Commons Journal 263 Chronological Index Alphabetical Index - Part I Alphabetical Index - Part II Previous Next Page 201            2006-2007      Volume 263       [No. 54.] Monday 5th March 2007. The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS. 1 First Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr David Wilshire reported from the First Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 2 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords],—The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] was, according to Order, read a second time. 3 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] (Programme),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords]: Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee. Proceedings in Public Bill Committee 2. Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on 27th March 2007. 3. The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets. Consideration and Third Reading 4. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which those proceedings are commenced. 5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. 6. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading. Other proceedings 7. Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on any message from the Lords) may be programmed—(Steve McCabe):—It was agreed to. 4 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] [Money],—Her Majesty’s Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] [Money]; A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords], it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of— (a) any expenditure incurred by a Minister of the Crown under or by virtue of the Act, and (b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act—(Steve McCabe):—It was agreed to. 5 Value Added Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the Value Added Tax (Health and Welfare) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 206), dated 30th January 2007, which was laid before this House on 31st January, be approved—(Steve McCabe):— It was agreed to. 6 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Steve McCabe.) And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-three minutes past Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 8.23 p.m. Page 202      Monday 5th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Immigration,—Draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. 2 Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,—Draft Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) Rules 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 3 Agriculture,—Hill Farm Allowance Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 619), dated 1st March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. 4 Food,—Curd Cheese (Restriction on Placing on the Market) (England) (Revocation) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 673), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 5 Health Care and Associated Professions,—Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (Fees) Rules Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 565), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 6 Income Tax,—Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 672), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [John Healey]. 7 Lord Chancellor,—Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 661), dated 4th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. 8 Social Security,—Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 109), dated 23rd February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. Other Papers: 9 Government Resources and Accounts,—Treasury Minute, dated 5th March 2007, directing the application of certain amounts as appropriations in aid of the Estimates for the year ending 31st March 2006 [by Act] [Mr Stephen Timms]. 10 National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Improving the PFI tendering process [by Act]; to be printed [No. 149] [Clerk of the House]. 11 Public Petitions,—Observations by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the Petition [6th February] from the people of Ceredigion and Save our Seas campaigners against the selling of licences for oil and gas drilling in Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. 12 Supply Estimates, 2005–06,—Statement of Excesses for 2005–06 [by Command]; to be printed [No. 243] [Mr Stephen Timms]. APPENDIX II General Committees Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr John Grogan from the First Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Kitty Ussher. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Communities and Local Government,—(1) Is there a future for Regional Government?: Fourth Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, with Appendices; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 352-I]; and (2) Leasehold and Major Works: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 380] [Dr Phyllis Starkey]. Page 203      Monday 5th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 2 Education and Skills,—Bullying: Third Report from the Education and Skills 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 22nd November and 24th January [No. 85-I and -II] [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-ii] [Mr Michael Jack]. 4 Human Rights,—The human rights of older persons in healthcare: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights; to be printed [No. 378-i] [Mr Andrew Dismore]. 5 Public Accounts,—Preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Risk assessment and management: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 377-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. 6 Trade and Industry,—Trade and investment opportunities with Mercosur: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee; to be printed [No. 208-iii] [Mr Peter Luff]. [No. 55.] Tuesday 6th March 2007. The House met at half-past Two o’clock. 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 13th March. 2 Regulatory Reform,—Andrew Miller reported from the Regulatory Reform Committee the following Resolutions: That a draft Order in the same terms as the proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007, which was laid before the House on 11th December, should be laid before the House. That a draft Order in the same terms as the proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Collaboration etc. between Ombudsmen) Order 2007, which was laid before the House on 18th December, should be laid before the House. 3 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. 4 European Standing Committee,—Mr David Marshall reported from a European Standing Committee the following Resolution: That the Committee takes note of European Union Documents No. 17066/06, Commission Communication on Coordinating Member States’ direct tax systems in the internal market, No. 17067/06 and Addendum 1, Commission Communication on Tax treatment of losses in cross-border situations, and No. 17068/06, Commission Communication on Exit taxation and the need for coordination of Member States’ tax policies; and supports the Government’s intention of combining a robust defence of the right of Member States to determine their own direct taxation policies in compliance with Community law, with a recognition that national tax authorities, within the EU and elsewhere, will continue to work together both bilaterally and multilaterally to ensure that their direct tax systems work together properly. Resolution to lie upon the Table. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 5 Retail Packaging Recycling Bill,—Andrew Stunell, supported by Chris Huhne, Martin Horwood, David Howarth, Norman Baker, Tom Brake and Mr Dan Rogerson presented a Bill to require that certain retailers shall provide free of charge a collection point for any packaging materials sold or supplied by them; and to require them to recycle or safely dispose of such materials: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 15th June and to be printed [Bill 71]. 6 Private Parking (Regulation),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make further provision about penalties relating to parking on private land; to make provision about compliance with notices concerning parking for disabled people on private land; and for connected purposes: And that David Wright, John Mann, Mr Iain Wright, Mr Dai Havard, Chris Mole, Mike Penning, Philip Davies, Mr Robert Flello, Martin Salter, Helen Jones and Ann Coffey do prepare and bring it in. Page 204      Tuesday 6th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 7 Private Parking (Regulation) Bill,—David Wright accordingly presented a Bill to make further provision about penalties relating to parking on private land; to make provision about compliance with notices concerning parking for disabled people on private land; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 15th June and to be printed [Bill 72]. 8 House of Lords Reform (Retention of a Bicameral Parliament),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House supports the principle of a bicameral parliament—(Mr Jack Straw); And it being Ten o’clock, the Debate stood adjourned. Ordered, That the Debate be resumed to-morrow. 9 Estimates,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee), That this House agrees with the Report [2nd March] of the Liaison Committee—(Mr Frank Roy):—It was agreed to. 10 Sittings in Westminster Hall,—Ordered, That, on Thursday 29th March, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.—(Mr Frank Roy.) 11 Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Frank Roy); And the Motion having been made at Ten o’clock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Speaker adjourned the House without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 10.30 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Social Security,—Draft Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 2 Agriculture,—Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment Scheme (Set-aside) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 633), dated 1st March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. 3 Corporation Tax,—(1) Authorised Investment Funds (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 683), dated 6th March 2007; and (2) Corporation Tax (Surrender of Terminal Losses on Films and Claims for Relief) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 678), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. 4 Education,—(1) Education (Determination of Admission Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 497); and (2) School Admissions (Alteration and Variation of, and Objections to, Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 496), dated 26th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. 5 Electricity,—Renewables Obligation Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 104), dated 21st February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. 6 Family Proceedings,—Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 682), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. 7 Housing,—Rent Repayment Orders (Supplementary Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 572), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. 8 Income Tax,—Taxes (Interest Rate) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 684), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. 9 Local Government,—Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 573), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. Page 205      Tuesday 6th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 10 Patents,—Patents (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 677), dated 4th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 11 Pensions,—Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (Addition of Qualifying Judicial Offices) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 675), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. 12 Road Traffic,—(1) International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 634); (2) International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 632); and (3) Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) (Approval of Fitters and Workshops) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 606), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. 13 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 680), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. Papers withdrawn: 14 Social Security,—Draft Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 19th February]. APPENDIX II European Standing Committees European Union Documents No. 17066/06, No. 17067/06 and Addendum 1 and No. 17068/06, relating to Taxation,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mark Fisher and Geraldine Smith from the European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Documents) and nominated in substitution Charlotte Atkins and Ian Stewart. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Culture, Media and Sport,—Self-regulation of the Press: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; to be printed [No. 375-i] [Mr John Whittingdale]. 2 Defence,—(1) Costs of military operations: Spring Supplementary Estimate 2006–07: Tenth Report from the Defence Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 379]; (2) Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2005–06: Government Response to the Second Report of the Committee, Session 2006–07: Seventh Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 376]; and (3) UK Defence: commitments and resources: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 381-i] [Mr James Arbuthnot]. 3 Environmental Audit,—(1) Outflanked: The World Trade Organisation, International Trade and Sustainable Development: Government Response to the Eleventh Report from the Committee, Session 2005–06: Fourth Special Report from the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 354]; and (2) The Voluntary Carbon Offset Market: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 331-iii] [Mr Tim Yeo]. 4 International Development,—EU Development and Trade Policies: An update: Fifth Report from the International Development Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 271] [Malcolm Bruce]. 5 Public Administration,—(1) The Work of the Cabinet Office: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed [No. 305-ii]; and (2) Public services: putting people first: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published [Dr Tony Wright]. Page 206      Tuesday 6th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 6 Regulatory Reform,—(1) Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007: First Report from the Regulatory Reform Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 384]; (2) Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Collaboration etc. between Ombudsmen) Order 2007: Second Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 383]; and (3) Special Report: Revised Standing Orders: Second Special Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 385] [Andrew Miller]. 7 Scottish Affairs,—Poverty in Scotland: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Scottish Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 168-v] [Mr Mohammad Sarwar]. 8 Trade and Industry,—The future of UK manufacturing: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Trade and Industry Committee; to be printed [No. 161-vi] [Mr Peter Luff]. 9 Treasury,—The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England: ten years on: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee; to be printed [No. 299-i] [John McFall]. [No. 55; WH, No. 31] Tuesday 6th March 2007. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock. Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Steve McCabe); And it being Two o’clock, the sitting was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 2 p.m. [No. 56.] Wednesday 7th March 2007. The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS. 1 Third Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Environmental Offences (Use of Fixed Penalty Receipts) Regulations 2007. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 2 Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Bill Olner reported from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee the 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. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Greg Pope reported from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Housing (Tenancy Deposit Schemes) Order 2007. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 4 Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: Mental Health Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to mentally disordered persons; and for connected purposes; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. Further Education and Training Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to make provision about the Learning and Skills Council for England; to make provision about institutions within the further education sector; to make provision with respect to industrial training levies; to make provision about the formation of, and investment in, companies and charitable incorporated organisations by higher education corporations; to enable the making of Assembly Measures in relation to the field of education and training; and for connected purposes; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. Page 207      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 5 Mental Health Bill [Lords],—The Mental Health Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 76]. Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Mental Health Bill [Lords] be printed [Bill 76–EN]. 6 Further Education and Training Bill [Lords],—The Further Education and Training Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 75]. Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Further Education and Training Bill [Lords] be printed [Bill 75–EN]. 7 Pensions (Unclaimed Assets) Bill,—Mr Frank Field, supported by Dr Tony Wright, Derek Wyatt, Kate Hoey, Sandra Osborne and David Taylor, presented a Bill to establish an Unclaimed Assets Agency; to confer powers on the Agency to obtain information from banks and building societies relating to unclaimed assets; to make provision for the transfer of a proportion of unclaimed assets to the Agency for distribution among certain members of occupational pension schemes; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 15th June and to be printed [Bill 74]. 8 Rural Tranquillity,—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the establishment of an indicator for rural tranquillity; to provide for the protection of rural tranquillity in the planning process; and for connected purposes: And that John Penrose, David Taylor, Mr John Gummer, Mr Nick Hurd, Norman Baker, Derek Wyatt, Mr Philip Dunne, Mr John Whittingdale, Mr Frank Field, Kelvin Hopkins and Jeremy Wright do prepare and bring it in. 9 Rural Tranquillity Bill,—John Penrose accordingly presented a Bill to provide for the establishment of an indicator for rural tranquillity; to provide for the protection of rural tranquillity in the planning process; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 18th May and to be printed [Bill 73]. 10 House of Lords Reform (Retention of a Bicameral Parliament),—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 6th March, That this House supports the principle of a bicameral Parliament; And the Question being again proposed:—The House resumed the adjourned Debate. And it being half-past Five o’clock, the Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Order [27th February]. The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ian Cawsey, Jonathan Shaw: 416. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Alan Campbell, Steve McCabe: 163. So the Question was agreed to. 11 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 1),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be fully appointed—(Mr Jack Straw); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Frank Roy, Tony Cunningham: 196. Tellers for the Noes, Kevin Brennan, Mr Dave Watts: 375. So the Question was negatived. 12 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 20 per cent. elected members and 80 per cent. appointed members—(Mr Jack Straw):—It was negatived. 13 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 3),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 40 per cent. elected members and 60 per cent. appointed members—(Mr Jack Straw):—It was negatived. 14 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 4),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 50 per cent. elected members and 50 per cent. appointed members—(Mr Jack Straw); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Ian Cawsey, Huw Irranca-Davies: 155. Tellers for the Noes, Claire Ward, Mr Frank Roy: 418. So the Question was negatived. Page 208      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 15 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 5),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 60 per cent. elected members and 40 per cent. appointed members—(Mr Jack Straw); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Michael Foster, Kevin Brennan: 178. Tellers for the Noes, Jonathan Shaw, Tony Cunningham: 392. So the Question was negatived. 16 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 6),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be composed of 80 per cent. elected members and 20 per cent. appointed members—(Mr Jack Straw); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Steve McCabe, Huw Irranca-Davies: 305. Tellers for the Noes, Claire Ward, Tony Cunningham: 267. So the Question was agreed to. 17 House of Lords Reform (Options for Reform of Composition: No. 7),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order, That this House is of the opinion that a reformed House of Lords should be fully elected—(Mr Jack Straw); The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Jonathan Shaw, Mr Ian Cawsey: 337. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Michael Foster, Steve McCabe: 224. So the Question was agreed to. 18 House of Lords Reform (Hereditary Places),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House is of the opinion that the remaining retained places for peers whose membership is based on the hereditary principle should be removed—(Mr Jack Straw); An Amendment ((c)) was proposed to the Question, in line 3, at the end to add the words ‘once elected members have taken their places in a reformed House of Lords.’—(Mrs Theresa May); And the Question, That the Amendment be made, being put forthwith, pursuant to Order; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Andrew Robathan, Jenny Willott: 241. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Alan Campbell, Mr Frank Roy: 329. So the Question was negatived. And the Main Question being put; The House divided. Tellers for the Ayes, Tony Cunningham, Huw Irranca-Davies: 391. Tellers for the Noes, Ann Winterton, Philip Davies: 111. So the Question was agreed to. Resolved, That this House is of the opinion that the remaining retained places for peers whose membership is based on the hereditary principle should be removed. 19 Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 25th January, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. 20 Employment and Training,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 26th January, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. 21 Employment and Training,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 26th January, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. Page 209      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 22 Fees and Charges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Private Security Industry (Licence Fees) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 31st January, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. 23 Postal Services,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Post Office Network Subsidy Scheme Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 1st February, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. 24 Environmental Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 8th February, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. 25 Marketing of Pyrotechnic Articles,—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. 13568/05, draft Directive on the marketing of pyrotechnic articles; notes the Government’s current negotiating line; and supports the Government’s actions in this field—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. 26 Public Petition,—A Public Petition from parish councils in the constituency of Somerton and Frome against the closure of Post Offices in the constituency of Somerton and Frome was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 27 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Dave Watts.) And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till five minutes to Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 7.55 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Northern Ireland,—Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Hain]. 2 Representation of the People,—Draft Representation of the People (National Assembly for Wales) (Access to Election Documents) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. 3 Sexual Orientation Discrimination,—Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 4 Children and Young Persons,—(1) Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 603); and (2) Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Allocation of Rights and Liabilities) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 600), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. 5 Defence,—(1) Air Force Act 1955 (Part 1) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 651); and (2) Royal Air Force Terms of Service Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 650), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne]. 6 Disabled Persons,—Disability Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 618), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. 7 Education,—Consistent Financial Reporting (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 599), dated 26th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. Page 210      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 8 Fees and Charges,—Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 610), dated 1st March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 9 Health and Safety,—Blood Safety and Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 604), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 10 Health Care and Associated Professions,—General Medical Council (Constitution) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 616), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 11 Local Government,—Local Government (Best Value) Performance Indicators and Performance Standards (England) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 585), dated 26th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. 12 National Lottery,—Awards for All (England) Joint Scheme (Authorisation) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 696), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 13 Pensions,—Personal Injuries (Civilians) (Amendment) Scheme 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 646), dated 27th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne]. 14 Pesticides,—Plant Protection Products (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 636), dated 1st March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. 15 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 699), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. Other Papers: 16 Low Pay Commission,—Paper, entitled National Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission Report for 2007 [by Command] [Cm. 7056] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 17 Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions,—Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Pay and Allowances) Order 2007, dated 6th March 2007 [by Act] [Ms Harriet Harman]. 18 Public Accounts,—Treasury Minutes on the Fourth and Sixth Reports from the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 2006–07 [by Command] [Cm. 7019] [John Healey]. 19 Treaty Series (No. 33, 2006),—Third Supplementary List of Ratifications, Accessions, Withdrawals, etc., for 2006 [by Command] [Cm. 7045] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. Papers withdrawn: 20 Northern Ireland,—Draft Policing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 [laid 5th February]. APPENDIX II General Committees 1 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords]: (1) The Speaker has appointed Mr John Bercow and Mrs Joan Humble Chairmen of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] Committee; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Vera Baird, Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Richard Benyon, James Brokenshire, Mr David Drew, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Mr Robert Flello, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Simon Hughes, Mr David Kidney, Sarah McCarthy-Fry, Judy Mallaber, Dr Doug Naysmith, Mr Brooks Newmark, Anne Snelgrove, Emily Thornberry and Jenny Willott. 2 Draft Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Ann Winterton Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: Adam Afriyie, Tony Baldry, Mr Peter Bone, Mr David Clelland, Angela Eagle, Maria Eagle, Mr Mark Field, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Mr Bruce George, Mr Roger Godsiff, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr Eddie McGrady, Andrew Mackinlay, Margaret Moran, Dan Norris, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Graham Stringer and Sammy Wilson. Page 211      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 3 Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Second Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mrs Janet Dean Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr David S. Borrow, Mr Jeremy Browne, Mr Liam Byrne, Mr Alan Campbell, Mr James Clappison, Mr David Crausby, Mr David Curry, Mr Brian H. Donohoe, Mrs Nadine Dorries, Damian Green, Jane Kennedy, Alun Michael, Mr Jamie Reed, Paul Rowen, Mr Sio¤n Simon and Jon Trickett. 4 Draft Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007, the draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 and the draft Welfare of Animals (Miscellaneous Revocations) (England) Regulations 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Eric Martlew Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Ben Bradshaw, Chris Bryant, Ms Dawn Butler, Rosie Cooper, Jon Cruddas, Mr Philip Dunne, Helen Goodman, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr Greg Hands, Mr Adam Holloway, Martin Horwood, Mr Denis MacShane, Mr Alan Milburn, Mr Dave Watts, Bill Wiggin, Mr Roger Williams and Mr Michael Wills. 5 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,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Anne Moffat from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders and draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Jim Sheridan. 6 Draft Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries (Northern Ireland) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Frank Cook Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty Members to serve on the Committee: John Battle, Mr Michael Clapham, Ann Clwyd, Mr Ian Davidson, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Paul Goggins, Dr Brian Iddon, Daniel Kawczynski, Mr Peter Kilfoyle, Miss Julie Kirkbride, Mr Greg Knight, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr David Lidington, Dr William McCrea, Mr Eddie McGrady, Fiona Mactaggart, Mr Malcolm Moss, Dan Norris, Albert Owen, Mr Nick Raynsford and Mr Alan Reid. 7 Draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating and National Insurance Funds Payments) Order 2007, the draft Social Security Contributions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007, the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 and the draft Social Security, Occupational Pension Schemes and Statutory Payments (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order and draft Regulations to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Sir Nicholas Winterton Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Peter Bottomley, Mr Colin Breed, Kevin Brennan, Dr Vincent Cable, Jeff Ennis, Mr David Evennett, Mr Mark Francois, Mr James Gray, Mr Mike Hall, Mr Sadiq Khan, Rob Marris, Mr Denis Murphy, Robert Neill, Dawn Primarolo, Mr Ken Purchase, Mr Andy Reed and Mr Don Touhig. 8 Draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2007,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Charlotte Atkins, Kevin Brennan and Mr Alan Milburn from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mark Fisher, Helen Goodman and Steve McCabe. 9 Assisted Areas Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 107): (1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Greg Pope Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Danny Alexander, Lorely Burt, Mr Ronnie Campbell, Jim Dobbin, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Linda Gilroy, Margaret Hodge, Mr Fraser Kemp, Steve McCabe, Mr Chris Mullin, Mr Mark Prisk, Mark Pritchard, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Mr Lee Scott, Kitty Ussher, Mr Tom Watson and Mr David Winnick. Page 212      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 10 Draft Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (Renewal of Temporary Provisions) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Sir John Butterfill Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: Harry Cohen, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Paul Goggins, Nia Griffith, Lady Hermon, Ms Sally Keeble, Mr Piara S. Khabra, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr David Lidington, John McDonnell, Mr Eddie McGrady, Mr Elliot Morley, Lembit O­pik, John Penrose, Gwyn Prosser, Mr Richard Shepherd, Bob Spink, Dr Gavin Strang, Lynda Waltho, Sammy Wilson and Mr Anthony Wright. 11 Draft Northern Ireland Policing Board (Northern Ireland) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Hywel Williams Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Nicholas Brown, Ms Karen Buck, Mr David Chaytor, Rosie Cooper, Mrs Ann Cryer, Bill Etherington, Mr Michael Foster (Worcester), Paul Goggins, Lady Hermon, Mr George Howarth, Glenda Jackson, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr David Lidington, Ian Lucas, Mr Eddie McGrady, Lembit O­pik, Mr Gary Streeter, Ms Gisela Stuart, Mr Graham Stuart, Mr Ian Taylor and Sammy Wilson. 12 Decommissioning of Fishing Vessels Scheme 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 312): (1) The Speaker has allocated the Scheme to the Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Dr William McCrea Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Ms Celia Barlow, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Colin Burgon, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Mr Frank Field, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr Doug Henderson, Chris Huhne, Mr Michael Meacher, Mr Desmond Swayne, Dr Rudi Vis, Mr Ben Wallace, Joan Walley, Mr Dave Watts, Bill Wiggin, Mr Roger Williams and Mr Rob Wilson. 13 Draft Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2007 and the draft Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr John Cummings Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated twenty-one Members to serve on the Committee: John Barrett, Sir Paul Beresford, Mr Russell Brown, David Cairns, Mr Christopher Chope, Dr Ian Gibson, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr David Hamilton, David Heyes, Mr Bob Laxton, Mark Lazarowicz, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Sandra Osborne, Mr Frank Roy, Mr Marsha Singh, Mr Andrew Smith, Jo Swinson, Dr Desmond Turner, Pete Wishart, Jeremy Wright and Mr Tim Yeo. 14 Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2007 and the draft Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2007: (1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations and draft Orders to the Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Miss Ann Begg Chairman; and (2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Danny Alexander, Mr Kenneth Clarke, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Mr Stephen Crabb, Paul Flynn, Mr Neil Gerrard, Patrick Hall, Mr John Heppell, Eric Joyce, Alan Keen, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr David Laws, James Purnell, Dr Howard Stoate, Mark Tami, Ms Dari Taylor and Mr Nigel Waterson. European Standing Committees 15 European Union Document No. 11510/06, relating to Maritime Policy,—The Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the European Standing Committee nominated in respect of the Document: Mr Julian Brazier, Mr Alistair Carmichael, Tony Cunningham, Mr Quentin Davies, Frank Dobson, Mr Christopher Fraser, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Mr John Leech, Mr Khalid Mahmood, Mr Gordon Marsden, Mrs Madeleine Moon, Andrew Rosindell and Mr Andrew Slaughter. 16 European Union Document No. 6238/07 and Addendum 1 and Corrigendum 1, relating to Competition: retail banking, has been referred to European Standing Committee B. Page 213      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Education and Skills,—Higher Education: (1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 285-iv]; and (2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published [Mr Barry Sheerman]. 2 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Climate change: the “citizen’s agenda”: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 88-viii] [Mr Michael Jack]. 3 European Scrutiny,—(1) Twelfth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 41-xii]; (2) Special Framework of Assistance for traditional suppliers of bananas: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 387-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-ii] [Mike Gapes]. 5 Public Accounts,—(1) The National Programme for IT in the NHS: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 390-i]; and (2) Assets Recovery Agency: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 391-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. 6 Science and Technology,—The Cooksey Review: Third Report from the Science and Technology Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 204] [Mr Phil Willis]. 7 Statutory Instruments,—Eleventh Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 82-xi] [David Maclean]. 8 Transport,—(1) The Work of the Civil Aviation Authority: Government Response to the Thirteenth Report from the Committee, Session 2005–06: Fifth Special Report from the Transport Committee; to be printed [No. 371]; (2) The New National Boatmasters’ Licence: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 320-ii]; and (3) Transformational Government: Closure of DfT Websites: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published [Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody]. 9 Work and Pensions,—Child Support Reform: Fourth Report from the Work and Pensions 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 31st January [No. 219-I and -II] [Mr Terry Rooney]. [No. 56; WH, No. 32] Wednesday 7th March 2007. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock. Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Tony Cunningham); And the sitting having continued for two and a half hours after half-past Two o’clock, it was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 5 p.m. Page 214      Wednesday 7th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top [No. 57.] Thursday 8th March 2007. The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS. 1 Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill,—Mr Joe Benton reported from the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee: (1) That it had gone through the Bill and made Amendments thereunto; and (2) a Memorandum. Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 77]. Certain Memoranda (reported on 30th January, 1st, 6th, 8th, 20th, 22nd and 27th February and this day) to be printed. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 2 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Sir Nicholas Winterton reported from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2007. Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table. 3 Adjournment (Women, justice and gender equality in the UK),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Alan Campbell); The Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 4 Public Petition,—A Public Petition from residents of Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire and others for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the proposed closure of the last bank in the area was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 5 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Frank Roy.) And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-eight minutes past Six o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow. [Adjourned at 6.28 p.m. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Criminal Law,—Draft Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Amendment of Section 76(3)) Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. 2 Road Traffic,—Draft Community Drivers’ Hours and Recording Equipment Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. 3 Sexual Orientation Discrimination,—Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 4 Companies,—Companies (EEA State) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 732), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 5 Courts-Martial Appeals,—Courts-Martial Appeal (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 710), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne]. 6 Criminal Law,—Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Surcharge) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 707), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. Page 215      Thursday 8th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 7 Defence,—(1) Courts-Martial (Review of Sentencing) (Categories of Offences) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 711); and (2) Courts-Martial Appeal (Review of Sentencing) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 660), dated 28th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne]. 8 Electronic Communications,—Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 718), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 9 Licences and Licensing,—Licensing Act 2003 (Consequential Amendment) (Non-Domestic Rating) (Public Houses in England) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 724), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 10 Local Government,—Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 647), dated 1st March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. 11 Protection of Wrecks,—Protection of Wrecks (Designation) (England) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 721), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 12 Public Passenger Transport,—(1) Community Bus (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 693); (2) Minibus and Other Section 19 Permit Buses (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 691); (3) Public Service Vehicles (Operators’ Licences) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 689); and (4) Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 690), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. 13 Road Traffic,—(1) Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 687), dated 6th March 2007; (2) Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 697), dated 28th February 2007; (3) Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 698), dated 5th March 2007; (4) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Hampshire) (Borough of Fareham) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 652), dated 1st March 2007; (5) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Surrey) (Borough of Waverley) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 664), dated 1st March 2007; and (6) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Isle of Wight) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 648), dated 1st March 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. 14 Social Security,—Social Security and Child Support Commissioners (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. (N.I.), 2007, No. 146), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. 15 Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Court Funds (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 729), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. Other Papers: 16 Coroners,—Norfolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 737), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. Page 216      Thursday 8th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 17 Culture, Media and Sport,—Paper, entitled Heritage Protection for the 21st Century [by Command] [Cm. 7057] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 18 Northern Ireland,—Account of the Northern Ireland Social Security Agency Social Fund for 2004–05, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 369] [Mr Secretary Hain]. Papers withdrawn: 19 Sexual Orientation Discrimination,—Draft Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 7th March]. APPENDIX II General Committees 1 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Vera Baird, Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Tobias Ellwood, Mr Robert Flello, Mr Michael Foster, Simon Hughes, and Anne Snelgrove members of the Programming Sub-Committee of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] Committee. 2 Draft Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2007,—The Committee of Selection has discharged John Smith from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Gordon Banks. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 European Scrutiny,—The Work of the Committee in 2006: Thirteenth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 41-xiii] [Mr Michael Connarty]. 2 Health,—Audiology Services: (1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee; to be printed [No. 392-i]; and (2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published [Mr Kevin Barron]. 3 Public Administration,—Public services: putting people first: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed [No. 251-iii] [Dr Tony Wright]. [No. 57; WH, No. 33] Thursday 8th March 2007. The House sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting began at half-past Two o’clock. Adjournment (Reform of the Coroners’ System and Death Certification—Eighth Report from the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Session 2005–06, and the Government’s response thereto),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Ian Cawsey.) And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 13th March. [Adjourned at 5.04 p.m. Page 217      Thursday 8th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top [No. 58.] Friday 9th March 2007. The House met at half-past Nine o’clock. 1 The Speaker’s 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 Motion to sit in private,—Mark Lazarowicz 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, Ms Angela C. Smith, Mark Lazarowicz: 0. Tellers for the Noes, Mr Jim McGovern, Mr Russell Brown: 32. And it appearing on the report of the Division that fewer than forty Members had taken part in the Division, the Deputy Speaker declared that the Question was not decided. 4 House of Commons (Participation) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the House of Commons (Participation) Bill; And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time; And it being half-past Two o’clock, the Debate stood adjourned. Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 19th October. 5 Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 23rd March. 6 Streetscape and Highways Design Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Streetscape and Highways Design Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 23rd March. 7 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Age-Related Macular Degeneration Bill; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 19th October. 8 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 23rd March. 9 Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Jonathan Shaw.) And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till one minute to Three o’clock, adjourned till Monday 12th March. [Adjourned at 2.59 p.m. APPENDIX Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution: 1 Constitutional Law,—Draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. Page 218      Friday 9th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 2 British Nationality,—British Citizenship (Designated Service) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 744), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. 3 Children and Young Persons,—Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc.) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 694), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. 4 Constitutional Law,—(1) Government of Wales Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) (Finance) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 726), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]; and (2) Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006 (Business Improvement Districts Levy) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 772), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Alexander]. 5 Corporation Tax,—Transfer of the Northern Ireland Water Service (Tax) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 766), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. 6 Criminal Law,—Discharge of Fines by Unpaid Work (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 773), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. 7 Education,—(1) Blackburn with Darwen (Maintained Nursery School Governance) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 676), dated 4th March 2007; and (2) Education (Provision of Information About Young Children) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 712), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. 8 Environmental Protection,—Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 713), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. 9 Family Proceedings,—Children (Allocation of Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 774), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. 10 Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 763), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ed Balls]. 11 Food,—(1) Colours in Food (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 453), dated 14th February 2007; and (2) Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 505), dated 20th February 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 12 Legal Aid and Advice,—Legal Aid in Family Proceedings (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 742), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Bridget Prentice]. 13 National Health Service,—National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Remuneration for Persons providing Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 674), dated 5th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Secretary Hewitt]. 14 National Lottery,—National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (Amendment of Section 23) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 743), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Tessa Jowell]. 15 Pensions,—Pension Protection Fund (Waiver of Pension Protection Levy and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 771), dated 9th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. Page 219      Friday 9th March 2007       2006-2007      Volume 263      Back to top 16 Police,—Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 700), dated 6th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Reid]. 17 Scientific Research,—Research Councils (Transfer of Property etc) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 770), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Darling]. 18 Social Security,—(1) Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 731); and (2) Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 719), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. 19 Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 768), dated 8th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. 20 Water,—Water Resources Management Plan Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 727), dated 7th March 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary David Miliband]. Other Papers: 21 Public Petitions,—Observations by the Home Secretary on the Petition [16th January] from residents of Werrington, Peterborough and others for a more visible police presence in the Werrington Centre, Peterborough [by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House]. 22 Stamp Duty,—Explanatory Memorandum to the Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Extension of Exceptions relating to Recognised Exchanges) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 458) [by Command] [Dawn Primarolo]. 23 Treaty Series (No. 4, 2007),—Convention, done at Brussels on 26th March 1997, drawn up on the basis of Article K.3(2)(c) of the Treaty on European Union on the Fight against Corruption Involving Officials of the European Communities or Officials of Member States of the European Union [by Command] [Cm. 7053] [Secretary Margaret Beckett]. Papers withdrawn: 24 Road Traffic,—Draft Community Drivers’ Hours and Recording Equipment Regulations 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 8th March]. 25 Stamp Duty,—Explanatory Memorandum to the Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Extension of Exceptions relating to Recognised Exchanges) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 458) [laid 20th February]. Previous Chronological Index Next   Part I Alphabetical Index Part II Alphabetical Index     © Parliamentary copyright 2009 Prepared 10 August 2009