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[No. 164.] Monday 24th June 2002.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 505). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr John Cummings reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Social Security Amendment (Intercalating Students) Regulations 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Pike reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the 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. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Sir Nicholas Winterton reported from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
The Lords communicate that they have given leave to the Alternate Representatives to the Convention on the future of Europe appointed by the Lords, and to other Lords, to participate in the Standing Committee on the Convention appointed by this House, as proposed in this House's Message of 13th June.
| 7 | Export Control Bill (Programme No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order [28th June 2001], That the following provisions shall apply to the Export Control Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 9th July 2001: |
Consideration of Lords Amendments
1. Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall be completed at this day's sitting and shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) three hours after their commencement.
2. The Lords Amendments shall be considered in the following order, namely Nos. 1, 17, 10, 2 to 9, 11 to 16 and 18 to 30.
Subsequent proceedings
3. The proceedings on any further message from the Lords on the Bill shall be brought to a conclusion (so far as not previously concluded) one hour after their commencement—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to.
| 8 | Export Control Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Lords Amendments to the Export Control Bill. |
Lords Amendment No. 1.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment—(Nigel Griffiths);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ian Pearson, Joan Ryan: 282.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Andrew Stunell, Bob Russell: 40.
So the Question was agreed to.
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The Lords Amendment was accordingly disagreed to.
Lords Amendment No. 17.
An Amendment ((a)) was made to the Lords Amendment, in line 12, by leaving out from the beginning to the end of line 18 and inserting the words ‘The guidance required by subsection (3) must include guidance about the consideration (if any) to be given,'.
The Lords Amendment, so amended, was agreed to.
Lords Amendment No. 10.
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment—(Nigel Griffiths);
And it being three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Lords Amendments, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [this day], put the Question already proposed from the Chair.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ian Pearson, Joan Ryan: 288.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Julian Brazier: 129.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Lords Amendment was accordingly disagreed to.
The Deputy Speaker then put the Questions necessary to dispose of the remaining proceedings to be concluded at that hour.
Lords Amendment No. 13.
An Amendment ((a)) was made to the Lords Amendment.
The Lords Amendment, so amended, was agreed to.
Lords Amendments Nos. 3, 4 and 6 were disagreed to.
Lords Amendments Nos. 2, 5, 7 to 9, 11, 12, 14 to 16 and 18 to 30 were agreed to.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order [28th June 2001], That a Committee be appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to their Amendments Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6 and 10.
That Dr Vincent Cable, Nigel Griffiths, Mr Robert Key, Mr Bob Laxton and Mr Ian Pearson be members of the Committee.
That Nigel Griffiths be the Chairman of the Committee.
That three be the quorum of the Committee.
That the Committee do withdraw immediately—(Angela Smith):—It was agreed to.
| 9 | Export Control Bill,—Nigel Griffiths reported from the Committee appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to certain of their Amendments to the Export Control Bill, That it had drawn up the following Reasons, which it had directed him to report to the House: |
The Commons disagree to Amendment No. 1 made by the Lords, for the following Reason:
Because it is inappropriate to make provision in Clause No. 1 about the contents of guidance under Clause No. 7, and Lords Amendment No. 17 (as amended by the Commons) makes more appropriate provision.
The Commons disagree to Amendments Nos. 3, 6 and 10 made by the Lords, for the following Reason:
Because Lords Amendment No. 16 makes more appropriate provision.
The Commons disagree to Amendment No. 4 made by the Lords, for the following Reason:
Because it is necessary to retain the power under Clause No. 2 to control the transfer of technology in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2)(c) and (d).
The Reasons were agreed to.
Message to the Lords to communicate the said Reasons, with the Bill and Amendments.
| 10 | Single European Sky,—Resolved, That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 13735/99, Commission Communication on the creation of a Single European Sky, No. 12692/1/01, Commission Communication and draft Regulation laying down the framework for the creation of a Single European Sky, and No. 12693/1/01, draft Regulations on the provision of air navigation services, organisation and use of airspace
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and technical interoperability in the Single European Sky; considers that the establishment of a single air traffic management (ATM) framework in the Community can best be achieved by establishing and implementing common rules which are developed and monitored centrally; considers that military authorities should not be bound by these regulations; agrees that the operation of the single market would be improved by establishing a Community body responsible for the creation of a single Community airspace with common design, planning and management, for the authorisation of air navigation service providers and certification of air traffic controllers, for ensuring an equitable and transparent charging regime for air navigation services, and for the development of technical interoperability; supports the Government's position that the model mapped out in the proposals, but excluding its military part, could provide the building blocks to meet these objectives by improving the present European ATM system, reducing air transport delays and the financial and environmental cost associated with them, the key element being that the Single Sky regulator is endowed with sufficient powers and autonomy to make efficient and effective decisions; and supports the Government's intention to press for this approach in the European Union.—(Mr John Spellar.) |
| 11 | Authorisation of Human and Veterinary Medicines,—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. 13361/01, Commission Report on the experience gained as a result of the operation of the procedures for granting marketing authorisations 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, and provide a competitive environment 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—(Mr John Heppell); |
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Smith, Mr John Heppell: 283.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Julian Brazier: 111.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 12 | Extradition,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Union Extradition (Amendment) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 9th May, be approved—(Joan Ryan):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Local Government Finance,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 100) (House of Commons Paper No. 869), on 2001–02 Special Grant for Rate Relief in Respect of Hardship Caused by Foot and Mouth Disease, which was laid before this House on 22nd May, be approved—(Joan Ryan):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft International Maritime Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 23rd May, be approved—(Joan Ryan):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | 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 and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 16th May, be approved—(Mr John Heppell); |
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Smith, Mr John Heppell: 279.
Tellers for the Noes, Bob Russell, Annette Brooke: 30.
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So the Question was agreed to.
Resolved, That the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 16th May, be approved.
| 16 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (Schedule 4) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Joan Ryan):— It was agreed to. |
| 17 | Defence,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Army, Air Force and Naval Discipline Acts (Continuation) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 1st May, be approved—(Joan Ryan):—It was agreed to. |
| 18 | Industrial Organisation and Development,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Horticultural Development Council (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 10th May, be approved—(Joan Ryan):— It was agreed to. |
| 19 | Procedure,—Ordered, That Ian Lucas be discharged from the Procedure Committee and Huw Irranca-Davies be added.—(Joan Ryan.) |
| 20 | Public Accounts,—Ordered, That Mr Paul Boateng and David Davis be discharged from the Committee of Public Accounts and Ruth Kelly be added.—(Joan Ryan.) |
| 21 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, notwithstanding the practice of the House as to the intervals between stages of Bills brought in upon Ways and Means Resolutions, more than one stage of the Finance Bill may be taken at any sitting of the House.—(Joan Ryan.) |
| 22 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr John Heppell); |
And it being Ten o'clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 23 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-six minutes past Ten o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.26 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Family Law,—(1) Draft Child Support Appeals (Jurisdiction of Courts) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Rosie Winterton]; and |
(2) draft Child Support (Temporary Compensation Payment Scheme) (Modification and Amendment) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith].
| 2 | Freedom of Information,—Draft Freedom of Information (Designation of Persons as Public Authorities) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Yvette Cooper]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Disabled Persons,—Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South Central Class 375/3 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1617), dated 23rd June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 4 | Food,—Animal By-Products (Identification) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1619), dated 17th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. |
| 5 | Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of North Yorkshire) (Borough of Harrogate) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1621), dated 24th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
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Other Papers:
| 6 | Health Service Commissioner,—Sixth Report of the Health Service Ombudsman, Session 2001–02: Investigations Completed—December 2001 to March 2002 [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 924-I and -II] [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Police Reform Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Mr John Heppell in place of Mrs Anne McGuire as a member of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee A in respect of the Bill. |
| 2 | Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 505),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Adrian Bailey and Linda Perham from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Order); and nominated in substitution Barbara Follett and Mr Mark Lazarowicz. |
| 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,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr David Borrow from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Orders); and nominated in substitution Joan Ruddock. |
| 4 | Draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Betty Williams from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Colin Burgon. |
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-vii] [Nick Harvey]. |
| 2 | Education and Skills,—(1) Third Special Report from the Education and Skills Committee [Government's Response to the Third Report from the Committee, on Individual Learning Accounts]; to be printed [No. 987]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [General Teaching Council; Department for Education and Skills: the next four years]; to be printed [Nos. 998-i and 304-viii]
[Mr Barry Sheerman].
| 3 | Public Accounts,—(1) Forty-first Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [Ministry of Defence: Major Projects Report 2001]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 448]; |
(2) Forty-second Report from the Committee [Managing the relationship to secure a successful partnership in PFI Projects]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 460]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Collection of fines and other financial penalties in the criminal justice system]; to be printed [No. 999-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
| 4 | Science and Technology,—Fifth Special Report from the Science and Technology Committee [The Research Assessment Exercise: Government Response to the Committee's Second Report]; to be printed [No. 995] [Dr Ian Gibson]. |
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[No. 165.] Tuesday 25th June 2002.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Standing Orders,—The Chairman of Ways and Means reported from the Standing Orders Committee the following Resolution: |
That, in the case of the London Local Authorities Bill [Lords] and the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill [Lords], the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with: That the parties be permitted to insert their Additional Provisions, if the Committee on the Bills thinks fit.
The Resolution was agreed to.
| 2 | Police Reform Bill [Lords],—Miss Ann Widdecombe reported from Standing Committee A, That it had agreed to the following Resolution in respect of the Police Reform Bill [Lords]: |
That the Standing Committee recommends that one and a half days be allotted for consideration and Third Reading of the Police Reform Bill [Lords].
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Finance Bill (except Clauses Nos. 4, 19, 23, 26 to 29, 87 to 92, 131 and 134 and Schedules Nos. 1, 5 and 38),—Mr Roger Gale reported from Standing Committee F, that it had gone through the Finance Bill (except Clauses Nos. 4, 19, 23, 26 to 29, 87 to 92, 131 and 134 and Schedules Nos. 1, 5 and 38), and made Amendments thereunto. |
Bill, not amended in the Committee and as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 154].
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 1004].
| 4 | Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Nigel Beard reported from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea or Air) Order 2002. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Auctions,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the sale of goods by auction; and for connected purposes: And that Mr Frank Doran, Rosemary McKenna, Hugh Bayley, Linda Gilroy, Mr Chris Bryant, Joan Ruddock, Miss Anne Begg and Ms Dari Taylor do prepare and bring it in. |
| 6 | Auctions Bill,—Mr Frank Doran accordingly presented a Bill to make provision about the sale of goods by auction; 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 153]. |
| 7 | Royal Assent,—The Speaker notified the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, That Her Majesty had signified her Royal Assent to the following Acts, agreed upon by both Houses: |
State Pension Credit Act 2002
National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002
Land at Palace Avenue, Kensington (Acquisition of Freehold) Act 2002.
| 8 | Opposition Day [15th allotted day],—It being an allotted day at the disposal of the Leader of the Opposition in pursuance of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the House proceeded to consider Opposition business. |
Mental Health,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House expresses its deep concern at the plight of those who suffer mental ill-health and notes that almost every family will have experience of some form of mental illness; is concerned at the inadequate treatment so many receive, the shortages of staff and beds, the gaps in community provision and the lack of choice; condemns the lack of support and respite for carers, the lack of early intervention with the young and the unmet needs of the elderly; further notes that many vulnerable people with mental health problems are in prison and receiving inadequate medical care; expresses concern at the rise in the suicide rate of those suffering from mental illness; regrets the diversion of mental health funding into other clinical areas; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to act to raise awareness of the scale of mental health problems and to ensure that patients are treated in an appropriate and dignified way—(Dr Liam Fox);
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An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 3, to leave out from the word ‘illness;' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘notes the decades of under-investment which led to crumbling buildings, demoralised staff and inadequate treatment under the Conservative Government which left many of the most vulnerable in society without the care they need; supports this Government's investment in NHS mental health services to ensure better and faster care for people with mental health problems, including new community teams, more staff, improved acute care and new services for children; supports the full implementation of the Mental Health National Service Framework to ensure national standards are in place for the care and treatment of mental illness; recognises the massive contribution of carers and the Government's action to support them, and commends the Government's “mind out for mental health” campaign to tackle stigma; and believes that improving mental health services should remain a key Government priority', instead thereof.—(Mr Secretary Milburn.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Dr Julian Lewis, Mr David Wilshire: 187.
Tellers for the Noes, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Jim Murphy: 317.
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.
And the Main Question, as amended, being put;
Resolved, That this House expresses its deep concern at the plight of those who suffer mental ill-health and notes that almost every family will have experience of some form of mental illness; notes the decades of under-investment which led to crumbling buildings, demoralised staff and inadequate treatment under the Conservative Government which left many of the most vulnerable in society without the care they need; supports this Government's investment in NHS mental health services to ensure better and faster care for people with mental health problems, including new community teams, more staff, improved acute care and new services for children; supports the full implementation of the Mental Health National Service Framework to ensure national standards are in place for the care and treatment of mental illness; recognises the massive contribution of carers and the Government's action to support them, and commends the Government's ‘mind out for mental health' campaign to tackle stigma; and believes that improving mental health services should remain a key Government priority.
Situation in Zimbabwe,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House deplores the deteriorating political, economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe; condemns the continuing violations of basic human rights committed by the Mugabe regime; reaffirms the view that following the rigged presidential election in March the current Zimbabwean government lacks legitimacy; regrets the failure of Her Majesty's Government and the EU to implement sanctions and exert effective pressure on the Mugabe regime to hold new free and independently monitored presidential elections; recognises the growing politically-induced humanitarian suffering in Zimbabwe, and its effects on her neighbours; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to take effective action to build an international coalition to apply whatever pressure is necessary, in line with the Harare Declaration, to restore democracy in Zimbabwe through fresh Presidential elections—(Mr Michael Ancram);
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 ‘expresses its grave concern at the abuse of human rights and suppression of freedom of expression in Zimbabwe, the increase in poverty arising from the policies of the ruling party, and the impending humanitarian crisis in the country; reaffirms the view that the outcome of the recent Presidential election does not reflect the will of the Zimbabwean people; recognises the need for Land Reform but also recognises that this needs to be done responsibly; welcomes the actions taken on Zimbabwe by Her Majesty's Government in co-operation with the EU, the Commonwealth, the US and others; further welcomes the efforts of the Governments of South Africa and Nigeria to facilitate dialogue between ZANU (PF) and MDC, and deplores ZANU (PF)'s withdrawal from these talks; further welcomes the Government's commitment of £32 million to humanitarian relief in Zimbabwe outside official channels; and calls on the Government to encourage other donors to stand by the people of Zimbabwe at this difficult time', instead thereof.—(Mr Secretary Straw.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Dr Julian Lewis, Mrs Cheryl Gillan: 138.
Tellers for the Noes, Derek Twigg, Joan Ryan: 361.
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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 Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House expresses its grave concern at the abuse of human rights and suppression of freedom of expression in Zimbabwe, the increase in poverty arising from the policies of the ruling party, and the impending humanitarian crisis in the country; reaffirms the view that the outcome of the recent Presidential election does not reflect the will of the Zimbabwean people; recognises the need for Land Reform but also recognises that this needs to be done responsibly; welcomes the actions taken on Zimbabwe by Her Majesty's Government in co-operation with the EU, the Commonwealth, the US and others; further welcomes the efforts of the Governments of South Africa and Nigeria to facilitate dialogue between ZANU (PF) and MDC, and deplores ZANU (PF)'s withdrawal from these talks; further welcomes the Government's commitment of £32 million to humanitarian relief in Zimbabwe outside official channels; and calls on the Government to encourage other donors to stand by the people of Zimbabwe at this difficult time.
| 9 | Countryside,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Vehicular Access Across Common and Other Land (England) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 14th May, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | Investigatory Powers,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Maintenance of Interception Capability) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 22nd May, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 11 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Specialized Agencies of the United Nations (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft United Nations and International Court of Justice (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Social Security,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Social Security Amendment (Intercalating Students) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | Insider Dealing,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Insider Dealing (Securities and Regulated Markets) (Amendment) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Environmental Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Offshore Installations (Emergency Pollution Control) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 16 | Scottish Grand Committee,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), That the Scottish Grand Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 10th July at half-past Ten o'clock to consider a substantive Motion for the adjournment of the Committee—(Mr Jim Murphy):—It was agreed to. |
| 17 | Social Care,—Ordered, That the National Care Standards Commission (Children's Rights Director) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1250), dated 1st May 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3rd May, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Mr Jim Murphy.) |
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| 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 after 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, it being then a quarter to Eleven o'clock, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.45 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Companies,—Draft Directors' Remuneration Report Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 2 | Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Charities,—Charities (Exception from Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1598), dated 18th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
Other Papers:
| 4 | Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall,—Financial Statements of the Duchy of Cornwall for 2001–02 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 890] [Ruth Kelly]. |
| 5 | Mental Health,—Paper, entitled Draft Mental Health Bill, together with Explanatory Notes and Consultation Document [by Command] [Cm. 5538-I, -II and -III] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. |
| 6 | School Standards and Framework,—Accounts of the:— |
(1) Greenwich Education Action Zone, and
(2) Hamilton Oxford Education Action Zone
for 2000–01, with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 994 and 993] [Clerk of the House].
| 7 | Treaty Series (No. 28, 2002),—International Convention, adopted at New York on 9th December 1999, for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism [Cm. 5550] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committee
| Draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea and Air) Order 2002,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Battle, Mr Harold Best, Mr David Crausby and Dr Jack Cunningham from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order); and nominated in substitution Mr Russell Brown, Sandra Osborne, Lawrie Quinn and Mr Anthony D. Wright. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [Gambling]; to be printed [No. 827-ii] [Mr Gerald Kaufman]. |
| 2 | 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-vi] [Mr Chris Mullin]. |
| 3 | Statutory Instruments,—Thirty-third Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 135-xxxiii] [Mr David Tredinnick]. |
| 4 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Urban Affairs Sub-Committee of the Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee [Affordable Housing]; to be printed [No. 809-ii]; and |
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(2) Memoranda laid before the Urban Affairs Sub-Committee of the Committee [Draft Local Government Bill]; to be printed [No. 981-II]
[Andrew Bennett].
| 5 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [The Financial Regulation of Public Limited Companies]; to be printed [No. 758-iii] [Mr John McFall]. |
| 6 | Welsh Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee [The Draft National Health Service (Wales) Bill]; to be printed [No. 959-ii] [Mr Martyn Jones]. |
[No. 165; WH, No. 95.]
Tuesday 25th 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.—(Joan Ryan.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
[No. 166.] Wednesday 26th 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 Tuesday 9th July at Seven o'clock.
| 2 | Barclays Group Reorganisation Bill [Lords],—The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means reported from the Committee on Unopposed Bills, That it had examined the allegations contained in the Preamble to the Barclays Group Reorganisation Bill [Lords] and had amended the same so as to make it consistent with the facts as proved by the evidence adduced, and found the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone through the Bill and made Amendments thereunto. |
Bill, as amended in the Committee, to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the 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. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 103) (House of Commons Paper No. 948), on 2002–03 Special Grant for Gypsy Sites Refurbishment. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Indirect Taxes (Disclosure),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require retailers to include on receipts the amount of VAT and excise duties paid on goods and services purchased: And that Mr Mark Hoban, Dr Andrew Murrison, Mr Hugo Swire, Mr Mark Field, Mr John Baron, Mr Mark Francois, Mr Mark Simmonds, Mr David Cameron, Chris Grayling, Mr George Osborne, Mr Paul Goodman and Mr Peter Duncan do prepare and bring it in. |
| 6 | Indirect Taxes (Disclosure) Bill,—Mr Mark Hoban accordingly presented a Bill to require retailers to include on receipts the amount of VAT and excise duties paid on goods and services purchased: 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 155]. |
| 7 | Tax Credits Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order [28th June 2001], That the following provisions shall apply to the Tax Credits Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 10th December 2001: |
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Consideration of Lords Amendments
1. Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at Ten o'clock on the day on which those proceedings are commenced or, if that day is a Thursday, at Seven o'clock on that day.
Subsequent stages
2. Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement—(Dawn Primarolo):—It was agreed to.
| 8 | Tax Credits Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Lords Amendments to the Tax Credits Bill. |
Lords Amendment No. 1.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment—(Dawn Primarolo);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ian Pearson, Mr Gerry Sutcliffe: 296.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Charles Hendry, Mr David Wilshire: 188.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Lords Amendment was accordingly disagreed to.
An Amendment was made to the Bill in lieu of Lords Amendment No. 1 disagreed to.
Lords Amendments Nos. 2 to 137 were agreed to, the Commons being willing to waive their privileges in respect of Lords Amendments Nos. 2 to 6, 11, 15 to 17, 19, 22 to 27, 32, 35 to 37, 39, 52, 53, 66, 71, 75, 76, 78, 80, 81, 85 and 102.
| 9 | Immigration,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Immigration (Entry Otherwise than by Sea or Air) Order 2002, which was laid before this House on 17th June, be approved—(Derek Twigg):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Derek Twigg.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-six minutes to Eight o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.34 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Contracting Out,—Draft Contracting Out (Functions of Local Authorities: Income-Related Benefits) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith]. |
| 2 | Insolvency,—Draft Insolvency Act 1986 (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 3 | Local Government Finance,—(1) Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 92) on Special Grants for Asylum Seekers Support (Adults and Families of Asylum Seekers) for 1999–2000 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 877] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]; |
(2) Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 104) on Special Grants for Children's Services Quality Protects Adoption and Permanence Taskforce Special Grant for 2002–03 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1005] [Mr Secretary Milburn]; and
(3) Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 99) on Special Grant for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children for 2002–03 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 878] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
| 4 | Northern Ireland,—(1) Draft Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2002, and |
(2) draft Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2002
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Reid].
| 5 | Representation of the People,—(1) Draft Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Reid], and |
(2) draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mrs Secretary Liddell].
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| 6 | Social Security,—Draft State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Smith]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 7 | Environmental Protection,—Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1649), dated 24th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 8 | Road Traffic,—M4 Motorway (Hillingdon and Hounslow) (Speed Limits) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1651), dated 24th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
Other Papers:
| 9 | Competition Commission,—Report by the Competition Commission on the proposed merger between H+H Celcon Limited and Marley Building Materials Limited [by Command] [Cm. 5540] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 10 | Resource Accounts, 2001–02,—Resource Accounts of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets for 2001–02 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 986] [Ruth Kelly]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Richard Bacon, Mr Adrian Bailey, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr David Crausby, Dr Jack Cunningham, Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Mr Frank Field, Mr Don Foster, Mr Ivan Henderson, John McDonnell, Mr Tony McNulty, Rob Marris, Mr Eric Pickles, Joan Ryan, Mr Adrian Sanders and Andrew Selous.
| 2 | Housing (Right to Acquire) (Discount) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1091): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Nick Ainger, Gregory Barker, Mr John Baron, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Sue Doughty, Mr Don Foster, Mr Roger Godsiff, Mr Ivan Henderson, Mr David Heyes, Glenda Jackson, Ian Lucas, Mr Tony McNulty, Mr Gerry Steinberg, Ann Taylor and Dr Alan Whitehead.
| 3 | Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 101) (House of Commons Paper No. 942), on Personal Social Services Performance Grant for 2002–03: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Report to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Paul Burstow, Mrs Patsy Calton, Roger Casale, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mr David Clelland, Angela Eagle, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Kevin Hughes, Tim Loughton, Mr Andrew Love, Mr Peter Mandelson, Mr Dennis Skinner, Jacqui Smith, Jon Trickett and Mr David Wilshire.
| 4 | Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Code of Practice) Order 2002 and the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Surveillance: Code of Practice) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Bob Ainsworth, Norman Baker, Sir Paul Beresford, David Burnside, Mr Jonathan Djanogly, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Mr Nick Hawkins, Mr Mark Hendrick, Mr John Heppell, Mr John Lyons, Ann McKechin, Andrew Mackinlay, Ms Meg Munn, Dr Nick Palmer, Dr Howard Stoate and Mrs Betty Williams.
| 5 | Draft Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Designation of Public Authorities) 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 Crispin Blunt, Mr Desmond Browne, Mrs Patsy Calton, Denzil Davies, Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson, Mr David Drew, Mr Bill Etherington, Jane Griffiths, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Mr John Hayes, Gillian Merron, Mr Jim Murphy, Mr Hugo Swire, Paddy Tipping, Mr Andrew Turner and Mr James Wray.
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| 6 | Draft Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Trading Fund (Variation) Order 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Brian Cotter, Linda Gilroy, Mr Christopher Leslie, Mr Calum MacDonald, Mr Jim Marshall, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Chris Ruane, Jim Sheridan, Mr Marsha Singh, Dr Gavin Strang, Mr Gerry Sutcliffe, Angela Watkinson, Mr John Wilkinson and Richard Younger-Ross.
| 7 | 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 Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Phil Woolas from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Mr Jim Murphy. |
| 8 | National Care Standards Commission (Children's Rights Director) Regulations (S.I., 2002, No. 1250): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Virginia Bottomley, Mr Paul Burstow, Ann Clwyd, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr George Foulkes, Matthew Green, Mr David Kidney, Tim Loughton, Mr Andrew Love, Mr Iain Luke, Patrick Mercer, Mr Kerry Pollard, Jacqui Smith, Keith Vaz, Mr David Wilshire and Mr Mike Wood.
| 9 | Draft Pathogens Access Appeal Commission (Procedure) Rules 2002 and the draft Court of Appeal (Appeals from Pathogens Access Appeal Commission) Rules 2002: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Rules to the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Diane Abbott, Mr Harold Best, Mr David Borrow, Kevin Brennan, Mr William Cash, Paul Farrelly, Mr David Heath, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr David Laws, Mr Gordon Marsden, Anne Picking, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr Malcolm Savidge, Mr David Tredinnick, Mr Andrew Tyrie and Ms Rosie Winterton.
European Standing Committees
| 10 | European Union document No. 15275/01, relating to major accident hazards involving dangerous substances, has been referred to European Standing Committee A. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Defence,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee [The Future of NATO]; to be printed [No. 914-iii]; and |
(2) Memorandum laid before the Committee [Royal Marines]
[Mr Bruce George].
| 2 | Education and Skills,—(1) Fourth Report from the Education and Skills Committee [Appointment of New HMCI], 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. 830]; |
(2) Fifth Report from the Committee [Library Resources for Higher Education], 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. 804];
(3) Fourth Special Report from the Committee [Responses from Government and OFSTED to the Second Report from the Committee, Standards and Quality in Education: Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools for 2000–01]; to be printed [No. 1003];
(4) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [DfES Departmental Report 2002]; to be printed [No. 1012-i]; and
(5) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Appointment of New HMCI]
[Mr Barry Sheerman].
| 3 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [The Role of DEFRA]; to be printed [No. 991-i] [Mr David Curry]. |
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| 4 | Environmental Audit,—Second Special Report from the Environmental Audit Committee [Government Response to the Second Report from the Committee on Pre-Budget Report 2001: A New Agenda?]; to be printed [No. 1000] [Mr John Horam]. |
| 5 | European Scrutiny,—Thirty-fourth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 152-xxxiv] [Mr Jimmy Hood]. |
| 6 | Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [Sexual Health]; to be printed [No. 990-i] [Mr David Hinchliffe]. |
| 7 | Northern Ireland Affairs,—Fourth Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee [The Financing of Terrorism in Northern Ireland], together with parts of the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on 16th and 23rd January, 13th February, 6th March and 10th April, Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence, and a Memorandum [Government Response to the Second Report from the Committee, The Financing of Terrorism in Northern Ireland: Interim Report on the Proceeds of Crime Bill]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 978] [Mr Michael Mates]. |
| 8 | Public Accounts,—(1) Forty-third Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [The use of funding competitions in PFI projects: The Treasury building]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 398]; |
(2) Forty-fourth Report from the Committee [The misuse and smuggling of hydrocarbon oils]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 649]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Ministry of Defence: Redevelopment of MOD Main Building]; to be printed [No. 1013-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
| 9 | Science and Technology,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee [The Work of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC)]; to be printed [No. 1009] [Dr Ian Gibson]. |
| 10 | Transport, Local Government and the Regions,—(1) Eleventh Report from the Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee [Air Transport Industry], with the Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Sub-Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 484-I and -II]; and |
(2) Twelfth Report from the Committee [The Need for a New European Regeneration Framework], with the Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Urban Affairs Sub-Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 483-I]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Sub-Committee of the Committee [Railways in the North of England]; to be printed [No. 972-ii]
[Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody].
| 11 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee [HM Customs and Excise: Spring Report 2002]; to be printed [No. 1011] [Mr John McFall]. |
| 12 | Work and Pensions,—(1) Second Special Report from the Work and Pensions Committee [Government's Response to the Second Report from the Committee, on Pension Credit]; to be printed [No. 1006]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Government's Employment Strategy]; to be printed [No. 815-iv]
[Mr Archy Kirkwood].
[No. 166; WH, No. 96.]
Wednesday 26th 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 Fraser Kemp.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
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[No. 167.] Thursday 27th June 2002.
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Milford Haven Port Authority Bill [Lords],—The Milford Haven Port Authority Bill [Lords] was read a second time and committed. |
| 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 4th July.
| 3 | Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Jimmy Hood reported from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the 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). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Police Reform Bill [Lords],—Mr George Stevenson reported from Standing Committee A that it had gone through the Police Reform Bill [Lords], and made Amendments thereunto, and had amended the Title as follows: |
A Bill to make new provision about the supervision, administration, functions and conduct of police forces, police officers and other persons serving with, or carrying out functions in relation to the police; to amend police powers and to provide for the exercise of police powers by persons who are not police officers; to amend the law relating to anti-social behaviour orders; to amend the law relating to sex offenders orders; and for connected purposes.
Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 157].
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 1018].
| 5 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows:— |
The Lords have agreed to the Industrial and Provident Societies Bill, without Amendment.
The Lords have agreed to the Employment Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 6 | Employment Bill,—Lords Amendments to the Employment Bill to be considered on Monday 1st July and to be printed [Bill 158]. |
| 7 | Estimates Day [3rd allotted day],—The House proceeded, pursuant to Resolution [11th June], to consider the Estimates appointed for consideration under Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee). |
Estimates, 2002–03 (Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That further resources, not exceeding £32,972,185,000, be authorised for use during the year ending on 31st March 2003, and that a further sum, not exceeding £31,415,020,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund for the year ending on 31st March 2003 for expenditure by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions—(Mr Thomas McAvoy);
Whereupon a Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That resources be reduced by £1,000 in respect of Request for Resources 2 (Promoting modern, integrated and safe transport and providing customer-focused regulation) relating to grants to London Underground—(Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody);
The Debate was concluded, and the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings were deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
Estimates, 2002–03 (Department for Education and Skills),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That further resources, not exceeding £12,839,695,000, be authorised for use during the year ending on 31st March 2003, and that a further sum, not exceeding £13,409,689,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund for the year ending on 31st March 2003 for expenditure by the Department for Education and Skills—(Angela Smith);
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And it being Seven o'clock, the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings, and the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
The Deputy Speaker, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates), put the deferred Questions on Estimates, 2002–03.
Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions
The Question being put, That resources be reduced by £1,000 in respect of Request for Resources 2 (Promoting modern, integrated and safe transport and providing customer-focused regulation) relating to grants to London Underground;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, John Thurso, Tom Brake: 33.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Jim Fitzpatrick: 201.
So the Question was negatived.
Resolved, That further resources, not exceeding £32,972,185,000, be authorised for use during the year ending on 31st March 2003, and that a further sum, not exceeding £31,415,020,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund for the year ending on 31st March 2003 for expenditure by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
Department for Education and Skills
Resolved, That further resources, not exceeding £12,839,695,000, be authorised for use during the year ending on 31st March 2003, and that a further sum, not exceeding £13,409,689,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund for the year ending on 31st March 2003 for expenditure by the Department for Education and Skills.
| 8 | Estimates,—The Deputy Speaker then put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the estimates appointed for consideration this day. |
Estimates, 2002–03
Resolved, That further resources, not exceeding £119,712,696,000, be authorised for use for defence and civil services for the year ending on 31st March 2003, and that a further sum, not exceeding £112,473,739,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs of defence and civil services for the year ending on 31st March 2003, as set out in House of Commons Papers Nos. 795, 796, 797 and 798.
Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the foregoing Resolutions: and that the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Paul Boateng, Dawn Primarolo, Ruth Kelly and John Healey do prepare and bring it in.
| 9 | Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill,—Ruth Kelly accordingly presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources and the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund for the service of the year ending on 31st March 2003; to appropriate the supply authorised in this Session of Parliament; and to repeal certain Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Monday 1st July and to be printed [Bill 156]. |
| 10 | Local Government Finance,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 103) (House of Commons Paper No. 948), on 2002–03 Special Grant for Gypsy Sites Refurbishment, which was laid before this House on 17th June, be approved—(Angela Smith):—It was agreed to. |
| 11 | Road Traffic,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002, which were laid before this House on 17th June, be approved—(Angela Smith):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | Local Government Finance,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 94) (House of Commons Paper No. 885), on Funding for Enforcement of Vehicle Emission Standards 2002, which was laid before this House on 18th June, be approved—(Angela Smith):—It was agreed to. |
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| 13 | Tribunals and Inquiries,—Ordered, That the Town and Country Planning (Major Infrastructure Project Inquiries Procedure) (England) Rules 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1223), dated 26th April 2002, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13th May, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Angela Smith.) |
| 14 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Angela Smith.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty minutes to Eight o'clock, adjourned till Monday 1st July.
[Adjourned at 7.40 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Constitutional Law,—Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc.) (Amendment) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mrs Secretary Liddell]. |
| 2 | Overseas Development,—(1) Draft African Development Fund (Additional Subscriptions) Order 2002, and |
(2) draft Caribbean Development Bank (Further Payments) Order 2002
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Clare Short].
| 3 | Representation of the People,—Draft Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Yvette Cooper]. |
| 4 | Terrorism,—Draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Cessation of Effect of section 76) Order 2002 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Reid]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 5 | Dentists,—General Dental Council (Constitution) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1625), dated 26th June 2002 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Milburn]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Extradition,—Paper, entitled Extradition: Consultation on Draft Legislation [by Command] [Cm. 5545] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 7 | Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Report 2002: The Government's Expenditure Plans for 2002–03 to 2003–04 for the Office of Fair Trading [by Command] [Cm. 5419] [Mr Paul Boateng]. |
| 8 | Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre for 2001–02, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 909] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 9 | Isle of Man,—Account of Receipts and Payments for 2000–01 of Commissioners of Customs and Excise in Account with the Government of the Isle of Man, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 10 | Industrial Development,—Report for 2001–02 by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, the First Minister of the Scottish Parliament and the First Minister of the National Assembly for Wales under the Industrial Development Act 1982 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1007] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 11 | Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors,—(1) Account of the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for 2001–02, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 895]; and |
(2) Report of the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for 2001–02 [by Act]
[Mr Secretary Milburn].
| 12 | Prisons,—Report of the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman for England and Wales for 2001–02 [by Command] [Cm. 5530] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
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| 13 | Transport,—Department for Transport Minutes, dated 27th June 2002, concerning— |
(1) a proposed non-statutory contingent liability to be undertaken in support of Network Rail Limited, and
(2) a proposed statutory contingent liability to be undertaken in support of Network Rail Limited
[by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling].
| 14 | Treasury,—Treasury Minute, dated 26th 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 13th April 2002 [by Command] [Ruth Kelly]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mrs Marion Roe Chairman of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order. |
| 2 | Housing (Right to Acquire) (Discount) Order 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1091): |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr James Cran Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Baron from the Committee (nominated in respect of the Order) and nominated in substitution Hugh Robertson.
| 3 | Local Government Finance (England) Special Grant Report (No. 101) (House of Commons Paper No. 492), on Personal Social Services Performance Grant for 2002–03,—The Speaker has appointed Mrs Irene Adams Chairman of the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Report. |
| 4 | Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Human Intelligence Sources: Code of Practice) Order 2002 and the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Covert Surveillance: Code of Practice) Order 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill O'Brien Chairman of the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Orders. |
| 5 | Draft Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Designation of Public Authorities) Order 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Alan Hurst Chairman of the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order. |
| 6 | Draft Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Trading Fund (Variation) Order 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Edward O'Hara Chairman of the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order. |
| 7 | National Care Standards Commission (Children's Rights Director) Regulations 2002 (S.I., 2002, No. 1250),—The Speaker has appointed Miss Anne Begg Chairman of the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Regulations. |
| 8 | Draft Pathogens Access Appeal Commission (Procedure) Rules 2002 and the draft Court of Appeal (Appeals from Pathogens Access Appeal Commission) Rules 2002,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Win Griffiths Chairman of the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Rules. |
| 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),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Jeremy Corbyn from the Ninth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Rules); and nominated in substitution Mr Tom Watson. |
Grand Committees
| 10 | The Speaker has appointed Miss Anne Begg Chairman of the Scottish Grand Committee in respect of its meeting on Wednesday 10th July. |
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-viii] [Nick Harvey]. |
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| 2 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [The UK and the IMF]; to be printed [No. 868-ii] [Mr John McFall]. |
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Thursday 27th 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 (Research Assessment Exercise—Second Report from the Science and Technology Committee, and the Government's Response thereto),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Derek Twigg); |
And the sitting having continued for three hours, it was adjourned without Question put, till Tuesday 2nd July.
[Adjourned at 5.30 p.m.
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