S.C.S.
Amendment Paper as at
Tuesday 21st June 2005
STANDING COMMITTEE A
New Amendments handed in are marked thus *
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL COMMUNITIES BILL
NOTE
The Amendments have been arranged in accordance with the Resolution of the Programming Sub-Committee [20th June].
RESOLUTION OF THE PROGRAMME SUB-COMMITTEE
The Programming Sub-Committee appointed by the Speaker in respect of the Bill agreed the following Resolution at its meeting on Monday 20th June (Standing Order No. 83C):
That—
(1) during proceedings on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill the Standing Committee shall (in addition to its first meeting on Tuesday 21st June at 10.30 a.m.) meet—
| (a) | at 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday 21st June; |
| (b) | at 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 23rd June; |
| (c) | at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday 28th June; |
| (d) | at 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on Thursday 30th June; |
| (e) | at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday 5th July; |
(2) the proceedings shall be taken in the following order, namely, Clause 1, Schedule 1, Clauses 2 to 17, Schedule 2, Clauses 18 to 28, Schedule 3, Clauses 29 to 31, Schedule 4, Clauses 32 to 51, Schedule 5, Clause 52, Schedule 6, Clauses 53 to 70, Schedule 7, Clauses 71 to 78, Schedule 8, Clauses 79 and 80, Schedule 9, Clause 81, Schedule 10, Clauses 82 to 95, Schedules 11 and 12, Clauses 96 to 99, new Clauses, new Schedules, remaining proceedings on the Bill;
(3) the proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday 5th July.
Jim Knigh has given notice of his intention to make a motion in the terms of the Resolution of the Programming Sub-Committee [Standing Order No. 83C(9)].
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
38
Clause 1, page 1, line 13, at end insert—
'(4A) The functions of the Forestry Commission for regulation and the provision of advice and incentives, so far as those functions are exercisable in relation to England, are transferred to Natural England.'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
51
Schedule 1, page 41, leave out lines 10 and 11.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
52
Schedule 1, page 41, line 33, at end insert—
| '5A | | Each member shall be appointed for a term of four years.'. |
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
53
Schedule 1, page 42, line 15, at end insert 'after the first term of office, but no member shall be eligible for reappointment having served two full terms.'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
54
Schedule 1, page 44, line 2, leave out paragraph 22.
Jim Knight
89
Schedule 1, page 44, line 10, leave out 'As soon as possible after the end of' and insert 'For'.
Jim Knight
90
Schedule 1, page 44, line 14, at end insert 'within such period as the Secretary of State directs'.
Jim Knight
91
Schedule 1, page 44, line 15, leave out sub-paragraph (2).
Jim Knight
92
Schedule 1, page 44, line 23, leave out 'As soon as possible after the end of' and insert 'For'.
Jim Knight
93
Schedule 1, page 44, line 27, at end insert 'within such period as the Secretary of State directs'.
Jim Knight
94
Schedule 1, page 44, line 31, leave out paragraph (b) and insert—
| '(b) | send a copy of the certified statement and of his report to the Secretary of State as soon as possible.'. |
Jim Knight
95
Schedule 1, page 44, line 32, at end insert—
| '24A | | The Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a document consisting of— |
(a) a copy of the report sent under paragraph 23(1), and
(b) a copy of the statement and report sent under paragraph 24(4).'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
39
Clause 2, page 2, line 6, leave out from 'generations' to end and insert 'within the context of sustainable development and the retention of viable local communities.'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
40
Clause 2, page 2, line 10, leave out from beginning to second 'the' and insert 'promoting'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
41
Clause 2, page 2, line 11, at end insert 'through the provision and improvement of suitable facilities and by other means.'.
Mr Colin Breed
Norman Baker
1
Clause 2, page 2, line 12, after 'promoting', insert 'sustainable'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
42
Clause 2, page 2, line 13, after 'recreation,', insert—
| '(da) | working with rural communities and businesses in the achievement of its purposes,'. |
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
43
Clause 2, page 2, line 13, after 'recreation,', insert—
| '(da) | contributing to sustainable development through the involvement of farmers and other rural businesses in the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment,'. |
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
44
Clause 2, page 2, line 15, at end insert—
'(3) In exercising any of its functions under this Act, Natural England shall, if it appears that there is a conflict between any of the purposes including those in subsection (2), attach greater weight to the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural environment.'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Peter Atkinson
110
*Clause 7, page 3, line 24, leave out 'appears to it to further' and insert 'furthers'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
45
Clause 7, page 3, line 26, leave out 'who has an interest in the land' and insert 'with whom the agreement has been made'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
46
Clause 7, page 3, line 28, leave out 'who has an interest in the land' and insert 'with whom the agreement has been made'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
47
Clause 7, page 3, line 40, at end insert—
'(3A) A management agreement may not impose on any person with an interest in the land other than a person to whom subsection (3B) applies—
| (a) | any obligations in respect of the use of the land, or |
| (b) | any restrictions on the exercise of rights over the land. |
(3B) This subsection applies to—
| (a) | the person with whom the agreement has been made; |
| (b) | any person whose interest in the land is derived from the interest of the person with whom the agreement has been made.'. |
Mr James Paice
Mr Peter Atkinson
111
*Clause 8, page 4, line 25, leave out subsection (4).
Mr Roger Williams
106
Clause 11, page 5, line 15, at end insert—
'(1A) Before giving consent under subsection (1), the Secretary of State shall consult with such persons as appear to be affected by any proposals by Natural England to make charges for its services.'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
48
Clause 13, page 5, line 39, leave out from 'that' to 'the' in line 40 and insert 'is reasonable for'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
49
Clause 13, page 6, line 3, leave out from 'acquire' to end and insert 'only such property as is necessary for the administration of Natural England and dispose of such property or other property acquired on the dissolution of predecessor bodies;'.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
50
Clause 16, page 6, line 32, at end insert—
'(2A) At least 30 days before giving any directions under this section, the Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a report containing—
| (a) | his intention to give directions, |
| (b) | a draft of the directions, and |
| (c) | his reasons for giving the directions.'. |
Mr Colin Breed
Norman Baker
6
Page 7, line 4, leave out Clause 17.
Mr James Paice
Mr Owen Paterson
Mr Peter Atkinson
56
Schedule 2, page 45, leave out lines 8 and 9.
