |
| 8 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Sub-Committee of the Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee [Railways in the North of England]; to be printed [No. 972-i] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. |
| 9 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee [The Inland Revenue's Expenditure Plans, 2002–2004]; to be printed [No. 975] [Mr John McFall]. |
[No. 161; WH, No. 93.]
Wednesday 19th June 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.—(Mr Phil Woolas.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
[No. 162.] Thursday 20th June 2002.
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Private Bills [Lords] (No Standing Order not previously inquired into applicable),—The Speaker laid upon the Table a Report from one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, That, in the case of the following Bill, originating in the Lords and referred after the First Reading thereof, no Standing Order not previously inquired into is applicable thereto, viz.: |
Milford Haven Port Authority Bill [Lords].
Bill to be read a second time.
| 2 | 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 Thursday 27th June.
| 3 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Pike reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (Schedule 4) (Amendment) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Adjournment (Energy—Towards 2050),—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.
| 5 | Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from supporters of RoadPeace for more severe penalties in the case of offences which result in road death and injury was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 6 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till half-past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.30 p.m.
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APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Northern Ireland,—Draft Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Designation of Public Authorities) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Reid]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 2 | Utilities,—Draft Social and Environmental Guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Other Papers:
| 3 | Convention on the Future of Europe,—Second Progress Report from the United Kingdom National Parliament Representatives to the Convention on the Future of Europe [The Speaker]. |
| 4 | Financial Services,—Report and Accounts of the Financial Services Authority for 2001–02 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 5 | Health Service Commissioner,—Fifth Report of the Health Service Ombudsman, Session 2001–02: Annual Report for 2001–02 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 887] [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| Draft Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (Schedule 4) (Amendment) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Nick Harvey from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Bob Russell. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Draft Communications Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Communications Bill; to be printed [No. 876-vi] [Nick Harvey]. |
| 2 | Health,—(1) Second Report from the Health Committee [National Institute for Clinical Excellence], 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. 515]; and |
(2) remainder of the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on 15th May [Role and Functioning of the NHS Appointments Commission]; to be printed [No. 833-i]
[Mr David Hinchliffe].
| 3 | Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [The Conduct of Investigations into Past Cases of Abuse in Children's Homes]; to be printed [No. 836-v] [Mr Chris Mullin]. |
| 4 | Liaison,—First Special Report from the Liaison Committee [Evidence from the Prime Minister]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 984] [Mr Alan Williams]. |
| 5 | Procedure,—Third Report from the Procedure Committee [Parliamentary Questions], 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. 622] [Sir Nicholas Winterton]. |
| 6 | Public Administration,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration [Ombudsman Issues]; to be printed [No. 563-iii] [Tony Wright]. |
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[No. 162; WH, No. 94.]
Thursday 20th June 2002.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall [pursuant to Order of 20th November 2000].
The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock.
| Adjournment (Equal Opportunities in the Armed Forces),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Jim Fitzpatrick.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 25th June.
[Adjourned at 4.46 p.m.
[No. 163.] Friday 21st June 2002.
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
The Lords have agreed to the Tax Credits Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 2 | Tax Credits Bill,—Lords Amendments to the Tax Credits Bill to be considered on Monday 24th June; and to be printed [Bill 152]. |
| 3 | Employee Share Schemes Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Employee Share Schemes Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. |
A Clause (Deductions: income tax and capital gains tax)—(Mr Mark Lazarowicz)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
| 4 | Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. |
The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
| 5 | Firearms (Replica Weapons) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Firearms (Replica Weapons) Bill; |
And it being half-past Two o'clock, the Deputy Speaker interrupted the business.
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 6 | 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 28th June.
| 7 | Broadcasting Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Broadcasting Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 8 | 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; |
Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 19th July.
| 9 | Vaccination of Children (Parental Choice) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Vaccination of Children (Parental Choice) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 10 | Patients Without Legal Capacity (Safeguards) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Patients Without Legal Capacity (Safeguards) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
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| 11 | Regulation of Child Care Providers Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Regulation of Child Care Providers Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 12 | Area Child Protection Committees Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Area Child Protection Committees Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 13 | Data Protection (Amendment) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Data Protection (Amendment) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th July.
| 14 | Sex Discrimination (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill [Lords],—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Sex Discrimination (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill [Lords]; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 28th June.
| 15 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jim Fitzpatrick.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till two minutes past Three o'clock, adjourned till Monday 24th June.
[Adjourned at 3.02 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| Social Security,—Social Security Amendment (Students and Income-related Benefits) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1589), dated 13th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 505),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman of the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order, in place of Frank Cook. |
| 2 | Draft Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Child Benefit) Order 2002,—The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (transferred from the Tenth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation), and has appointed Mr Edward O'Hara Chairman. |
| 3 | Draft Social Security Amendment (Intercalating Students) Regulations 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr John Cummings Chairman of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Regulations. |
| 4 | Draft Specialized Agencies of the United Nations (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002 and the draft United Nations and International Court of Justice (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Pike Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Orders. |
| 5 | Draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Alan Hurst Chairman of the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged Michael Fabricant from the Committee and nominated in substitution Andrew Selous.
| 6 | Draft Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Sir Nicholas Winterton Chairman of the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Regulations; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Michael Jack from the Committee and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Simmonds.
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| 7 | Draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea or Air) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Nigel Beard Chairman of the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged Paul Goggins from the Committee and nominated in substitution Mr Barry Gardiner.
| 8 | Draft Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 and the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 94) (House of Commons Paper No. 885), on Funding for Enforcement of Vehicle Emission Standards 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman of the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Regulations and the Report. |
| 9 | Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 103) (House of Commons Paper No. 948), on 2002/03 Special Grant for Gypsy Sites Refurbishment,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Alan Hurst Chairman of the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Report. |
| 10 | Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 832) and the Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 833),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Jimmy Hood Chairman of the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Rules. |
European Standing Committees
| 11 | The Speaker has appointed Mr James Cran Chairman of European Standing Committee B in respect of European Union Documents Nos. 8237/01 and 11803/01, relating to Third-country Nationals. |
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