S.C.A.
Amendment Paper as at
Thursday 3rd November 2005
STANDING COMMITTEE A
NATIONAL LOTTERY BILL
NOTE
The Amendments have been marshalled in accordance with the Order of the Committee [25th October].
NEW CLAUSES
Guidance to distributing bodies
Mr Don Foster
Jo Swinson
NC1
To move the following Clause:—
'After section 27 of the National Lottery etc. Act (1993) (c. 39), insert—
"27A Guidance to distributing bodies
(1) The Secretary of State shall issue guidance to the distributing bodies on the distribution of lottery funds, including reference to—
| (a) | the means of ensuring that lottery funding is allocated without political interference; |
| (b) | the distinction between essential and desirable government expenditure; |
| (c) | the distinction between core central government expenditure and lottery funding; |
| (d) | the distinction between local government expenditure and lottery funding; |
| (e) | the means of ensuring transparency in the funding of projects which receive both national lottery and government funding in relation to— |
| (i) | accounting practice, and |
| (ii) | public announcements. |
(2) Before issuing guidance under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult—
| (a) | the distributing bodies; |
| (b) | bodies (other than public or local authorities) whose activities are not carried on for profit; |
| (c) | the national Lottery Promotions Unit; and |
| (d) | representatives of local government. |
(3) Guidance issued under subsection (1) must have regard to the 1998 Compact between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector.
(4) Guidance under subsection (1) shall not be issued unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5) The distributing bodies shall report from time to time on how the guidance issued under subsection (1) has been taken into account.".'.
Distributing bodies: criteria for distribution
Mr Hugo Swire
Mr Andrew Turner
NC2
To move the following Clause:—
'After section 25(1A) of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (application of money by distributing bodies), insert—
"(1B) In determining how to distribute money in accordance with subsection (1) a body shall have regard to maintaining the reputation of the National Lottery and the distributing bodies.".'.
ORDERS OF THE HOUSE [14TH JUNE AND 11TH OCTOBER 2005]
That the following provision shall apply to the National Lottery Bill:
Commital
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 Thursday 3rd November 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 that day.
6. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading.
Other proceedings
7. Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further message from the Lords) may be programmed.
ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE [25TH OCTOBER 2005]
That—
(1) during proceedings on the National Lottery Bill, in addition to its first meeting on Tuesday 25th October at 10.30 a.m., the Standing Committee shall meet on Tuesday 25th October at 4.00 p.m., Thursday 27th October at 9.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m., Tuesday 1st November at 10.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 3rd November at 9.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.;
(2) the proceedings shall be taken in the order shown below and shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 3rd November: Clause 7; Clause 19; Clause 13; Schedule 2; Clause 14; Clauses 8 to 12; Clauses 15 to 18; Clause 20; Schedule 3; Clauses 21 to 23; Clauses 1 to 6; Schedule 1; remaining proceedings on the Bill.
