| Session 2003-2004 |
| Commons Journal 260
Chronological Index
Page 582 2003-2004 Volume 260 [No. 146.] Monday 1st November 2004. The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time; An Amendment was proposed to the Question, to leave out from the word ‘That' to the end of the Question and add the words ‘this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Gambling Bill since it fails to take account of the recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Draft Bill with regard to regional casinos; consequently fails to impose adequate controls on the number and location of such casinos and on the number and type of gambling machines contained; does not give local authorities sufficient powers to reject specific casino applications; opens the door to an influx of overseas owned super casinos in our towns and cities, close to where people live; and is likely to promote gambling and lead to further diversion of funds from the National Lottery, severe disadvantage to the existing UK gaming industry and a significant increase in problem gambling', instead thereof.—(Mr John Whittingdale.) And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Ruffley, Mr Crispin Blunt: 183. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Paul Clark: 293. So the Question was negatived. And the Main Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 62 (Amendment on second or third reading); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Nick Ainger, Paul Clark: 286. Tellers for the Noes, Mr David Ruffley, Mr Crispin Blunt: 212. So the Question was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read a second time.
Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a Standing Committee. Proceedings in Standing Committee 2. Proceedings in the Standing Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on 11th January 2005. 3. The Standing Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets. Consideration and Third Reading 4. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. 5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on the day on which proceedings on consideration are commenced. 6. Sessional Order B (programming committees) made by the House on 28th June 2001 shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading. Page 583 Monday 1st November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top Other proceedings 7. Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) may be programmed—(Mr John Heppell); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Nick Ainger, Paul Clark: 309. Tellers for the Noes, Mr David Ruffley, Mr Crispin Blunt: 172. So the Question was agreed to.
The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Nick Ainger, Paul Clark: 295. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Peter Atkinson: 172. So the Question was agreed to.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Gambling Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of— (1) expenditure of a Minister of the Crown in connection with the Act, and (2) any increase attributable to the Act in sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under another enactment—(Mr John Heppell):—It was agreed to.
(1) the imposition of a levy to be paid by holders of operating licences and to be expended on social projects connected with gambling, (2) the imposition of a penalty on holders of operating licences who fail to ensure compliance with licence conditions, and (3) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund—(Mr John Heppell):—It was agreed to.
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till sixteen minutes past Eleven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 11.16 p.m. Page 584 Monday 1st November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 29th October 2004 pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers):
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 29th October 2004 pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments): Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
(2) Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment (No. 3) Order 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 2693), dated 18th October 2004 [Mr Secretary Reid].
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 1st November 2004: Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Other Papers:
Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (Saving Provision) Order of Council 2004 (S.I., 2004, No. 1731) [by Standing Order] [The Speaker]. Page 585 Monday 1st November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top APPENDIX II Standing Committees
APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Ten-Year Investment Framework for Science and Innovation]; to be printed [No. 315-v] [Dr Ian Gibson]. [No. 147.] Tuesday 2nd November 2004. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 12343/04, draft Council Decision concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC, of an oilseed rape product (Brassica napus L., GT73 line) genetically modified for glyphosate tolerance; and supports the Government's view that, although expert advice indicates that there probably are no safety concerns, it can adopt a position on authorisation under Directive 2001/18/EC only on receipt of satisfactory data from a further rat feeding study using 15% oilseed rape meal. Report, together with Resolution, to lie upon the Table.
The Lords do not insist on one of their Amendments to the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill to which this House has disagreed; they do not insist on their other Amendment to which this House has disagreed but propose an Amendment in lieu thereof.
Page 586 Tuesday 2nd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top
1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the order shall be omitted. 2. The proceedings shown in the first column of the following table shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in the second column.
3. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 7 p.m. on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are begun—(Margaret Hodge); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Jim Fitzpatrick, Joan Ryan: 258. Tellers for the Noes, Andrew Selous, Mr Peter Atkinson: 148. So the Question was agreed to.
A Clause (NC11) (Sharing of information)—(Mr Don Touhig)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC17) (Payments to foster parents)—(Margaret Hodge)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill. Another Clause (NC1) (Children's Commissioner: functions)—(Annette Brooke)—brought up, and read the first time. Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time. And it being half-past Two o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [this day]. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Andrew Stunell, Mr Roger Williams: 166. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Jim Fitzpatrick: 286. The Deputy Speaker then put the Question on a new Clause selected for separate Division. Another Clause (NC2) (Powers of consideration and representation by Children's Commissioner for Wales)—(Mr Roger Williams)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be added to the Bill. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Andrew Stunell, Mr Roger Williams: 175. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Ainger, Jim Fitzpatrick: 283. Another Clause (NC4) (Appeals about information held on databases)—(Tim Loughton)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Andrew Selous, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 174. Tellers for the Noes, Gillian Merron, Mr Nick Ainger: 293. Another Clause (NC5) (Presumption of equal parenting)—(Mr Dominic Grieve)—brought up, and read the first time. Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time. And it being a quarter past Four o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question. Page 587 Tuesday 2nd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Andrew Selous, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown: 176. Tellers for the Noes, Gillian Merron, Mr Nick Ainger: 304. Another Clause (NC12) (Reasonable punishment)—(Mr David Hinchliffe)—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 Win Griffiths, Mr Hilton Dawson: 75. Tellers for the Noes, Joan Ryan, Paul Clark: 424. It being after Six o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question on an Amendment selected for separate Division. Amendment (No. 23) proposed to the Bill, in page 37, line 18, to leave out Clause No. 56.—(Mr Andrew Turner.) Question put, That the Amendment be made. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Andrew Robathan, Mr Gary Streeter: 208. Tellers for the Noes, Joan Ryan, Paul Clark: 284. The Deputy Speaker then put the Question on the Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown. Amendments (Nos. 28, 40, 21, 22, 29, 41 to 43 and 30) made to the Bill. A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time; And it being Seven o'clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [this day]:—It was agreed to. The Bill was accordingly read the third time and passed, with Amendments.
(1) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions relating to Members' Allowances, Parliamentary Pensions (Contributions Rate) and Parliamentary Pensions (Survivor Benefits and Early Retirement) not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first Motion, and such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; and (2) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr Peter Hain relating to Sessional Orders and Resolutions not later than Seven o'clock, or three hours after their commencement, whichever is the later; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and the Orders of the House of 28th June 2001 and 6th November 2003 relating to Deferred Divisions shall not apply.—(Margaret Moran.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-five minutes past Seven o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 7.25 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Other Papers:
Page 588 Tuesday 2nd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top (2) Amendment List 10 to Air Publication 3394—The Royal Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Service (Third Edition) [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hoon].
APPENDIX II Reports from Select Committees
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [The Use of Operating Theatres in the Northern Ireland Health and Personal Social Services]; to be printed [No. 1227-i]; and (3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Navan Centre]; to be printed [No. 1228-i] [Mr Edward Leigh].
[No. 147; WH, No. 95] Tuesday 2nd November 2004. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock.
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 4.43 p.m. Page 589 Tuesday 2nd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top [No. 148.] Wednesday 3rd November 2004. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
The Lords agree without Amendment to the Amendments made by this House to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill [Lords].
And the Motion being opposed, after a brief explanatory statement from the Member who made the Motion and from a Member who opposed it, the Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business):—It was agreed to. Ordered, That Angela Eagle, Vera Baird, Mr Roger Berry, Mr John Grogan, Helen Jackson, Ann McKechin, Mrs Barbara Roche, Joan Ruddock, Mr Shaun Woodward and Mr Parmjit Dhanda do prepare and bring in the Bill.
(1) This House notes the recommendations made in Chapter 4 of the report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries on parliamentary pay and allowances (Cm. 6354–1) a copy of which was laid before this House on 21st October; and is of the opinion that the provisions set out in paragraphs (2) to (5) below should be implemented, subject to any decisions of the Members Estimate Committee with regard to their application. Staffing Allowance (2) With effect from 1st April 2005, the Staffing Allowance should be increased to a base level of £72,000, rising to a maximum of £80,460, according to the number of full-time equivalent employees funded from the Staffing Allowance and based in London; and these sums should be adjusted on 1st April each year (beginning on 1st April 2005) in line with the Average Earnings Index for public and private sectors combined. IT Provision (3) With effect from the beginning of the next Parliament, the level of provision of IT equipment and support should be increased in line with recommendations 11 and 12 of the Review Body's report (Cm. 6354–1). London Supplement (4) With effect from 1st April 2005, the London Supplement should be increased to £2,500, and this sum should be adjusted on 1st April each year (beginning on 1st April 2005) in line with the Average Earnings Index for public and private sectors combined; and it should not be payable to any Member who receives the Additional Costs Allowance. Page 590 Wednesday 3rd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top Car Mileage Allowance and Parking (5) With effect from 1st April 2005, the Car Mileage Allowance should be payable at the same rate as the car mileage rates approved by the Inland Revenue, with the higher rate payable up to a total of 10,000 miles and the lower rate thereafter or as determined in future by the Inland Revenue; and the cost of parking a car, motorcycle or bicycle, if wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred in the performance of parliamentary duties, should be reimbursed. Incidental Expenses Provision (6) That recommendation 8 of the Review Body's report (Cm. 6354–1) be referred to the House of Commons Members Estimate Committee for further consideration—(Mr Peter Hain); And it being three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [yesterday], proceeded to put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion and on the Motions relating to Parliamentary Pensions (Contribution Rate) and Parliamentary Pensions (Survivor Benefits and Early Retirement). An Amendment ((g)) was proposed to the Question, in line 8, to leave out from the word ‘to' to the word ‘and' in line 11 and insert the words ‘£80,460 for all Members with up to 10 per cent. of the Staffing Allowance being available to fund a Member's office in his or her constituency', instead thereof.—(Mr Richard Page.) And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Miss Ann Widdecombe, Mr Richard Page: 239. Tellers for the Noes, Joan Ryan, Mr Tom Watson: 109. So the Question was agreed to. Another Amendment ((c)) was proposed to the Question, in line 24, to leave out from the word ‘With' to the word ‘and' in line 27 and insert the words ‘immediate effect, the annual uprating of the higher and lower car mileage rates shall cease; with effect from the date on which the Inland Revenue higher car mileage rate first exceeds the higher car mileage rate payable to Members, the higher rate car mileage allowance payable up to a total of 20,000 miles to Members should be payable at the same rate as the higher car mileage rate approved by the Inland Revenue, and with effect from the date on which the Inland Revenue lower car mileage rate first exceeds the lower car mileage rate payable to Members, the lower car mileage allowance payable to Members should be payable at the same rate as the lower car mileage rate approved by the Inland Revenue', instead thereof.—(Sir Nicholas Winterton.) And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Sir Nicholas Winterton, Mr Ken Purchase: 118. Tellers for the Noes, Joan Ryan, Mr Tom Watson: 193. So the Question was negatived. And the Main Question, as amended, being put; Resolved, That— (1) This House notes the recommendations made in Chapter 4 of the report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries on parliamentary pay and allowances (Cm. 6354–1) a copy of which was laid before this House on 21st October; and is of the opinion that the provisions set out in paragraphs (2) to (5) below should be implemented, subject to any decisions of the Members Estimate Committee with regard to their application. Staffing Allowance (2) With effect from 1st April 2005, the Staffing Allowance should be increased to £80,460 for all Members with up to 10 per cent. of the Staffing Allowance being available to fund a Member's office in his or her constituency; and these sums should be adjusted on 1st April each year (beginning on 1st April 2005) in line with the Average Earnings Index for public and private sectors combined. IT Provision (3) With effect from the beginning of the next Parliament, the level of provision of IT equipment and support should be increased in line with recommendations 11 and 12 of the Review Body's report (Cm. 6354–1). Page 591 Wednesday 3rd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top London Supplement (4) With effect from 1st April 2005, the London Supplement should be increased to £2,500, and this sum should be adjusted on 1st April each year (beginning on 1st April 2005) in line with the Average Earnings Index for public and private sectors combined; and it should not be payable to any Member who receives the Additional Costs Allowance. Car Mileage Allowance and Parking (5) With effect from 1st April 2005, the Car Mileage Allowance should be payable at the same rate as the car mileage rates approved by the Inland Revenue, with the higher rate payable up to a total of 10,000 miles and the lower rate thereafter or as determined in future by the Inland Revenue; and the cost of parking a car, motorcycle or bicycle, if wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred in the performance of parliamentary duties, should be reimbursed. Incidental Expenses Provision (6) That recommendation 8 of the Review Body's report (Cm. 6354–1) be referred to the House of Commons Members Estimate Committee for further consideration.
(1) Pensions calculated on the same basis as pensions for widows and widowers should be introduced for surviving unmarried partners of members in service on or after 3rd November 2004. (2) Pensions for the widows, widowers and unmarried partners of members in service on or after 3rd November 2004 should be payable for life. (3) The early retirement provisions which permit a member who has accrued at least 15 years service to retire before the age of 65 on favourable terms should be removed for those who become members of the scheme after 3rd November 2004 and phased out for existing members from 1st April 2009, or the day after the general election after next, whichever is the later.—(Mr Phil Woolas.)
That all Members of this House who are returned for two or more places in any part of the United Kingdom should choose for which of the places they will serve, within one week after it appears that there is no question about their election for that place—(Mr Peter Hain); And it being three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion, the Deputy Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [yesterday]. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Margaret Moran, Mr Vernon Coaker: 130. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Eric Forth, Lembit Opik: 75. So the Question was agreed to.
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till four minutes to Eight o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 7.56 p.m. Page 592 Wednesday 3rd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
Other Papers:
(1) the Secretary of State for Defence on the Petition [14th September] from constituents of Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale and of Roxburgh and Berwickshire and others against disbandment or amalgamation of the King's Own Scottish Borderers or other Scottish regiments; and (2) the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the Petition [16th September] from the Parish Council of Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire, the citizens of the village of Holmer Green and others against the proposed closure of Turners Place Post Office, Holmer Green [by Standing Order] [Clerk of the House]. APPENDIX II Standing Committees
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee A; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Charlotte Atkins, Mr Peter Atkinson, Roger Casale, Mr Christopher Chope, Mr Vernon Coaker, Mrs Janet Dean, Mr David Drew, Mr Huw Edwards, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Mr Mark Hoban, Mr David Kidney, Jim Knight, Dr John Pugh, John Thurso, Derek Twigg and Sir George Young.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee B; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-three Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Tony Banks, Mr Liam Byrne, Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Ben Chapman, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Jon Cruddas, Clive Efford, Mr Don Foster, Mr Nick Hawkins, Phil Hope, Mrs Joan Humble, Mr Eric Illsley, Mr Kevan Jones, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Ann McKechin, Mr Malcolm Moss, Mr Richard Page, Mr Alan Reid, Bob Russell, Mr Tom Watson, Mr John Whittingdale, Mr Shaun Woodward and Iain Wright.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft 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 Richard Bacon, Gregory Barker, Mr Henry Bellingham, Malcolm Bruce, Mr David Chaytor, Mr Tony Clarke, Brian Cotter, Mr Stephen Dorrell, Mr John Grogan, Patrick Hall, Mr Piara S. Khabra, Mr Andrew Love, Mr Gwyn Prosser, Mr Martin Salter, Jacqui Smith and Mr Tom Watson. Page 593 Wednesday 3rd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Second Standing on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Hugh Bayley, Mr Desmond Browne, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Mr Brian H. Donohoe, Jim Dowd, Mrs Lorna Fitzsimons, Mr Nick Gibb, Mr John Gummer, Mr John Heppell, Mr David Heyes, Mr Calum MacDonald, Mr Humfrey Malins, Kali Mountford, Mr Mark Oaten and Mr Kerry Pollard.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft 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 Crispin Blunt, Virginia Bottomley, Mr Simon Burns, Mrs Patsy Calton, Harry Cohen, Mr Michael Connarty, Mr Hilton Dawson, Mrs Louise Ellman, Mr Derek Foster, Sandra Gidley, Mr John Horam, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Ann McKechin, Chris Mole, Joan Ryan and Claire Ward.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Peter Atkinson, Peter Bottomley, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mrs Helen Clark, Geraint Davies, Mr Jonathan Djanogly, Angela Eagle, Mr David Heath, Helen Jackson, Mr David Lammy, Mr Terry Lewis, Chris McCafferty, Bridget Prentice, Mrs Gillian Shephard, Jim Sheridan and Mr Paul Truswell.
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Nick Ainger, Tony Cunningham, Sue Doughty, Jeff Ennis, Lady Hermon, Glenda Jackson, Miss Anne McIntosh, Julie Morgan, Mr Elliot Morley, Mr Denis Murphy, Joan Ruddock, Mr Marsha Singh, Mr John Smith, Sir Peter Tapsell, Sir Teddy Taylor and Mr David Wilshire. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1127-vii] [Mr George Howarth].
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Education Outside the Classroom]; to be printed [No. 1170-iii]; and Page 594 Wednesday 3rd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top (3) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Prison Education]; to be printed [No. 825-v] [Mr Barry Sheerman].
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Water Pricing Sub-Committee of the Committee [Water Pricing]; to be printed [No. 1186-iii] [Mr Michael Jack].
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Sustainable Housing]; to be printed [No. 709-vii] [Mr Peter Ainsworth].
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [European Agency for Safety and Health at Work]; to be printed [No. 1231-i] [Jimmy Hood].
[No. 148; WH, No. 96] Wednesday 3rd November 2004. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting commenced at half-past Nine o'clock.
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 5 p.m. Page 595 Wednesday 3rd November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top [No. 149.] Thursday 4th November 2004. The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock. PRAYERS.
Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 175]. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to be printed [No. 1241].
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
The Lords have agreed to the Housing Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. The Lords have agreed to the Human Tissue Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
The Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn.
And the Motion having been made after Six o'clock, and Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, it being then twenty-seven minutes to Seven o'clock, till Monday 8th November. [Adjourned at 6.33 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
(2) draft Freedom of Information (Time for Compliance with Request) Regulations 2004 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Christopher Leslie]. Page 596 Thursday 4th November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Other Papers:
(2) Resource Accounts of the Office of HM Chief Inspector of Schools in England, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1202] [Mr Stephen Timms].
APPENDIX II Standing Committees
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill O'Brien and Derek Conway Chairmen of Standing Committee A in respect of the Bill; and (2) The Committee of Selection has discharged Derek Twigg from Standing Committee A (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Mr Stephen Twigg.
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Roger Gale and Mr Peter Pike Chairmen of Standing Committee B in respect of the Bill; and Page 597 Thursday 4th November 2004 2003-2004 Volume 260 Back to top (2) The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Alan Reid from Standing Committee B (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Dr John Pugh.
European Standing Committees
APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees
[No. 149; WH, No. 97] Thursday 4th November 2004. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting commenced at half-past Two o'clock.
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 9th November. [Adjourned at 5.28 p.m.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
