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[No. 174.] Monday 3rd July 2006.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr David Amess reported from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Greg Pope reported from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Wireless Telegraphy Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to consolidate enactments about wireless telegraphy; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 4 | Wireless Telegraphy Bill [Lords],—The Wireless Telegraphy Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 207]. |
| 5 | New Member sworn,—Robert James MacGillivray Neill, Esquire, Member for Bromley and Chiselhurst, was sworn. |
| 6 | Estimates [3rd allotted day],—The House proceeded, pursuant to Resolution [27th June], to consider the Estimates appointed for consideration under Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee). |
Estimates, 2006–07 (Department of Health),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by the Department of Health—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £37,417,520,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 1035,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £38,276,451,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid—(Liz Blackman);
The Debate was concluded, and the Question necessary to dispose of the proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
Estimates, 2006–07 (The Electoral Commission),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by The Electoral Commission—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £15,334,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 1039,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £15,777,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid—(Mr Dave Watts);
And it being Ten o’clock, the Deputy Speaker interrupted the proceedings, and the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
The Deputy Speaker, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates), put the deferred Questions on Estimates, 2006–07.
Estimates, 2006–07: Department of Health
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by the Department of Health—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £37,417,520,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 1035,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £38,276,451,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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Estimates, 2006–07: The Electoral Commission
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by The Electoral Commission—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £15,334,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 1039,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £15,777,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
| 7 | Estimates,—The Deputy Speaker then put the Question required to be put, pursuant to Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.). |
Estimates, 2006–07
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £189,522,522,000, be authorised for use for defence and civil services as set out in House of Commons Paper Nos. 1035, 1037, 1038 and 1039,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £173,632,056,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs of defence and civil services as so set out, and
(3) limits as set out in House of Commons Paper Nos. 1035, 1038 and 1039 be set on appropriations in aid.
Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the foregoing Resolutions: And that the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Stephen Timms, Dawn Primarolo, John Healey and Ed Balls do prepare and bring it in.
| 8 | Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 3) Bill,—John Healey accordingly presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources for the service of the year ending with 31st March 2007 and to apply certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund to the service of the year ending with 31st March 2007; and to repeal certain Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 205]. |
| 9 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Michael Foster.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-five minutes past Ten o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.25 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 30th June 2006 pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Customs,—(1) Export Control (Security and Para-military Goods) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1696); and |
(2) Technical Assistance Control Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1719),
dated 29th June 2006, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Mr Secretary Darling].
| 2 | Education,—Education (Designated Institutions) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1674), dated 22nd June 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 3 | Industrial and Provident Societies,—Community Benefit Societies (Restriction on Use of Assets) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. (N.I.), 2006, No. 258), dated 12th June 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 4 | Pensions,—Pension Protection Fund (Pension Sharing) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1690), dated 25th June 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 5 | Road Traffic,—Motor Vehicles (EC Type Approval) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1695), dated 27th June 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
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Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 3rd July 2006:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 6 | Broadcasting,—Agreement dated 30th June 2006 between Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the British Broadcasting Corporation [by Command] [Cm. 6872] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
| 7 | Marriage,—Draft Marriage Act 1949 (Remedial) Order 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 8 | Environmental Protection,—Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1735), dated 29th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 9 | Pensions,—Occupational Pension Schemes (Winding up Procedure Requirement) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1733), dated 29th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 10 | Police,—Police Service of Northern Ireland and Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 (S.R. (N.I.), 2006, No. 268), dated 20th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
Other Papers:
| 11 | Church Commissioners,—Report and Accounts of the Church Commissioners for 2005 [by Measure] [Bridget Prentice]. |
| 12 | Enterprise,—Account of the Competition Appeal Tribunal and Competition Service for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1392] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 13 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Department for International Development Overseas Superannuation Resource Accounts for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1224] [John Healey]. |
| 14 | Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1112] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 15 | Learning and Skills,—Report and Accounts of the Adult Learning Inspectorate for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1167] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 16 | National Audit,—Reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General on— |
(1) Department for International Development: Working with Non-Governmental and other Civil Society Organisations to promote development; and
(2) The creation of Ofcom: Wider lessons for public sector mergers of regulatory agencies
[by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 1311 and 1175] [Clerk of the House].
| 17 | New Roads and Street Works,—Report under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 for 2005 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
| 18 | North/South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) (Northern Ireland),—Report and Accounts of the Special EU Programmes Body for 2004, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 1236] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 19 | Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on the Petition [21st June] from the Isitfair Council Tax protest campaign for a fair and equitable replacement for council tax [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Alan Duncan, Mr Sadiq Khan, Mr John MacDougall and Rob Marris from the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Rosie Cooper, Mr Jim Devine, Mr Jonathan Djanogly and Lynda Waltho. |
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| 2 | Draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Lyn Brown and Helen Southworth from the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mrs Sharon Hodgson and Sarah McCarthy-Fry. |
European Standing Committees
| 3 | Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 23rd May relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mrs Theresa Villiers from European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Memorandum) and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Francois. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Education and Skills,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee [Sustainable Schools]; to be printed [No. 1150-ii] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 2 | Trade and Industry,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee [UK dependency on gas and coal imports]; to be printed [No. 1123-v] [Peter Luff]. |
| 3 | Work and Pensions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee [Departmental Annual Report]; to be printed [No. 1389] [Mr Terry Rooney]. |
COURT OF REFEREES
| | In pursuance of Standing Order 89 relating to Private Business (Constitution of Court of Referees on private bills) the Speaker appointed the following Members to the Court of Referees on Private Bills: Mr Peter Atkinson, Sir John Butterfill, Andrew Gwynne, Mr David Heath, Mrs Sharon Hodgson, Mr Andrew Slaughter and Ms Angela C. Smith. |
[No. 175.] Tuesday 4th July 2006.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Regulatory Reform,—Andrew Miller reported from the Regulatory Reform Committee the following Resolution: |
That the draft Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 19th June, should be approved.
The Committee came to this Resolution without a Division.
| 2 | Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Derek Conway reported from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Liaison,—Ordered, That the Minutes of Proceedings of the Liaison Committee in this session of Parliament, together with the Minutes of Proceedings of any sub-committee which it may appoint, be laid upon the Table from time to time. |
| 4 | Regulation of Mortgage Repossessions Bill,—The Order for reading the Regulation of Mortgage Repossessions Bill a second time on Friday 14th July was read and discharged. |
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 20th October.
| 5 | New Member sworn,—David Clifford Davies, Esquire, Member for Blaenau Gwent, was sworn. |
| 6 | Welfare Reform Bill,—Mr Secretary Hutton, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr Secretary Prescott, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Secretary Alexander, Ms Secretary Hewitt, Mr Secretary Hain, Mr Secretary Darling, Mr Jack Straw, Ms Harriet Harman, Mr Jim Murphy and Mrs Anne McGuire, presented a Bill to make provision about social security; to amend the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979; 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 208]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Welfare Reform Bill be printed [Bill 208–EN].
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| 7 | Caravan Sites (Security of Tenure),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for security of tenure for gypsies and travellers on local authority caravan sites; and for connected purposes: And that Julie Morgan, Mr David Amess, Ms Karen Buck, Mr Martin Caton, Harry Cohen, Jeremy Corbyn, Mr David Drew, Nick Harvey, Kelvin Hopkins, Bob Russell, Mr Andrew Slaughter and Mrs Betty Williams do prepare and bring it in. |
| 8 | Caravan Sites (Security of Tenure) Bill,—Julie Morgan accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for security of tenure for gypsies and travellers on local authority caravan sites; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th October and to be printed [Bill 206]. |
| 9 | Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 3) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 3) Bill; |
And a Motion being made, and the Question being put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (Consolidated Fund Bills), That the Bill be now read a second time:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a second time.
And the Question being put forthwith, That the Bill be now read the third time:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
| 10 | Finance (No. 2) Bill [Ways and Means],—Resolved, That provision may be made in the Finance (No. 2) Bill for the purposes of income tax and corporation tax in relation to— |
(a) arrangements for the sale and repurchase of securities, and
(b) other arrangements that equate, in substance, to transactions for the lending of money.—(Ed Balls.)
| 11 | Finance (No. 2) Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Finance (No. 2) Bill, not amended in the Committee and as amended in the Standing Committee. |
Ordered, That the Finance (No.2) Bill, as amended, be considered in the following order, namely, new Clauses relating to Part 6, new Schedules relating to Part 6, amendments relating to Clauses Nos. 155 and 156, Schedule No. 20, Clause No. 157, remaining new Clauses, remaining new Schedules, amendments relating to Clauses Nos. 1 to 27, Schedule No. 1, Clause No. 28, Schedule No. 2, Clause No. 29, Schedule No. 3, Clauses Nos. 30 to 37, Schedule No. 4, Clauses Nos. 38 to 42, Schedule No. 5, Clauses Nos. 43 to 76, Schedule No. 6, Clauses Nos. 77 to 79, Schedule No. 7, Clauses Nos. 80 and 81, Schedules Nos. 8 and 9, Clause No. 82, Schedule No. 10, Clauses Nos. 83 to 86, Schedule No. 11, Clauses Nos. 87 and 88, Schedule No. 12, Clause No. 89, Schedule No. 13, Clauses Nos. 90 and 91, Schedule No. 14, Clauses Nos. 92 to 102, Schedule No. 15, Clauses Nos. 103 and 104, Schedule No. 16, Clauses Nos. 105 to 134, Schedule No. 17, Clauses Nos. 135 to 146, Schedule No. 18, Clauses Nos. 147 to 154, Schedule No. 19, Clause No. 158, Schedule No. 21, Clauses Nos. 159 and 160, Schedule No. 22, Clause No. 161, Schedule No. 23, Clauses Nos. 162 and 163, Schedule No. 24, Clause No. 164, Schedule No. 25, Clauses Nos. 165 to 178, Schedule No. 26, and Clauses Nos. 179 and 180.—(Dawn Primarolo.)
A Clause (NC2) (Trusts relating to divorce, life protection policies and disabled persons)—(Mrs Theresa Villiers)—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 David Evennett, Mr Henry Bellingham: 223.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Dave Watts, Kevin Brennan: 277.
Amendments (Nos. 70 to 77) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 5) proposed to the Bill, in page 388, line 18, at the beginning to insert the words—
‘6 (1) In section 89 (trusts for disabled persons)—
(a) in subsection (4)(a) at end insert—
“(aa) a person who lacked capacity within the meaning of section 272 below, or”;
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(b) in subsection (4)(c), leave out “or middle” and insert “middle or lower”; and
(c) after subsection (4)(c) at end insert—
“(d) a person who satisfies the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs that he had a condition that it was at that time reasonable to expect would have such effects on him as to lead to him becoming a person—
(i) falling within subsection (4)(a) or (aa) above, or
(ii) in receipt of an attendance allowance mentioned in subsection (4)(b) above, or
(iii) in receipt of a disability living allowance mentioned in subsection (4)(c) above.”.’.—(Mrs Theresa Villiers.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Evennett, Mr Henry Bellingham: 215.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Alan Campbell, Tony Cunningham: 276.
Other Amendments (Nos. 78 to 96) made to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC3) (Amendments to Finance Act 2004: Retirement Income Fund)—(Mr Mark Hoban)—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 Henry Bellingham, Michael Fabricant: 207.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Alan Campbell, Tony Cunningham: 289.
Another Clause (NC4) (Fuel duty (remote areas))—(Danny Alexander)—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 Alan Reid, Sir Robert Smith: 60.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ian Cawsey, Jonathan Shaw: 297.
Another Clause (NC9) (Energy efficiency and water conservation: fiscal and economic report)—(Alan Simpson)—brought up and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Jeremy Corbyn, Mr Philip Hollobone: 214.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ian Cawsey, Jonathan Shaw: 279.
Ordered,—That further consideration be now adjourned.—(Mr John Heppell.)
Bill to be further considered to-morrow.
| 12 | International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft European Organization for Nuclear Research (Privileges and Immunities) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 25th May, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Constitutional 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 Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 25th May, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | Investigatory Powers,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Directed Surveillance and Covert Human Intelligence Sources) (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 5th June, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Investigatory Powers,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Additional Functions and Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 5th June, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
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| 16 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell); |
And the Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred till to-morrow, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions).
| 17 | Adjournment (Summer),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Tuesday 25th July, do adjourn till Monday 9th October 2006—(Mr Alan Campbell); |
And the Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred till to-morrow, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions).
| 18 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, on Tuesday 25th July— |
(1) references to specific times in the Standing Orders of this House shall apply as if that day were a Wednesday; and
(2) there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.—(Mr Alan Campbell.)
| 19 | Delegated Legislation,—Ordered, That the Strategic Health Authorities (Establishment and Abolition) (England) Amendment Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1448), and the Home Information Pack Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1503), be referred to Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation.—(Mr Alan Campbell.) |
| 20 | Conventions,—Resolved, That the Lords Message of 20th June relating to the Joint Committee on Conventions be now considered. |
That this House concurs with the Lords that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 17th May, it be an instruction to the Joint Committee on Conventions that it should report by the end of this session of Parliament.—(Mr Alan Campbell.)
Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
| 21 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Alan Campbell.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-six minutes past Eleven o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 11.26 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Northern Ireland,—Draft Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 2 | Coroners,—Suffolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1747), dated 30th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
| 3 | Proceeds of Crime,—Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Cash in Summary Proceedings: Minimum Amount) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1699), dated 28th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. |
| 4 | Revenue and Customs,—Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1748), dated 3rd July 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 5 | Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax (Lifeboats) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1750), dated 3rd July 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Education,—Report and Accounts of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1195] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
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| 7 | Northern Ireland,—Reports and Accounts for 2005–06 of— |
(1) Environment and Heritage Service;
(2) Laganside Corporation; and
(3) Northern Ireland Health and Social Services Estates Agency,
with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [Nos. 1171, 1275 and 1198] [Mr Secretary Hain].
| 8 | Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills on the Petition [23rd May] from students of the University of Oxford against rising accommodation costs [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. |
| 9 | Social Security,—Secretary of State’s report on the standards of decision making in Jobcentre Plus, the Pension Service, Disability and Carers Service and the Child Support Agency in 2002 and 2003, with a Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1090] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 10 | Terrorism,—Report of the Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland for 2005, with a Review of Military use of Impact Rounds (Attenuating Energy Projectiles) in Northern Ireland during September 2005 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Company Law Reform Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Dr Nick Palmer in place of Jeff Ennis as a member of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee D in respect of the Bill. |
| 2 | Draft Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Mark Fisher and Mr Peter Kilfoyle from the Eighth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Martin Salter and Mr Robert N. Wareing. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Administration,—Record of the discussions of the Parliamentary Visitor Centre Sub-Committee of the Administration Committee at its meeting on 4th July (meeting held concurrently with the House of Lords Information Committee) [Mr Frank Doran]. |
| 2 | Communities and Local Government,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Communities and Local Government Committee [Coastal Towns]; to be printed [No. 1023-ii] [Dr Phyllis Starkey]. |
| 3 | Constitutional Affairs,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Constitutional Affairs Committee [Department for Constitutional Affairs: key policies and priorities]; to be printed [No. 566-iii]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Party funding]; to be printed [No. 1060-iii]
[Mr Alan Beith].
| 4 | Crossrail Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Crossrail Bill; to be printed [No. 837-xlviii] [Mr Alan Meale]. |
| 5 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee [The UK Government’s “Vision for the Common Agricultural Policy”], together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1250-ii] [Mr Michael Jack]. |
| 6 | International Development,—(1) Third Special Report from the International Development Committee [The WTO Hong Kong Ministerial and the Doha Development Agenda: Government Response to the Committee’s Third Report of Session 2005–06]; to be printed [No. 1425]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Conflict and development: peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction], together with Appendices; to be printed [No. 923-vii]
[Malcolm Bruce].
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| 7 | Liaison,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Liaison Committee [The Prime Minister]; to be printed [No. 709-iii] [Mr Alan Williams]. |
| 8 | Regulatory Reform,—Seventh Report from the Regulatory Reform Committee [Draft Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1439] [Andrew Miller]. |
| 9 | Scottish Affairs,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Scottish Affairs Committee [Scotland Office Annual Report 2006]; to be printed [No. 1440-i] [Mr Mohammad Sarwar]. |
| 10 | Trade and Industry,—(1) Fourth Report from the Trade and Industry Committee [New nuclear? Examining the issues]; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1122]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Written evidence relating to the Government’s Energy Review]; to be printed [No. 1443]
[Peter Luff].
| 11 | Welsh Affairs,—(1) Fourth Special Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee [Proposed Restructuring of the Police Force in Wales: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report of Session 2005–06]; to be printed [No. 1431]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Current Restructuring of the Police Forces in Wales]; to be printed [No. 1418-i]
[Dr Hywel Francis].
[No. 175; WH, No. 115]
Tuesday 4th July 2006.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr John Heppell.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
THE SPEAKER’S CERTIFICATE
| | The Speaker certified that the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 3) Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911. |
[No. 176.] Wednesday 5th July 2006.
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Hywel Williams reported from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Mike Weir reported from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) (Amendment) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Janet Anderson reported from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Data Protection (Processing of Sensitive Personal Data) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
The Lords have agreed to the Health Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
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| 5 | Health Bill,—Lords Amendments to the Health Bill to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 210]. |
| 6 | Sir Roger Sands, KCB, Clerk of the House of Commons,—The Speaker informed the House that he had received a letter from Sir Roger Sands, KCB, Clerk of the House of Commons, which he read to the House, as follows: |
As I have previously indicated to you, I would wish to retire on 30th September this year, on the 41st anniversary of my first joining the service of the House.
The procedural and management responsibilities which are now combined in the post of Clerk of the House present a formidable challenge. But I have been able to rely on the high quality and commitment of the staff at every level in the House and on the strengths of my fellow members of the Board of Management, who bring a richly diverse range of skills and experience to their work for Parliament. I have also been greatly assisted by the moral and practical support which I have received from you, from the Deputy Speakers, and from your colleagues on the House of Commons Commission.
The House of Commons is a much criticised institution; and its own Members are often as critical as anyone. But whatever its perceived failings, the House remains at the centre of political and public life and is the envy of most other countries in the world. Its durability and occasional bloody-mindedness have made, and continue to make, a crucial contribution to the country’s stability and prosperity. I have never for a moment regretted making my career in the House, and I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to serve as its Clerk.
| 7 | Climate Change (Commercial and Public Services Sectors),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the reduction of greenhouse gases; to promote energy efficiency and the consumption of renewable and low carbon energy in the commercial and public services sectors; to provide for the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on energy usage in the commercial and public services sectors; and for connected purposes: And that Dr Alan Whitehead, Mr Michael Meacher, Mr Elliot Morley, Mr Tim Yeo, Chris Huhne, Colin Challen, Helen Goodman, David Howarth, Mr Nick Hurd, Bob Spink, Kitty Ussher and Mr Edward Vaizey do prepare and bring it in. |
| 8 | Climate Change (Commercial and Public Services Sectors) Bill,—Dr Alan Whitehead accordingly presented a Bill to make provision about the reduction of greenhouse gases; to promote energy efficiency and the consumption of renewable and low carbon energy in the commercial and public services sectors; to provide for the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on energy usage in the commercial and public services sectors; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th October and to be printed [Bill 209]. |
| 9 | Finance (No. 2) Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded further to consider the Finance (No. 2) Bill, not amended in the Committee and as amended in the Standing Committee. |
Other Amendments (Nos. 18 to 20 and 121) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 122) proposed to the Bill, in page 155, line 21, to leave out from the second ‘the’ to the end of line 22 and insert the words ‘earlier of—
(a) two years after the end of the accounting period; or
(b) the deadline for filing corporate tax returns in the EEA territory concerned.’, instead thereof.—(Mr Mark Hoban.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Amendment (No. 98) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 126) proposed to the Bill, in page 46, line 29, to leave out Clause No. 61.—(Julia Goldsworthy.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Roger Williams, Mr Dan Rogerson: 224.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Ian Cawsey, Huw Irranca-Davies: 274.
Other Amendments (Nos. 99, 16, 100, 17, 21, 24 to 26, 22 and 23) made to the Bill.
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Another Amendment (No. 1) proposed to the Bill, in page 92, line 2, to leave out Clause No. 99.—(Rob Marris.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made;
| 10 | Deferred Divisions,—The Deputy Speaker announced the results of the Divisions which had been deferred to this day, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions): |
Northern Ireland,—That the draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 12th June, be approved.
Ayes: 303.
Noes: 163.
So the Question was agreed to.
Adjournment (Summer),—That this House, at its rising on Tuesday 25th July, do adjourn till Monday 9th October 2006.
Ayes: 409.
Noes: 53.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 11 | Finance (No. 2) Bill,—Question again proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. |
Other Amendments (Nos. 28, 29 and 101) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 130) proposed to the Bill, in page 97, line 24, at the end, to insert the words ‘or on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange or its equivalent European Union exchanges.’.—(Mr Mark Francois.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Andrew Rosindell, Mr Crispin Blunt: 166.
Tellers for the Noes, Kevin Brennan, Tony Cunningham: 348.
Other Amendments (Nos. 27 and 30) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 14) proposed to the Bill, in page 135, line 34, at the end, to insert the words—
‘(7) The Treasury may make regulations about the application of subparagraph (2) of this section which will be deemed to take effect from 6th April 2006.’.—(Mr Mark Hoban.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Andrew Rosindell: 222.
Tellers for the Noes, Tony Cunningham, Kevin Brennan: 295.
Other Amendments (Nos. 31, 97 and 102 to 106) made to the Bill.
A Motion being made, and the Question being put, That the Bill be now read the third time;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Frank Roy, Tony Cunningham: 287.
Tellers for the Noes, Andrew Rosindell, Mr Crispin Blunt: 203.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
| 12 | Company Law Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the Order of 6th June 2006 (Company Law Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme)) shall be varied by the substitution for ‘13th July’ of ‘20th July’— (Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Terms and Conditions of Employment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 5th June, be approved— (Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
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| 14 | Security Industry,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 14th June, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Health Care and Associated Professions,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation), That the draft Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 19th June, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 16 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Alan Campbell.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till one minute past Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 8.01 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Landlord and Tenant,—Draft Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2006 [by Act], with a Statement by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 2 | Agriculture,—Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1742), dated 29th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 3 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1758), dated 4th July 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
| 4 | Health Care and Associated Professions,—European Qualifications (Professions Complementary to Dentistry) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1718), dated 28th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
| 5 | Public Health,—Private and Voluntary Health Care (England) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1734), dated 28th June 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Culture, Media and Sport,—Department of Culture, Media and Sport Minute, dated 5th July 2006, Reporting the Transfer of the National Stud to an Independent Charitable Trust [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
| 7 | Explosives (Northern Ireland),—Report of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Explosives for Northern Ireland for 2005 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1283] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 8 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Report and Accounts of the Sea Fish Industry Authority for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1181] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 9 | Northern Ireland,—Report and Accounts of the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment for 2004–05, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1190] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 10 | Postal Services,—Report of the Postal Services Commission for 2005–06 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1351] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 11 | Reserve Forces,—Amendment List 12 to Air Publication 3392 Volume 7 (First Edition) Regulations for the Reserve Air Forces [by Act] [Secretary Des Browne]. |
| 12 | Transport,—Department of Transport Minute, dated 5th July 2006, concerning Government support for Network Rail Borrowing Annual Update [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
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APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Draft General Lighthouse Authorities (Beacons: Automatic Identification System) Order 2006: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Julian Brazier, Lyn Brown, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Michael Clapham, Jim Cousins, Mrs Ann Cryer, David T. C. Davies (Monmouth), Philip Davies, Mr Stephen Dorrell, Mr Kevan Jones, Mr Sadiq Khan, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Mr John Leech, Mr Alan Milburn, Mr Frank Roy and Mr Andrew Slaughter.
| 2 | Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1969): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr David Anderson, Ed Balls, Kevin Brennan, Colin Burgon, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr Frank Field, Dr Ian Gibson, Julia Goldsworthy, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr Mark Hoban, Kate Hoey, Mr David Jones, Mr Andrew Love, Mr Humfrey Malins, Mr Andy Reed, Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Andrew Selous.
| 3 | Draft Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr David Crausby, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr Andrew Love, Julie Morgan and Albert Owen from the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Rosie Cooper, Mark Fisher, Mr Robert Flello, Meg Hillier and Michael Wills. |
| 4 | Draft Criminal Defence Service (Financial Eligibility) Regulations 2006, the draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders: Appeals etc.) Regulations 2006, and the draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2006: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Vera Baird, Mr Richard Benyon, Mr David Crausby, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr Dai Havard, Simon Hughes, Helen Jones, Mr Bob Laxton, Martin Linton, Tony Lloyd, The Reverend Ian Paisley, Clare Short, Dr Rudi Vis, Angela Watkinson, Jeremy Wright and Mr Tim Yeo.
| 5 | Draft Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) (Amendment) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Dai Havard and Martin Salter from the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr John MacDougall and Julie Morgan. |
| 6 | Draft Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006, and the draft Radio Multiplex Services (Required Percentage of Digital Capacity) Order 2006: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Roger Berry, Mr Peter Bone, Tom Brake, Lorely Burt, Mr Quentin Davies, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Mr Nigel Evans, Mr Mark Field, Paul Flynn, Barbara Follett, Huw Irranca-Davies, Glenda Jackson, Mr Brian Jenkins, David Lepper, Jessica Morden, Graham Stringer and Mr Shaun Woodward.
| 7 | Draft Data Protection (Processing of Sensitive Personal Data) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Bob Laxton from the Fifth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Albert Owen. |
| 8 | Draft Climate Change Agreements (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mark Tami and Mr Robert N. Wareing from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Ann Keen and Rob Marris. |
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European Standing Committees
| 9 | Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 23rd May relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Mark Francois from the European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Memorandum) and nominated in substitution Mrs Theresa Villiers. |
| 10 | European Union Document No. 5163 and Addendum 1 relating to Vehicle Type Approval: Emission Limits,—The Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the Committee in respect of the Document: Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Tony Cunningham, Mrs Nadine Dorries, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Mr John Leech, Andrew Mackinlay, Dr Doug Naysmith, Mr Andrew Slaughter and Mike Wood. |
| 11 | European Union Document No. 10014/06, relating to voluntary reduction (“modulation”) of direct farm support payments, has been referred to European Standing Committee A. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Crossrail Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Crossrail Bill to be printed [No. 837-xlix] [Mr Alan Meale]. |
| 2 | Education and Skills,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee [Sustainable Schools]; to be printed [No. 1150-iii] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 3 | Environmental Audit,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee [Climate Change–the UK Programme 2006]; to be printed [No. 1452-i] [Mr Tim Yeo]. |
| 4 | European Scrutiny,—(1) Thirty-fourth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 34-xxxiv]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Ministerial Correspondence]
[Jimmy Hood].
| 5 | Modernisation of the House of Commons,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons [The Legislative Process]; to be printed [No. 1097-vi] [Mr Jack Straw]. |
| 6 | Science and Technology,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee [Scientific advice, risk and evidence: how Government handles them]; to be printed [No. 900-xii] [Mr Phil Willis]. |
| 7 | Statutory Instruments,—Thirty-second Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, together with Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 35-xxxii] [David Maclean]. |
| 8 | Transport,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Committee [Passenger Rail Franchising]; to be printed [No. 1354-i]; and |
(2) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee [Local Transport Planning and Funding]; to be printed [No. 1120-v]
[Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody].
| 9 | Treasury,—Ninth Report from the Treasury Committee [Globalisation: the role of the IMF], together with the Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 875] [Mr John McFall]. |
| 10 | Work and Pensions,—(1) Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 28th June 2006 [Financial Assistance Scheme]; to be printed [No. 1362]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee [Financial Assistance Scheme]
[Mr Terry Rooney].
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[No. 176; WH, No. 116]
Wednesday 5th July 2006.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Ian Cawsey.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 5.14 p.m.
[No. 177.] Thursday 6th July 2006.
The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Jimmy Hood reported from the Sixth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Climate Change Agreements (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation,—Mr Bill Olner reported from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Extradition (United States) Bill,—Mr Nick Clegg, supported by Mark Hunter, Lynne Featherstone, Mr David Heath, Simon Hughes and Tim Farron presented a Bill to require the presentation of prima facie evidence to a judge before a person can be extradited to the United States of America: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 14th July and to be printed [Bill 211]. |
| 4 | Adjournment (Armed Forces personnel),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Liz Blackman); |
And it being Six o’clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed without Question put.
| 5 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland against the Draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 6 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Alan Campbell); |
And the Motion having been made after Six 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 twenty-five minutes to Seven o’clock, till Monday 10th July.
[Adjourned at 6.35 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Excise,—Tobacco Products and Excise Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1787), dated 5th July 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [John Healey]. |
| 2 | Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1793), dated 5th July 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
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Other Papers:
| 3 | Communications,—Accounts of the Office of Communications Section 400 Licence Fees and Penalties for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1430] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 4 | Employment Relations,—Report of the Central Arbitration Committee for 2005–06 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
| 5 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Reports and Accounts for 2005–06 of the— |
(1) Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1158] [Secretary Des Browne]; and
(2) Meat Hygiene Service, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1318] [Ms Secretary Hewitt].
| 6 | Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of OGCbuying.solutions for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1332] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 7 | National Health Service,—Accounts of the Public Health Laboratory Service Board for 2004–05, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1429] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 8 | Northern Ireland,—Report and Accounts of the Valuation and Lands Agency for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 1243] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 9 | Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on the Petition [10th January] from R. McQuillan and others in support of the establishment of an independent agency and other measures to ensure that public health laws are enforced [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
Standing Committees
| 1 | Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Annette Brooke, Mr Ian Cawsey, Mary Creagh, Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Mr David Evennett, Mrs Maria Miller and Christine Russell members of the Programming Sub-Committee of Standing Committee B in respect of the Bill. |
| 2 | Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords],—The Speaker has appointed Derek Conway and Mr Eric Martlew Chairmen of Standing Committee B in respect of the Bill. |
| 3 | Draft General Lighthouse Authorities (Beacons: Automatic Identification System) Order 2006,—The Speaker has appointed Mr David Wilshire Chairman of the First Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Order. |
| 4 | Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 1969),—The Speaker has appointed John Cummings Chairman of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the Order. |
| 5 | Draft Criminal Defence Service (Financial Eligibility) Regulations 2006, the draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders: Appeals etc.) Regulations 2006, and the draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2006: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Mike Weir Chairman of the Third Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Regulations; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has discharged the Members previously nominated to serve on the Committee and nominated instead the following seventeen Members: Vera Baird, Mr Richard Benyon, Mr David Crausby, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr Dai Havard, David Howarth, Simon Hughes, Helen Jones, Mr Bob Laxton, Martin Linton, Tony Lloyd, Clare Short, Dr Rudi Vis, Angela Watkinson, Jeremy Wright and Mr Tim Yeo.
| 6 | Draft Television Licensable Content Services Order 2006, and draft Radio Multiplex Services (Required Percentage of Digital Capacity) Order 2006,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Martyn Jones Chairman of the Fourth Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation in respect of the draft Orders. |
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| 7 | Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Brian Jenkins, David Lepper and Graham Stringer from the Seventh Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Lyn Brown, Mr Wayne David and Mr Iain Wright. |
European Standing Committees
| 8 | The Speaker has appointed Mr Greg Pope Chairman of the European Standing Committee in respect of the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 23rd May relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Conventions,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Conventions on 4th July; to be printed [No. 1212-iv] [Sir Malcolm Rifkind]. |
| 2 | Crossrail Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Crossrail Bill to be printed [No. 837-l] [Mr Alan Meale]. |
| 3 | Health,—Third Report from the Health Committee [NHS Charges], together with Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 815-I and -III] [Mr Kevin Barron]. |
| 4 | Environmental Audit,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee on Trade, Development and the Environment of the Environmental Audit Committee [International Trade and the WTO]; to be printed [No. 1455-i] [Mr Tim Yeo]. |
| 5 | International Development,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee [Humanitarian response to natural disasters], together with Appendices; to be printed [No. 1188-iv] [Malcolm Bruce]. |
| 6 | Public Administration,—Fourth Report from the Select Committee on Public Administration [Propriety and Honours: Interim Findings], together with Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1119] [Dr Tony Wright]. |
[No. 177; WH, No. 117]
Thursday 6th July 2006.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Two o’clock.
| Adjournment (Analogue switch-off—Second Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, and the Government response thereto),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Jonathan Shaw.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 11th July.
[Adjourned at 4.45 p.m.
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