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[No. 11.] Monday 4th December 2006.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Delegated Legislation Committee,—Derek Conway reported from the First Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Association of Law Costs Draftsmen Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Second Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr David Wilshire reported from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Compensation Act 2006 (Contribution for Mesothelioma Claims) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill, as amended in the Standing Committee in the last Session of Parliament. |
A Clause (NC1) (Individual officers’ liability)—(Mr Andrew Dismore)—brought up and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Clause (NC3) (Liability of holding company)—(James Brokenshire)—brought up and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
An Amendment (No. 1) proposed to the Bill, in page 1, line 11, at the end, to insert the words—
‘(d) a partnership;
(e) an unincorporated association.’.—(Mr Andrew Dismore.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Watkinson, Michael Fabricant: 169.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Frank Roy, Tony Cunningham: 288.
Another Amendment (No. 3) proposed to the Bill, in page 2, line 20, at the end, to insert the words—
‘(bb) a duty owed in respect of the detention of any person in lawful custody;’.— (Mr Andrew Dismore.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Michael Fabricant, Angela Watkinson: 168.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Frank Roy, Tony Cunningham: 288.
And it being after Nine o’clock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No. 80A (Carry-over of bills) and Orders [10th October], put the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour.
Other Amendments (Nos. 47 to 71) made to the Bill.
A Motion being made, That the Bill be now read the third time;
Mr Bob Ainsworth, by Her Majesty’s Command, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s prerogative is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit.
And the Question being put:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
| 4 | Rating and Valuation,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 24th July, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
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| 5 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 9th October, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):— It was agreed to. |
| 6 | Income Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Poland) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 25th October, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | Consultation on Fisheries Management Proposals,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 9898/06: Commission Communication on improving consultation on Community fisheries management; and supports the Government’s objective of ensuring the long-term sustainability of fish stocks through an effective management process, whilst at the same time providing a sustainable future for the UK fishing industry—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 8 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Huw Irranca-Davies); |
And it being Ten o’clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 9 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Steve McCabe.) |
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 1st December 2006 pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Child Trust Funds,—Child Trust Funds (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3195), dated 30th November 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Ed Balls]. |
| 2 | Countryside,—National Park Authorities (England) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3165), dated 27th November 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 3 | Income Tax,—Individual Savings Account (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3194), dated 30th November 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Ed Balls]. |
| 4 | Pensions,—War Pensions Committees (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3152), dated 27th November 2006, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Des Browne]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 4th December 2006:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 5 | Northern Ireland,—(1) Draft Police and Criminal Evidence (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007; and |
(2) draft Street Works (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007,
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain].
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 6 | Education,—Newfield School (Change to School Session Times) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3147), dated 25th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 7 | Rating and Valuation,—Non-Domestic Rating Contributions (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3167), dated 28th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
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| 8 | Supreme Court of Northern Ireland,—Rules of the Supreme Court (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No. 3) 2006 (S.R. (N.I.), 2006, No. 486), dated 28th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
Other Papers:
| 9 | Defence,—Paper, entitled The Future of the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Deterrent [by Command] [Cm. 6994] [Secretary Des Browne]. |
| 10 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Report and Accounts of the State Veterinary Service for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 45] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 11 | Justice (Northern Ireland),—Paper, entitled The Management of Sex Offenders in the light of the murder of Mrs Attracta Harron [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 12 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on HM Revenue and Customs: Helping newly registered businesses meet their tax obligations [by Act]; to be printed [No. 98] [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Draft Association of Law Costs Draftsmen Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Clive Betts and Mr Jim McGovern from the First Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Richard Burden and Dr Howard Stoate. |
| 2 | Draft Compensation Act 2006 (Contribution for Mesothelioma Claims) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged John Battle, Mrs Ann Cryer, Tony Lloyd and Mr Terry Rooney from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Chris Bryant, Clive Efford, Mr Peter Kilfoyle and Mark Tami. |
| 3 | Draft Taxation of Securitisation Companies Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Paul Goodman from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Hoban. |
| 4 | Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Crispin Blunt from the Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Michael Fabricant. |
| 5 | Draft Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2006 and draft Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Crispin Blunt from the Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order and draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Lancaster. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Communities and Local Government,—The Department for Communities and Local Government Annual Report 2006: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Communities and Local Government Committee; to be printed [No. 106-ii]; and
(2) Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Phyllis Starkey].
| 2 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—(1) Climate change: the role of bioenergy: Government response to the Eighth Report from the Committee, Session 2005–06: First Special Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Special Report [No. 131]; and |
(2) Defra’s Departmental Report 2006 and Defra’s budget: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 132-i]
[Mr Michael Jack].
| 3 | Human Rights,—The Treatment of Asylum Seekers: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights; to be printed [No. 60-ii] [Mr Andrew Dismore]. |
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| 4 | Northern Ireland Affairs,—Community Restorative Justice: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 87-ii] [Sir Patrick Cormack]. |
| 5 | Public Accounts,—(1) Department for Work and Pensions: Using leaflets to communicate with the public about services and entitlements: Seventh Report from the Committee of Public Accounts, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 133]; and |
(2) A foot on the ladder: low cost home ownership: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 134-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
| 6 | Welsh Affairs,—Welsh prisoners in the Prison Estate: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 74-iii] [Dr Hywel Francis]. |
[No. 12.] Tuesday 5th December 2006.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Third Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Martyn Jones reported from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) Regulations 2006, the draft Compensation (Regulated Claims Management Services) Order 2006 and the draft Compensation (Specification of Benefits) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Sir John Butterfill reported from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Taxation of Securitisation Companies Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Eric Martlew reported from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Oil Taxation (Market Value of Oil) Regulations 2006 and the draft Petroleum Revenue Tax (Attribution of Blended Crude Oil) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Dr William McCrea reported from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment No. 2) (England and Wales) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | European Standing Committee,—Mr David Wilshire reported from a European Standing Committee the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of European Union Documents No. 5047/06 and Addenda 1 and 2, Commission Communication; Taking sustainable use of resources forward: A Thematic Strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste, and No. 5050/06, Draft Directive on waste: and agrees with the Government’s proposed negotiating position relating to the revision of the Waste Framework Directive.
Resolution to lie upon the Table.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Opposition Day [1st 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. |
Government Policy on Public Health,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes the Government’s failure to improve public health outcomes and to reduce health inequalities; believes that the gap between the public health of the UK and that of comparable health economies is unacceptable; identifies obesity, smoking, sexually transmitted disease, infectious disease control, teenage pregnancy, alcohol and substance abuse, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and screening for treatable disease as areas of particular concern; supports frontline staff striving in adverse circumstances to improve the health of the nation; is concerned about the shortage of public health staff due to the Government’s financial mismanagement; joins with the Chief Medical Officer in condemning the use of public health funds to tackle NHS deficits; and calls on the Government to ensure that funds for public health are spent on addressing remediable health issues—(Mr Andrew Lansley);
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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 ‘welcomes the Government’s trebling of investment in the NHS by 2008 which is crucial to improving public health and tackling health inequalities; notes that this extra investment has enabled a huge expansion in preventive services including extending breast cancer screening to women aged 65–70 which has helped increase the number of breast cancers detected by 40 per cent. since 2001 and the first ever national bowel cancer screening programme which will detect around 3,000 bowel cancers a year when fully rolled out; acknowledges that this Government has done more than any previous government to help people give up smoking, including banning smoking in all workplaces and public places from 1st July 2007; further welcomes the help and support being given to people to live healthier lives including two million 4 to 6 year olds now receiving a free piece of fruit or portion of vegetable, new healthier standards for school meals, clearer food labelling, new health trainers and NHS life checks; and recognises the unprecedented action this Government has taken to tackle the root causes of ill health and health inequalities including helping more people find work, lifting a significant number of children out of relative poverty and taking action to tackle poor housing’, instead thereof.—(Caroline Flint.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Andrew Rosindell, Mr Mark Lancaster: 217.
Tellers for the Noes, Claire Ward, Kevin Brennan: 296.
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.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House welcomes the Government’s trebling of investment in the NHS by 2008 which is crucial to improving public health and tackling health inequalities; notes that this extra investment has enabled a huge expansion in preventive services including extending breast cancer screening to women aged 65–70 which has helped increase the number of breast cancers detected by 40 per cent. since 2001 and the first ever national bowel cancer screening programme which will detect around 3,000 bowel cancers a year when fully rolled out; acknowledges that this Government has done more than any previous government to help people give up smoking, including banning smoking in all workplaces and public places from 1st July 2007; further welcomes the help and support being given to people to live healthier lives including two million 4 to 6 year olds now receiving a free piece of fruit or portion of vegetable, new healthier standards for school meals, clearer food labelling, new health trainers and NHS life checks; and recognises the unprecedented action this Government has taken to tackle the root causes of ill health and health inequalities including helping more people find work, lifting a significant number of children out of relative poverty and taking action to tackle poor housing.
Government Transport Strategy and Capacity on British Roads and Railways,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes that severe congestion on the roads and railways is now very widespread and is significantly worse than it was a decade ago; further notes that the Eddington Report is the eighth major transport strategy document published by this Government since 1997; further notes that in its 10 Year Plan the Government made a series of specific commitments to improve the transport system by 2010 which will not now be fulfilled; further notes that the remit of the Eddington Report was to look at the UK’s transport needs after 2015 but that many of its recommendations mirror the Government’s now abandoned commitments in the 10 Year Plan; and believes that the UK cannot wait any longer for the Government to keep its promises to ease congestion and improve the transport system—(Chris Grayling);
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 ‘welcomes Sir Rod Eddington’s independent report on the impact of transport decisions on economic productivity and growth; accepts his findings that the UK transport network provides the right connections, in the right places, to support the journeys that matter to economic performance, but also that the current unprecedented period of sustained economic growth will continue to place increasing pressures on key sections of that network, and that this needs to be addressed with a wide-ranging strategy encompassing better-use and investment solutions; supports the Government’s commitment to taking the decisions which will be required to meet these pressures and put UK transport on a sustainable footing, including tackling the environmental impacts of transport, piloting road-pricing and building on the improvements in rail performance; acknowledges the progress already made through sustained long-term investment and forward planning
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through the Future of Transport White Paper; and recognises the substantial increases in capacity which this approach has brought, and the continuing programme of investment to provide further increases in capacity and reliability in future’, instead thereof.—(Mr Secretary Alexander.)
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 David Evennett, Mr Mark Lancaster: 213.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Michael Foster, Tony Cunningham: 290.
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.
The Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House welcomes Sir Rod Eddington’s independent report on the impact of transport decisions on economic productivity and growth; accepts his findings that the UK transport network provides the right connections, in the right places, to support the journeys that matter to economic performance, but also that the current unprecedented period of sustained economic growth will continue to place increasing pressures on key sections of that network, and that this needs to be addressed with a wide-ranging strategy encompassing better-use and investment solutions; supports the Government’s commitment to taking the decisions which will be required to meet these pressures and put UK transport on a sustainable footing, including tackling the environmental impacts of transport, piloting road-pricing and building on the improvements in rail performance; acknowledges the progress already made through sustained long-term investment and forward planning through the Future of Transport White Paper; and recognises the substantial increases in capacity which this approach has brought, and the continuing programme of investment to provide further increases in capacity and reliability in future.
| 7 | Legal Services,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Association of Law Costs Draftsmen Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 19th October, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Steve McCabe):—It was agreed to. |
| 8 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from members of the Alzheimer’s Society and residents of Brighton and Hove against restrictions on the prescription of Alzheimer drug treatments was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 9 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Steve McCabe.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till seven minutes to Eleven o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.53 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Corporation Tax,—(1) Group Relief for Overseas Losses (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts for Non-resident Insurance Companies) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3218); and |
(2) Real Estate Investment Trusts (Assessment and Recovery of Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3222),
dated 4th December 2006 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Ed Balls].
| 2 | Financial Services and Markets,—Capital Requirements Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3221), dated 4th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ed Balls]. |
| 3 | Housing,—Housing (Assessment of Accommodation Needs) (Meaning of Gypsies and Travellers) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3190), dated 27th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
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| 4 | Statistics of Trade,—Statistics of Trade (Customs and Excise) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3216), dated 4th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
| 5 | Supreme Court (Northern Ireland),—Criminal Appeal (Trial without jury where danger of jury tampering and Trial by jury of sample counts only) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. (N.I.), 2006, No. 487), dated 30th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Audit (Northern Ireland),—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland on Reinvestment and Reform: Improving Northern Ireland’s Public Infrastructure [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 79] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 7 | Gangmasters (Licensing),—First Report on the Operation of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 for 2005–06 [by Act] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 8 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on The Home Office: Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour [by Act]; to be printed [No. 99] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 9 | Police (Northern Ireland),—Eighteenth Report of the Oversight Commissioner [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) Regulations 2006, the draft Compensation (Regulated Claims Management Services) Order 2006 and the draft Compensation (Specification of Benefits) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Dai Havard from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations and draft Orders) and nominated in substitution David Wright. |
| 2 | Draft Taxation of Securitisation Companies Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged John McDonnell and Mr Alan Milburn from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Chris Bryant and Ian Lucas. |
| 3 | Draft Oil Taxation (Market Value of Oil) Regulations 2006 and the draft Petroleum Revenue Tax (Attribution of Blended Crude Oil) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr David Hamilton and Mr Denis Murphy from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Kelvin Hopkins and Mr Shahid Malik. |
| 4 | Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment No. 2) (England and Wales) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Jamie Reed and Helen Southworth from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Andrew Gwynne and Ms Dari Taylor. |
European Standing Committees
| 5 | European Union Documents No. 5047/06 and Addendum 1, and No. 5050/06 and Addendum 1, relating to Waste Prevention and Recycling,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Kevan Jones from the European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Documents) and nominated in substitution Jim Dobbin. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Defence,—(1) Costs of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan: Winter Supplementary Estimate 2006–07: Third Report from the Defence Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report, and a Memorandum reported and ordered to be published on 28th November [No. 129]; |
(2) Future Rapid Effect System (FRES): Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and
(3) Disposal of radioactive waste at Foulness: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr James Arbuthnot].
| 2 | International Development,—Water and Sanitation: Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 126-ii] [Malcolm Bruce]. |
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| 3 | Northern Ireland Affairs,—Community Restorative Justice: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 87-iii] [Sir Patrick Cormack]. |
[No. 12; WH, No. 4]
Tuesday 5th December 2006.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Jonathan Shaw.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.57 p.m.
| Taxing Officer,—In pursuance of section 1(1) of the Parliamentary Costs Act 2006, the Speaker appointed Mr David William Neal Doig to be the Taxing Officer of the House of Commons, with effect from 6th November 2006. |
[No. 13.] Wednesday 6th December 2006.
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Queen’s Speech (Answer to Address),—The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 27th November, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: |
I have received with great satisfaction the dutiful and loyal expression of your thanks for the speech with which I opened the present Session of Parliament.
| 2 | Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee,—Janet Anderson reported from the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Hugh Bayley reported from the Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2006 and the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 3) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee,—John Cummings reported from the Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) (No. 2) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Compensation,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Compensation Act 2006 (Contribution for Mesothelioma Claims) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 2nd November, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved—(Tony Cunningham):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | Rehabilitation of Offenders,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment No. 2) (England and Wales) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 16th November, be approved—(Tony Cunningham):—It was agreed to. |
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| 8 | Adjournment (European Affairs),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Tony Cunningham); |
And it being Seven o’clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 9 | Public Petitions,—Public Petitions from— |
(1) Dr Belle Humphrey, parent, and others of like disposition for the introduction of Universal Newborn Screening for Leukodystrophies and other like hereditary diseases; and
(2) the Alzheimer’s Society against restrictions on the prescription of Alzheimer drug treatments
were presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed.
| 10 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Liz Blackman.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-seven minutes past Seven o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.27 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Excise,—(1) Draft Excepted Vehicles (Amendment of Schedule 1 to the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979) Order 2006; and |
(2) Excise Duties (Surcharges or Rebates) (Hydrocarbon Oils etc.) (Revocation) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3235), dated 6th December 2006
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [John Healey].
| 2 | Stamp Duty Land Tax,—Stamp Duty Land Tax (Variation of the Finance Act 2003) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3237), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ed Balls]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Corporation Tax,—(1) Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3239), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [John Healey]; |
(2) Loan Relationships and Derivative Contracts (Change of Accounting Practice) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3238), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]; and
(3) Loan Relationships and Derivative Contracts (Disregard and Bringing into Account of Profits and Losses) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3236), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo].
| 4 | Education,—(1) Education (Local Education Authority Performance Targets) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3150), dated 28th November 2006; |
(2) Education (School Performance Targets) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3151), dated 30th November 2006; and
(3) Newark and Sherwood College (Dissolution) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3160), dated 24th November 2006
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].
| 5 | Excise,—Excise Duties (Road Fuel Gas) (Reliefs) (Revocation) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3234), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [John Healey]. |
| 6 | Immigration,—Asylum (Designated States) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3215), dated 30th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. |
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| 7 | Local Government,—Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3212), dated 1st December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
| 8 | Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (City of Leicester) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3211), dated 1st December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
| 9 | Social Security,—Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3188), dated 28th November 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 10 | Supreme Court (Northern Ireland),—Crown Court (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. (N.I.), 2006, No. 499), dated 5th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
| 11 | Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,—(1) Statute, dated 25th April 2006, made by the Governing Body of the University of Oxford, amending the existing provisions governing the Glasstone Benefaction; and |
(2) Statute, dated 13th June 2006, made by the Governing Body of the University of Oxford, amending the Statutes of the University
[by Act] [Ms Harriet Harman].
Other Papers:
| 12 | Finance,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Audit of Assumptions for the 2006 Pre-Budget Report [by Act]; to be printed [No. 125] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 13 | House of Commons Members’ Fund,—Account of the House of Commons Members’ Fund for 1st October 2004–30th September 2005, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 138] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 14 | Pre-Budget Report,—Paper, entitled Pre-Budget Report, December 2006: Investing in Britain’s potential: Building our long-term future [by Command] [Cm. 6984] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer]. |
| 15 | Sessional Returns, 2005–06,—Returns to an Order [21st November] for Returns for Session 2005–06 of information and statistics relating to— |
(1) Business of the House;
(2) Closure of Debate, Proposal of Question and Allocation of Time (including Programme Motions);
(3) Sittings of the House;
(4) Private Bills and Private Business;
(5) Public Bills;
(6) Delegated Legislation and Regulatory Reform Orders;
(7) European Legislation, etc;
(8) Grand Committees;
(9) Chairmen’s Panel; and
(10) Select Committees [pursuant to Order]; to be printed [No. 1] [Clerk of the House].
| 16 | Social Security,—Report by the Social Security Advisory Committee under section 174(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and the statement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in accordance with Section 174(2) of that Act relating to the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3188) [by Command] [Cm. 6974] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Committee,—The Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Alan Campbell, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr Dominic Grieve, Mr David Heath, Stephen Hesford, Mr Douglas Hogg, Simon Hughes, Ms Diana R. Johnson, Mr Fraser Kemp, Kerry McCarthy, Robert Neill, Mr Mike O’Brien, Mr Andrew Pelling, Mr Jamie Reed, Joan Ryan and Mr Iain Wright. |
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| 2 | Draft Films (Definition of “British Film”) (No. 2) Order 2006: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Tony Baldry, Peter Bottomley, Mr David Chaytor, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Barbara Follett, Mr Don Foster (Bath), Mr Roger Godsiff, Mr Dai Havard, Paul Holmes, Huw Irranca-Davies, Glenda Jackson, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr Denis Murphy, Mr Edward Vaizey, Joan Walley, Mr Tom Watson and Mr Shaun Woodward.
| 3 | Tax Credits (Claims and Notifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 2689): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the Second Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Diane Abbott, Kevin Brennan, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr David Evennett, Mr Mark Francois, Mr David Gauke, Ms Diana R. Johnson, Mr David Laws, Ann McKechin, Mr Denis MacShane, Judy Mallaber, Mrs Madeleine Moon, Robert Neill, Alan Simpson, Mr Dennis Skinner, Mr Stephen Timms and Mr Andrew Tyrie.
| 4 | Draft Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007 and the draft Technology Strategy Board Order 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Stephen Crabb, Mrs Ann Cryer, Mr Stephen Dorrell, Mr Philip Dunne, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Jeff Ennis, Dr Evan Harris, Charles Hendry, Mark Lazarowicz, Steve McCabe, John McDonnell, Alun Michael, Albert Owen, Dr Nick Palmer, Dr Desmond Turner, Malcolm Wicks and Mr Phil Willis.
| 5 | Customs and Excise Duties (Travellers’ Allowances and Personal Reliefs) (New Member States) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3157): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Kevin Brennan, Mr Nicholas Brown, Ms Karen Buck, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr Charles Clarke, Philip Davies, Mr David Drew, Mr Nigel Evans, Mr David Evennett, Julia Goldsworthy, Mr Paul Goodman, John Healey, Sarah McCarthy-Fry, Margaret Moran, Mr Brooks Newmark, Emily Thornberry and Dr Alan Whitehead.
| 6 | Draft Petroleum Act 1998 (Third Party Access) Order 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Peter Bone, Lorely Burt, Mr Michael Clapham, Mr Edward Davey, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Mr Frank Field, Michael Jabez Foster, Charles Hendry, Mr Kevan Jones, Mr Peter Lilley, Steve McCabe, Fiona Mactaggart, Chris Mole, Julie Morgan, Dr Nick Palmer, Mr Ben Wallace and Malcolm Wicks.
| 7 | Report by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under section 82 of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (House of Commons Paper No. 39): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Report to the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Danny Alexander, Harry Cohen, Natascha Engel, Mr Doug Henderson, Mr John Heppell, Mr Jeremy Hunt, Mr Bernard Jenkin, Barbara Keeley, Mr Sadiq Khan, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr David Laws, David Lepper, Mr Jim Murphy, Richard Ottaway, Mike Penning, Mr Marsha Singh and Keith Vaz.
| 8 | Draft Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Joan Walley from the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Clive Betts. |
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| 9 | Draft Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Regulations 2006: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr David S. Borrow, Mr David Crausby, David T. C. Davies (Monmouth), Mr Michael Fallon, Caroline Flint, Sandra Gidley, Mr John Greenway, Nia Griffith, David Heyes, Mr George Howarth, Mr Andrew Love, Shona McIsaac, Dr Andrew Murrison, Dr John Pugh, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Andrew Rosindell and Claire Ward.
| 10 | Draft Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2006 and the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) (No. 3) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Frank Roy and Keith Vaz from the Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders) and nominated in substitution Liz Blackman and Chris Mole. |
| 11 | Draft National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) (No. 2) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Tom Watson from the Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Helen Southworth. |
| 12 | Draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Angela Eagle from the Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Don Touhig. |
European Standing Committees
| 13 | European Union Document No. 12107/06 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to an EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child,—The Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the European Standing Committee nominated in respect of the Document: Mr David Anderson, Mr Richard Bacon, Annette Brooke, Colin Challen, Tony Cunningham, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Mr Neil Gerrard, Dr Ian Gibson, Mr John Horam, Miss Anne McIntosh, Bill Rammell, Sarah Teather and Angela Watkinson. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Education and Skills,—Sustainable Schools: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 140-i]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Barry Sheerman].
| 2 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—The Rural Payments Agency: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Rural Payments Agency Sub-Committee of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 107-ii] [Mr Michael Jack]. |
| 3 | Environmental Audit,—The EU ETS: Lessons from phase I: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 70-iii] [Mr Tim Yeo]. |
| 4 | European Scrutiny,—(1) Third Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 41-iii]; |
(2) Draft regulation to impose a uniform format for residence permits for third country nationals: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 141-i]; and
(3) Ministerial Correspondence: Memoranda laid before the Committee: to be published
[Michael Connarty].
| 5 | Foreign Affairs,—UK Trade and Investment: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 136-i] [Mike Gapes]. |
| 6 | Northern Ireland Affairs,—Community Restorative Justice: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 87-iv] [Sir Patrick Cormack]. |
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| 7 | Procedure,—Early Day Motions: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Procedure Committee; to be printed [No. 135-i] [Mr Greg Knight]. |
| 8 | Public Accounts,—Improving the use of temporary staff in the NHS acute and foundation trusts: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 142-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. |
| 9 | Science and Technology,—Space Policy: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee; to be printed [No. 66-i]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Phil Willis].
| 10 | Statutory Instruments,—(1) Third Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 82-iii]; and |
(2) First Report from the Select Committee on Statutory Instruments; to be printed [No. 83-i]
[David Maclean].
| 11 | Transport,—(1) The Ports Industry in England and Wales: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Committee; to be printed [No. 61-iii]; and |
(2) Transport Security: Travelling without fear: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 96-i]
[Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody].
[No. 13; WH, No. 5]
Wednesday 6th December 2006.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 4.42 p.m.
[No. 14.] Thursday 7th December 2006.
The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee,—Hywel Williams reported from the Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Janet Anderson reported from the Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Housing (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Ann Winterton reported from the Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2006 and draft Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Income Tax Bill,—Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, supported by Mr Secretary Darling, Mr Secretary Hutton, Mr Stephen Timms, Dawn Primarolo, John Healey and Ed Balls, presented a Bill to restate, with minor changes, certain enactments relating to income tax; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Monday 11th December and to be printed [Bill 14]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Income Tax Bill be printed [Bill 14–EN].
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| 5 | Estimates Day [1st Allotted Day],— The House proceeded, pursuant to Resolution [30th November], to consider the Estimates appointed for consideration under Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee). |
Supplementary Estimates, 2006–07 (Department for Communities and Local Government),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by the Department for Communities and Local Government—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £1,351,500,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 2,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £1,357,195,000, 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.—(Jonathan Shaw.)
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).
Supplementary Estimates, 2006–07 (Department for Work and Pensions),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by the Department for Work and Pensions—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £782,539,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 2,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £517,523,000, 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);
And it being Six 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 Supplementary Estimates, 2006–07.
Supplementary Estimates, 2006–07:
Department for Communities and Local Government
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by the Department for Communities and Local Government—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £1,351,500,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 2,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £1,357,195,000, 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.
Supplementary Estimates, 2006–07:
Department for Work and Pensions
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007, for expenditure by the Department for Work and Pensions—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £782,539,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 2,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £517,523,000, 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.
| 6 | Estimates,—The Deputy Speaker then put the Questions required to be put, pursuant to Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.). |
Estimates, 2006–07 (Navy) Vote A
Resolved, That, during the year ending with 31st March 2007, modifications in the maximum numbers in the Reserve Naval and Marine Forces set out in House of Commons Paper No. 18 be authorised for the purposes of Part I of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
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Supplementary Estimates and New Estimates, 2006–07
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2007—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £4,150,559,000, be authorised for use for defence and civil services as set out in House of Commons Papers Nos. 2 and 7,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £5,956,487,000, 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 No. 2 be set on appropriations in aid.
Estimates, 2007–08 (Vote on Account)
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2008—
(1) resources, not exceeding £181,206,923,000, be authorised, on account, for use for defence and civil services as set out in House of Commons Papers Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 19, and
(2) a sum, not exceeding £171,368,021,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet the costs of defence and civil services as so set out.
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.
| 7 | Consolidated Fund Bill,—John Healey accordingly presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources for the service of the years ending with 31st March 2007 and 31st March 2008 and to apply certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund to the service of the years ending with 31st March 2007 and 31st March 2008: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Monday 11th December and to be printed [Bill 15]. |
| 8 | Corporation Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Taxation of Securitisation Companies Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 15th November, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 9 | Corporation Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Oil Taxation (Market Value of Oil) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 23rd November, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | Petroleum Revenue Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Petroleum Revenue Tax (Attribution of Blended Crude Oil) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 21st November, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 11 | Consumer Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) Regulations 2006, which were laid before this House on 16th November, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | Consumer Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Compensation (Specification of Benefits) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 16th November, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Consumer Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Compensation (Regulated Claims Management Services) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 16th November, be approved—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | Waste Prevention and Recycling,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 5047/06 and Addenda 1 and 2, Commission Communication, Taking sustainable use of resources forward: A Thematic Strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste, and No. 5050/06 and Addendum 1, Draft Directive on waste; and agrees with the Government’s proposed negotiating position relating to the revision of the Waste Framework Directive—(Huw Irranca-Davies):—It was agreed to. |
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| 15 | Government’s assessment as set out in the Pre-Budget Report 2006 for the purposes of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993,—Ordered, That, for the purposes of its approval under section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, the Government’s assessment as set out in the Pre-Budget Report 2006 shall be treated as if it were an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees).—(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
| 16 | Modernisation of the House,—Ordered, That Graham Stringer be discharged from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and Mr Iain Wright be added.—(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
| 17 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from the Tyne and Wear Asbestos Support Group for the provision of Alimta to sufferers of mesothelioma was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 18 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
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 11th December.
[Adjourned at 6.35 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—(1) Gambling Act 2005 (Definition of Small-scale Operator) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3266); and |
(2) Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3267),
dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell].
| 2 | Corporation Tax,—Lloyd’s Underwriters (Double Taxation Relief) (Corporate Members) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3262), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ed Balls]. |
| 3 | Education,—(1) Education (Student Support) (European Institutions) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3156), dated 24th November 2006; and |
(2) Teachers’ Pensions etc. (Reform Amendments) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3122), dated 22nd November 2006
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].
| 4 | Income Tax,—Registered Pension Schemes (Enhanced Lifetime Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3261), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ed Balls]. |
| 5 | Merchant Shipping,—(1) Merchant Shipping (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3225), dated 4th December 2006; |
(2) Merchant Shipping (Inland Waterway and Limited Coastal Operations) (Boatmasters’ Qualifications and Hours of Work) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3223), dated 4th December 2006; and
(3) Merchant Shipping (Local Passenger Vessels) (Crew) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3224), dated 5th December 2006
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander].
| 6 | Registration of Political Parties,—Registration of Political Parties (Prohibited Words and Expressions) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3252), dated 6th December 2006 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
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Other Papers:
| 7 | Constitutional Affairs,—Department for Constitutional Affairs: Autumn Performance Report 2006 [by Command] [Cm. 6973] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
| 8 | Crown Prosecution Service,—Crown Prosecution Service: Autumn Performance Report 2006 [by Command] [Cm. 6982] [The Solicitor General]. |
| 9 | International Development,—Department for International Development: Autumn Performance Report 2006 [by Command] [Cm. 6978] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 10 | Northern Ireland,—Reports and Accounts of the Western Education and Library Board for— |
(1) 2003–04, and
(2) 2004–05
with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [Nos. 31 and 32] [Mr Secretary Hain].
| 11 | Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.),—Secretary of State’s Second Report under section 11(1) of the Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 12 | Probation Board (Northern Ireland),—Report and Accounts of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland for 2005–06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 29] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Alan Campbell, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr Dominic Grieve, Simon Hughes, Mr Mike O’Brien, Mr Andrew Pelling and Mr Jamie Reed members of the Programming Sub-Committee of the Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Committee. |
| 2 | Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill,—The Speaker has appointed John Bercow Chairman of the Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Committee. |
| 3 | Draft Films (Definition of “British Film”) (No. 2) Order 2006,—The Speaker has appointed Derek Conway Chairman of the First Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Order. |
| 4 | Tax Credits (Claims and Notifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 2689),—The Speaker has appointed Mrs Janet Dean Chairman of the Second Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the Regulations. |
| 5 | Draft Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007 and draft Technology Strategy Board Order 2007,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Edward O’Hara Chairman of the Third Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Orders. |
| 6 | Customs and Excise Duties (Travellers’ Allowances and Personal Reliefs) (New Member States) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I., 2006, No. 3157),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Greg Pope Chairman of the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the Order. |
| 7 | Draft Petroleum Act 1998 (Third Party Access) Order 2007,—The Speaker has appointed Hywel Williams Chairman of the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Order. |
| 8 | Report by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under Section 82 of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (House of Commons Paper No. 39),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Mike Hancock Chairman of the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the Report. |
| 9 | Draft Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Regulations 2006,—The Speaker has appointed Mr Christopher Chope Chairman of the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Regulations. |
| 10 | Draft Housing (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Alan Simpson and Dr Howard Stoate from the Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Angela Eagle and Joan Walley. |
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| 11 | Draft Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2006 and draft Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Chris Bryant and Sharon Hodgson from the Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order and draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Khalid Mahmood and Siobhain McDonagh. |
Grand Committees
| 12 | The Speaker has appointed Sir Alan Haselhurst Chairman of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee in respect of its meeting on 12th December. |
| 13 | The Speaker has appointed Mr Martin Caton Chairman of the Welsh Grand Committee in respect of its meetings on 13th December. |
European Standing Committees
| 14 | The Speaker has appointed Mr Eric Martlew Chairman of the European Standing Committee in respect of European Union Document No. 14181/04 on Electronic Recording and Reporting of Fishing Activities and Means of Remote Sensing. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Defence, Foreign Affairs, International Development and Trade and Industry,—Strategic Exports Controls: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence, Foreign Affairs, International Development and Trade and Industry Committees; to be printed [No. 117-i]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committees; to be published
[Mr Roger Berry].
| 2 | European Scrutiny and Home Affairs,—Migration Issues relating to the Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union: Minutes of Evidence taken before the European Scrutiny and Home Affairs Committees, together with a Memorandum laid before the Committees; to be printed [No. 143-i] [Mr John Denham]. |
| 3 | Health,—NHS Deficits: First Report from the Health Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 73-I and -II] [Mr Kevin Barron]. |
| 4 | Public Administration,—Skills for Government: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 93-ii] [Dr Tony Wright]. |
[No. 14; WH, No. 6]
Thursday 7th December 2006.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Two o’clock.
| Adjournment (Terrorism Detention Powers—Fourth Report from the Home Affairs Committee, Session 2005–06, and the Government’s response thereto),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 12th December.
[Adjourned at 4.57 p.m.
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