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Chronological Index
Alphabetical Index - Part I
Alphabetical Index - Part II
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[No. 19.] Monday 20th June 2005.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Violent Crime Reduction Bill,—The Violent Crime Reduction Bill was, according to Order, read a second time. |
| 2 | Violent Crime Reduction Bill (Programme),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Violent Crime Reduction Bill: |
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 Tuesday 25th October 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 messages from the Lords) may be programmed—(Mr John Heppell):—It was agreed to.
| 3 | Violent Crime Reduction Bill [Money],—Her Majesty’s Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Violent Crime Reduction Bill [Money]; |
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 Violent Crime Reduction Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to that Act in the sums payable out of such money under any other Act—(Mr John Heppell):—It was agreed to.
| 4 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr John Heppell); |
And the Motion having been made at 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, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.30 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 17th June 2005 pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers):
| 1 | Constitutional Affairs,—Government Responses to the following Reports from the Constitutional Affairs Committee— |
(1) Fifth, Session 2004–05, on Legal Aid: asylum appeals; and
(2) Seventh, Session 2004–05, on The operation of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) and the use of Special Advocates
[Cm. 6597 and 6596] [Bridget Prentice].
| 2 | Miscellaneous (No. 5, 2005),—Patent Law Treaty, adopted at Geneva on 1st June 2000, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 6585] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
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| 3 | Science and Technology,—Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Science and Technology Select Committee, Session 2004–05, on The Work of Research Councils UK [Cm. 6598] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 4 | Treaty Series (No. 24, 2005),—Convention, done at Aarhus on 25th June 1998, on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters [Cm. 6586] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
| 5 | Treaty Series (No. 25, 2005),—Amendments, done at London on 24th May and 12th December 2002, to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea: 2002 Amendments (MSC.123(75)); 2002 Amendments to the Protocol of 1998 MSC.124(75)); 2002 Amendments to the Guidelines on the Enhanced Programme of Inspections during Surveys of Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (Resolution A.744(18), as amended) (MSC.125(75)) and 2002 Amendments (MSC.134(76)) [Cm. 6587] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 17th June 2005 pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 6 | National Health Service,—Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (Public Health Laboratory Service Board) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1622), dated 13th June 2005 [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 7 | Water Industry,—Water Supply Licence (Application) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1638), dated 16th June 2005, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 20th June 2005:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 8 | Crown Proceedings,—Draft Civil Procedure (Modification of Crown Proceedings Act 1947) Order 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
| 9 | Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 10 | Constitutional Law,—Scottish Administration (Offices) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1467), dated 7th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 11 | Electricity,—Electricity and Gas (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. (N.I.), 2005, No. 287), dated 7th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
Other Papers:
| 12 | Caribbean and North Atlantic Territories,—Montserrat Reporting of Savings Income Information Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1466), dated 7th June 2005 [by Act] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 13 | Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Report 2005: The Government’s Expenditure Plans for 2005–06 to 2007–08 for:— |
(1) Charity Commission for England and Wales [by Command] [Cm. 6529] [Mr Secretary Clarke];
(2) Department for Constitutional Affairs, Northern Ireland Court Service, The National Archives, and HM Land Registry [by Command] [Cm. 6530] [Ms Harriet Harman];
(3) Department for Education and Skills [by Command] [Cm. 6522] [Secretary Ruth Kelly];
(4) Department for Transport [by Command] [Cm. 6527] [Mr Secretary Darling];
(5) Department for Work and Pensions [by Command] [Cm. 6539] [Mr Secretary Blunkett];
(6) Department of Trade and Industry [by Command] [Cm. 6536] [Secretary Alan Johnson];
(7) HM Treasury [by Command] [Cm. 6540] [Mr Des Browne];
(8) Home Office [by Command] [Cm. 6528] [Mr Secretary Clarke];
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(9) Law Officers’ Departments [by Command] [Cm. 6531] [The Solicitor General];
(10) National Savings and Investments [by Command] [Cm. 6547] [Mr Ivan Lewis];
(11) Office of the Deputy Prime Minister [by Command] [Cm. 6526] [Mr Secretary Prescott]; and
(12) Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General for Scotland [by Command] [Cm. 6544] [Mr Secretary Darling].
| 14 | Health,—Department of Health Minute, concerning a proposed contingent liability relating to indemnity for the resolution process in the case of the P family [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 15 | Home Affairs,—Government Reply to the Third Report from the Home Affairs Committee, Session 2004–05, on Home Office Target-Setting 2004 [by Command] [Cm. 6592] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. |
| 16 | House of Commons,—Report of the House of Commons Commission for 2004–05 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 65] [The Speaker]. |
| 17 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on HM Revenue and Customs: Filing of Income Tax Self Assessment Returns [by Act]; to be printed [No. 74] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 18 | Pensions,—Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1471), dated 7th June 2005 [by Act] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
| 19 | Public Processions (Northern Ireland),—Account of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission for 2002–03, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 170] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 20 | Social Security Administration,—Account of the Social Fund for 2003–04, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 131] [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Finance Bill,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Kevan Jones from Standing Committee B (nominated in respect of the Bill); and nominated in substitution Rob Marris. |
| 2 | Draft Remand in Custody (Effect of Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences of Imprisonment) Rules 2005,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Angela Eagle from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Rules) and nominated in substitution Meg Hillier. |
[No. 20.] Tuesday 21st June 2005.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill,—The London Local Authorities and Transport for London Bill was, according to Order, read a second time and committed. |
| 2 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Roger Gale reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Remand in Custody (Effect of Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences of Imprisonment) Rules 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Martin Caton reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Community Interest Company Regulations 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Joe Benton reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Suitability of Adopters Regulations 2005 and the draft Restriction on the Preparation of Adoption Reports Regulations 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
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| 5 | Racial and Religious Hatred Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill; |
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 Racial and Religious Hatred Bill because, while the Bill recognises the problems caused by extremists seeking to stir up hatred against others on the grounds of their ethnic identity, by creating a new offence of inciting religious hatred, it will disproportionately curtail freedom of expression, worsen community relations as different religious and belief groups call for the prosecution of their opponents, create uncertainty as to what words or behaviour are lawful and lead to the selective application of the law in a manner likely to bring it into disrepute’, instead thereof.—(David Davis.)
And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Henry Bellingham, Andrew Stunell: 246.
Tellers for the Noes, Claire Ward, Mr Parmjit Dhanda: 303.
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, Claire Ward, Mr Parmjit Dhanda: 303.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Henry Bellingham, Andrew Stunell: 247.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a second time.
| 6 | Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (Programme),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill: |
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 Thursday 30th June 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 messages from the Lords) may be programmed—(Gillian Merron);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Claire Ward, Mr Parmjit Dhanda: 305.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Alan Reid: 235.
So the Question was agreed to.
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| 7 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Gillian Merron.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till eleven minutes past Eleven o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 11.11 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Access to Justice,—Revised Funding Code prepared by the Legal Services Commission [by Act] [Bridget Prentice]. |
| 2 | Legal Services Commission,—(1) Draft Community Legal Service (Cost Protection) (Amendment) Regulations 2005; and |
(2) draft Community Legal Service (Scope) Regulations 2005
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Bridget Prentice].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Environmental Protection,—Landfill (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1640), dated 17th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
| 4 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Administration Orders Relating to Insurers) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1644), dated 20th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Ivan Lewis]. |
Other Papers:
| 5 | Access to Justice,—Direction by the Lord Chancellor under section 6(8) of the Access to Justice Act 1999, authorising the Legal Services Commission to fund in specified circumstances services generally excluded from the scope of the Community Legal Service Fund [by Act] [Bridget Prentice]. |
| 6 | Financial Reporting to Parliament,—Departmental Report 2005: The Government’s Expenditure Plans for 2005–06 to 2007–08 for the Department of Health [by Command] [Cm. 6524] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 7 | International Development,—Government Response to the Sixth Report from the International Development Committee, Session 2004–05, on Fair trade? The European Union’s trade agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries [by Command] [Cm. 6605] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 8 | National Health Service,—Summarised Accounts of Strategic Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts in England, of the Dental Practice Board and Special Health Authorities providing central services in England, and of funds held on Trust by Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, NHS Trusts, Special Health Authorities and Special Trustees in England for 2003–04, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 60-I and -II] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 9 | Parliamentary and Health Service Commissioner,—Third Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, Session 2005–06: Tax Credits: Putting Things Right [by Act]; to be printed [No. 124] [Clerk of the House]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 10 | Criminal Law (Northern Ireland),—Draft Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 [laid 16th June]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft Community Interest Company Regulations 2005,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Graham Allen from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Chris Mole. |
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| 2 | Draft Suitability of Adopters Regulations 2005 and draft Restriction on the Preparation of Adoption Reports Regulations 2005,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Beverley Hughes from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Maria Eagle. |
[No. 20; WH, No. 8]
Tuesday 21st June 2005.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.56 p.m.
[No. 21.] Wednesday 22nd June 2005.
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Private Bills [Lords] (Revival),—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 24th May, That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the Liverpool City Council (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work) Bill [Lords] be now considered; |
That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution;
And the Question being again proposed:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate.
And the Question being put;
Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the Liverpool City Council (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work) Bill [Lords] be now considered.
Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.
Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
| 2 | Private Bills [Lords] (Revival),—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 24th May, That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the London Local Authorities (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work) Bill [Lords] be now considered; |
That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution;
And the Question being again proposed:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate.
And the Question being put;
Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message [19th May] as relates to the London Local Authorities (Prohibition of Smoking in Places of Work) Bill [Lords] be now considered.
Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords in their Resolution.
Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
| 3 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—John Bercow reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Unauthorised Encampments (Northern Ireland) Order 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Joe Benton reported from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2005 and the draft Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mrs Janet Dean reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Climate Change Levy (Combined Heat and Power Stations) Regulations 2005 and the draft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) Regulations 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
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| 6 | Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill,—Mr Secretary Clarke, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Secretary Straw, Mr Tony McNulty, Bridget Prentice and Andy Burnham, presented a Bill to make provision about immigration, asylum and nationality; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 13]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill be printed [Bill 13–EN].
| 7 | Employment Tribunals (Representation and Assistance in Discrimination Proceedings) Bill,—Mr Marsha Singh, supported by Peter Bottomley, Mr Michael Clapham, Mrs Ann Cryer, Mrs Janet Dean, Mr John Grogan, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Mr Mike Hancock, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr Eric Illsley, Mr Terry Rooney and Mrs Betty Williams, presented a Bill to make provision about representation of and assistance to complainants in discrimination proceedings before employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal; to establish and confer functions upon the Tribunal Representation and Assistance Board; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 14th October and to be printed [Bill 14]. |
| 8 | Rights of Savers Bill,—Sir Malcolm Rifkind, supported by Mr David Heathcoat-Amory, Mr Nigel Waterson, Mr Tim Boswell and Mr Paul Goodman, presented a Bill to make provision about the rights and choices of savers in relation to pensions and pension schemes, annuities and savings; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 28th October and to be printed [Bill 15]. |
| 9 | Armed Forces (Parliamentary Approval for Participation in Armed Conflict) Bill,—Clare Short, supported by Dr Tony Wright, Mr William Hague, Sir Menzies Campbell, Mr Kenneth Clarke, Mr Alex Salmond, Mr Douglas Hogg, Mr Neil Gerrard, Mr Gordon Prentice, Kelvin Hopkins, Mr Michael Moore and Adam Price, presented a Bill to require parliamentary approval for the participation of Her Majesty’s armed forces in armed conflict and for a declaration of war; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 21st October and to be printed [Bill 16]. |
| 10 | Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill,—Mr Mark Lazarowicz, supported by Dr Alan Whitehead, Mr Andrew Smith, Mr Peter Ainsworth, Mr Frank Doran, Andrew Stunell, Dr Desmond Turner, Mr Mike Weir, Joan Walley, Alan Simpson, Meg Hillier and Colin Challen, presented a Bill to make provision about the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, the alleviation of fuel poverty, the promotion of microgeneration and the introduction of a renewable heat obligation; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 11th November and to be printed [Bill 17]. |
| 11 | Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill,—Miss Anne McIntosh, supported by David Davis, Patrick Mercer, Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr Frank Field, Mr Mike Hancock, Lady Hermon, Kate Hoey, Dr Richard Taylor, Mr Mark Prisk, Chris Grayling and Mr Roger Gale, presented a Bill to amend section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 and section 3 of the Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 in relation to the use of force in the prevention of crime or in the defence of persons or property: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 2nd December and to be printed [Bill 18]. |
| 12 | International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill,—Mr Tom Clarke, supported by Ann McKechin, Mr Nicholas Brown, John Barrett, Angela Browning, Mr Alex Salmond, Dan Norris, Ed Balls, Lady Hermon, Dr Hywel Francis, John Bercow and Keith Vaz, presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report annually on total expenditure on international development assistance as a proportion of gross national income, and in particular on progress towards the target for expenditure on official development assistance to constitute 0.7 per cent. of gross national income; to require such reports to contain information about expenditure by country, about the proportion of expenditure in low income countries and about the effectiveness of expenditure in each country; to make provision about the transparency of international development assistance; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th January and to be printed [Bill 19]. |
| 13 | Emergency Workers (Protection) Bill,—Mr Alan Williams, supported by Derek Conway, Mrs Ann Cryer, Mr Andrew Dismore, Clive Efford, Nia Griffith, Mr David Heath, Mr Michael Mates, Ms Emily Thornberry, Jon Trickett, Mrs Betty Williams and Richard Younger-Ross, presented a Bill to make it an offence to assault or impede persons who provide emergency services; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 24th February and to be printed [Bill 20]. |
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| 14 | Income Tax (Earnings Exemption for Persons Living in Poverty) Bill,—Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, supported by Mr John Whittingdale, Mr Iain Duncan Smith, Mr Edward Leigh, Mr Nick Herbert, Mr William Hague, Mr Peter Atkinson, Mr Peter Ainsworth, Andrew Selous, Peter Luff, Sir George Young and Mr David Curry, presented a Bill to provide that income tax is not chargeable on the earnings of persons living in poverty: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 14th October and to be printed [Bill 21]. |
| 15 | Management of Energy in Buildings Bill,—Dr Alan Whitehead, supported by Mark Lazarowicz, Paddy Tipping, Mr John Denham, Mr Peter Ainsworth, Andrew Stunell, Mr Andrew Robathan, Joan Ruddock, Colin Challen, Annette Brooke, Dr Phyllis Starkey and Martin Salter, presented a Bill to make provision about the promotion of renewable and sustainable energy, energy efficiency in buildings and the alleviation of fuel poverty; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 11th November and to be printed [Bill 22]. |
| 16 | Children’s Food Bill,—Mary Creagh, supported by David Taylor, Helen Goodman, Mark Durkan, Ms Emily Thornberry, Mr Andy Reed, Mr Paul Burstow, Vera Baird, Ms Barbara Keeley, Tom Levitt, Mr Barry Sheerman and Mr Robert Walter, presented a Bill to make provision about the marketing, sale and provision of food 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 28th October and to be printed [Bill 23]. |
| 17 | Road Safety and Parking Bill,—Ms Sally Keeble, supported by Miss Anne Begg, Mrs Louise Ellman, Mr Tom Clarke, Margaret Moran, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr David Kidney, Andrew Miller, Bob Russell, Peter Bottomley, Mr Brian Binley and Andrew Selous, presented a Bill to make it an offence to cause death or serious injury by careless driving; to make further provision about badges for display on motor vehicles used by disabled persons; to make provision about the safety of school transport; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 21st October and to be printed [Bill 24]. |
| 18 | Crime Prevention and the Built Environment Bill,—Mr Nigel Evans, supported by David Davis, Mrs Caroline Spelman, Mr Robert Syms, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Mr Simon Burns, Mrs Cheryl Gillan, Patrick Mercer, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Mr Eric Pickles, Mr James Paice and Richard Ottaway, presented a Bill to make provision about crime prevention and the built environment: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 2nd December and to be printed [Bill 25]. |
| 19 | Telecommunications Masts (Planning Control) Bill,—Mr David Curry, supported by Sir George Young, Alan Simpson, Mr David S. Borrow, Mr James Gray, Adam Afriyie, Mr Gary Streeter, Derek Wyatt, Andrew Stunell, Mr Phil Willis, Mr Mark Oaten and John Bercow, presented a Bill to amend the law relating to planning in connection with telecommunications masts and associated apparatus; to amend the electronic communications code in connection with telecommunications masts and associated apparatus and make further provision about that code; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 24th February and to be printed [Bill 26]. |
| 20 | Occasional Sales Bill,—Mr John Whittingdale, supported by Janet Anderson, Dr Vincent Cable, Peter Luff, Chris Bryant, Mr Don Foster, Mr Hugo Swire, Jim Dowd, Pete Wishart, Mr Nigel Evans, Lembit Opik and Peter Bottomley, presented a Bill to make provision about occasional sales: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 14th October and to be printed [Bill 27]. |
| 21 | Regulation of Laser Eye Surgery Bill,—Frank Cook, supported by Dr Ian Gibson, Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody, Dr Richard Taylor, Mr Alan Williams, Sir George Young, John McDonnell, Roger Berry, Peter Bottomley, Kelvin Hopkins, Mr Mike Hancock and Lynne Jones, presented a Bill to regulate laser eye surgery: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 21st October and to be printed [Bill 28]. |
| 22 | European Communities Act 1972 (Disapplication) Bill,—Mr Owen Paterson, supported by Mr William Cash, Mr David Heathcoat-Amory, Mr Frank Field, Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody, Nick Harvey, Mr Edward Leigh, Mr Desmond Swayne, Mr Richard Shepherd, Angela Watkinson, Mrs Theresa Villiers and Mr Robert Goodwill, presented a Bill to provide that Community treaties, Community instruments and Community obligations shall only be binding in legal proceedings in the United Kingdom insofar as they do not conflict with a subsequent, expressly inconsistent enactment of the Parliament of the United Kingdom: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 14th October and to be printed [Bill 29]. |
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| 23 | Breast Cancer Bill,—Mr Shailesh Vara, supported by Mr Stephen Dorrell, Dr Ian Gibson, Bob Russell, Angela Browning, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Mr Roger Gale, Vera Baird, Mrs Ann Cryer, Dr Doug Naysmith, Annette Brooke and Dr Richard Taylor, presented a Bill to make provision about the detection and treatment of breast cancer: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th January and to be printed [Bill 30]. |
| 24 | Humber Bridge Bill,—Shona McIsaac, supported by Mr Austin Mitchell, David Davis, Ms Diana R. Johnson, Mr Greg Knight, Mr Graham Stuart, Edward Miliband, Mr Phil Willis, Mr John Grogan and Mr Edward Leigh, presented a Bill to amend the Humber Bridge Act 1959; to require the Secretary of State to give directions to certain members of the Humber Bridge Board in relation to healthcare; to require the Secretary of State to review the desirability of facilitating journeys across the Humber Bridge in relation to healthcare; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th January and to be printed [Bill 31]. |
| 25 | Professional Football (Supporter Involvement) Bill,—Mr John Grogan, supported by Tony Lloyd, Joan Walley, Nick Harvey, John Mann, Shona McIsaac, Mr Mike Hall, Dr Alan Whitehead, Stephen Hesford, Jon Trickett, Mr Clive Betts and Mr Marsha Singh, presented a Bill to make provision about supporter involvement in professional football clubs; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 24th February and to be printed [Bill 32]. |
| 26 | Prohibition of Abortion (England and Wales) Bill,—Mr Laurence Robertson, supported by Mr David Amess, Mr Julian Brazier and Sir Nicholas Winterton, presented a Bill to prohibit the aborting of foetuses in England and Wales unless the mother’s life is at risk, or where conception has been caused by rape; to make it an imprisonable offence for anyone to carry out an abortion other than in those circumstances; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 21st October and to be printed [Bill 33]. |
| 27 | Opposition Day (2nd allotted day),—It being an allotted day at the disposal of the Leader of the Opposition in pursuance of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the House proceeded to consider Opposition business. |
Special Schools and Special Needs Education,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House believes that special schools play a vital role in meeting the needs of children with learning difficulties, and that parents should have more choice between special and mainstream schools; further believes that the Government should hold a proper review of the provision of special educational needs to cover concerns about the statementing process, the continued closure of special schools, concerns about bias in the law and central government pressure to pursue policies of inclusion when they are not always appropriate; and calls for a moratorium on special school closures until such a review has been published and properly debated—(Mr David Cameron);
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 3, to leave out from the word ‘difficulties’ to the end of the Question and add the words ‘acknowledges that parents may want mainstream or special schools for their children and notes that under the current statutory framework they have the right to express a preference for either; welcomes the Government’s commitment to improving the range and quality of provision for children with special educational needs through its special educational needs strategy, Removing Barriers to Achievement, which followed wide consultation and a separate review of the role of special schools; rejects the call for further reviews and a moratorium on closures of special schools, since this would stifle reorganisation of local provision to meet changing patterns of need and halt the development of effective collaboration between mainstream and special schools; welcomes the Government’s audit of provision for low incidence needs since it will contribute to more effective planning; and welcomes its determination to ensure that all children with Special Educational Needs are able to realise their potential, wherever they are taught’, instead thereof.—(Jacqui Smith.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Gregory Barker, Mr Peter Atkinson: 176.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ian Cawsey, Gillian Merron: 349.
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.
And the Main Question, as amended, being put;
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Resolved, That this House believes that special schools play a vital role in meeting the needs of children with learning difficulties, acknowledges that parents may want mainstream or special schools for their children and notes that under the current statutory framework they have the right to express a preference for either; welcomes the Government’s commitment to improving the range and quality of provision for children with special educational needs through its special educational needs strategy, Removing Barriers to Achievement, which followed wide consultation and a separate review of the role of special schools; rejects the call for further reviews and a moratorium on closures of special schools, since this would stifle reorganisation of local provision to meet changing patterns of need and halt the development of effective collaboration between mainstream and special schools; welcomes the Government’s audit of provision for low incidence needs since it will contribute to more effective planning; and welcomes its determination to ensure that all children with Special Educational Needs are able to realise their potential, wherever they are taught.
Electoral Integrity and Democratic Accountability,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House believes that the Government should rule out future use of all-postal voting and that any pilot schemes should be subject to explicit parliamentary ratification; regrets the unwillingness of the Government to adopt in mainland Britain the tried and tested Northern Ireland system of individual voter registration; condemns the Government’s constitutional changes which have undermined democratic accountability, such as the introduction of proportional representation; and further believes that urgent steps are needed to restore public confidence and integrity in the electoral system and to increase the accountability of government—(Mr Oliver Heald);
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word ‘House’ to the end of the Question and add the words ‘believes that the General and local elections were safe and secure, and produced results that were fair and accurate; recognises that public confidence in the electoral process is paramount; and believes that the Government’s constitutional changes have strengthened democratic accountability, bringing our institutions closer to the people’, instead thereof.—(Ms Harriet Harman.)
And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;
Mr Patrick McLoughlin 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, Mr Peter Atkinson, Gregory Barker: 175.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Tom Watson, Tony Cunningham: 361.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Tom Watson, Tony Cunningham: 300.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Peter Atkinson, Gregory Barker: 226.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House believes that the General and local elections were safe and secure, and produced results that were fair and accurate; recognises that public confidence in the electoral process is paramount; and believes that the Government’s constitutional changes have strengthened democratic accountability, bringing our institutions closer to the people.
| 28 | 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 Seven 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 two minutes to Eight o’clock, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.58 p.m.
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APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Civil Partnership,—Draft Civil Partnership (Amendments to Registration Provisions) Order 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [John Healey]. |
| 2 | Pensions,—(1) Draft Financial Assistance Scheme Regulations 2005; and |
(2) draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Internal Review) Regulations 2005
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Electricity,—Electricity and Gas Appeals (Designation and Exclusion) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1646), dated 18th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 4 | Legal Aid and Advice,—Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings (Costs) (Amendment No. 2) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. (N.I.), 2005, No. 307), dated 16th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
Other Papers:
| 5 | Northern Ireland,—Paper, entitled Review of the State Pathologist’s Department in Northern Ireland by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 6 | Treaty Series (No. 26, 2005),—Exchange of Notes, done at Belgrade on 8th and 9th August 2002, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia concerning Certain Commercial Debts (The United Kingdom/Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Debt Agreement No. 1 (2001)) [Cm. 6589] [Mr Secretary Straw]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 7 | Access to Justice,—Revised Funding Code prepared by the Legal Services Commission [laid 21st June]. |
| 8 | Crown Proceedings,—Draft Civil Procedure (Modification of Crown Proceedings Act 1947) Order 2005 [laid 20th June]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee D and has appointed Miss Anne Begg and Ann Winterton Chairmen; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Nick Ainger, Kevin Brennan, David T. C. Davies, Nia Griffith, Huw Irranca-Davies, Mrs Sia(r)n C. James, Mr David Jones, Mr Martyn Jones, Lembit Opik, Chris Ruane, Mr David Ruffley, John Smith, Bill Wiggin, Mrs Betty Williams, Hywel Williams and Mr Roger Williams.
| 2 | Racial and Religious Hatred Bill: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee E and has appointed Mr Edward O’Hara and Mr David Amess Chairmen; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Greg Barker, Chris Bryant, Mr Alan Campbell, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Harry Cohen, Phillip Davies, Lynne Featherstone, Mr Dominic Grieve, Paul Goggins, Mr Sadiq Khan, Mr Khalid Mahmood, Mr Shahid Malik, Sir Peter Soulsby, Mr Gary Streeter, Ms Emily Thornberry and Mr Charles Walker.
| 3 | Draft Unauthorised Encampments (Northern Ireland) Order 2005,—The Committee of Selection has discharged John Austin, Mr Kevin Barron, Bill Etherington and Angela E. Smith from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Ann Coffey, Mr Neil Gerrard, Mr David Hanson and Ian Stewart. |
| 4 | Draft Climate Change Levy (Combined Heat and Power Stations) Regulations 2005 and the draft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) Regulations 2005,— The Committee of Selection has discharged Ms Diane Abbott from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Robert Flello. |
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CHAIRMEN’S PANEL
| | In pursuance of Standing Order No. 4 (Chairmen’s Panel) the Speaker has nominated Mr Greg Pope and Mrs Joan Humble to be members of the Chairmen’s Panel during this Session. |
[No. 21; WH, No. 9]
Wednesday 22nd June 2005.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 5.13 p.m.
[No. 22.] Thursday 23rd June 2005.
The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Cheadle Writ,—Ordered, That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the Borough Constituency of Cheadle, in the room of Mrs Patsy Calton, deceased.—(Andrew Stunell.) |
| 2 | Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Sir John Butterfill reported from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Firearms (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill,—The Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill was, according to Order, read a second time. |
| 4 | Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill (Programme),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill: |
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 Thursday 7th July 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 messages from the Lords) may be programmed—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.
| 5 | Children and Young Persons,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Restriction on the Preparation of Adoption Reports Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 2nd March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
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| 6 | Children and Young Persons,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Suitability of Adopters Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 2nd March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | Criminal Law,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Remand in Custody (Effect of Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences of Imprisonment) Rules 2005, which were laid before this House on 28th February, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
| 8 | Companies,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Community Interest Company Regulations 2005, which were laid before this House on 17th March, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
| 9 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till seven minutes to Three o’clock, adjourned till Monday 27th June.
[Adjourned at 2.53 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Criminal Law (Northern Ireland),—Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, dated 20th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 2 | Crown Proceedings,—Draft Civil Procedure (Modification of Crown Proceedings Act 1947) Order 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
| 3 | Social Security,—Draft Age-Related Payments Regulations 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Blunkett]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 4 | Acquisition of Land,—Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1635), dated 14th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Prescott]. |
| 5 | Atomic Energy and Radioactive Substances,—Nuclear Industries Security (Fees) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1654), dated 12th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 6 | Dangerous Drugs,—(1) Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1653); and |
(2) Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1652),
dated 22nd June 2005 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Clarke].
| 7 | Education,—(1) Education (London Residuary Body) (Property Transfer) (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1542), dated 31st May 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]; and |
(2) Student Fees (Amounts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. (N.I.), 2005, No. 290), dated 10th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain].
| 8 | Pensions,—Personal Injuries (Civilians) (Amendment) (No. 2) Scheme 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1639), dated 16th June 2005 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. |
| 9 | Road Traffic,—(1) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Surrey) (Borough of Woking) Order 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1645), dated 20th June 2005; and |
(2) Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I., 2005, No. 1641), dated 18th June 2005
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling].
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Other Papers:
| 10 | Audit (Northern Ireland),—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland on Northern Ireland’s Waste Management Strategy [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 88] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 11 | Criminal Justice,—Report of the Sentencing Guidelines Council and Sentencing Advisory Panel for 2004–05 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Clarke]. |
| 12 | European Community Finances,—Statement on the 2005 EC Budget and measures to counter fraud and financial mismanagement [by Command] [Cm. 6580] [Mr Ivan Lewis]. |
| 13 | Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of Ordnance Survey for 2004–05, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 84] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 14 | Police (Northern Ireland),—Report of the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland for 2004–05 [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Transport (Wales) Bill,—The Speaker has allocated the Bill to Standing Committee F (transferred from Standing Committee D). |
| 2 | Transport (Wales) Bill (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Nick Ainger, Kevin Brennan, Mrs Sia(r)n C. James, Lembit Opik, Chris Ruane and Bill Wiggin members of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee F in respect of the Bill. |
| 3 | Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Gregory Barker, Chris Bryant, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Alan Campbell, Paul Goggins, Mr Dominic Grieve and Mr Khalid Mahmood members of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee E in respect of the Bill. |
| 4 | Draft Firearms (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Charlotte Atkins and Hugh Bayley from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Graham Allen and Angela Eagle. |
Grand Committees
| 5 | The Speaker has appointed Mr Joe Benton Chairman of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee in respect of its meeting on 29th June. |
[No. 22; WH, No. 10]
Thursday 23rd June 2005.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Two o’clock.
| Adjournment (Recent Developments in Volunteering),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Frank Roy.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 28th June.
[Adjourned at 4.39 p.m.
CHAIRMEN’S PANEL
| | In pursuance of Standing Order No. 4 (Chairmen’s Panel), the Speaker has appointed Hugh Bayley to be a member of the Chairmen’s Panel during this Session. |
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