Commons Journal 260 Chronological Index Alphabetical Index - Part I Alphabetical Index - Part II Previous Next Page 333            2003-2004      Volume 260       [No. 87.] Monday 17th May 2004. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Fisheries Jurisdiction Bill,—The Order for reading the Fisheries Jurisdiction Bill a second time on Friday 21st May was read and discharged. Bill to be read a second time on Friday 16th July. 2 Opposition Day [11th allotted day],—It being an allotted day at the disposal of the leader of the second largest opposition party in pursuance of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the House proceeded to consider Opposition business. Security situation in Iraq,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes with concern the deteriorating security situation in Iraq and the Middle East and the impact on public opinion in Iraq of the reports of mistreatment of Iraqi citizens and detainees; believes that progress in Iraq is only possible if the role of the United Nations is expanded and enhanced and the transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqis on 30th June is real and visible; recalls that on 18th March 2003 when this House endorsed military action against Saddam Hussein it did so on an understanding that progress on the road map for a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians would be a priority for Her Majesty's Government; expresses its disappointment that recent events have made the achievement of a negotiated two state solution more difficult and less likely; recognises the bravery and professionalism of British armed forces serving in Iraq in difficult and dangerous circumstances; calls upon Her Majesty's Government not to commit any further troops unless requested by United Kingdom commanders in Iraq for the purposes of securing the safety of British forces and the fulfilling of Britain's legal obligations under international law towards the inhabitants of Iraq; and further declares that any such troops should remain under United Kingdom operational command and within the area currently under United Kingdom control—(Sir Menzies Campbell); 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 work being done by the UK and its Coalition partners to establish stability and security in Iraq; regards any mistreatment of Iraqis by Coalition forces to be unacceptable; recognises the bravery and professionalism of British forces in Iraq in assisting the Iraqi people in rebuilding Iraq; applauds the work of the UN Secretary-General's special adviser, Lakhdar Brahimi, for his contribution to helping establish a sovereign Iraqi Interim Government which will assume power by 30th June; and supports the Government in its efforts to secure a new Security Council resolution and deliver the wishes of the Iraqi people for a sovereign, stable and democratic Iraq', 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, Richard Younger-Ross, Mr Alan Reid: 60. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Vernon Coaker: 393. So the Question was negatived. And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments):—It was agreed to. The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to. Resolved, That this House welcomes the work being done by the UK and its Coalition partners to establish stability and security in Iraq; regards any mistreatment of Iraqis by Coalition forces to be unacceptable; recognises the bravery and professionalism of British forces in Iraq in assisting the Iraqi people in rebuilding Iraq; applauds the work of the UN Secretary-General's special adviser, Lakhdar Brahimi, for his contribution to helping establish a sovereign Iraqi Interim Government which will assume power by 30th June; and supports the Government in its efforts to secure a new Security Council resolution and deliver the wishes of the Iraqi people for a sovereign, stable and democratic Iraq. Local Government Finance,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes that council tax has risen by 70 per cent. since Labour came to power and that the Budget Red Book forecasts a rise in council tax receipts next year of over 7 per cent; further notes that these rises are hitting particularly hard those on low and modest incomes because of the way council tax was designed by the last Conservative Government; is concerned that this manifest unfairness of council tax now means that the poorest 10 per cent. of people pay over four times more of their income in council tax than the richest 10 per cent; notes that the whole system of local government finance Page 334      Monday 17th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top needs major reform owing to the problems caused by the dependency of councils on central government grants that produces the gearing effect whereby on average councils must raise council tax by 4 per cent. to offset a grant reduction of one per cent; believes that the Labour Government have made the bad situation they inherited from the Conservative Government even worse by their excessive reliance on ring-fencing, passporting and centrally-imposed targets and regulations; and therefore calls on the Government's Balance of Funding Review to make far-reaching proposals for reform when it reports shortly, including the introduction of a local income tax to replace council tax, the return of business rates to local authorities, reformed in line with land values, and a radical reduction in central government interference—(Mr Edward Davey); 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 support for local government with its 30 per cent. real terms increase in grant since 1997; notes that the average increase in council tax in 2004–05 is the lowest for nine years; supports the Government's proposals to take action against a number of authorities which have set excessive budgets and council tax increases in 2004–05; and looks forward to the report of the Balance of Funding Review of how local government in England is funded which is due in summer 2004', instead thereof.—(Mr Nick Raynsford.) And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question; Mr Andrew Stunell rose in his place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put. And the Question being put, That the Question be now put:—It was agreed to. And the Question being accordingly put; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Bob Russell, Mr Roger Williams: 48. Tellers for the Noes, Paul Clark, Charlotte Atkins: 437. 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, Charlotte Atkins, Paul Clark: 296. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Hugo Swire, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 181. 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 support for local government with its 30 per cent. real terms increase in grant since 1997; notes that the average increase in council tax in 2004–05 is the lowest for nine years; supports the Government's proposals to take action against a number of authorities which have set excessive budgets and council tax increases in 2004–05; and looks forward to the report of the Balance of Funding Review of how local government in England is funded which is due in summer 2004. 3 Human Rights,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Human Rights Act 1998 (Amendment) Order 2004, which was laid before this House on 22nd April, be approved—(Gillian Merron):—It was agreed to. 4 Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1164), dated 20th April, a copy of which was laid before this House on 20th April, be approved—(Gillian Merron):—It was agreed to. 5 Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the direction given by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland under section 51B(2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 on 28th April 2004, which was laid before this House on 28th April, be approved—(Gillian Merron):—It was agreed to. 6 Co-operation with the Occupied Territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip,—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. 12441/03, draft regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 1734/94 on financial and technical cooperation with the Occupied Territories; welcomes this amendment; and supports the European Commission's continued support for Palestinian development and the Middle East Peace Process—(Gillian Merron):— It was agreed to. Page 335      Monday 17th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top 7 Business of the House,—Ordered, That, for the purposes of its approval, the draft Guidance proposed to be issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, which was laid before this House on 23rd March, shall be treated as if it were an instrument subject to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation).—(Gillian Merron.) 8 Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Gillian Merron); And the Motion having been made after Ten o'clock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, it being then Eleven o'clock, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 11 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Disabled Persons,—Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South Eastern Trains Class 376) Exemption Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1302), dated 6th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 2 Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Metropolitan Borough of Wigan) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1305), dated 7th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 3 Taxes,—Stamp Duty Land Tax (Appeals) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1363), dated 10th May 2004 [by Act] [Mr David Lammy]. Other Papers: 4 Constitutional Affairs,—Paper, entitled Draft Criminal Defence Service Bill Consultation Paper and Explanatory Notes [by Command] [Cm. 6194] [Mr David Lammy]. 5 Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Report 2004: The Government's Expenditure Plans for 2003–04 to 2005–06 for— (1) H. M. Customs and Excise; and (2) Inland Revenue [by Command] [Cm. 6224 and 6225] [Mr Paul Boateng]. 6 National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on The Management of Sickness Absence in the Prison Service [by Act]; to be printed [No. 533] [Clerk of the House]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C. 2 Sex Discrimination (Clubs and Other Private Associations) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee C. 3 Energy Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Charlotte Atkins, Nigel Griffiths, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr David Ruffley, Ian Stewart, Mr Andrew Stunell and Dr Alan Whitehead members of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee B in respect of the Bill. 4 Pet Travel Scheme (Pilot Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2004,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Richard Burden, Mr David Lepper, Clare Short and Rachel Squire from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the Order) and nominated in substitution Mrs Ann Cryer, John Cryer, Llew Smith and Mr Michael Wills. Page 336      Monday 17th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top Grand Committees 5 The Speaker has appointed Mr James Cran Chairman of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee in respect of its meeting on Thursday 20th May. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Education and Skills,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee [National Skills Strategy: 14–19 Education]; to be printed [No. 197-xii] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. 2 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the GM Planting Regime Sub-Committee of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [GM Planting Regime]; to be printed [No. 607-i] [Mr Michael Jack]. 3 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Urban Affairs Sub-Committee of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee [The Role and Effectiveness of the Housing Corporation]; to be printed [No. 401-iv] [Clive Betts]. 4 Public Accounts,—(1) Twenty-fifth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts [Managing resources to deliver better public services]; to be printed, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 181]; (2) Twenty-sixth Report from the Committee [Difficult Forms: How government departments interact with citizens]; to be printed, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 255]; (3) Twenty-seventh Report from the Committee [Identifying and tracking livestock in England]; to be printed, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 326]; (4) Twenty-eighth Report from the Committee [Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Trust Statement Report 2002–03]; to be printed, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 336]; and (5) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Drug Treatment and Testing order: early lessons]; to be printed [No. 609-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. [No. 88.] Tuesday 18th May 2004. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—David Taylor reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (Disclosure of Donor Information) Regulations 2004. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 2 Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Miss Anne Begg reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Conditional Cautions: Code of Practice) Order 2004. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Kevin Hughes reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the Pet Travel Scheme (Pilot Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 828). Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 4 Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: University of Manchester Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to transfer to The University of Manchester all rights, properties, assets and obligations of The Victoria University of Manchester and University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and to dissolve those bodies; to enact provisions with regard to The University of Manchester; and for other purposes, to which they desire the concurrence of this House. Page 337      Tuesday 18th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top 5 University of Manchester Bill [Lords],—The University of Manchester Bill [Lords] was read the first time. Bill referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 6 Children's Food Bill,—Ms Debra Shipley, supported by Mr Robert Walter, Mr Paul Burstow, Mr Graham Allen, Vera Baird, Mr Ernie Ross, Peter Bottomley, Mr Andy Reed, Mr Paul Tyler, Alan Howarth, Angela Eagle and Mr Simon Thomas, presented a Bill to make provision regarding the marketing, promotion and sale of food and drink to and for children; to make provision for education and the dissemination of information about children's diet, nutrition and health; to place certain duties on the Food Standards Agency; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 15th October and to be printed [Bill 110]. 7 Doorstep Selling (Property Repairs),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit unsolicited household visits to sell property repairs, maintenance and improvements; to provide penalties and powers of arrest in connection with this prohibition; to require all doorstep vendors of property repairs, maintenance and improvements to give seven days' notice in writing of an intended visit to a home; and to extend property owners' rights to cancel any contract entered into for the provision of property repairs, maintenance or improvement; and for connected purposes: And that Mr Gordon Marsden, Mr Paul Truswell, Mr Andrew Robathan, Sandra Gidley, Dr Julian Lewis, Mrs Joan Humble, Lawrie Quinn, Ann Clwyd, Dr Howard Stoate, Mr Mike Hancock and Mr David Drew do prepare and bring it in. 8 Doorstep Selling (Property Repairs) Bill,—Mr Gordon Marsden accordingly presented a Bill to prohibit unsolicited household visits to sell property repairs, maintenance and improvements; to provide penalties and powers of arrest in connection with this prohibition; to require all doorstep vendors of property repairs, maintenance and improvements to give seven days' notice in writing of an intended visit to a home; and to extend property owners' rights to cancel any contract entered into for the provision of property repairs, maintenance or improvement; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 16th July and to be printed [Bill 111]. 9 Pensions Bill (Programme) (No. 3),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the Order of 2nd March 2004 (Pensions Bill (Programme)) as amended by the Order of 19th April 2004 be amended by the substitution for paragraphs 4 and 5 of the following— 4. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table. In that column, any reference to new Clauses or Amendments relating to Part 1, 3, 4 or 5 does not include new Clauses or Amendments relating to any arrangements for financial assistance for members where pension schemes are wound up. 5. The proceedings shown in the first column of the Table shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in the second column. Proceedings Time for Conclusion of Proceedings New Clauses standing in the name of a Minister of the Crown, other than new Clauses relating to Part 2 or to any other arrangements for financial assistance for members where pension schemes are wound up; remaining new Clauses and Amendments relating to Part 1; remaining new Clauses and Amendments relating to Part 3; remaining new Clauses and amendments relating to Part 4; remaining new Clauses and amendments relating to part 5 At the moment of interruption on the first allotted day. New Clauses and Amendments relating to any arrangements otherwise than through the Pension Protection Fund for financial assistance for members where pension schemes are wound up or relating to the categories of scheme in relation to which the Pension Protection Fund applies Two hours before the moment of interruption on the second allotted day. New Clauses and Amendments relating to Part 2; remaining new Clauses and Amendments relating to Part 6; remaining new Clauses and Amendments relating to Part 7; remaining new Clauses; Amendments relating to Schedules; new Schedules Three hours before the moment of interruption on the third allotted day. 5A. In the Table ‘allotted day' means a day on which the Bill is put down on the main business as first Government Order of the Day. Page 338      Tuesday 18th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top 5B. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on the third allotted day—(Malcolm Wicks); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Bridget Prentice, Mr Vernon Coaker: 260. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 154. So the Question was agreed to. 10 Pensions Bill [1st allotted day],—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Pensions Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. A Clause (NC24) (Early leavers: cash transfer sums and contribution refunds)—(Malcolm Wicks)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC25) (Categories of pension scheme)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC26) (UK-based occupational pension scheme to be trust with effective rules)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC27) (Non-EC occupational pension scheme to be trust with UK-resident trustee)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC28) (Representative of non-EC occupational pension scheme to be treated as trustee)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC29) (Activities of occupational pension schemes)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC30) (Payment of surplus to employer)—(Malcolm Wicks)—brought up and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Derek Twigg, Charlotte Atkins: 317. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Andrew Stunell, Mr Alan Reid: 48. Clause added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC31) (Payments of surplus to employer: transitional power to amend scheme)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC18) (Power to make regulations governing investment by trustees of occupational pension schemes)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC19) (Borrowing by trustees of occupational pension schemes)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC5) (Occupational pension scheme receiving contributions from European employer)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC6) (General authorisation to accept contributions from European employers)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC7) (Approval in relation to particular European employer)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC8) (Notification of legal requirements of host member State outside United Kingdom)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC9) (Duty of trustees or managers to act consistently with law of host member State)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC10) (Functions of Regulator in relation to institutions administered in other member States)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Page 339      Tuesday 18th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top Another Clause (NC11) (Interpretation of Part)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC12) (Restoration orders where transactions at an undervalue)—(Malcolm Wicks)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC13) (Restoration orders: supplementary)—(Mr John Heppell)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC14) (Content and effect of a restoration order)—(Mr John Heppell)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC15) (Contribution notice where failure to comply with restoration order)—(Mr John Heppell)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC16) (Content and effect of a section [Contribution notice where failure to comply with restoration order] contribution notice)—(Mr John Heppell)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC17) (Debt due from the employer in the case of multi-employer schemes)—(Mr John Heppell)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Amendment (No. 1) proposed to the Bill, in page 1, line 11, to leave out from the word ‘the' to the end of line 12 and insert the words ‘Chairman and approved by the Secretary of State.', instead thereof.—(Mr George Osborne.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Another Amendment (No. 181) proposed to the Bill, in page 2, line 25, to leave out from the word ‘Act' to the word ‘and' in line 26.—(Mr Harry Barnes.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendments (Nos. 62 to 79, 213 to 215, 80 to 88, 59, 89 to 91, 60 and 92 to 96) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 205) proposed to the Bill, in page 137, line 28, after the word ‘on', to insert the word ‘material'.—(Mr George Osborne.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Another Amendment (No. 46) proposed to the Bill, in page 144, line 40, after the word ‘employers', to insert the words ‘and annuity providers'.—(Vera Baird.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Another Clause (NC33) (Annual meeting)—(Mr George Osborne)—brought up and read the first time. Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Another Clause (NC35) (Auditors' right to information)—(Steve Webb)—brought up and read the first time. Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Another Amendment (No. 15) proposed to the Bill, in page 145, line 31, after the second word ‘trustees', to insert the words ‘and that not less than one third of this number shall be nominated by a recognised pensioners' association and in the case of a closed fund, the majority shall be member nominated trustees'.—(Mr George Osborne.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Another Amendment (No. 123) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 53) proposed to the Bill, in page 152, to leave out lines 43 to 46 and insert the words ‘is certified by the actuary to be broadly comparable to the occupational pension scheme referred to in section 228(1)(c).', instead thereof.—(John Robertson.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Page 340      Tuesday 18th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top Another Amendment (No. 51) proposed to the Bill, in page 153, line 44, at the end, to insert the words— ‘(3A) Where an employer has failed to comply with the requirements of this section, a complaint may be presented to an employment tribunal on that ground— (a) in the case of failure relating to representatives of a trade union, by the trade union, (b) in any other case, by any of his employees who are affected employees. (3B) Where the tribunal finds a complaint under subsection (3A) above well-founded it shall make a declaration to that effect and may order the employer to pay appropriate compensation to such descriptions of affected employees as may be specified in the award. (3C) In this section— (a) “appropriate compensation” means such sum not exceeding thirteen weeks' pay for the employee in question as the tribunal considers just and equitable having regard to the seriousness of the failure of the employer to comply with his duty. (b) “affected employee” means an employee who is a member of the scheme or who would have been eligible to become a member if a prescribed decision within the meaning of subsection (1) had not taken effect. (3D) Chapter 2 of Part 14 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 shall apply for calculating the amount of a week's pay for any employee for the purposes of subsection (3C) above.'—(John Robertson.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made. And it being Seven o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Order [this day]:—It was negatived. The Deputy Speaker then proceeded to put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour. Other Amendments (Nos. 124 to 126) made to the Bill. It being after Seven o'clock, further proceedings on the Bill stood adjourned. Bill to be further considered to-morrow. 11 Architects,—Ordered, That the Architects (Professional Conduct Committee) Amendment Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 655), dated 10th March 2004, be referred to a Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.—(Margaret Moran.) 12 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Margaret Moran.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-three minutes past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 7.23 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Consumer Protection,—Fireworks (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1372), dated 17th May 2004 [by Act] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 2 European Communities,—(1) European Communities (Designation) (No. 3) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1283), dated 6th May 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Straw], and (2) European Parliamentary Elections (Common Electoral Principles) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1374), dated 17th May 2004 [by Act] with an Explanatory Memorandum thereon [by Command] [Mr Christopher Leslie]. 3 Health and Safety,—Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1309), dated 13th May 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. 4 Representation of the People,—European Parliamentary Elections (Welsh Forms) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1373) dated 17th May 2004 [by Act] [Mr Christopher Leslie]. Other Papers: 5 Immigration and Asylum,—Explanatory Memorandum to the Asylum Support (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1313) [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. Page 341      Tuesday 18th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top APPENDIX II Standing Committees European Standing Committees 1 European Union Document No. 8235/04, relating to the Marketing of maize genetically modified for glyphosphate tolerance, has been referred to European Standing Committee A. 2 European Union Document No. 8875/04, relating to the Industrial policy for an enlarged Europe, has been referred to in European Standing Committee C. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 European Scrutiny,—Twentieth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 42-xx] [Mr Jimmy Hood]. 2 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee [Local Government Revenue]; to be printed [No. 402-iii] [Mr Clive Betts]. 3 Statutory Instruments,—Nineteenth Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 82-xix] [Mr David Tredinnick]. 4 Trade and Industry,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee [The Post Office Urban Network Reinvention Programme]; to be printed [No. 611-i]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Royal Mail Renewal]; to be printed [No. 612-i and -ii] [Mr Martin O'Neill]. 5 Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [Regional Productivity]; to be printed [No. 308-ii] [Mr John McFall]. 6 Welsh Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee [Manufacturing and Trade in Wales]; to be printed [No. 323-x] [Mr Martyn Jones]. [No. 88; WH, No. 54] Tuesday 18th May 2004. The House sitting in Westminster Hall 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 4.41 p.m. Page 342      Tuesday 18th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top [No. 89.] Wednesday 19th May 2004. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Promotion of Volunteering Bill,—Mr David Amess reported from Standing Committee C, That it had gone through the Promotion of Volunteering Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered on Friday 16th July; and to be printed [Bill 113]. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 617]. 2 Telecommunications Masts (Need and Safety Tests),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish need and safety tests before telecommunications masts can be erected; to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the General Permitted Development Order 1995; and for connected purposes: And that Mr David Amess, Mr Simon Burns, Mr Howard Flight, Mr David Atkinson, Mr Michael Clapham, Andrew Rosindell, Andrew Selous, Mr Richard Spring, Tom Cox, Janet Anderson and Dr Ian Gibson do prepare and bring it in. 3 Telecommunications Masts (Need and Safety Tests) Bill,—Mr David Amess accordingly presented a Bill to establish need and safety tests before telecommunications masts can be erected; to amend the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the General Permitted Development Order 1995; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 18th June and to be printed [Bill 112]. 4 Pensions Bill [2nd allotted day],—The House, according to Order, proceeded further to consider the Pensions Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. Another Clause (NC34) (Financial assistance scheme for members of certain pension schemes)—(Malcolm Wicks)—brought up, and read the first and second time. It being Five o'clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [yesterday] put the Question on an Amendment selected by the Speaker for separate Division. Amendment (c) proposed to the proposed Clause, in line 73, at the end, to insert the words— ‘( ) Assistance from the financial assistance scheme shall be at least sufficient to provide total benefits to qualifying members as they would have received had their scheme fallen within the scope of the Pension Protection Fund.'.—(Steve Webb.) Question put, That the Amendment to the proposed Clause be made. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Heath, Sue Doughty: 203. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Fraser Kemp, Gillian Merron: 339. Clause added to the Bill. The Deputy Speaker then put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour. Other Amendments (Nos. 216 to 218) made to the Bill. Another Clause (NC20) (Reviewable ill health pensions)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC21) (Effect of a review)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC22) (Interpretation of sections [Reviewable ill health pensions] and [Effect of a review])—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC23) (Referral of questions of law)—(Mr Chris Pond)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 25) proposed to the Bill, in page 67, line 32, at the end, to insert the words— ‘(4A) Any person appointed as an ordinary member shall have knowledge and understanding of— (a) the law relating to pensions and trusts, Page 343      Wednesday 19th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top (b) the principles relating to— (i) the funding of occupational pension schemes, and (ii) investment of the assets of such schemes, and (c) such other matters as may be prescribed'.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendments (Nos. 97 to 100) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 101) proposed to the Bill, in page 84, line 7, to leave out the words ‘for that period'.—(Malcolm Wicks.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made. And it being Seven o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned. Ordered, That the Debate be resumed to-morrow. 5 Sittings in Westminster Hall,—Ordered, That, on Thursday 10th June, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.—(Mr John Heppell.) 6 Public Petitions,—A Public Petition from Mr Peter Finnegan and residents of South Yorkshire for a review of hospice services for children and their funding was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 7 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Paul Clark.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes to Eight o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 7.31 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Environmental Protection,—Landfill (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1375), dated 17th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 2 Health and Safety,—Adventure Activities (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1359), dated 14th May 2004 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. 3 Museums and Galleries,—Natural History Museum (Authorised Repositories) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1392), dated 17th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. Papers subject to Special Parliamentary Procedure: 4 Water Industry,—Northumbrian Water Limited (Land at the Public Car Park, West of Dunes Court, Beadnell) Compulsory Purchase Order 2003, together with a Certificate of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under section 2 of the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. Other Papers: 5 Broadcasting,—Report and Accounts of the Independent Television Commission for the period 1st January to 28th December 2003 [by Act] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 6 Miscellaneous (No. 3, 2004),—The Antarctic Treaty: Measures adopted at the Twenty-sixth Consultative Meeting held at Madrid on 9th–20th June 2003 [by Command] [Cm. 6179] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 7 Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland),—Account of the Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund for 2002–03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 595] [Clerk of the House]. 8 Transport,—Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Transport Committee, Session 2003–04, on Disabled People's Access to Transport [by Command] [Cm. 6184] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Page 344      Wednesday 19th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top 9 Work and Pensions,—(1) Government Reply to the First Report of the Work and Pensions Committee, Session 2002–03, on the Social Security Advisory Committee; and (2) Paper, entitled Report of the Quinquennial Review of the Social Security Advisory Committee: Response and Final Report [by Command] [Cm. 6190 and 6189] [Mr Secretary Smith]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill,—The Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on Standing Committee C in respect of the Bill: Mr Douglas Alexander, Mr Richard Allan, Norman Baker, Ms Karen Buck, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mr Andrew Dismore, Clive Efford, Mr Michael Jabez Foster, Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Mr Andrew Love, Siobhain McDonagh, Linda Perham, Mr Stephen Pound, Lawrie Quinn and Mr John Taylor. 2 Age-Related Payments Bill: (1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee D; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Peter Atkinson, Miss Anne Begg, Mr Paul Goodman, Mr Ivan Henderson, Paul Holmes, Mrs Joan Humble, Mr Andrew Love, Mr John MacDougall, Margaret Moran, Mr George Osborne, Mr Frank Roy, Mr David Tredinnick, Mr Neil Turner, Claire Ward, Steve Webb and Malcolm Wicks. 3 Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1031): (1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Harold Best, Mr Paul Burstow, Mr James Clappison, Paul Farrelly, Mr Mark Francois, Mr Mike Hall, Dr Evan Harris, Mr Dai Havard, Mr George Howarth, Mr Robert Jackson, Miss Melanie Johnson, Mr David Lepper, Dr Andrew Murrison, Mrs Barbara Roche, Joan Ryan and Rachel Squire. 4 Mental Health (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1272): (1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Candy Atherton, Richard Burden, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Vernon Coaker, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr Piara S. Khabra, Mr Terry Lewis, Mr Eddie McGrady, Ann McKechin, Linda Perham, Mr Andrew Robathan, Iris Robinson, Angela Smith, The Reverend Martin Smyth, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Hugo Swire, Mark Tami, Gareth Thomas, Mr Paul Truswell and Mr Andrew Turner. 5 Beer from Small Breweries (Extension of Reduced Rates of Excise Duty) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1296): (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 Peter Atkinson, Mr John Battle, Mr Bill Etherington, Mr Michael Fallon, Mr Mark Fisher, Jim Fitzpatrick, Mr Adrian Flook, John Healey, Mr Nigel Jones, Mr Paul Keetch, Mr Alan Milburn, Mr Mark Prisk, James Purnell, Mr Martin Salter, Mr Brian Sedgemore and Mr Marsha Singh. 6 Draft Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Guidance to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Ben Chapman, Mr Tom Clarke, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Clive Efford, Mr Don Foster, Mr Fraser Kemp, Mr Mark Lazarowicz, Ian Lucas, Mr Andrew Mackay, Mr John Maples, Mr David Marshall, Mr Malcolm Moss, Mr Adrian Sanders, Phil Sawford and Clare Short. 7 Draft Health Professions (Operating Department Practitioners and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2004: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and Page 345      Wednesday 19th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Tony Baldry, Mr Paul Burstow, Sir Sydney Chapman, Mr Jim Cousins, Mr Mark Francois, Alan Howarth, Mr John Hutton, Siobhain McDonagh, John McDonnell, Mr Khalid Mahmood, Dr Andrew Murrison, Sandra Osborne, Joan Ryan, Sarah Teather, Claire Ward and Mr Robert N. Wareing. 8 Draft Licensing (Indoor Arenas) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004: (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 Roy Beggs, Ms Karen Buck, Mr Vernon Coaker, Mr Robin Cook, Mr David Drew, Mr Edward Garnier, Mr Tom Harris, Mr Doug Henderson, Alan Keen, Lembit O­pik, Mr John Redwood, Mr Mohammad Sarwar, Mr John Spellar, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Hugo Swire and Mr Bill Tynan. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Education and Skills,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee [Draft School Transport Bill]; to be printed [No. 509-v] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. 2 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [Climate Change, Water Security and Flooding]; to be printed [No. 558-iv] [Mr Michael Jack]. 3 Environmental Audit,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee [Budget 2004]; to be printed [No. 490-iv] [Mr Peter Ainsworth]. 4 Human Rights,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights [Prosecution Policy]; to be printed [No. 619-i] [Jean Corston]. 5 Modernisation of the House of Commons,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons [Connecting Parliament with the Public]; to be printed [No. 368-iii] [Mr Peter Hain]. 6 Northern Ireland Affairs,—(1) Fifth Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee [‘Hate Crime': the Draft Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 615]; and (2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Committee [Social Housing Provision in Northern Ireland; Future Post-Primary Education arrangements in Northern Ireland]; to be printed [Nos. 493-v and 616-i] [Mr Tony Clarke]. 7 Procedure,—(1) Second Special Report from the Procedure Committee [Procedures for Debates, Private Members' Bills and the Powers of the Speaker: Government Response to the Committee's Fourth Report, Session 2002–03], to be printed [No. 610]; (2) Third Special Report from the Committee [Sessional Orders and Resolutions: Government Response to the Committee's Third Report, Session 2002–03], to be printed [No. 613]; and (3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Programming of Legislation]; to be printed [No. 325-vi] [Sir Nicholas Winterton]. 8 Public Accounts,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts [Department for Education and Skills: Connexions Service—Advice and guidance for all young people]; to be printed [No. 618-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. 9 Science and Technology,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee [Research Assessment Exercise: a follow-up]; to be printed [No. 586-i] [Dr Ian Gibson]. 10 Transport,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Committee [European Community Competence and Transport]; to be printed [No. 581-ii] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. 11 Work and Pensions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee [Health and Safety]; to be printed [No. 456-vii] [Sir Archy Kirkwood]. Page 346      Wednesday 19th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top [No. 89; WH, No. 55] Wednesday 19th May 2004. 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—(Derek Twigg); 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 4.30 p.m. [No. 90.] Thursday 20th May 2004. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS. 1 Ipswich Market Bill,—The House proceeded to consider the Ipswich Market Bill, as amended in the Committee. Bill to be read the third time. 2 Northern Ireland Grand Committee,—Mr James Cran reported from the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, That it had considered the proposal for a draft Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 referred to it on 5th May. 3 Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: Civil Service (No. 2) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to make provision relating to the appointment and conduct of, and general duties relating to, civil servants and special advisers; to make provision for and in connection with the removal of general restrictions as to nationality which apply to persons employed or holding office in any civil capacity under the Crown; and for connected purposes, to which they desire the concurrence of this House. 4 Corporate Killing Bill,—The Order for reading the Corporate Killing Bill a second time on Friday 21st May was read and discharged. Bill to be read a second time on Friday 18th June. 5 Pensions Bill [3rd allotted day],—The Order of the day being read for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed yesterday on consideration of the Pensions Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, That the Amendment (No. 101) be made, Which Amendment was, in page 84, line 7, to leave out the words ‘for that period'; Question again proposed, That the Amendment be made. Question put and agreed to. Other Amendments (Nos. 102 to 105) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 219) proposed to the Bill, in page 90, to leave out lines 14 to 16 and insert the words— ‘(b) audited accounts covering the period from the date of the latest statutory annual accounts of the scheme to a date no later than three months prior to the day the application is made.', instead thereof.—(Steve Webb.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Other Amendments (Nos. 106 to 119) made to the Bill. Another Amendment (No. 33) proposed to the Bill, in page 105, line 5, after the word ‘regulations', to insert the words ‘, which shall be no earlier than the day on which the basis for calculating the risk-based levy in the first financial year after the initial period has been published.'.—(Mr Nigel Waterson.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Another Amendment (No. 120) proposed to the Bill, in page 110, line 27, after the word ‘not', to insert the words ‘a prescribed scheme or a scheme'.—(Mr Chris Pond.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made. And it being Three o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [18th May]:—It was agreed to. Page 347      Thursday 20th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top The Deputy Speaker then put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour. Other Amendments (Nos. 121 and 122, 127 to 133, 61, 134 to 167, 175 to 178, 168 to 173, 179, 180 and 174) made to the Bill. The Bill was read the third time, and passed. 6 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Margaret Moran.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes past Six o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 6.29 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Constitutional Law (Scotland),—Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 2 Transport,—Draft British Transport Police (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 3 Animals,—Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1397), dated 19th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 4 Disability Discrimination,—Draft Codes of Practice on— (1) Employment and Occupation, and (2) Trade Organisations and Qualifications Bodies [by Act] [Mr Secretary Smith]. 5 Supreme Court (Northern Ireland),—Crown Court (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. (N.I.), 2004, No. 233), dated 17th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr David Lammy]. Other Papers: 6 Railways,—Report of the Office of the Rail Regulator for 2003–04 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 7 Regulatory Impact Assessments,—List of Regulatory Impact Assessments for 1st July to 31st December 2003 [by Command] [Cm. 5813] [Mr Douglas Alexander]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees 1 Age-Related Payments Bill: (1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Pike and Derek Conway Chairmen of Standing Committee D in respect of the Bill; and (2) The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr George Osborne from Standing Committee D (in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Mr Nigel Waterson. 2 Age-Related Payments Bill (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson, Mr Ivan Henderson, Margaret Moran, Mr George Osborne, Claire Ward, Steve Webb and Malcolm Wicks members of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee D in respect of the Bill. 3 Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1031),—The Speaker has appointed Mr John Cummings Chairman of the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Regulations. 4 Mental Health (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1272),—The Speaker has appointed Miss Anne Begg Chairman of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order. 5 Beer from Small Breweries (Extension of Reduced Rates of Excise Duty) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1296),—The Speaker has appointed Mr David Amess Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order. Page 348      Thursday 20th May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top 6 Draft Guidance Issued Under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill Olner Chairman of the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Guidance. 7 Draft Health Professions (Operating Department Practitioners and Miscellaneous) Order 2004,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Nigel Beard Chairman of the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Constitutional Affairs,—Memoranda laid before the Constitutional Affairs Committee [The work of the Information Commissioner]; to be printed [No. 593-i] [Mr A. J. Beith]. 2 Environmental Audit,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Crime Sub-Committee [Environmental Crime: Wildlife Crime]; to be printed [No. 605-ii] [Mr Peter Ainsworth]. 3 Health,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee [The Responsibilities of the Minister of State for Health]; to be printed [No. 608-i] [Mr David Hinchliffe]. 4 International Development,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee [Orphans and Children made vulnerable by AIDS]; to be printed [No. 573-ii] [Tony Baldry]. 5 Public Administration,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration [The Honours System]; to be printed [No. 212-vii] [Tony Wright]. 6 Treasury,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee [Restoring confidence in long-term savings]; to be printed [No. 71-viii] [Mr John McFall]. [No. 90; WH, No. 56] Thursday 20th May 2004. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock. Adjournment (Foreign Policy Aspects of the War against Terrorism—Second Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Session 2003–04, and the Government's Response thereto),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Gillian Merron.) And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 25th May. [Adjourned at 5.29 p.m. [No. 91.] Friday 21st May 2004. The House met at half-past Nine o'clock. 1 The Speaker's Absence,—The House being met, and the Speaker having leave of absence pursuant to paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 3 (Deputy Speaker), Sir Michael Lord, the Second Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table. PRAYERS. 2 The Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means took the Chair as Deputy Speaker. 3 Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill, not amended in the Standing Committee. The Bill was read the third time, and passed. 4 Gangmasters (Licensing) Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Gangmasters (Licensing) Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee. The Bill was read the third time, and passed. 5 Town and Country Planning (Telecommunications Masts) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Town and Country Planning (Telecommunications Masts) Bill; And a Motion being made, and the Question being put, That the Bill be now read a second time; Page 349      Friday 21st May 2004       2003-2004      Volume 260      Back to top The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Ruffley, Mr Eric Forth: 10. Tellers for the Noes, Bridget Prentice, Gillian Merron: 2. And it appearing on the report of the Division that fewer than forty Members had taken part in the Division, the Deputy Speaker declared that the Question was not decided, and the business under consideration stood over until the next sitting of the House. 6 Rights of Way (Amendment) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Rights of Way (Amendment) Bill; And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time; And it being half-past Two o'clock, the Debate stood adjourned. Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 16th July. 7 Telecommunications (Permitted Development Rights) (Amendment) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Telecommunications (Permitted Development Rights) (Amendment) Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 16th July. 8 Wild Mammals (Protection) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 6th February, That the Wild Mammals (Protection) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill be now read a second time; Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 15th October. 9 Criminal Justice (Justifiable Conduct) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 14th May, That the Criminal Justice (Justifiable Conduct) Bill be now read a second time; Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 18th June. 10 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Derek Twigg.) And accordingly the House, having continued to sit till Three o'clock, adjourned till Monday 24th May. [Adjourned at 3 p.m. APPENDIX Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Agriculture,—Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1393), dated 18th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. 2 Criminal Law (Northern Ireland),—Prisoner Custody Officers (Searching of Prisoners) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1408), dated 20th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Murphy]. 3 Magistrates' Courts,—(1) Collection of Fines (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1406), and (2) Fines Collection (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1407), dated 20th May 2004 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Christopher Leslie]. 4 Plant Health,—Plant Health (Export Certification) (England) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1404), dated 17th May 2004 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. Other Papers: 5 Foreign Affairs,—Government Response to the Third Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Session 2002–03, on Iran [by Command] [Cm. 6198] [Mr Secretary Straw]. 6 Treaty Series (No. 20, 2004),—Agreement, done at The Hague on 11th March 2004, between the United Nations and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Enforcement of Sentences of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia [by Command] [Cm. 6186] [Mr Secretary Straw]. Previous Chronological Index Next   Part I Alphabetical Index Part II Alphabetical Index     © Parliamentary copyright 2006 Prepared 17 October 2006