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[No. 49.] Monday 26th February 2007.
The House met at half-past Two oclock. PRAYERS.
1 | First Delegated Legislation Committee,Mr David Wilshire reported from the First Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007 and draft Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
2 | Second Delegated Legislation Committee,Mrs Janet Dean reported from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007, draft Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts) Regulations 2007 and draft Children and Young Persons (Sale of Tobacco etc) Order 2007. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
3 | European Standing Committee,Hugh Bayley reported from a European Standing Committee the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of an unnumbered explanatory memorandum from HM Treasury dated 28th November 2006, European Court of Auditors 2005 Annual Report, European Union Documents No. 11399/06 Commission Communication: Report on the progress at 31st March 2006 on modernising the Commissions accounting system, No. 11660/06 and Addenda 1 and 2 Protection of the Communities financial interests: Fight against fraud: Annual report 2005; unnumbered explanatory memorandum from HM Treasury dated 10th October, European Anti-Fraud Office: sixth activity report for the period 1st July 2004 to 31st December 2005, No. 14431/06 and Addendum 1 Commission Report to the European Parliament on the follow-up to 2004 Discharge Decisions (Summary)European Parliament Resolutions, No. 14630/06 and Addendum 1 Commission Report to the Council on the follow-up to 2004 Discharge Decisions (Summary)Council recommendations; and supports the Governments promotion of measures to improve the level of assurance given on the Community budget.
Resolution to lie upon the Table.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
4 | Opposition Day [7th 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. |
State of the Royal Navy,A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes the assessment of the Governments 1998 Strategic Defence Review that two Future Aircraft Carriers are needed in the post-Cold War world to provide a seaborne base from which British military power can be projected and that a destroyer and frigate fleet of more than 30 ships would be needed to maintain two concurrent medium-scale deployments; views with concern the view expressed by Admiral Sir Alan West, when First Sea Lord in 2004, that the reduction of the destroyer and frigate total from 35 to 25, instead of the 32 promised in the Strategic Defence Review, meant that the country was taking risk on risk; notes with dismay persistent suggestions that six more will be mothballed, leaving an effective destroyer and frigate force of only 19; demands urgent clarification from the Government about its proposal to close Portsmouth or Devonport naval bases and calls upon the Government to provide an assessment of the implications for the long-term strategic vulnerability of the remnants of the surface fleet; sympathises with Admiral Sir Jonathon Band, the current First Sea Lord, that a failure to proceed with the Future Aircraft Carriers, which have still not been ordered though scheduled in 1998 for deployment by 2012 and 2015, would make his position untenable; and calls on the Government to clarify its intention on naval procurement in the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review(Dr Liam Fox);
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 notes with approval the Governments very considerable investment in new warship building, including the new Type 45 destroyers, of which two have already been launched, the new Astute class nuclear submarines, the first of which will be launched later this year, and the two Future Aircraft Carriers, which will be the largest ships ever to serve with the Royal Navy; notes that 28 new ships have entered service with the Royal Navy since 1997; views with concern ill-informed and inaccurate suggestions that warships will be mothballed; and congratulates the Government for its responsible stewardship of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines during a period of extremely high operational tempo, instead thereof.(Mr Adam Ingram.)
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And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Watkinson, Michael Fabricant: 209.
Tellers for the Noes, Liz Blackman, Jonathan Shaw: 288.
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 notes with approval the Governments very considerable investment in new warship building, including the new Type 45 destroyers, of which two have already been launched, the new Astute class nuclear submarines, the first of which will be launched later this year, and the two Future Aircraft Carriers, which will be the largest ships ever to serve with the Royal Navy; notes that 28 new ships have entered service with the Royal Navy since 1997; views with concern ill-informed and inaccurate suggestions that warships will be mothballed; and congratulates the Government for its responsible stewardship of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines during a period of extremely high operational tempo.
Integrity of the Electoral System,A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House believes that all electors are entitled to a free, fair and secure vote; notes that in its Eleventh Report the Committee on Standards in Public Life found evidence of a continuing threat of fraud in the electoral system and called for the implementation of secure individual voter registration and other measures to protect integrity; regrets the unwillingness of the Government to adopt such a system in Great Britain despite calls from the Committee, the Electoral Commission and many others; welcomes the investigation by the Council of Europe into electoral fraud in the United Kingdom and the visit to London today of two rapporteurs; expresses concern at Government attempts to introduce electronic voting until such time as adequate security measures are available; and believes that urgent steps are needed to restore public confidence and integrity in the electoral system, starting with individual voter registration(Mr Oliver Heald);
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word House to the end of the Question and add the words believes that the Government has introduced a range of sensible and proportionate measures to ensure that elections are safe and secure; recognises that public confidence in the electoral process is paramount; believes that the Government is taking an appropriate and sensible approach in testing and trialling e-voting before making any decision to introduce it or not; supports the action being taken by the Government to ensure that electoral registers are comprehensive and accurate; and notes that these issues were debated during the passage of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 through Parliament, instead thereof.(Bridget Prentice.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Angela Watkinson, Michael Fabricant: 219.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Michael Foster, Claire Ward: 282.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Claire Ward, Mr Michael Foster: 277.
Tellers for the Noes, Angela Watkinson, Michael Fabricant: 210.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House believes that the Government has introduced a range of sensible and proportionate measures to ensure that elections are safe and secure; recognises that public confidence in the electoral process is paramount; believes that the Government is taking an appropriate and sensible approach in testing and trialling e-voting before making any decision to introduce it or not; supports the action being taken by the Government to ensure that electoral registers are comprehensive and accurate; and notes that these issues were debated during the passage of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 through Parliament.
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5 | Sustainable Communities Bill [Money],Her Majestys Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Sustainable Communities Bill [Money]; |
Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Sustainable Communities Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of
(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by a Minister of the Crown or government department, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.(Mr Phil Woolas.)
6 | Northern Ireland,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2006, which was laid before this House on 30th November, be approved(Jonathan Shaw): It was agreed to. |
7 | Social Security,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 22nd January, be approved(Jonathan Shaw):It was agreed to. |
8 | European Enforcement Order and the Transfer of Sentenced Prisoners,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes notes of European Union Document No. 13080/06, Draft Council Framework Decision on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their enforcement in the European Union; and supports the Governments intention to secure adoption of this agreement(Jonathan Shaw):It was agreed to. |
9 | Public Adminstration,Ordered, That Grant Shapps be discharged from the Select Committee on Public Administration and Mr Charles Walker be added.(Rosemary McKenna, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) |
10 | Public Petition,A Public Petition from Karen Slough and other employees of Her Majestys Revenue and Customs, Kettering, against closure of Her Majestys Revenue and Customs Office in Kettering was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
11 | Adjournment,A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn(Jonathan Shaw); |
And the Motion having been made after Ten oclock, 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 Eleven oclock, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 11 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
1 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,Draft Gambling Act 2005 (Mandatory and Default Conditions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
2 | Representation of the People,Draft Parliamentary Constituencies (England) Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
3 | Social Security,Draft Jobseekers Allowance (Jobseeker Mandatory Activity) Pilot Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
4 | Commons,Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 457), dated 17th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
5 | Food,(1) Dairy Produce (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 477), dated 18th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]; |
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(2) Meat (Official Controls Charges) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 492), dated 19th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]; and
(3) Milk (Cessation of Production) (Revocation) Scheme 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 476), dated 18th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband].
6 | Health and Safety,(1) Adventure Activities (Licensing) (Designation) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 447); and |
(2) Adventure Activities Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 446),
dated 16th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].
7 | Powers of Attorney,(1) Enduring Powers of Attorney (Prescribed Form) (Amendment) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 548); and |
(2) Enduring Powers of Attorney (Welsh Language Prescribed Form) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 549),
dated 23rd February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Bridget Prentice].
Other Papers:
8 | National Audit,Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on The Shareholder Executive and Public Sector Businesses [by Act]; to be printed [No. 255] [Clerk of the House]. |
9 | Parliamentary Constituencies,Boundary Commission for England: Fifth Periodical Report [by Command] [Cm. 7032] [Bridget Prentice]. |
10 | Poland (No. 1, 2007),Agreement, done at Warsaw on 18th August 2006, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning the Mutual Protection of Classified Information, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 7044] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
11 | Railways and Transport Safety,Statement of Accounts of the British Transport Police for 200506, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 146] [Clerk of the House]. |
12 | Treaty Series (No. 1, 2007),Agreement, done at Cardiff on 12th July 2005, between the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic regarding Collaboration in Centrifuge Technology [by Command] [Cm. 7046] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
1 | Draft Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007 and draft Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Fabian Hamilton, Chris McCafferty, Patrick Mercer and Ian Stewart from the First Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders) and nominated in substitution Linda Gilroy, Nick Herbert, Kelvin Hopkins and Ian Lucas. |
2 | Draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Patrick Mercer from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Nick Herbert. |
European Standing Committees
3 | Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 28th November 2006, European Union Documents No. 11399/06, No. 11660/06 and Addenda 1 and 2, an Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 10th October 2006, European Union Documents No. 14431/06 and Addendum 1, and No. 14630/06 and Addendum 1, relating to Financial Management,The Committee of Selection has discharged Sarah McCarthy-Fry from the European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Memoranda and Documents) and nominated in substitution Lyn Brown. |
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APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1 | Communities and Local Government,(1) Coastal Towns: Second Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, with Memoranda and Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 351]; |
(2) Is there a future for Regional Government?: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 352-II]; and
(3) The World Urban Forum III: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Phyllis Starkey].
2 | Education and Skills,Higher Education: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 285-iii]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Barry Sheerman].
3 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,British Waterways: Minutes of Evidence taken before the British Waterways Sub-Committee of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 345-i] [Mr Michael Jack]. |
4 | Human Rights,Legislative Scrutiny: Sexual Orientation Regulations: Sixth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 350] [Mr Andrew Dismore]. |
5 | Public Accounts,(1) Excess Votes 200506: Twelfth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 346]; |
(2) National Audit Office Supply Estimate 200708: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 347-i];
(3) Northern Ireland Audit Office Supply Estimate 200708: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 348-i]; and
(4) The efficiency programme: a second review of progress: Part of the Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 349-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
[No. 50.] Tuesday 27th February 2007.
The House met at half-past Two oclock. PRAYERS.
1 | Broads Authority Bill,The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Broads Authority Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Tuesday 6th March.
2 | Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill,Mr Christopher Chope reported certain Memoranda from the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee. |
Memoranda to lie upon the Table and to be published.
3 | UK Borders Bill,Mr Eric Illsley reported from the UK Borders Bill Committee: |
(1) That it had come to the following Resolution, That, subject to the discretion of the Chair, any written evidence received by the Committee shall be reported to the House for publication; and
(2) certain Memoranda.
Memoranda to lie upon the Table and to be published.
4 | Third Delegated Legislation Committee,Mr Greg Pope reported from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
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5 | Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee,John Cummings reported from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007 and the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
6 | Northern Ireland Grand Committee,Dr William McCrea reported from the Northern Ireland Grand Committee the draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, referred to it on 30th January. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
7 | European Standing Committee,Mr David Marshall reported from a European Standing Committee the following Resolution: |
That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 13568/05, draft Directive on the marketing of pyrotechnic articles; notes the Governments current negotiating line; and supports the Governments actions in this field.
Resolution to lie upon the Table.
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
8 | Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) Bill [Lords],The Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 27th April and to be printed [Bill 68]. |
9 | Vehicle Registration Marks Bill,Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Vehicle Registration Marks Bill be printed [Bill 26EN]. |
10 | Speed Limits (Amendment),Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the reduction of the default speed limit in lit urban areas from 30 m.p.h. to 20 m.p.h.; and for connected purposes: And that Mr John Leech, Mark Hunter, Bob Russell, Tim Farron, Dr Evan Harris, Dr Vincent Cable, Mr David Drew, Mr Andy Reed, Tom Brake, Paul Rowen and Dr John Pugh do prepare and bring it in. |
11 | Speed Limits (Amendment) Bill,Mr John Leech accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the reduction of the default speed limit in lit urban areas from 30 m.p.h. to 20 m.p.h.; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 29th June and to be printed [Bill 66]. |
12 | Greater London Authority Bill,The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Greater London Authority Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee. |
A Clause (NC14) (The general power of the Authority: duty to have regard)(Jim Fitzpatrick)brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC15) (Transitional provision relating to consultation)(Jim Fitzpatrick)brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC1) (London Waste Authority)(Ms Karen Buck)brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Clause (NC8) (Approval of Mayors final draft budget by Assembly)(Tom Brake)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 Adrian Sanders, Mr Dan Rogerson: 196.
Tellers for the Noes, Tony Cunningham, Huw Irranca-Davies: 286.
Another Clause (NC9) (Planning: access to information etc.)(Mrs Jacqui Lait)brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.
And it being Nine oclock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [12th December], put the Question already proposed from the Chair.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Evennett, Mr Simon Burns: 186.
Tellers for the Noes, Kevin Brennan, Liz Blackman: 289.
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The Deputy Speaker then proceeded to put forthwith the Question on the remaining Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour.
Amendments (Nos. 8 to 17) made to the Bill.
A Motion was made and the Question being put, That the Bill be now read the third time;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Claire Ward, Liz Blackman: 285.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr David Evennett, Mr Mark Lancaster: 194.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
13 | Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Part 7 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Extension to Animal Pathogens) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
14 | Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 24th January, be approved(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
15 | Public Health,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 31st January, be approved(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
16 | Public Health,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 31st January, be approved(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
17 | Children and Young Persons,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Children and Young Persons (Sale of Tobacco etc) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
18 | Financial Management,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 an Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from HM Treasury dated 28th November 2006, European Court of Auditors 2005 Annual Report, European Union Documents No. 11399/06, Commission Communication: Report on the progress at 31st March 2006 on modernising the Commissions accounting system, No. 11660/06 and Addenda 1 and 2, Protection of the Communities financial interests: Fight against fraud: Annual report 2005, Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum from HM Treasury dated 10th October, European Anti-Fraud Office: sixth activity report for the period 1st July 2004 to 31st December 2005, No. 14431/06 and Addendum 1, Commission Report to the European Parliament on the follow-up to 2004 Discharge Decisions (Summary)European Parliament Resolutions, No. 14630/06 and Addendum 1, Commission Report to the Council on the follow-up to 2004 Discharge Decisions (Summary)Council recommendations; and supports the Governments promotion of measures to improve the level of assurance given on the Community budget(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
19 | Adjournment (Easter),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 Thursday 29th March 2007, do adjourn till Monday 16th April 2007(Huw Irranca-Davies):It was agreed to. |
20 | Business of the House,Ordered, That, at the sitting on Wednesday 7th March, the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Mr Jack Straw relating to House of Lords reform not later than half-past Five oclock; such Questions shall include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the Questions on later Motions may be put notwithstanding any decision of the House on earlier Motions; the Questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
21 | Industrial Development,Ordered, That the Assisted Areas Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 107), dated 22nd January 2007, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
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22 | Public Petitions,Public Petitions from |
(1) the users of post offices in the constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole against any closure of local post offices;
(2) the Southampton and District Alzheimers Society for the continued prescription of Alzheimers drug treatments to patients who can benefit from them; and
(3) 100 residents of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and nearby areas for the introduction of a requirement for companies registered in the UK to calculate and declare their carbon emissions to be included in any Climate Change Bill presented to Parliament
were presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed.
23 | 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 Ten oclock, 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 sixteen minutes to Eleven oclock, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.44 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution:
1 | Corporation Tax,Draft Corporation Tax (Taxation of Films) (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
2 | Children and Young Persons,(1) Childcare Act 2006 (Childcare Assessments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 463); |
(2) Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Inspection of Local Authorities) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 462); and
(3) Office for Standards in Education, Childrens Services and Skills (Childrens Rights Director) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 460),
dated 19th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].
3 | Council Tax,Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 501), dated 20th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
4 | Disabled Persons,Public Service Vehicles Accessibility (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 500), dated 21st February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
5 | Horse Racing and Betting,Horse Racing (Charges on Bookmakers) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 83), dated 8th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
6 | Public Passenger Transport,Public Service Vehicles (Condition of Fitness, Equipment, Use and Certification) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 502), dated 21st February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
7 | Rates,Rates (Payment by Owners by Agreement) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 2), dated 8th January 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
8 | Road Traffic,(1) Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 503); |
(2) Motor Cycles Etc. (Single Vehicle Approval) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 507);
(3) Motor Vehicles (Approval) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 495);
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(4) Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 506); and
(5) Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 498),
dated 21st February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander].
Other Papers:
9 | National Audit,Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Legal Services Commission: Legal aid and mediation for people involved in family breakdown [by Act]; to be printed [No. 256] [Clerk of the House]. |
10 | Public Petitions,Observations by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on |
(1) the Petitions [19th December and 20th December 2005, in the last Session of Parliament] from residents affected by the plan to build an additional twelve flats in May Avenue, Castle Point, Essex, against the planning application;
(2) the Petition [20th December 2005, in the last Session of Parliament] from residents of Castle Point and others against undemocratic planning processes in Castle Point Borough Council;
(3) the Petition [2nd February 2006, in the last Session of Parliament] from people living around the St. Marys Church Conservation Area, Benfleet, Essex, against a planning application for new shops and flats in Benfleet;
(4) the Petition [8th March 2006, in the last session of Parliament] from residents of Wroughton Road and Croft Road, Swindon and others for an alternative route for Croft Road to Hay Lane Link;
(5) the Petition [26th April 2006, in the last Session of Parliament] from citizens of Milton Keynes for a local referendum on expansion planning and delivery;
(6) the Petition [26th April 2006, in the last Session of Parliament] from residents of Thundersley and Benfleet against the storage of hazardous waste on the Manor Trading Estate;
(7) the Petition [10th May 2006, in the last session of Parliament] from residents of Finmere and Mixbury, Oxfordshire, and the surrounding area for effective planning controls; and
(8) the Petition [7th June 2006, in the last Session of Parliament] from residents of Canvey Island and others against the proposed development of ten flats and fourteen parking spaces on Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island
[by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House].
Paper withdrawn:
11 | Corporation Tax,Draft Corporation Tax (Taxation of Films) (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 22nd February]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
1 | Draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Claire Curtis-Thomas, Ian Lucas, Margaret Moran and Helen Southworth from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Bob Laxton, Sarah McCarthy-Fry, Sandra Osborne and Dr Desmond Turner. |
2 | Draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007 and draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Kate Hoey and Julie Morgan from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders) and nominated in substitution David Heyes and Shona McIsaac. |
European Standing Committees
3 | European Union Document No. 13568/05 relating to the Marketing of Pyrotechnic Articles,The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Denis MacShane and Mr Neil Turner from the European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Document) and nominated in substitution Dr Nick Palmer and Mr Ken Purchase. |
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APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1 | Administration,Record of the Committees discussions at its meeting on 27th February; to be published [Mr Frank Doran]. |
2 | Communities and Local Government,(1) Department for Communities and Local Government Annual Report 2006: Third Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, with Memoranda and Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 106]; and |
(2) DCLG Spring Supplementary Estimates, 200607: Explanatory Memorandum: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Phyllis Starkey].
3 | Crossrail Bill,Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Crossrail Bill; to be printed [No. 235-xii] [Mr Alan Meale]. |
4 | Culture, Media and Sport,Public Service Media Content: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; to be printed [No. 316-ii] [Mr John Whittingdale]. |
5 | Defence,(1) The Future of the UKs Strategic Nuclear Deterrent: the White Paper: |
(i) Ninth Report from the Defence Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report, and Memoranda reported and ordered to be published on 16th and 30th January [No. 225-I and -II]; and
(ii) Memoranda laid before the Committee;
(2) The work of the Committee in 2005 and 2006: Government Response to the Fifth Report of the Committee, Session 200607: Sixth Special Report from the Defence Committee; to be printed [No. 344]; and
(3) Spring Supplementary Estimates 200607: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr James Arbuthnot].
6 | Environmental Audit,(1) RIAs and Policy Appraisal: Third Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 353]; and |
(2) The Voluntary Carbon Offset Market: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 331-ii]
[Mr Tim Yeo].
7 | Home Affairs,Young Black People and the Criminal Justice System: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 181-iv] [Mr John Denham]. |
8 | International Development,Fair trade and development: Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 356-i] [Malcolm Bruce]. |
9 | Public Accounts,(1) Smarter food procurement in the public sector: Thirteenth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 357]; |
(2) Ministry of Defence: Delivering digital tactical communications through the Bowman CIP Programme: Fourteenth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 358];
(3) Department of Trade and Industry: The termination of the PFI contract for the National Physical Laboratory: Fifteenth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 359];
(4) The provision of out-of-hours care in England: Sixteenth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 360];
(5) Financial management in the NHS: Seventeenth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 361]; and
(6) Introduction of ePassports: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 362-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
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10 | Trade and Industry,(1) Stamp of Approval? Restructuring the Post Office network: Third Report from the Trade and Industry Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 276]; and |
(2) The future of UK manufacturing: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 161-v]
[Mr Peter Luff].
11 | Treasury,Climate change and the Stern review: implications for HM Treasury policy: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee; to be printed [No. 248-iv] [John McFall]. |
12 | Welsh Affairs,Globalisation and its impact on Wales: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 281-iv]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Hywel Francis].
[No. 50; WH, No. 28]
Tuesday 27th February 2007.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine oclock.
| Adjournment,Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.52 p.m.
[No. 51.] Wednesday 28th February 2007.
The House met at half-past Eleven oclock. PRAYERS.
1 | Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee,Frank Cook reported from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2007. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
2 | Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee,Mr Mike Weir reported from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007. |
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: |
The Lords have agreed to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
4 | Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill,Lords Amendments to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 70]. |
5 | Light Bulb (Regulation) Bill,John Barrett, supported by David Howarth, Chris Huhne, Mr Mike Weir, Mr Nigel Evans, John Bercow, Malcolm Bruce, Lynne Jones, Chris McCafferty and Mr David Chaytor, presented a Bill to regulate the efficiency standards of light bulbs; to provide for the phased withdrawal of incandescent and other models of light bulb by 2012; to make provision for the encouragement of energy saving alternatives; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th April and to be printed [Bill 69]. |
6 | Dance Teachers (Qualifications and Regulation),Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the teaching of dance; and for connected purposes: And that Meg Hillier, Mr Frank Doran, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Lynne Jones, Sarah McCarthy-Fry, Harry Cohen, Mr Andrew Slaughter, Joan Ruddock and Bob Russell do prepare and bring it in. |
7 | Dance Teachers (Qualifications and Regulation) Bill,Meg Hillier accordingly presented a Bill to make provision for the regulation of the teaching of dance; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 19th October and to be printed [Bill 67]. |
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8 | Offender Management Bill (Programme) (No. 2),Ordered, That the Order of 11th December 2006 (Offender Management Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows |
1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
2. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken in the order shown in the first column of the following Table.
3. The proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.
Proceedings | Time for conclusion of proceedings |
New Clauses and amendments relating to polygraph conditions in licences; New Clauses relating to preparation of plans by probation trusts; amendments relating to consultation about the provision of probation services; amendments relating to the composition of probation trusts | 1½ hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order. |
New Clauses and amendments relating to restrictions on arrangements for provision of probation services | 3½ hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order. |
Remaining proceedings on consideration | 6.00 p.m. |
4. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 7.00 p.m.(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe.)
9 | Offender Management Bill,The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Offender Management Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee. |
A Clause (NC8) (Application of polygraph condition to certain licences)(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe)brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC9) (Effect of polygraph condition)(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe)brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC10) (Use in criminal proceedings of evidence from polygraph sessions)(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe)brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.
Amendment (No. 15) made to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC2) (Requirement for probation trusts to prepare plans) (Mr Edward Garnier)brought up and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.
And it being one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Offender Management Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [this day], put the Question:It was negatived.
Another Clause (NC11) (Restriction on certain arrangements under section 3(2))(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe)brought up, and read the first and second time.
Amendment (a) proposed to the proposed Clause, in line 2, to leave out from the word trust to end of line 8 and insert the words
(2) In this section restricted probation provision means probation provision which
(a) is made for one of the probation purposes set out in section 1(1)(a), (c) and (f);
(b) is for the provision of assistance to the Parole Board;
(c) is for the management of approved premises within the meaning of section 9., instead thereof.(Mr Neil Gerrard.)
Question put, That the Amendment to the proposed Clause be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Dr Ian Gibson, Kelvin Hopkins: 111.
Tellers for the Noes, Jonathan Shaw, Mr Frank Roy: 267.
It being more than three and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Offender Management Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Motion, the Deputy Speaker, put the Questions on New Clauses and Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to be disposed of at that hour.
Clause added to the Bill.
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Another Clause (NC12) (Power to repeal section (Restriction on certain arrangements under section 3(2)))(Mr Gerry Sutcliffe)brought up, read the first time and added to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 24) made to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC4) (Qualification etc of probation staff)(Kerry McCarthy)brought up, and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:Clause, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (No. 12 to 14) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 3) proposed to the Bill, in page 10, line 29, to leave out Clause No. 14.(John McDonnell.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Other Amendments (Nos. 16 and 17) made to the Bill.
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time;
And it being Seven oclock, the Deputy Speaker, pursuant to Order [this day], put the Question.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Frank Roy, Jonathan Shaw: 293.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Andrew Rosindell: 268.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
10 | Public Petition,A Public Petition from members of the West Berkshire Alzheimers Society against restrictions on the prescription of Alzheimers drugs treatments was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
11 | Adjournment,Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.(Jonathan Shaw.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty minutes to Eight oclock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.40 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
1 | Animals,Cattle Identification Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 529), dated 19th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
2 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,Gambling Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 577), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
3 | Commons,Commons Registration (Objections and Maps) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 540), dated 18th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
4 | Education,Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Prescribed Education and Training etc) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 464), dated 20th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
5 | Local Government,Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 551), dated 26th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
6 | Rates,Rates (Social Sector Value) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 86), dated 14th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
7 | Road Traffic,Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Metropolitan Borough of Tameside) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 547), dated 26th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
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8 | Social Security,Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 541), dated 22nd February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
Other Papers:
9 | Education,Report prepared pursuant to section 38 (2) of the Education Act 2002 for the academic year 200506 [by Act] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
10 | Hong Kong,Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong: JulyDecember 2006 [by Command] [Cm. 7037] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
11 | Northern Ireland,Explanatory Memorandum to the draft Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
12 | Serbia (No. 1, 2007),Agreement, done at Belgrade on 6th November 2002, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments, with Exchange of Notes and an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 7048] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. |
Papers withdrawn:
13 | Northern Ireland,Explanatory Memorandum to the draft Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 [laid 19th February]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
1 | Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the First Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Gregory Barker, Mr Richard Benyon, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Richard Burden, Ben Chapman, Rosie Cooper, Jeremy Corbyn, Mr Christopher Fraser, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr John Grogan, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Kate Hoey, Martin Horwood, Chris Huhne, Grant Shapps, Mr Paul Truswell and Mr Dave Watts.
2 | Draft Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Gregory Barker, Ms Celia Barlow, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Mr David Burrowes, Mr Douglas Carswell, Mr William Cash, Mr Charles Clarke, Paul Farrelly, Mr Robert Goodwill, Martin Horwood, Chris Huhne, Helen Jones, Helen Southworth, Mr Mark Todd, Mr Dave Watts, Mike Wood and Derek Wyatt.
3 | Draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007, the draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 and the draft Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders and draft Regulations to the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: John Barrett, Mr Russell Brown, David Cairns, Mr Tom Clarke, Michael Jabez Foster, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Mr Philip Hollobone, Mr Stewart Jackson, Daniel Kawczynski, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Mr Jim McGovern, Ann McKechin, Mr Angus MacNeil, Anne Main, Anne Moffat, Julie Morgan, Mr George Mudie, Mr Frank Roy, Ian Stewart and Jo Swinson.
4 | Draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Alan Campbell and Sandra Osborne from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Ian Cawsey and Mark Tami. |
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5 | Draft Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) 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 Clive Betts, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Mr Wayne David, David T. C. Davies (Monmouth), James Duddridge, Michael Fabricant, Barbara Follett, Mr Lindsay Hoyle, David Lepper, Chris McCafferty, Mr Robert Marshall-Andrews, Meg Munn, Mr Dan Rogerson, Jonathan Shaw, Mr John Spellar, Andrew Stunell and Mr Robert Syms.
6 | Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Ken Purchase from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Robert Flello. |
7 | Draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Graham Allen, Charlotte Atkins, Mr Tim Boswell, Kevin Brennan, Colin Challen, Mr James Clappison, Mr David Evennett, Mr Mark Francois, Mr David Gauke, Julia Goldsworthy, Mr Kevan Jones, Mr David Laws, Mr Alan Milburn, Dawn Primarolo, Mr Andy Reed, Alan Simpson and John Smith.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1 | Constitutional Affairs,The Constitutional Role of the Attorney General: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Constitutional Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 306-ii] [Mr Alan Beith]. |
2 | Education and Skills,Post16 Skills: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 333-ii]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Barry Sheerman].
3 | European Scrutiny,(1) Eleventh Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 41-xi]; |
(2) Mobile phone roaming charges: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 366-i]; and
(3) Ministerial Correspondence: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Michael Connarty].
4 | Foreign Affairs,Global Security: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 363-i] [Mike Gapes]. |
5 | Human Rights,(1) Deaths in Custody: Further Developments: Seventh Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 364]; and |
(2) Counter-terrorism Policy and Human Rights: Draft Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (continuance in force of sections 1 to 9) Order 2007: Eighth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 365]
[Mr Andrew Dismore].
6 | Modernisation of the House of Commons,Strengthening the role of the backbencher and making better use of non-legislative time: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons; to be printed [No. 337-i] [Mr Jack Straw]. |
7 | Northern Ireland Affairs,Tourism in Northern Ireland and its Economic Impact and Benefits: Third Report from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 119] [Sir Patrick Cormack]. |
8 | Procedure,Written Parliamentary Questions: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Procedure Committee; to be printed [No. 336-i] [Mr Greg Knight]. |
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9 | Public Accounts,Dr Foster Intelligence: A joint venture between the Information Centre and Dr Foster LLP: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 368-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. |
10 | Science and Technology,(1) Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Council: Introductory Hearing: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Science and Technology Committee; to be printed [No. 310-i]; and |
(2) Government Proposals for the Regulation of Hybrid and Chimera Embryos: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 272-iii]
[Mr Phil Willis].
11 | Statutory Instruments,Tenth Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 82-x] [David Maclean]. |
12 | Transport,Novice Drivers: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Transport Committee; to be printed [No. 355-i] [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. |
[No. 51; WH, No. 29]
Wednesday 28th February 2007.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine oclock.
| Adjournment,A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned(Claire Ward); |
And the sitting having continued for two and a half hours after half-past Two oclock, it was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 5.15 p.m.
[No. 52.] Thursday 1st March 2007.
The House met at half-past Ten oclock. PRAYERS.
1 | UK Borders Bill,Mr Eric Illsley reported certain Memoranda from the UK Borders Bill Committee. |
Memoranda to lie upon the Table and to be published.
2 | Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee,Mr Jimmy Hood reported from the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee the Value Added Tax (Health and Welfare) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 206). |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
3 | Adjournment (Welsh Affairs),A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn(Liz Blackman); |
And it being Six oclock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
4 | Adjournment,Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.(Huw Irranca-Davies.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-five minutes past Six oclock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 6.25 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
1 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,Draft Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. |
2 | Local Government,Draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. |
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Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
3 | Highways,Street Works (Inspection Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 584), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
4 | Housing,Home Information Pack (Redress Scheme) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 560), dated 24th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
5 | Rates,Rates (Recreational Hereditaments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 72), dated 12th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
Other Papers:
6 | Armed Forces Pay,Report of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body for 2007 [by Command] [Cm. 7016] [Secretary Des Browne]. |
7 | Doctors and Dentists Remuneration,Thirty-sixth Report of the Review Body on Doctors and Dentists Remuneration [by Command] [Cm. 7025] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
8 | Nursing and Other Health Professions,Twenty-second Report of the Review Body on Nursing and Other Health Professions [by Command] [Cm. 7029] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
9 | Prison Service Pay,(1) Fifth Report of the Prison Service Pay Review Body on Northern Ireland [by Command] [Cm. 7042] [Mr Secretary Hain]; and |
(2) Sixth Report of the Prison Service Pay Review Body on England and Wales [by Command] [Cm. 7041] [Secretary John Reid].
10 | Senior Salaries,Twenty-ninth Report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries [by Command] [Cm. 7030] [The Prime Minister]. |
Paper withdrawn:
11 | Local Government,Draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 22nd February]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
1 | Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007,The Speaker has appointed Mr David Wilshire Chairman of the First Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Regulations. |
2 | Draft Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007,The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman of the Third Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Regulations. |
3 | Draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2007, draft Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 and draft Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007,The Speaker has appointed Mr Bill Olner Chairman of the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Orders and Regulations. |
4 | Draft Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007,The Speaker has appointed Mr Greg Pope Chairman of the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Order. |
5 | Draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2007,The Speaker has appointed Sir Nicholas Winterton Chairman of the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee in respect of the draft Regulations. |
6 | Value Added Tax (Health and Welfare) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 206),The Committee of Selection has discharged Andrew Mackinlay and Albert Owen from the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the Order) and nominated in substitution Mr David Anderson and Joan Ruddock. |
European Standing Committees
7 | The Speaker has appointed Mr David Marshall Chairman of the European Standing Committee in respect of European Union Documents No. 17066/06, No. 17067/06 and Addendum 1 and No. 17068/06 on Taxation. |
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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. 235-xiii] [Mr Alan Meale]. |
2 | 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-ii]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committees; to be published
[Mr Roger Berry].
3 | Health,Patient and Public Involvement in the NHS: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee; to be printed [No. 278-iv] [Mr Kevin Barron]. |
4 | Public Administration,Public services: putting people first: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed [No. 251-ii] [Dr Tony Wright]. |
[No. 52; WH, No. 30]
Thursday 1st March 2007.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Two oclock.
| Adjournment (Sport and young people),Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.(Mr Michael Foster.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 6th March.
[Adjourned at 5.29 p.m.
[No. 53.] Friday 2nd March 2007.
The House met at half-past Nine oclock.
1 | The Speakers Absence,The House being met, and the Speaker having leave of absence pursuant to paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 3 (Deputy Speaker), Sylvia Heal, the First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table. |
PRAYERS.
2 | The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means took the Chair as Deputy Speaker. |
3 | Liaison,Mr Alan Williams reported, pursuant to Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee), That the Liaison Committee had directed him to report the following recommendation for the allocation of time for the consideration of Estimates on an allotted day (being the second allotted day in the present Session of Parliament): |
That a day not later than 18th March be allotted for the consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for the financial year 200607:
Department of Health, in so far as it relates to National Health Service deficits.
Department for Transport, in so far as it relates to local transport planning and funding.
Report to lie upon the Table.
4 | Motion to sit in private,Mr Robert Flello moved, That this House do sit in private. |
The Deputy Speaker put the Question forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 163 (Motions to sit in private).
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Robert Flello, Shona McIsaac: 0.
Tellers for the Noes, Graham Stringer, Anne Snelgrove: 92.
So the Question was negatived.
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5 | Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill; |
And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time;
Graham Stringer 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;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Clive Efford, Ian Stewart: 116.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Robert Flello, Lyn Brown: 19.
So the Question was agreed to.
And the Question being accordingly put:It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a second time and stood committed to a Public Bill Committee.
6 | Temporary and Agency Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Temporary and Agency Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Bill; |
And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time;
Mr Andrew Dismore rose in his place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put; but the Deputy Speaker withheld his assent and declined then to put that Question.
Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody rose in her place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put; but the Deputy Speaker withheld his assent and declined then to put that Question.
And it being half-past Two oclock, the Debate stood adjourned.
Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 19th October.
7 | Trade Union Rights and Freedoms Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Trade Union Rights and Freedoms Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th October.
8 | Housing Association (Rights and Representation of Residents) Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Housing Association (Rights and Representation of Residents) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 27th April.
9 | Bilingual Juries (Wales) Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Bilingual Juries (Wales) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 18th May.
10 | Infrastructure Audit (Housing Development) Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Infrastructure Audit (Housing Development) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 9th March.
11 | Pedlars (Street Trading Regulation) Bill,The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Pedlars (Street Trading Regulation) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 23rd March.
12 | 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 half-past Two oclock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, it being then two minutes past Three oclock, till Monday 5th March.
[Adjourned at 3.02 p.m.
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APPENDIX
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
1 | Electricity,Electricity (Class Exemptions from the Requirement for a Licence) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 629), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. |
2 | Health Care and Associated Professions,(1) Approved European Pharmacy Qualifications Order of Council 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 564); |
(2) Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (Fitness to Practise and Disqualification etc. Rules) Order of Council 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 442);
(3) Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (Fitness to Practise and Registration Appeals Committees and their Advisers Rules) Order of Council 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 561); and
(4) Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (Registration Rules) Order of Council 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 441),
dated 26th February 2007 [by Statutory Instrument], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt].
3 | National Health Service,(1) Lewisham Primary Care Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 557), dated 26th February 2007; |
(2) National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 543), dated 23rd February 2007;
(3) National Health Service (Dental Charges, General Dental Services Contracts and Personal Dental Services Agreements) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 544), dated 22nd February 2007;
(4) National Health Service (Functions of Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts and Administration Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 559), dated 26th February 2007;
(5) National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 542), dated 22nd February 2007; and
(6) NHS Direct Special Health Authority Abolition Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 504), dated 20th February 2007
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt].
4 | Road Traffic,Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 605), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. |
5 | Social Care,Commission for Social Care Inspection (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 556), dated 26th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. |
Other Paper:
6 | Environmental Pollution,Twenty-sixth Report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, on The Urban Environment [by Command] [Cm. 7009] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
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