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[No. 147.] Monday 27th October 2003.
The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill,—Mr Alan Hurst reported from Standing Committee A, That it had gone through the Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill, and made Amendments thereunto, and had amended the Title as follows: |
A Bill to make provision relating to spatial development and town and country planning; and the compulsory acquisition of land.
Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 168].
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 1226].
| 2 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Joe Benton reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Commission for Health Improvement (Functions) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1587). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | European Standing Committee B,—Mr Jonathan Sayeed reported from European Standing Committee B the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 11817/03, draft Council Directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards reduced rates of Value Added Tax; and supports the Government's position both that the proposals as they relate to zero rates are unacceptable in their current form and that it will not accept any proposals that would harm its social objectives or undermine the fairness of the United Kingdom's VAT system and the competitiveness of the UK economy.
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Opposition Day [20th 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. |
NATO and EU Defence Policy,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House believes in the importance of European nations' building up their military capabilities to contribute more to European and global defence and security through NATO; notes that the ‘Berlin Plus' agreement provides the EU with assured access to NATO assets to plan and conduct military operations under NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, who is always a European military officer; condemns proposals for the European Union to conduct the planning and leadership of operations independent of NATO means and capabilities; further notes that this represents a threat to NATO, which was developed in the 1998 St. Malo Declaration and would be given superiority under the draft EU constitution; and further believes that such proposals discriminate against non-EU members of NATO, decouple EU security policies from NATO and duplicate existing NATO structures and assets without increasing real military capability in any way whatsoever—(Mr Bernard Jenkin);
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 ‘believes that NATO is, and should remain, the cornerstone of Europe's collective defence; believes in the importance of European nations building up their military capabilities to contribute more to their defence and security through NATO and the EU; welcomes the development of the European Security and Defence Policy as a part of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, including its role in undertaking operations where NATO as a whole is not engaged; welcomes the “Berlin Plus” agreement which provides the EU with assured access to NATO planning and presumed access to NATO assets and capabilities for military operations; and welcomes the success of the ESDP operation undertaken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the continuing military operation in Macedonia and police operation in Bosnia', instead thereof.—(Mr Secretary Hoon.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Randall, Mr Mark Francois: 134.
Tellers for the Noes, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Jim Murphy: 336.
So the Question was negatived.
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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 believes that NATO is, and should remain, the cornerstone of Europe's collective defence; believes in the importance of European nations building up their military capabilities to contribute more to their defence and security through NATO and the EU; welcomes the development of the European Security and Defence Policy as a part of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, including its role in undertaking operations where NATO as a whole is not engaged; welcomes the ‘Berlin Plus' agreement which provides the EU with assured access to NATO planning and presumed access to NATO assets and capabilities for military operations; and welcomes the success of the ESDP operation undertaken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the continuing military operation in Macedonia and police operation in Bosnia.
Effect of Government Targets on the Provision of Health Care,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes that the Government's obsession with target-setting now pervades almost every aspect of healthcare; believes that the volume of centrally set targets and the way in which these have been imposed is having a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes, since the welfare of the patient becomes a secondary consideration to the achievement of the target; further believes that the imposition of these targets is seriously demoralising the professional staff within the NHS, diverting them from spending time with patients to additional paperwork and bureaucracy; is appalled that pressure on managers to achieve targets has led to distortions in reporting on performance, so that the public has no confidence in claims that are made about achievements in the NHS; and calls on the Government to do away with their reliance on the target-setting culture, to re-invest the money saved on bureaucracy into front line medical care and to trust doctors, nurses and other professional staff to get on with their jobs with minimal interference, in the interests of all of their patients—(Dr Liam Fox);
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 Government's record extra investment in the National Health Service; supports the Government's policy of linking investment to reform; notes that setting targets and monitoring performance against them are a vital part of the accountability process; welcomes the Government's determination to devolve power in the health service to the front line backed by three-year allocations of money to NHS organisations and clear delivery targets for the next three years; welcomes the positive effect of the right targets on staff morale, motivation and standards; welcomes the increases in capacity and workforce numbers, the greater availability of new and better drugs, the shorter waiting times and the greater choice available to all patients; notes that expenditure on NHS management as a proportion of the total NHS budget is falling; and supports the Government's commitment to a high quality NHS, responsive to the needs of patients, available to all free at the point of need', instead thereof.—(Mr Secretary Reid.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Randall, Mr Mark Francois: 132.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Paul Clark: 333.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Nick Ainger, Paul Clark: 290.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Randall, Mr Mark Francois: 167.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House welcomes the Government's record extra investment in the National Health Service; supports the Government's policy of linking investment to reform; notes that setting targets and monitoring performance against them are a vital part of the accountability process; welcomes the Government's determination to devolve power in the health service to the front line backed by three-year allocations of money to NHS organisations and clear delivery targets for the next three years; welcomes the positive effect of the right targets on staff morale, motivation and standards; welcomes the increases in capacity and workforce numbers, the greater availability of new and better drugs, the shorter waiting times and the greater choice available to all patients;
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notes that expenditure on NHS management as a proportion of the total NHS budget is falling; and supports the Government's commitment to a high quality NHS, responsive to the needs of patients, available to all free at the point of need.
| 5 | Local Government Finance (England),—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. 127) (House of Commons Paper No. 1049) on special grant for 2003–04 for reducing fire deaths in those areas of England suffering the highest fatality rate, dated 12th August 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 8th September, be approved—(Margaret Moran):—It was agreed to. |
| 6 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 30th October, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Mr Peter Hain relating to pay for chairmen of select committees not later than Six o'clock; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the Questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 29th October 2002 relating to deferred Divisions shall not apply.—(Margaret Moran.) |
| 7 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Ordered, That Mr David Borrow be discharged from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Joan Ruddock be added.—(Mr John McWilliam, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) |
| 8 | Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from residents of Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire, and others against a proposed showmen's site on the south side of Holmer Green was presented; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 9 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Margaret Moran.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till seven minutes to Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.53 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 24th October 2003 (Non-sitting Friday, S.O. No. 12) pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Countryside,—Access to the Countryside (Exclusions and Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2713), dated 22nd October 2003 [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 2 | Customs and Excise,—Burma (Sale, Supply and Export of Goods) (Penalties) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2742), dated 18th October 2003 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 3 | Police,—(1) Police Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2717), and |
(2) Police Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2716),
dated 22nd October 2003 [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
| 4 | Social Security,—Income Support (General) (Standard Interest Rate Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2693), dated 20th October 2003 [Mr Secretary Smith]. |
| 5 | Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Transfer to OFCOM) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2715), dated 22nd October 2003 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 27th October 2003:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 6 | Building and Buildings,—Building (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2692), dated 17th October 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
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| 7 | Education,—School Staffing (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2725), dated 27th October 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. |
| 8 | Income Tax,—(1) Individual Savings Account (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2747), and |
(2) Personal Equity Plan (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2748),
dated 27th October 2003 [by Act] [Ruth Kelly].
| 9 | Road Traffic,—Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2695), dated 20th October 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
Other Papers:
| 10 | National Audit,—Reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General on— |
(1) Difficult Forms: How government agencies interact with citizens, and
(2) Protecting England and Wales from plant pests and diseases
[by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 1145 and 1186] [Clerk of the House].
| 11 | National Insurance,—Report by the Government Actuary on the Quinquennial Review of the National Insurance Fund for the period ended 5th April 2000 [by Command] [Cm. 6008] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 12 | National Lottery,—Report of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts for 2002–03 [by Act] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 13 | Education,—Draft Education (Amendment of the Curriculum Requirements for Fourth Key Stage) (England) Order 2003 [laid 18th September]. |
| 14 | Police,—Draft Police (Complaints) (Informal Resolution) Regulations 2003, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 15th October]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Arms Control and Disarmament (Inspections) Bill [Lords],—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Andrew Dismore and Dr Phyllis Starkey from Standing Committee E (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Mr Eric Joyce and Mr Mark Todd. |
| 2 | Commission for Health Improvement (Functions) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1587),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Simon Burns, Clare Short and Dr Desmond Turner from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr Jim Cunningham, Chris Grayling and Jane Griffiths. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Public Accounts,—(1) Forty-fifth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [Protecting Public and Consumer Interests in Relation to Food: the Food Standards Agency]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 708]; |
(2) Forty-sixth Report from the Committee [Ministry of Defence: Building and Air Manoeuvre Capability: the Introduction of the Apache Helicopter]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 533]; and
(3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Community Fund: Review of Grants made to the National Coalition of Anti-deportation Campaigns]; to be printed [No. 1229-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
| 2 | Science and Technology,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee [Government Support for Nanotechnology]; to be printed [No. 1160-ii] [Dr Ian Gibson]. |
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[No. 148.] Tuesday 28th October 2003.
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Arms Control and Disarmament (Inspection) Bill [Lords],—Derek Conway reported from Standing Committee E, That it had gone through the Arms Control and Disarmament (Inspection) Bill [Lords], and directed him to report the same, without Amendment. |
Bill, not amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered to-morrow.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 1230].
| 2 | Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Commencement) Bill,—Paul Flynn, supported by Mr Huw Edwards, presented a Bill to amend the date of commencement of the Freedom of Information Act 2000: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 21st November and to be printed [Bill 169]. |
| 3 | Non-Prescription Contact Lenses,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to reclassify non-prescription contact lenses as medical devices; and to restrict their sale so that they can only be sold by, or under the supervision of, a registered doctor or optician: And that John Robertson, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr Bill Tynan, Mr David Heath, Mr Peter Duncan, Mr Jimmy Hood, Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Ms Candy Atherton, Mr David Drew, John Mann, Syd Rapson and Dr Ian Gibson do prepare and bring it in. |
| 4 | Non-Prescription Contact Lenses Bill,—John Robertson accordingly presented a Bill to reclassify non-prescription contact lenses as medical devices; and to restrict their sale so that they can only be sold by, or under the supervision of, a registered doctor or optician: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 21st November and to be printed [Bill 170]. |
| 5 | Waste and Emissions Trading Bill [Lords],—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Waste and Emissions Trading Bill [Lords], as amended in the Standing Committee. |
A Clause (Joint municipal waste management strategies: England)—(Mr Elliot Morley)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (Power to disapply duties under section (Joint municipal waste management strategies: England))—(Mr Elliot Morley)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (Interpretation of Chapter 3)—(Mr Elliot Morley)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (Repeal of duty to prepare recycling plans in England and Wales)—(Mr Elliot Morley)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (Strategies for waste minimisation: England)—(Norman Baker)—brought up, and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Tom Brake, Annette Brooke: 172.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Heppell, Mr Vernon Coaker: 283.
Another Clause (Environmental impact assessment of incineration)—(Norman Baker)—brought up, and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Richard Younger-Ross, Sir Robert Smith: 184.
Tellers for the Noes, Derek Twigg, Charlotte Atkins: 292.
Another Clause (Directions to waste disposal authorities)—(Mr Bill Wiggin)—brought up, and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Robert Syms, Hugh Robertson: 176.
Tellers for the Noes, Derek Twigg, Charlotte Atkins: 289.
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Amendment (No. 10) proposed to the Bill, in page 1, line 8, after the word ‘waste', to insert the words ‘municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste and construction and demolition waste'.—(Mr Bill Wiggin.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Amendment (No. 36) made to the Bill.
It being Six o'clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [20th March], put the Question on Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour.
Other Amendments (Nos. 37 to 58) made to the Bill.
The Bill was read the third time, and passed, with Amendments.
| 6 | Regulatory Reform,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 18 (Consideration of draft regulatory reform orders), That the draft Regulatory Reform (Gaming Machines) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 17th September, be approved—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | 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 12th November at five minutes to Nine o'clock to consider a substantive Motion for the adjournment of the Committee—(Jim Fitzpatrick):—It was agreed to. |
| 8 | Healthcare and Associated Professions,—Ordered, That the Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) Rules Order of Council 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1572), dated 13th June 2003, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Jim Fitzpatrick.) |
| 9 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Jim Fitzpatrick); |
And the Motion having been made at Seven 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 7.30 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Electronic Communications,—Advanced Television Services (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2750), dated 27th October 2003 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Other Papers:
| 2 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Resource Accounts of the— |
(1) Department for International Development, and
(2) Serious Fraud Office
for 2002–03, with Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 1059 and 1189] [Ruth Kelly].
| 3 | Judicial Appointments,—Report by the Lord Chancellor on Judicial Appointments for 2002–03 [by Command] [Cm. 5938] [Mr Christopher Leslie]. |
| 4 | Local Government,—Report and Accounts of The Standards Board for England for 2002–03 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
| 5 | Science and Technology,—Report and Accounts of the Medical Research Council for 2002–03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1147] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 6 | Transport,—Government Response to the Fifth Report from the Transport Committee, Session 2002–03, on Local Roads and Pathways [by Command] [Cm. 6007] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
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APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Annette Brooke in place of Mr David Heath as a member of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee B in respect of the Bill. |
| 2 | Arms Control and Disarmament (Inspections) Bill [Lords],—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Fabian Hamilton from Standing Committee E (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Colin Pickthall. |
| 3 | Draft Dental Auxiliaries (Amendment) Regulations 2003,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Simon Burns and Dr Jenny Tonge from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr John Baron and Mrs Patsy Calton. |
| 4 | Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) Rules Order of Council 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1572),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order of Council, in place of Mrs Marion Roe. |
| 5 | Draft Education (Amendment of the Curriculum Requirements for the Fourth Key Stage) (England) Order 2003,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Graham Brady, Mr Ian Cawsey, Mr Tony Colman, Mr John Grogan, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr David Miliband, Julie Morgan, Albert Owen, Dr John Pugh, Andrew Selous, Mr Andrew Turner, Derek Twigg, Mr Robert N. Wareing, Angela Watkinson, Mr Phil Willis and Mr Michael Wills from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order). |
| 6 | Care Standards Act 2000 (Domiciliary Care Agencies and Nurses Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2323),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Tony Banks and Helen Jackson from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution John Cryer and Mr John Grogan. |
| 7 | Draft Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Mike Hancock Chairman of the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Regulations, in place of Mr Jonathan Sayeed; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged John Barrett, Mr David Borrow, Mr John MacDougall and Rachael Squire from the Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Ann Coffey, Ann McKechin, Mr Alan Reid and Dr Desmond Turner.
| 8 | Strategic Health Authorities Consultation on Changes Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1617),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Ms Rosie Winterton from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr John Hutton. |
| 9 | Local Government Finance Special Grant Report (No. 128) on Dealing with Disadvantage Grant,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Sir Robert Smith from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Tom Brake. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Constitutional Affairs,—Fourth Report from the Constitutional Affairs Committee [Immigration and Asylum: the Government's proposed changes to publicly funded immigration and asylum work], together with Appendices, and 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. 1171] [Mr A. J. Beith]. |
| 2 | Culture, Media and Sport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee [Cultural Objects]; to be printed [No. 950-ii] [Mr Gerald Kaufman]. |
| 3 | Foreign Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee [The Inter-Governmental Conference]; to be printed [No. 1233-i] [Donald Anderson]. |
| 4 | Home Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee [The Work of the Parole Board]; to be printed [No. 1231-i] [Mr John Denham]. |
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| 5 | International Development,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee [Trade and Development at the WTO: After Cancu"n]; to be printed [No. 1183-ii] [Tony Baldry]. |
| 6 | Regulatory Reform,—First Special Report from the Regulatory Reform Committee [The operation of the Regulatory Reform Act 2001: a progress report], 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. 908] [Mr Peter Pike]. |
| 7 | Statutory Instruments,—Twenty-ninth Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 96-xxix] [Mr David Tredinnick]. |
| 8 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [The Financial Services Authority]; to be printed [No. 1211-ii] [Mr John McFall]. |
[No. 148; WH, No. 97.]
Tuesday 28th October 2003.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Nick Ainger.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 4.41 p.m.
[No. 149.] Wednesday 29th October 2003.
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Health Professionals Council (Registration and Fees) Rules Order of Council 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1572). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—David Taylor reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2003. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Mike Hancock reported from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | European Standing Committee C,—Mr Joe Benton reported from European Standing Committee C the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 6090/03, a draft Regulation on official feed and food controls; and supports the Government's view that the measure will improve the consistency and effectiveness of feed and food law enforcement throughout Europe thereby increasing consumer safety and protection and facilitating the functioning of the single market.
Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Orders [28th June 2001 and 29th October 2002], That the Order of 21st October 2003 (European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill (Programme)) shall be amended by the substitution in paragraph 2 (time for conclusion of proceedings in Standing Committee) for the words ‘Thursday 30th October' of the words ‘Tuesday 4th November'—(Joan Ryan); |
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The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Gillian Merron, Jim Fitzpatrick: 332.
Tellers for the Noes, Angela Watkinson, Mr George Osborne: 144.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 6 | Dangerous Drugs,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) (No. 2) Order 2003, which was laid before this House on 11th September, be approved—(Joan Ryan); |
And it being one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union Documents).
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Heppell, Mr Jim Murphy: 316.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Randall, Mr Robert Syms: 160.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 7 | Mersey Tunnels Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded further to consider the Mersey Tunnels Bill, as amended. |
Another Amendment (No. 19) proposed to the Bill, in page 3, to leave out lines 35 to 37.—(Mr Christopher Chope.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Randall, Angela Watkinson: 108.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Vernon Coaker, Charlotte Atkins: 209.
Another Amendment (No. 33) proposed to the Bill, in page 6, line 27, to leave out from the beginning to the end of line 42 on page 7.—(Stephen Hesford.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Amendment (No. 20) proposed to the Bill, in page 9, line 24, to leave out the words ‘in the vicinity of' and insert the words ‘adjacent to', instead thereof.—(Mr Christopher Chope.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
The Bill was read the third time, and passed.
| 8 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Margaret Moran.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-eight minutes past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.28 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Investigatory Powers,—Draft Retention of Communications Data (Code of Practice) Order 2003 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 2 | Northern Ireland,—Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (Consequential Modifications No. 2) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2752), dated 28th October 2003 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Murphy]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Pensions,—Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2719), dated 21st October 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
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Other Papers:
| 4 | Government Resources and Accounts,—(1) Report and Accounts of the Duke of York's Royal Military School for 2002–03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 919] [Mr Secretary Hoon]; and |
(2) Resource Accounts of the:—
(i) Crown Prosecution Service, and
(ii) HM Procurator General and Treasury Solicitor
for 2002–03, with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 1073 and 1188] [Ruth Kelly].
| 5 | School Standards and Framework,—Reports and Accounts of the:— |
(1) Easington & Seaham Education Action Zone,
(2) Sunderland Education Action Zone, and
(3) Wakefield Education Action Zone
for 2002–03, with Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 1234, 1235 and 1236] [Clerk of the House].
| 6 | Treaty Series (No. 42, 2003),—2000 Amendments, adopted at London on 5th December 2000, to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended [by Command] [Cm. 6001] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
| 7 | Treaty Series (No. 43, 2003),—Agreement, done at Ljubljana on 18th December 2000, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the Establishment and Activities of Cultural Centres [by Command] [Cm. 6002] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 8 | Investigatory Powers,—Draft Retention of Communications Data (Code of Practice) Order 2003 [laid 11th September]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Dental Auxiliaries (Amendment) Regulations 2003,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Lyons from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Kevin Brennan. |
| 2 | Draft Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2003, the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2696) and the Northern Ireland (Date of Next Assembly Poll) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003,No. 2697): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Orders to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Tony Baldry, Mr John Bercow, Mr David Clelland, Mr Vernon Coaker, Angela Eagle, Mr Huw Edwards, Mr Tom Harris, Lady Hermon, Rob Marris, Chris Mole, Lembit Opik, Albert Owen, Mr Frank Roy, Mr John Spellar, Mr John Taylor and Angela Watkinson.
| 3 | Draft Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003: |
(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: Charlotte Atkins, Malcolm Bruce, Mrs Helen Clark, Mr Tony Colman, Derek Conway, Brian Cotter, Mr David Curry, Michael Fabricant, Mr Mark Field, Dr Hywel Francis, Dr Brian Iddon, Helen Jackson, Ian Lucas, Mr John MacDougall, Ian Stewart and Mr Stephen Timms.
| 4 | Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) Order 2003, draft Regulation on Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 and the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Intrusive Surveillance) Order 2003: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
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(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Richard Allan, Colin Burgon, Mr Hilton Dawson, Mr Frank Dobson, Mr Brian H. Donohoe, Caroline Flint, Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr David Heath, Mr John Heppell, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Shona McIsaac, Mr Andrew Mitchell, Mr John Randall, Rachel Squire, David Winnick and Derek Wyatt.
| 5 | Health Professionals Council (Registration and Fees) Rules Order of Council 2003 (S.I,. 2003, No. 1572),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Stephen Hesford and Mrs Helen Liddell from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Rules); and nominated in substitution Rosemary McKenna and Ms Dari Taylor. |
| 6 | Care Standards Act 2000 (Domiciliary Care Agencies and Nurses Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2323),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Battle and Christine Russell from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr George Howarth and Siobhain McDonagh. |
| 7 | Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2669): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Scheme to the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Diane Abbott, Mr Nick Ainger, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Mr Chris Bryant, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Tony Clarke, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Mr John Denham, Paul Flynn, Andrew George, Mr John Hayes, Mr George Osborne, Dr Nick Palmer, Christine Russell, Mr Mark Simmonds and Ann Winterton.
| 8 | Local Government Finance Special Grant Report (No. 128) on Dealing with Disadvantage Grant,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Chris Mole from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Brian White. |
European Standing Committees
| 9 | Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 20th October 2003, submitted by HM Treasury, relating to the Activity of the European Anti-Fraud Office, has been referred to European Standing committee B together with European Union Documents Nos. 11954/03 and 11993/03 relating to the Activities of OLAF and the fight against fraud, already referred to the Committee on 15th October 2003. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Defence,—Memorandum laid before the Defence Committee [Courts Martial] [Mr Bruce George]. |
| 2 | Environmental Audit,—(1) Seventh Special Report from the Environmental Audit Committee [Government Response to the Seventh Report from the Committee on Export Credits Guarantee Department and Sustainable Development]; to be printed [No. 1238]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [GM Food—Evaluating the Farm Scale Trials]; to be printed [No. 1239-i]
[Mr Peter Ainsworth].
| 3 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—(1) Seventeenth Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [Alternative Uses for Crops: Biofuels], 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. 929-I and -II]; |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Water Pricing]; to be printed [No. 1240-i]; and
(3) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Alternative Uses for Crops: Biofuels]
[Mr David Curry].
| 4 | European Scrutiny,—Thirty-fifth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 63-xxxv] [Mr Jimmy Hood]. |
| 5 | Modernisation,—First Report from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons [Programming of Bills], together with Appendices; to be printed, with the
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Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1222] [Mr Peter Hain]. |
| 6 | Public Accounts,—(1) Forty-seventh Report from the Public Accounts Committee [Film Council: Improving access to, and education about, the moving image through the British Film Institute]; together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 685]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Purchasing and Managing Software Licences]; to be printed [No. 1241-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
| 7 | Transport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Committee [The Future of the Railways]; to be printed [No. 875-v] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. |
| 8 | Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee [The Adjudicator's Office]; to be printed [No. 1237-i] [Mr John McFall]. |
| 9 | Work and Pensions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee [Service Delivery by DWP to its Minority Ethnic Customers]; to be printed [No. 1213-i] [Sir Archy Kirkwood]. |
[No. 149; WH, No. 98.]
Wednesday 29th October 2003.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock.
| Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Vernon Coaker); |
And the sitting having continued for two and a half hours after Two o'clock, it was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 4.42 p.m.
[No. 150.] Thursday 30th October 2003.
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Dental Auxiliaries (Amendment) Regulations 2003. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Jimmy Hood reported from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Care Standards Act 2000 (Domiciliary Care Agencies and Nurses Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2323). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr James Cran reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Local Government Finance Special Grant Report (No. 128) on Dealing with Disadvantage Grant. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | 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: |
Dealing in Cultural Objects (Offences) Act 2003
Legal Deposits Libraries Act 2003
Household Waste Recycling Act 2003
Sustainable Energy Act 2003
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Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003
Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003
London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003
Hereford Markets Act 2003.
| 5 | Pay for Chairmen of Select Committees,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That this House— |
1. takes note of the Report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries on Pay for Select Committee Chairmen in the House of Commons presented to Parliament on 17th July (Cm. 5673);
2. approves the Sixth Report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges on Pay for Select Committee Chairmen (House of Commons Paper No. 1150); and endorses the principles set out in paragraph 16 of that report; and
3. expresses the opinion that—
(a) with effect from the beginning of the next Session of Parliament, the salary of a Member should be £12,500 per annum higher than the figure determined in accordance with the provisions of the Resolution of the House of 10th July 1996 in respect of any period during which he is the Chairman of a select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select Committees related to government departments), the Environmental Audit Committee, the European Scrutiny Committee, the Committee of Public Accounts, the Select Committee on Public Administration, the Regulatory Reform Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights or the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, other than to the extent that the provisions of sub-paragraph (c) apply;
(b) a period begins for the purpose of sub-paragraph (a)—
(i) with the day on which the Member becomes Chairman of such a committee, or
(ii) with the beginning of the next Session of Parliament, in the case of a Member who became Chairman before that time;
and ends on the day on which the Member ceases to be Chairman (or, if he is Chairman of more than one such committee, he ceases to be Chairman of the last of those committees);
(c) there shall be disregarded for the purpose of sub-paragraph (a)—
(i) any period which is of less than 24 hours duration; and
(ii) any period, or part thereof, in respect of which the Member is also entitled to an additional salary by virtue of any provision of the Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975;
(d) reference to any Committee in sub-paragraph (a) shall—
(i) if the name of the Committee is changed, be taken (subject to paragraph (ii)) to be a reference to the Committee by its new name; and
(ii) if the functions of the Committee become functions of a different Committee, be taken to be a reference to the Committee by whom the functions are for the time being exercisable;
(e) the provisions of paragraph (2) of the Resolution of the House of 10th July 1996 relating to Members' Salaries (No. 2) shall apply, with effect from 1st April 2004, to a salary determined in accordance with the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) as they apply in relation to a salary determined in accordance with the provisions of that Resolution; and
(f) the Speaker shall have authority to interpret these provisions and to determine rules from time to time for their implementation—(Peter Hain);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Gillian Merron, Paul Clark: 86.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Kevin Hughes, Pete Wishart: 59.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 6 | Pay for Chairmen of Select Committees (No. 2),—Her Majesty's Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Pay for Chairmen of Select Committees (No. 2); |
A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the following provision shall be made with respect to the salaries of Members of this House—
(1) With effect from the beginning of the next Session of Parliament, the salary of a Member shall be £12,500 per annum higher than the figure determined in accordance
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with the provisions of the Resolution of the House of 10th July 1996 in respect of any period during which he is the Chairman of a select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select Committees related to government departments), the Environmental Audit Committee, the European Scrutiny Committee, the Committee of Public Accounts, the Select Committee on Public Administration, the Regulatory Reform Committee, the Joint Committee on Human Rights or the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, other than to the extent that the provisions of paragraph (3) apply.
(2) A period begins for the purpose of paragraph (1)—
(i) with the day on which the Member becomes Chairman of such a committee, or
(ii) with the beginning of the next Session of Parliament, in the case of a Member who became Chairman before that time;
and ends on the day on which the Member ceases to be Chairman (or, if he is Chairman of more than one such committee, he ceases to be Chairman of the last of those committees).
(3) There shall be disregarded for the purpose of paragraph (1)—
(i) any period which is of less than 24 hours duration; and
(ii) any period, or part thereof, in respect of which the Member is also entitled to an additional salary by virtue of any provision of the Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975.
(4) Reference to any Committee in paragraph (1) shall—
(i) if the name of the Committee is changed, be taken (subject to sub-paragraph (ii)) to be a reference to the Committee by its new name; and
(ii) if the functions of the Committee become functions of a different Committee, be taken to be a reference to the Committee by whom the functions are for the time being exercisable.
(5) The provisions of paragraph (2) of the Resolution of the House of 10th July 1996 relating to Members' Salaries (No. 2) shall apply, with effect from 1st April 2004, to a salary determined in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) as they apply in relation to a salary determined in accordance with the provisions of that Resolution.
(6) The Speaker shall have authority to interpret these provisions and to determine rules from time to time for their implementation—(Mr Phil Woolas);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Gillian Merron, Mr Vernon Coaker: 81.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Kevin Hughes, Pete Wishart: 53.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 7 | Notices of Questions,—Ordered, That, in respect of Questions to the Advocate General and the Secretary of State for Scotland for oral answer on Tuesday 2nd December and to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for oral answer on Wednesday 3rd December in the next Session of Parliament, paragraph (5)(a) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of Questions, Motions and Amendments) shall apply with the substitution of ‘two days' for ‘four days'.—(Mr Nick Ainger.) |
| 8 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, at the sitting on Tuesday 4th November, the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister on the subject of quality of life in local communities shall lapse, if not previously disposed of, three hours after the commencement of proceedings on it, and the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of the Prime Minister relating to Africa may be proceeded with, though opposed, until Seven o'clock or for three hours after the commencement of proceedings on it, whichever is the later, and shall then lapse.—(Mr Nick Ainger.) |
| 9 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 5th November, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2)(c)(i) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), proceedings on the Motion in the name of the Leader of the Opposition may continue, though opposed, for three hours, and shall then be interrupted.—(Mr Nick Ainger.) |
| 10 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Nick Ainger.) |
And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes to Six o'clock, adjourned till Monday 3rd November.
[Adjourned at 5.31 p.m.
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APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Education,—Draft Education (Amendment of the Curriculum Requirements for Fourth Key Stage) (England) Order 2003 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. |
| 2 | International Development,—Draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Sixth Replenishment) Order 2003 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 3 | Taxes,—(1) Draft Stamp Duty Land Tax (Amendment of Schedule 5 to the Finance Act 2003) Regulations 2003, and |
(2) Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Land Tax (Variation of the Finance Act 2003) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2760), dated 30th October 2003
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Ruth Kelly].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 4 | Channel Tunnel,—Channel Tunnel (Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2758), dated 29th October 2003 [by Act] [John Healey]. |
| 5 | Income Tax,—Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2682), dated 21st October 2003 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 6 | Land Registration,—Land Registration Fee Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2092), dated 11th August 2003 [by Act] [Mr David Lammy]. |
| 7 | Police,—Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Designated Places of Detention No. 2) Order 2003 (S.R. (N.I.), 2003, No. 460), dated 29th October 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Murphy]. |
Other Papers:
| 8 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Department for Culture, Media and Sport Statistical Bulletin: Betting Licensing, Great Britain, for June 2002 to May 2003 [by Act] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
| 9 | Coroners,—Lincolnshire (Coroners' Districts) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2753), dated 27th October 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
| 10 | Education,—Report on Powers to Facilitate Innovation for the academic year ending 31st July 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. |
| 11 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Reports and Accounts of the— |
(1) Defence Intelligence and Security Centre for 2002–03 with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1167] [Mr Secretary Hoon], and
(2) Ministry of Defence for 2002–03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1125] [Ruth Kelly].
| 12 | Health and Safety at Work,—Report of the Health and Safety Commission for 2002–03, and Accounts of the Health and Safety Commission and Executive for 2002–03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1154] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 13 | National Lottery,—Reports and Accounts of the— |
(1) Community Fund, and
(2) New Opportunities Fund
for 2002–03, with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 1122 and 1124] [Clerk of the House].
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Dental Auxiliaries (Amendment) Regulations 2003,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Ann Cryer from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations); and nominated in substitution Mr Andrew Miller. |
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| 2 | Draft Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2003; the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Act 2003 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2696); and the Northern Ireland Assembly (Date of Next Assembly Pool) Order 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2697),—The Speaker has appointed David Taylor Chairman of the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order and Orders. |
| 3 | Draft Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Win Griffiths Chairman of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order. |
| 4 | Draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) Order 2003, the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) Order 2003 and the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Intrusive Surveillance) Order 2003,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Nigel Beard Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Orders. |
| 5 | Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2669),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Edward O'Hara Chairman of the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Scheme. |
| 6 | Strategic Health Authorities Consultation on Changes Regulations 2003,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Roger Gale Chairman of the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Regulations. |
| 7 | Local Government Finance Special Grant Report (No. 128) on Dealing with Disadvantage Grant,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Terry Davis and Geraldine Smith from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Report); and nominated in substitution Dr Brian Iddon and Bridget Prentice. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| Health,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [Obesity]; to be printed [No. 755-v]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Public Expenditure 2003]; to be printed [No. 1109-ii]
[Mr David Hinchliffe].
[No. 150; WH, No. 99.]
Thursday 30th October 2003.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock.
| Adjournment (Trade and Development at the WTO: Issues for Cancún—Seventh Report from the International Development Committee, Session 2002–03, and the Government's response thereto),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West).) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 4th November.
[Adjourned at 5.56 p.m.
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