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[No. 132.] Monday 8th October 2007.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Defence,—Ordered, That the Minutes of Proceedings of the Defence Committee of Session 2005–06 be laid upon the Table. |
| 2 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill,—The Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill was, according to Order, read a second time. |
| 3 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (Programme),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: |
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 Tuesday 30th October 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 consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) may be programmed—(Claire Ward);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Sadiq Khan: 294.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Hurd, Mr John Baron: 188.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 4 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (Carry-over),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 80A (Carry-over of bills), That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in the next Session—(Siobhain McDonagh); |
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Sadiq Khan: 296.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Nick Hurd, Mr John Baron: 183.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 5 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill [Money],—Her Majesty’s Recommendation having been signified to the proposed Motion relating to Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill [Money]; |
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, it is expedient to authorise—
(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of—
(a) any expenditure incurred by virtue of the Act by a Minister of the Crown, and
(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided, and
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(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund—(Siobhain McDonagh):—It was agreed to.
| 6 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from professionals in the nursery sector, concerned parents, and members of the public against the new code of practice governing the nursery sector was presented; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 7 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Siobhain McDonagh.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till ten minutes to Eleven o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.50 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers presented by Her Majesty’s Command and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers):
Friday 27th July 2007
| 1 | Treaty Series (No. 17, 2007),—Protocol, done at Geneva on 18th March 2004, on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research [Cm. 7190] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Monday 30th July 2007
| 2 | Law Commission,—Report of the Law Commission on Cohabitation: The Financial Consequences of Relationship Breakdown [Cm. 7182] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 3 | Miscellaneous (No. 8, 2007),—Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, done at Denpasar, Bali, on 24th February 1976, as amended by the First Protocol amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, 1987, and the Second Protocol amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, 1998, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7196] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Friday 10th August 2007
| 4 | Welsh Affairs,—Government Response to the Third Report from the Welsh Affairs Committee, Session 2006–07, on Welsh Prisoners in the Prison Estate [Cm. 7195] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Wednesday 15th August 2007
| 5 | Treaty Series (No. 35, 2006),—Index to Treaty Series 2006 [Cm. 7198] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Friday 17th August 2007
| 6 | European Communities (No. 7, 2007),—Co-operation Agreement, done at Beijing on 30th October 2003, on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member States and the People’s Republic of China, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7202] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 7 | European Communities (No. 8, 2007),—Co-operation Agreement, done at Helsinki on 9th September 2006, on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of Korea, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7203] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 8 | European Communities (No. 9, 2007),—Co-operation Agreement, done at Brussels on 12th December 2006, on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member States and the Kingdom of Morocco, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7201] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 9 | European Communities (No. 10, 2007),—Co-operation Agreement, done at Brussels on 13th July 2004, on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member States and the State of Israel, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7200] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 10 | European Communities (No. 11, 2007),—Co-operation Agreement, done at Kiev on 1st December 2005, on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) between the European Community and its Member States and Ukraine, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7199] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
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Monday 20th August 2007
| 11 | Immigration,—Paper, entitled Control of Immigration: Statistics United Kingdom 2006 [Cm. 7197] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
Wednesday 22nd August 2007
| 12 | Treaty Series (No. 18, 2007),—Exchange of Notes, done at Brussels on 21st March and 7th June 2005, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium amending the Agreement of 29th May 1991 relating to the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf under the North Sea between the Two Countries [Cm. 7204] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 13 | Treaty Series (No. 19, 2007),—International Convention, done at London on 5th June 2003 and 20th May 2004, for the Safety of Life at Sea [Cm. 7205] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Friday 31st August 2007
| 14 | Treaty Series (No. 20, 2007),—Framework Agreement, done at Oslo on 4th April 2005, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway concerning Cross-Boundary Petroleum Co-operation [Cm. 7206] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Monday 3rd September 2007
| 15 | Cape Verde (No. 1, 2007),—Agreement, done at Praia on 9th January 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Cape Verde concerning Air Services, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7207] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 16 | Treaty Series (No. 21, 2007),—Agreement, done at London on 10th July 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Special Court for Sierra Leone on the Enforcement of Sentences of the Special Court for Sierra Leone [Cm. 7208] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Monday 17th September 2007
| 17 | Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc),—Sixteenth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
Thursday 20th September 2007
| 18 | Human Rights,—Government Reply to the Nineteenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2006–07, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 28 days, intercept and post-charge questioning [Cm. 7215] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
Friday 21st September 2007
| 19 | Foreign Affairs,—Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Session 2006–07, on Foreign Policy Aspects of the Detention of Naval Personnel by the Islamic Republic of Iran [Cm. 7211] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Monday 24th September 2007
| 20 | United States of America (No. 1, 2007),—Treaty, done at London and Washington on 21st and 26th June 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Cm. 7213] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Wednesday 26th September 2007
| 21 | Treaty Series (No. 22, 2007),—Agreement, done at Vienna on 12th May 2006, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United Mexican States for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments [Cm. 7218] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Tuesday 2nd October 2007
| 22 | Northern Ireland,—Northern Ireland Office Minute, concerning proposed contingent liabilities relating to any legal action taken against the Counsel to the Rosemary Nelson Inquiry in consequence of any action or omission in relation to the Inquiry [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
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Friday 5th October 2007
| 23 | Treaty Series (No. 23, 2007),—Agreement, done at Paris on 18th June 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the French Republic Making Amendments to the Additional Protocol to the Sangatte Protocol on the Establishment of Bureaux Responsible for Controls on Persons Travelling by Train between the United Kingdom and France, and to the Agreement Concerning the Carrying of Service Weapons by French Officers on the Territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [Cm. 7219] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 24 | Treaty Series (No. 24, 2007),—Constitution, done at Venice on 19th October 1953, of the International Organization for Migration [Cm. 7220] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on the undermentioned dates during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
Friday 27th July 2007
| 25 | Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2204), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Monday 30th July 2007
| 26 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling Act 2005 (Exempt Gaming in Alcohol-Licensed Premises) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2240), dated 27th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
| 27 | Education,—(1) Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2117), dated 19th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]; and |
(2) Further Education Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development and Registration (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2116), dated 20th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary John Denham].
Tuesday 31st July 2007
| 28 | Animals,—Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Fees) (England) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2203), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 29 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling Act 2005 (Premises Licenses) (Review) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2258), dated 27th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
Wednesday 1st August 2007
| 30 | Constitutional Law,—Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Traffic Commissioner for the Scottish Traffic Area) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2139), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Des Browne]. |
| 31 | European Communities,—European Communities (Designation) (No. 4) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2133), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 32 | Family Proceedings,—Family Proceedings (Amendment) (No. 3) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2268), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 33 | Food,—(1) Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2245), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]; and |
(2) Food (Suspension of the Use of E 128 Red 2G as Food Colour) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2266), dated 30th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson].
| 34 | Maintenance of Dependants,—(1) Magistrates’ Courts (Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2267); |
(2) Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (United States of America) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2005); and
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(3) Recovery of Maintenance (United States of America) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2006),
dated 25th July 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Jack Straw].
| 35 | Ministers of the Crown,—(1) Secretary of State for Justice Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2128), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jacqui Smith]; and |
(2) Transfer of Functions (Olympics and Paralympics) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2129), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell].
Thursday 2nd August 2007
| 36 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gaming Machine (Single Apparatus) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2289), dated 27th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
| 37 | Justices of the Peace,—Local Justice Areas Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2284), dated 29th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 38 | Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2286), dated 31st July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 39 | Town and Country Planning,—Town and Country Planning (Amendment of Appeals Procedures) (Wales) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2285), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Friday 3rd August 2007
| 40 | Education,—Charges for Music Tuition (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2239), dated 27th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 41 | Income Tax,—Income Tax (Pay as You Earn) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2296), dated 2nd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Jane Kennedy]. |
| 42 | Magistrates’ Courts,—Magistrates’ Courts (Parenting Orders) (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2222), dated 23rd July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
Monday 6th August 2007
| 43 | Education,—Education (National Curriculum) (Science at Key Stage 4) (England) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2241), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 44 | National Lottery,—National Lottery (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2307), dated 3rd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
Tuesday 7th August 2007
| 45 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—(1) Gambling Act 2005 (Repeal) (Remote Operating Licence and Credit) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2321); |
(2) Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2319); and
(3) Gaming Machine (Supply &c.) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2320),
dated 6th August 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary James Purnell].
| 46 | Education,—(1) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study) (England) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2265), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]; |
(2) Education (School Attendance Targets) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2261), dated 25th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls];
(3) Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2260), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]; and
(4) Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2264), dated 27th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary John Denham].
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Wednesday 8th August 2007
| 47 | Animals,—Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2331), dated 7th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 48 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Small Society Lotteries (Registration of Non-Commercial Societies) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2328), dated 6th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
| 49 | Education,—(1) Education (School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2282), dated 31st July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]; and |
(2) Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2263), dated 27th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary John Denham].
| 50 | Employment and Training,—Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) (Religion or Belief) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2269), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 51 | Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2317), dated 26th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Thursday 9th August 2007
| 52 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling Act 2005 (Advertising of Foreign Gambling) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2329), dated 3rd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
| 53 | Environmental Protection,—Large Combustion Plants (National Emission Reduction Plan) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2325), dated 5th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 54 | Local Government,—Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2323), dated 7th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 55 | Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of West Sussex) (Borough of Worthing) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2322), dated 7th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Friday 10th August 2007
| 56 | Burial,—Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol (Burial Records) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2373), dated 8th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 57 | Ecclesiastical Law,—(1) Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2340); and |
(2) Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2336),
dated 7th July 2007 [Clerk of the House].
| 58 | Highways,—Dedicated Highways (Registers under Section 31A of the Highways Act 1980) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2334), dated 7th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 59 | Road Traffic,—Drivers’ Hours (Goods Vehicles) (Milk Collection) (Temporary Exemption) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2370), dated 10th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 60 | Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax Tribunals (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2351), dated 8th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Monday 13th August 2007
| 61 | Animals,—Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2375), dated 10th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
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Wednesday 15th August 2007
| 62 | Consumer Protection,—Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2400), dated 14th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 63 | Education,—Education (School Performance Information) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2324), dated 7th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 64 | Excise,—Hydrocarbon Oil Duties (Sulphur-free Diesel) (Hydrogenation of Biomass) (Reliefs) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2406), dated 13th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Angela Eagle]. |
| 65 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Motor Insurance) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2403), dated 14th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Kitty Ussher]. |
| 66 | Social Security,—Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 7) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2401), dated 14th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Jane Kennedy]. |
Thursday 16th August 2007
| 67 | Animals,—Zoonoses (Monitoring) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2399), dated 13th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 68 | Commons,—Commons Registration (General) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2404), dated 13th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 69 | Defence,—Courts-Martial (Army) (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2397), dated 10th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Des Browne]. |
Friday 17th August 2007
| 70 | Education,—Education (Nutritional Standards and Requirements for School Food) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2359), dated 9th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 71 | Food,—Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2439), dated 14th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 72 | Legal Services Commission,—(1) Community Legal Service (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2444); |
(2) Community Legal Service (Financial) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2442);
(3) Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2443); and
(4) Community Legal Service (Funding) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2441),
dated 9th August 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Jack Straw].
Thursday 23rd August 2007
| 73 | Environmental Protection,—Environmental Noise (Identification of Noise Sources) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2458), dated 20th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 74 | Water Industry,—Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2457), dated 16th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
Friday 24th August 2007
| 75 | Animals,—Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (Modification) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2465), dated 20th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 76 | Clean Air,—(1) Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2460); and |
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(2) Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2462),
dated 20th August 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Hilary Benn].
Tuesday 28th August 2007
| 77 | Animals,—Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export Restrictions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2489), dated 24th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 78 | Pesticides,—Plant Protection Products (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2466), dated 20th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 79 | Social Security,—Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2470), dated 22nd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
Wednesday 29th August 2007
| 80 | Consumer Protection,—Tobacco Products (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2473), dated 23rd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 81 | Hallmark,—Hallmarking Act 1973 (Exemption) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2493), dated 23rd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary John Denham]. |
| 82 | Social Security,—Housing Benefit (Loss of Benefit) (Pilot Scheme) (Supplementary) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2474), dated 23rd August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 83 | Taxes,—Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2482), dated 24th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Thursday 30th August 2007
| 84 | Agriculture,—Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross-compliance) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2500), dated 28th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 85 | Licences and Licensing,—Licensing Act 2003 (Summary Review of Premises Licences) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2502), dated 27th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
Friday 31st August 2007
| 86 | Corporation Tax,—(1) Sale and Repurchase of Securities (Amendment of Instruments) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2484); and |
(2) Sale and Repurchase of Securities (Modification of Schedule 13 to the Finance Act 2007) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2485),
dated 30th August 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Kitty Ussher].
| 87 | Electronic Communications,—Electronic Commerce Directive (Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2497), dated 24th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
| 88 | Income Tax,—(1) Income Tax (Manufactured Overseas Dividends) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2487); |
(2) Manufactured Interest (Tax) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2488); and
(3) Sale and Repurchase of Securities (Modification of Enactments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2486),
dated 30th August 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Kitty Ussher].
| 89 | Insolvency (Scotland),—Insolvency (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2537), dated 29th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 90 | Security Industry,—Private Security Industry Act 2001 Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2504), dated 24th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
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| 91 | Social Security,—Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 8) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2520), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Jane Kennedy]. |
Monday 3rd September 2007
| 92 | Companies,—Companies (Tables A to F) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2541), dated 3rd September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 93 | Income Tax,—Income Tax (Qualifying Child Care) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2478), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Angela Eagle]. |
| 94 | Tax Credits,—(1) Tax Credit (New Category of Child Care Provider) (Revocation) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2480), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Angela Eagle]; |
(2) Tax Credits (Child Care Providers) (Miscellaneous Revocation and Transitional Provisions) (England) Scheme 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2481), dated 28th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]; and
(3) Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2479), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Angela Eagle].
Tuesday 4th September 2007
| 95 | Local Government,—Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2536), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 96 | Medicines,—Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2539), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 97 | Pensions,—Financial Assistance Scheme (Halting Annuitisation) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2533), dated 29th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 98 | Road Traffic,—(1) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Staffordshire) (Staffordshire Moorlands and East Staffordshire) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2534); and |
(2) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Metropolitan Borough of Solihull) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2535),
dated 30th August 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].
Wednesday 5th September 2007
| 99 | Companies,—Supervision of Accounts and Reports (Prescribed Body) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2583), dated 3rd September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 100 | Countryside,—National Park Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2542), dated 27th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 101 | Sea Fisheries,—Sea Fishing (Prohibition on the Removal of Shark Fins) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2554), dated 1st September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 102 | Social Security,—Independent Living Fund (2006) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2538), dated 27th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
Thursday 6th September 2007
| 103 | Agriculture,—Porcine Semen (Fees) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2586), dated 30th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 104 | Local Government,—Local Government (Best Value Authorities) (Power to Trade) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2543), dated 28th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 105 | Road Traffic,—(1) Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2544); and |
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(2) Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2553),
dated 1st September 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].
Friday 7th September 2007
| 106 | Arms and Ammunition,—Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Realistic Imitation Firearms) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2606), dated 6th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
| 107 | Children and Young Persons,—Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Review of Inclusion in the PoCA List and Review of Section 142 Directions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2620), dated 5th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 108 | Commons,—(1) Commons (Deregistration and Exchange Orders) (Interim Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2585); |
(2) Deregistration and Exchange of Common Land and Greens (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2589);
(3) Works on Common Land (Exemption) (England) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2587); and
(4) Works on Common Land, etc. (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2588),
dated 3rd September 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Hilary Benn].
| 109 | Companies,—Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4 and Commencement No. 3 (Amendment)) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2607), dated 6th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 110 | Education,—New Woodlands School Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2599), dated 26th August 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 111 | Environmental Protection,—Pet Cemeteries (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2596), dated 5th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 112 | Magistrates’ Courts,—(1) Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution of Committees and Right to Preside) (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2621), dated 6th September 2007; |
(2) Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2619), dated 7th September 2007; and
(3) Youth Courts (Constitution of Committees and Right to Preside) (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2622), dated 6th September 2007,
with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Jack Straw].
| 113 | Mental Capacity,—Public Guardian (Fees, etc) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2616), dated 4th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 114 | Road Traffic,—(1) Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2600), dated 6th September 2007; and |
(2) Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2531), dated 30th August 2007,
with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].
| 115 | Social Security,—Social Security (National Insurance Credits) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2582), dated 4th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 116 | Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Court Funds (Amendment No 2) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2617), dated 7th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Monday 10th September 2007
| 117 | Charities,—Charities (Exemption from Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2655), dated 10th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Edward Miliband]. |
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| 118 | Companies,—Companies (Fees for Inspection and Copying of Company Records) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2612), dated 6th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 119 | Equal Opportunities and Human Rights,—Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2602), dated 7th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 120 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2615), dated 7th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Kitty Ussher]. |
| 121 | Health and Safety,—Manufacture and Storage of Explosives and the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) (Amendment and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2598), dated 5th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 122 | Housing,—Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2601), dated 5th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 123 | National Health Service,—National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2590), dated 4th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 124 | Pensions,—(1) Armed Forces (Gurkha Compensation) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2609); and |
(2) Armed Forces (Gurkha Pensions) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2608),
dated 6th September 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Des Browne].
| 125 | Social Security,—(1) Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 5) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2618), dated 6th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hain]; and |
(2) Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2613), dated 7th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Kitty Ussher].
| 126 | Social Security, Northern Ireland,—Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2614), dated 7th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Kitty Ussher]. |
Tuesday 11th September 2007
| 127 | Food,—Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2591), dated 3rd September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 128 | Local Government,—Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2593), dated 5th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 129 | Road Traffic,—Motor Cycles Etc. (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2656), dated 8th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Wednesday 12th September 2007
| 130 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling Act 2005 (Club Gaming and Club Machine Permits) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2689), dated 11th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. |
Thursday 13th September 2007
| 131 | Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Worcestershire) (District of Wyre Forest) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2684), dated 11th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Friday 14th September 2007
| 132 | Animals,—Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 3) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2712), dated 13th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
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Tuesday 18th September 2007
| 133 | Water,—Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2734), dated 13th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
Wednesday 19th September 2007
| 134 | Police,—Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2751), dated 12th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
Friday 21st September 2007
| 135 | National Health Service,—(1) County of Durham and Darlington National Health Service Foundation Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2742); |
(2) Lincolnshire Partnership National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2743);
(3) Portsmouth City Teaching Primary Care Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2744);
(4) South Downs Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2746); and
(5) Surrey and Sussex Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2745),
dated 16th September 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Alan Johnson].
Monday 24th September 2007
| 136 | Education,—Harringey Sixth Form Centre (Governing Body) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2741), dated 16th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
Tuesday 25th September 2007
| 137 | Family Proceedings,—Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2800), dated 24th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 138 | Health Care and Associated Professions,—Medical Act 1983 Amendments (Further Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2796), dated 24th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 139 | Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2801), dated 24th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Wednesday 26th September 2007
| 140 | Fire and Rescue Services,—Fire and Rescue Services (England) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2784), dated 19th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 141 | Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Staffordshire) (Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2797), dated 20th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Thursday 27th September 2007
| 142 | Food,—(1) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2790); |
(2) Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2785); and
(3) Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Lid Gaskets) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2786),
dated 19th September 2007, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Alan Johnson].
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Friday 28th September 2007
| 143 | Companies,—Companies (Tables A to F) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2826), dated 27th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 144 | Education,—Education (Recognition of School Teachers’ Professional Qualifications) (England) (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2782), dated 27th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 145 | Professional Qualifications,—European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2781), dated 27th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
Tuesday 2nd October 2007
| 146 | Local Government,—Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2838), dated 27th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 147 | Road Traffic,—Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Gloucestershire) (Cheltenham, Cotswold, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2837), dated 27th September 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Wednesday 3rd October 2007
| 148 | Ecclesiastical Law,—Parochial Fees Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2850), dated 28th September 2007 [Clerk of the House]. |
Friday 5th October 2007
| 149 | Road Traffic,—Community Drivers’ Hours and Working Time (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Temporary Exception) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2904), dated 4th October 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 8th October 2007:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 150 | Constitutional Law,—Draft Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Powers of District and JP Courts) Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne]. |
| 151 | Defence,—(1) Draft Armed Forces (Redress of Individual Grievances) Regulations 2007; and |
(2) draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Commissioner) Regulations 2007
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne].
| 152 | Excise,—Gaming Duty (Additional Games) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2910), dated 8th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Angela Eagle]. |
| 153 | Police,—Draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 154 | Channel Tunnel,—(1) Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2907); and |
(2) Channel Tunnel (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2908),
dated 5th October 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].
| 155 | Climate Change Levy,—Climate Change Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2903), dated 8th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Angela Eagle]. |
| 156 | Education,—Castle Hill Primary School (Change to School Session Times) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2877), dated 29th September 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 157 | Housing,—Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Amendment Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2871), dated 2nd October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
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| 158 | Landfill Tax,—Landfill Tax (Material Removed from Water) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2909), dated 8th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Angela Eagle]. |
| 159 | Social Security,—(1) Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2868); |
(2) Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Miscellaneous and Consequential) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2870);
(3) Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2869); and
(4) Social Security (Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2875),
dated 2nd October 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain].
Other Papers:
| 160 | Air Force (Constitution),—(1) Amendment List No. 13 to Air Publication 3392 Volume 7 (First Edition); and |
(2) Amendment List No. 18 to Queen’s Regulations for the Royal Air Force (Fifth Edition)
[by Act] [Secretary Des Browne].
| 161 | Draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill,—Government Response to the Report from the Joint Committee on the Draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill, Session 2006–07, on the Human Tissues and Embryos (Draft) Bill [by Command] [Cm. 7209] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 162 | Economic Affairs,—Government Response to the Fifth Report from the House of Lords Committee on Economic Affairs, Session 2006–07, on Apprenticeships [by Command] [Cm. 7228] [Secretary John Denham]. |
| 163 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Resource Accounts of the Home Office for 2006–07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1006] [Jane Kennedy]. |
| 164 | Greenhouse Gas Emissions,—Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2005 Fee Charging Scheme for 2007–08 [by Statutory Instrument] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 165 | Journals,—General Index to the Journals of the House of Commons, commencing with Volume 247 (1990–91) and ending with Volume 256 (1999–2000); to be printed [The Speaker]. |
| 166 | Judicature (Northern Ireland),—Annual Report of the Northern Ireland Court Service for 2006–07 [by Act] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 167 | Medicines,—Reports of the Commission on Human Medicines, the Advisory Board on the Registration of Homoeopathic Products, the British Pharmacopoeia Commission, the Herbal Medicines Advisory Committee, the Independent Review Panel for Advertising and the Independent Review Panel for Borderline Products for 2006 [by Act] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 168 | Natural Environment and Rural Communities,—Report and Accounts of Natural England for 2006–07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 745] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 169 | Opticians,—Report and Financial Statements of the General Optical Council for 2006–07 [by Act] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 170 | Parliamentary Commissioner,—Fifth Report of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, Session 2006–07: Tax Credits: Getting it Wrong? [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1010] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 171 | Pensions and Yeomanry,—Amendment 40, Change 2 to the Army Pensions Warrant 1977 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Des Browne]. |
| 172 | Public Petitions,—Observations by— |
(1) the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Petition [25th July] from employees and supporters of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Office in Newport against the proposed closure of the Office;
(2) the Secretary of State for Health on the Petition [11th July] from residents of the constituency of Broxbourne and others against the scaling back of health care provision at Chase Farm Hospital and across the County of Hertfordshire;
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(3) the Secretary of State for Health on the Petition [12th July] from pupils of Aycliffe Drive Primary School in the Dacorum district of Hertfordshire against inadequate consultation by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust;
(4) the Secretary of State for Health on the Petition [25th July] from residents across West Cumbria and others against the introduction of Capture, Assess and Treat and Support centres in Cumbria;
(5) the Secretary of State for Transport on the Petition [24th July] from residents of the Borough of Havering and others against the lack of a pedestrian crossing on Western Road, Havering;
(6) the Secretary of State for Transport on the Petition [25th July] from residents and users of the A264 Langton Road, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for additional measures to improve the safety of the road at Heathgate Corner; and
(7) the Secretary of State for Transport on the Petition [25th July] from residents of Croydon and others for improved capacity and policing on the 367 bus route in south London
[by Standing Order]; to be printed [Clerk of the House].
| 173 | Serious Organised Crime and Police,—Accounts of the Serious Organised Crime Agency for 2006–07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1016] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 174 | Severn Bridges,—Report and Accounts for Severn River Crossing plc for 2006 [by Act] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 175 | Statutory Instruments (Notification),—(1) Communication declaring that the undermentioned Statutory Instrument had come into operation before copies were laid before Parliament, and explaining why such copies had not been so laid before the Instrument came into operation: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export Restrictions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2489); |
(2) Communication declaring that the undermentioned Statutory Instrument had come into operation before copies were laid before Parliament, and explaining why such copies had not been so laid before the Instrument came into operation: Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2331);
(3) Communication declaring that the undermentioned Statutory Instrument had come into operation before copies were laid before Parliament, and explaining why such copies had not been so laid before the Instrument came into operation: Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2375); and
(4) Communication declaring that the undermentioned Statutory Instrument had come into operation before copies were laid before Parliament, and explaining why such copies had not been so laid before the Instrument came into operation: Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 3) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2712)
[by Standing Order] [The Speaker].
Papers withdrawn:
| 176 | Police,—Draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 19th July]. |
APPENDIX II
European Standing Committees
| 1 | European Union Document No. 11326/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to a new EU-Africa Strategic Partnership, has been referred to European Standing Committee B. |
| 2 | European Union Document No. 11724/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to Financial Management, has been referred to European Standing Committee B. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Education and Skills,—(1) Government Responses to the Committee’s Fifth Report on 14–19 Diplomas, Sixth Report on The Work of Ofsted and Eighth Report on The future sustainability of the higher education sector: international aspects, of Session 2006–07: Fifth Special Report from the Education and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 1033]; and |
(2) Creative Partnerships and the Curriculum:
(i) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1034-i]; and
(ii) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Barry Sheerman].
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| 2 | European Scrutiny,—(1) Thirty-fourth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 41-xxxiii]; |
(2) European Union Intergovernmental Conference: Thirty-fifth Report from the Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1014]; and
(3) Intergovernmental Conference for a Reform Treaty: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on 2nd October; to be printed [No. 1015-i]
[ordered to be printed in the adjournment pursuant to S.O. No. 137 (Select committees (adjournment of the House))] [Clerk of the House].
| 3 | Foreign Affairs,—Developments in the European Union: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 12th September; to be printed [No. 166-iii] [ordered to be printed in the adjournment pursuant to S.O. No. 137 (Select committees (adjournment of the House))] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 4 | Human Rights,—Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights on 20th September; to be printed [No. 994-i] [ordered to be printed in the adjournment pursuant to S.O. No. 137 (Select committees (adjournment of the House))] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 5 | Treasury,—(1) Financial inclusion follow-up: saving for all and shorter term saving products: Thirteenth Report from the Treasury Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 504]; |
(2) Globalisation: prospects and policy responses: Fourteenth Report from the Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 90]; and
(3) Financial Stability and Transparency: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee on 20th September, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 999-i]
[ordered to be printed in the adjournment pursuant to S.O. No. 137 (Select committees (adjournment of the House))] [Clerk of the House].
[No. 133.] Tuesday 9th October 2007.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill,—Mr Christopher Chope reported certain Memoranda from the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill Committee. |
Memoranda to lie upon the Table and to be published.
| 2 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Greater London Authority Bill,—The Lords agree to the Greater London Authority Bill, with Amendments to which they desire the concurrence of this House.
| 3 | Greater London Authority Bill,—Lords Amendments to the Greater London Authority Bill to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 158]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to Lords Amendments to the Greater London Authority Bill be printed [Bill 158–EN].
| 4 | Ports (Regulation),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate the activities which can be undertaken in UK ports; to place certain duties on harbour authorities; and for connected purposes: And that Anne Moffat, Jim Sheridan, Mr Jim McGovern, Mr David Hamilton, Mr John MacDougall, Mr David Anderson, Mark Lazarowicz, Mr Jim Devine, Dr Gavin Strang and Nigel Griffiths do prepare and bring it in. |
| 5 | Ports (Regulation) Bill,—Anne Moffat accordingly presented a Bill to regulate the activities which can be undertaken in UK ports; to place certain duties on harbour authorities; 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 154]. |
| 6 | Adjournment (Defence procurement),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Michael Foster); |
The Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn.
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| 7 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from the residents of Tunstall for safety measures on the road between Tunstall Church and Tunstall School car park was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 8 | Adjournment,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Claire Ward); |
And it being Ten o’clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
| 9 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Claire Ward.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till eight minutes past Ten o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.08 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Environmental Protection,—Draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 2 | Immigration,—Draft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 3 | Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism,—Draft Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 4 | Transport,—Draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 5 | Companies,—Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2932), dated 9th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Kitty Ussher]. |
| 6 | Social Security,—Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 9) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2905), dated 9th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. |
Other Papers:
| 7 | Energy,—Report and Accounts of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority for 2006–07 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1001] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 8 | Foreign Affairs,—Government Response to the Eighth Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Session 2006–07, on Global Security: The Middle East [by Command] [Cm. 7212] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 9 | Pre-Budget Report,—Paper, entitled Meeting the aspirations of the British people: 2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review [by Command] [Cm. 7227] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer]. |
| 10 | Treasury,—Paper, entitled Business rate supplements: a White Paper [by Command] [Cm. 7230] [Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer]. |
| 11 | Treaty Series (No. 25, 2007),—Exchange of Notes, done at London on 5th and 16th April 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the French Republic on Chemical Weapon Destruction at Shchuch’ye [by Command] [Cm. 7222] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
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APPENDIX II
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Communities and Local Government,—(1) Local Government Finance: Council Tax Benefit: Government Response to the Eighth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: First Special Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee; to be printed [No. 1037]; |
(2) The Housing Green Paper: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1038-i];
(3) Existing Housing and Climate Change: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1040]; and
(4) Ordnance Survey: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1039]
[Dr Phyllis Starkey].
| 2 | Constitutional Affairs,—The Work of the Ministry of Justice: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Constitutional Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 987-ii] [Mr Alan Beith]. |
| 3 | Crossrail Bill,—Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on the Crossrail Bill; to be printed [No. 235-xxi] [Mr Alan Meale]. |
| 4 | Culture, Media and Sport,—Self-regulation of the press: Replies to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: First Special Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; to be printed [No. 1041] [Mr John Whittingdale]. |
| 5 | Defence,—(1) UK operations in Afghanistan: Government Response to the Thirteenth Report of the Committee, Session 2006–07: Thirteenth Special Report from the Defence Committee; to be printed [No. 1024]; |
(2) Strategic Lift: Government Response to the Eleventh Report of the Committee, Session 2006–07: Fourteenth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1025];
(3) Ministry of Defence Main Estimates 2007–08: Government Response to the Twelfth Report of the Committee, Session 2006–07: Fifteenth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1026];
(4) The Future of NATO and European Defence: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 707-ii];
(5) Medical Care for the Armed Forces: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and
(6) UK operations in Iraq: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr James Arbuthnot].
| 6 | Environmental Audit,—Trade Development and Environment—the Role of the FCO: Government Response to the Fifth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Fifth Special Report from the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 1046] [Mr Tim Yeo]. |
| 7 | Home Affairs,—The Government’s Counter-Terrorism Proposals: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 1020-i] [Keith Vaz]. |
| 8 | Science and Technology,—(1) Investigating the Oceans: Tenth Report from the Science and Technology 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 1st May [No. 470-I and -II]; |
(2) The Funding of Science and Discovery Centres: Eleventh Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report, and Memoranda reported and ordered to be published on 11th July [No. 903-I and -II];
(3) 2007: A Space Policy: Government Response to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Fifth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1042];
(4) Chairman of the Medical Research Council: Introductory Hearing: Government Response to the Eighth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Sixth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1043];
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(5) International Policies and Activities of the Research Councils: Government Response to the Ninth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Seventh Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1044];
(6) Scientific developments relating to the Abortion Act 1967: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and
(7) Legacy Report: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Phil Willis].
| 9 | Trade and Industry,—(1) Europe moves East: the impact of the ‘new’ EU Member States on UK business: Eleventh 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. 592]; and |
(2) Implementation of the Report of the Women and Work Commission: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Trade and Industry Committee; to be printed [No. 400-iv]
[Mr Peter Luff].
| 10 | Treasury,—(1) The 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review: prospects and processes: Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Seventh Special Report from the Treasury Committee; to be printed [No. 1027]; |
(2) Unclaimed assets within the financial system: Government Response to the Eleventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Eighth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1028]; and
(3) Financial stability and transparency: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 999-ii]
[John McFall].
[No. 133; WH, No. 82]
Tuesday 9th October 2007.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mark Tami.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
[No. 134.] Wednesday 10th October 2007.
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Microgeneration and Local Energy Bill,—Dr Alan Whitehead, supported by John Austin, Lorely Burt, Colin Challen, Mr David Chaytor, Mr David Drew, Dr Ian Gibson, Julia Goldsworthy, Chris Huhne, Alan Simpson, David Taylor and Mr Mike Weir presented a Bill to make further provision in relation to microgeneration; to promote local energy provision and energy efficiency; 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 155]. |
| 2 | Fixed Term Parliaments Bill,—David Howarth, supported by Mr David Heath, Simon Hughes, Chris Huhne, Danny Alexander, Lynne Featherstone, Paul Rowen, Mr Paul Burstow, Mr Nick Clegg and Norman Baker presented a Bill to fix the date of the next general election and all subsequent general elections; to forbid the dissolution of Parliament otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to allow the House of Commons to change the day of the week on which a general election is held; 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 157]. |
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| 3 | Opposition Day [19th 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. |
Department for Children, Schools and Families,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House notes with concern the facts that fewer than half the nation’s schools are good according to the measure preferred by Ministers, that 40 per cent. of children leave primary school without having reached the standard in reading, writing and arithmetic demanded by the Government and that more than a million young people are not in education, employment or training; and therefore calls for an improvement in the leadership and culture of the Department for Children, Schools and Families to make it a stronger and more effective voice for better education—(Michael Gove);
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 ‘commends the real and substantial improvements achieved over the past decade in educational standards and welcomes the Government’s commitment to a world class education for all; applauds the unprecedented investment in education over this period, so that per pupil revenue spending has increased nationally by £1,840 per pupil (66 per cent.) in real terms between 1997–98 and 2007–08 and that by 2010–11 there will have been a seven fold increase in real terms in capital investment since 1996–97; acknowledges the proportion of pupils achieving the required standard in English at age 11 increased from 63 per cent. in 1997 to 80 per cent. in 2007 and in maths from 62 per cent. to 77 per cent.; further acknowledges that the proportion of pupils achieving five good GCSEs (at A*–C grades) increased from 45.1 per cent. in 1997 to 58.5 per cent. in 2006 and from just 35.6 per cent. to 45.3 per cent. for those achieving five good GCSEs including English and maths; notes that in 1997 there were 616 schools where less than 25 per cent. of pupils achieved five good GCSEs and that this number fell to 47 in 2006; welcomes the proposal to raise the participation age for education or training to 18 years; further welcomes the launch of the first five Diplomas as a key step towards this objective; and further commends the 10 Year Youth Plan and the creation of the Department for Children, Schools and Families, bringing together strategic leadership for all services to drive up standards, tackle poverty and ensure all children and young people have a safe, secure and happy childhood’, instead thereof—(Secretary Ed Balls.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Richard Benyon, Mr Crispin Blunt: 231.
Tellers for the Noes, Tony Cunningham, Mr Frank Roy: 313.
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 commends the real and substantial improvements achieved over the past decade in educational standards and welcomes the Government’s commitment to a world class education for all; applauds the unprecedented investment in education over this period, so that per pupil revenue spending has increased nationally by £1,840 per pupil (66 per cent.) in real terms between 1997–98 and 2007–08 and that by 2010–11 there will have been a seven fold increase in real terms in capital investment since 1996-97; acknowledges the proportion of pupils achieving the required standard in English at age 11 increased from 63 per cent. in 1997 to 80 per cent. in 2007 and in maths from 62 per cent. to 77 per cent.; further acknowledges that the proportion of pupils achieving five good GCSEs (at A*–C grades) increased from 45.1 per cent. in 1997 to 58.5 per cent. in 2006 and from just 35.6 per cent. to 45.3 per cent. for those achieving five good GCSEs including English and maths; notes that in 1997 there were 616 schools where less than 25 per cent. of pupils achieved five good GCSEs and that this number fell to 47 in 2006; welcomes the proposal to raise the participation age for education or training to 18 years; further welcomes the launch of the first five Diplomas as a key step towards this objective; and further commends the 10 Year Youth Plan and the creation of the Department for Children, Schools and Families, bringing together strategic leadership for all services to drive up standards, tackle poverty and ensure all children and young people have a safe, secure and happy childhood.
Home Information Packs and Stamp Duty,—A Motion was made and the Question being proposed, That this House notes the growing concern over the effect of Home Information Packs (HIPs) on a fragile housing market; observes that the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has warned that the introduction of HIPs has already led to a downturn in the market for both four and three bedroom homes; recalls that the
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Government was warned against introducing HIPs from across the housing industry; is concerned that none of the revised secondary legislation for HIPs was scrutinised or debated by the House before its implementation; calls for Home Information Packs to be scrapped and Energy Performance Certificates to be implemented separately; and asserts that ending stamp duty for first time buyers up to £250,000 would do far more to help home buyers and sellers—(Grant Shapps);
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 ongoing reform of the home buying and selling process should revolve around the interests of the consumer and environmental sustainability; considers that the most important thing for the housing market is macroeconomic stability including sound public finances; therefore further believes that unfunded tax cuts including on stamp duty would be irresponsible; further believes that increased house building to deliver more affordable homes is essential to help first time buyers; further considers that the introduction of Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates can improve the process of home buying and selling for consumers and provide them with vital information about the energy efficiency of homes and practical suggestions about how to cut fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions; and notes that the Government continues to work with industry to consider further reform of the home buying and selling process in order to maximise the benefits for consumers’, instead thereof.—(Yvette Cooper.)
And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;
Mr Patrick McLoughlin rose in his place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put.
And the Question being put, That the Question be now put:—It was agreed to.
And the Question being accordingly put;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Richard Benyon, Mr Crispin Blunt: 166.
Tellers for the Noes, Claire Ward, Liz Blackman: 363.
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, Liz Blackman: 347.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Mark Lancaster, Mr Peter Atkinson: 169.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House believes that the ongoing reform of the home buying and selling process should revolve around the interests of the consumer and environmental sustainability; considers that the most important thing for the housing market is macroeconomic stability including sound public finances; therefore further believes that unfunded tax cuts including on stamp duty would be irresponsible; further believes that increased house building to deliver more affordable homes is essential to help first time buyers; further considers that the introduction of Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates can improve the process of home buying and selling for consumers and provide them with vital information about the energy efficiency of homes and practical suggestions about how to cut fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions; and notes that the Government continues to work with industry to consider further reform of the home buying and selling process in order to maximise the benefits for consumers.
| 4 | Delegated Legislation,—Ordered, That the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 9) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2471), dated 17th August 2007, and the Secure Training Centre (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 1709), dated 13th June 2007, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.—(Siobhain McDonagh.) |
| 5 | Northern Ireland Grand Committee,—Ordered, That— |
(1) the matter of Youth Offending in Northern Ireland be referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee;
(2) the Committee shall meet at Westminster on Tuesday 23rd October at half past four o’clock; and
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(3) at that sitting—
(a) the Committee shall take questions under Standing Order No. 110 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)), and shall then consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above;
(b) the Chairman shall interrupt proceedings not later than two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the matter referred to the Committee; and
(c) at the conclusion of those proceedings, a motion for the adjournment of the Committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)).—(Siobhain McDonagh.)
| 6 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from a British citizen against the unfairness of the Family Justice System in England and Wales was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 7 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Siobhain McDonagh.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till one minute to Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.59 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Legal Services Commission,—(1) Criminal Defence Service (Financial Eligibility) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2937); and |
(2) Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2936),
dated 9th October 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].
| 2 | Social Security,—Social Security (Claims and Information) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2911), dated 8th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 3 | Tribunals and Inquiries,—Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2951), dated 9th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Other Papers:
| 4 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Statement of Accounts of Returning Officers’ Expenses, England and Wales for— |
(1) 2002–03; and
(2) 2003–04,
with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 881 and 959] [Secretary Jack Straw].
| 5 | Justice (Northern Ireland),—Inspection of the Department of the Environment [by Act] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 6 | Public Accounts,—Treasury Minutes on the Twenty-seventh to Thirty-fourth, the Thirty-sixth to Fortieth and the Forty-third to Forty-fifth Reports from the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 2006–07 [by Command] [Cm. 7216] [Angela Eagle]. |
| 7 | Treaty Series (No. 26, 2007),—Exchange of Notes, done at Moscow on 1st June and 27th September 2004, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Russian Federation concerning the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Provision of Assistance for the Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction in the Russian Federation [by Command] [Cm. 7229] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
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APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (Programming Sub-Committee),—The Speaker has appointed Mr Edward Garnier, Mr David Hanson, Mr David Heath, Mr Nick Hurd, Mr Sadiq Khan, Mr Virenda Sharma and Lynda Waltho members of the Programming Sub-Committee of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee. |
| 2 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Sir Nicholas Winterton and Mr Edward O’Hara Chairmen of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr David Burrowes, Mr Vernon Coaker, Harry Cohen, Maria Eagle, Mr Edward Garnier, Mr David Hanson, Mr David Heath, Mr Philip Hollobone, David Howarth, Mr Nick Hurd, Ms Sally Keeble, Mr Sadiq Khan, Alun Michael, Mr Virenda Sharma, Mr Charles Walker, Lynda Waltho and Philip Wilson.
| 3 | Draft Traffic Management Permit Scheme (England) Regulations 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the First Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Hywel Williams Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Peter Bone, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Mrs Nadine Dorries, Clive Efford, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr David Kidney, Susan Kramer, Mr John Leech, Martin Linton, Joan Ryan, Helen Southworth, Ian Stewart, Dr Howard Stoate, Mark Tami, Ms Dari Taylor, Ms Rosie Winterton and Jeremy Wright.
| 4 | Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Republic of Tajikistan) Order 2007: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Second Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Martyn Jones Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Charlotte Atkins, Mr Clive Betts, Tony Cunningham, Mr Philip Dunne, Mr David Evennett, Mr Mark Francois, Nigel Griffiths, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Mark Hunter, Daniel Kawczynski, Mr Alan Milburn, Mr Michael Moore, Julie Morgan, Mr Jim Murphy, John Penrose, Paddy Tipping and Mr Neil Turner.
| 5 | Home Information Pack (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 1667), the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 8) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 1668) and the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 9) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2471): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations and Orders to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Bill Olner Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Stephen Byers, Mr Ian Cawsey, Yvette Cooper, Paul Holmes, Mr Nick Hurd, Mr Kevan Jones, Mr Fraser Kemp, Julie Morgan, Mr Elliot Morley, Mr Lee Scott, Grant Shapps, Ms Angela C. Smith (Sheffield, Hillsborough), Mr John Spellar, Mr Graham Stuart, Andrew Stunell, Mr Charles Walker and Mr Dave Watts.
European Standing Committees
| 6 | European Union Document No. 6145/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to Emissions from Road Transport and Inland Waterways, has been referred to European Standing Committee A. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Education and Skills,—Creative Partnerships and the Curriculum: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Education and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 1034-ii] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 2 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—(1) The Implementation of the Environmental Liability Directive: Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Fourth Special Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 1058]; |
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(2) British Waterways: Government Response to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Fifth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1059]; and
(3) Flooding: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1060-i]
[Mr Michael Jack].
| 3 | European Scrutiny,—(1) Thirty-sixth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 41-xxxiv]; and |
(2) Ministerial Correspondence: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Michael Connarty].
| 4 | Foreign Affairs,—Developments in the European Union: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 166-iv] [Mike Gapes]. |
| 5 | Human Rights,—(1) Human Trafficking: Update: Twenty-first Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, with an Appendix; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1056]; and |
(2) The Use of Restraint in Secure Training Centres: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1057-i]
[Dr Evan Harris].
| 6 | Northern Ireland Affairs,—The Northern Ireland Prison Service: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 520-vii] [Sir Patrick Cormack]. |
| 7 | Public Accounts,—(1) Estimating and monitoring the costs of building roads in England: Fifty-eighth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 893]; |
(2) Pay modernisation: A new contract for consultants in England: Fifty-ninth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 506];
(3) Big Science: Public investment in large scientific facilities: Sixtieth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 521];
(4) Managing the defence estate: Sixty-first Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 537];
(5) Thames Gateway: Laying the foundations: Sixty-second Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 693];
(6) HM Treasury: Tendering and benchmarking in PFI: Sixty-third Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 754];
(7) The management of staff sickness in the Department for Transport and its agencies: Sixty-fourth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 791];
(8) HM Revenue and Customs: Filing of VAT and Company Tax returns: Sixty-fifth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 548];
(9) The BBC’s management of risk: Sixty-sixth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 643]; and
(10) HM Revenue & Customs: Tax Credits and PAYE: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1061-i]
[Mr Alan Williams].
| 8 | Select Committees (Choice of Chairman),—Ms Harriet Harman reported from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons, That she had been chosen as Chairman of the Committee. |
| 9 | Statutory Instruments,—Twenty-sixth Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 82-xxvi] [David Maclean]. |
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| 10 | Transport,—(1) The new National Boatmasters’ Licence: Government Response to the Sixth Report from the Transport Committee, Session 2006–07: Tenth Special Report from the Transport Committee; to be printed [No. 1050]; |
(2) Novice Drivers: Government Response to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Eleventh Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1051];
(3) Passengers’ Experience of Air Travel: Government Response to the Eighth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Twelfth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1052];
(4) The draft Local Transport Bill: Government Response to the Ninth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Thirteenth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1053]; and
(5) Galileo: Recent developments: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1055-i]
[Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody].
| 11 | Treasury,—(1) Office of Government Commerce: expenditure and administration in 2006–07: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee of the Treasury Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 1029-i]; and |
(2) Royal Mint Annual Report 2006–07: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 1030-i]
[John McFall].
| 12 | Work and Pensions,—Benefits Simplification: Government Response to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Third Special Report from the Work and Pensions Committee; to be printed [No. 1054] [Mr Terry Rooney]. |
[No. 134; WH, No. 83]
Wednesday 10th October 2007.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
| Adjournment,—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 5.10 p.m.
[No. 135.] Thursday 11th October 2007.
The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Crossrail Bill (Standing Orders not complied with),—The Speaker laid upon the Table a Report from the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, That in the case of certain Amendments proposed in the House of Commons Select Committee on the Bill, the Standing Orders have not been complied with in respect of the time prescribed by the Standing Orders for the giving of notices and making of deposits in connection with the Amendments. |
Report referred to the Standing Orders Committee.
| 2 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Sustainable Communities Bill,—The Lords agree to the Sustainable Communities Bill, without Amendment.
| 3 | Greater London Authority Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—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 Greater London Authority Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 12th December 2006 (Greater London Authority Bill (Programme)): |
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Consideration of Lords Amendments
1. Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
Subsequent stages
2. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
3. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement—(Mr Michael Foster):—It was agreed to.
| 4 | Greater London Authority Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Lords Amendments to the Greater London Authority Bill. |
Lords Amendment No. 1 was disagreed to.
Lords Amendment No. 2.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment—(John Healey);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Alison Seabeck, Ms Diana R. Johnson: 278.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr David Evennett, Michael Fabricant: 165.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Lords Amendment was accordingly disagreed to.
Lords Amendments Nos. 3 to 34 were agreed to.
Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to their Amendments Nos. 1 and 2.
That Tom Brake, John Healey, Chris Mole, Robert Neill and Mr Dave Watts be members of the Committee.
That John Healey be Chairman of the Committee.
That three be the Quorum of the Committee.
That the Committee do withdraw immediately.—(Mr Dave Watts.)
| 5 | Further Education and Training Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Further Education and Training Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 21st May 2007 (Further Education and Training Bill [Lords] (Programme)): |
Consideration of Lords Message
1. Proceedings on consideration of the Lords Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement at this day’s sitting.
Subsequent stages
2. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
3. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement—(Liz Blackman):—It was agreed to.
| 6 | Greater London Authority Bill,—John Healey reported from the Committee appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to certain of their Amendments to the Greater London Authority Bill, That it had drawn up the following Reasons, which it had directed him to report to the House: |
The Commons disagree to Lords Amendment No. 1 for the following Reason:
Because the Commons do not consider it appropriate that a person should be disqualified from being elected or being Mayor of London or a member of the London Assembly on the basis of the number of times he has previously been elected or been Mayor of London.
The Commons disagree to Lords Amendment No. 2 for the following Reason:
Because the Commons do not consider it appropriate that the Mayor of London’s final draft budget for a financial year should be capable of being amended by the London Assembly without the broad consensus of agreement required to obtain a two-thirds majority.
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The Reasons were agreed to.
Message to the Lords to communicate the said Reasons, with the Bill and Amendments.
| 7 | Further Education and Training Bill [Lords],—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Lords Message [25th July] relating to the Further Education and Training Bill [Lords]. |
Resolved, That this House does not insist on Commons Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 to which the Lords have disagreed, but proposes Amendments ((a) to (f)) to the Bill in lieu of the Commons Amendments.—(Bill Rammell.)
| 8 | Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the Order of 8th October 2007 (Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (Programme)) be varied by the substitution in paragraph 2 (time for conclusion of proceedings in Public Bill Committee) for the words ‘Tuesday 30th October 2007’ of the words ‘Thursday 29th November 2007’—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
| 9 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from Mr Jeremy Small against reductions in provision to the North Yorkshire Police Force was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. |
| 10 | Adjournment,—Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till seven minutes to Five o’clock, adjourned till Monday 15th October.
[Adjourned at 4.53 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | London Government,—Transport for London (Consequential Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2935), dated 9th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 2 | Ministers of the Crown,—Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2914), dated 10th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 3 | Plant Health,—Plant Health (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2950), dated 9th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 4 | Prisons,—(1) Prison (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2954); and |
(2) Young Offender Institution (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2953),
dated 10th October 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].
| 5 | Social Security,—Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Amendment Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2912), dated 8th October 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 6 | Value Added Tax,—(1) Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2922); and |
(2) Value Added Tax (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2923),
dated 10th October 2007 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Jane Kennedy].
Other Papers:
| 7 | Examiners of Petitioners for Private Bills,—Report from the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills in respect of certain amendments proposed to the Crossrail Bill [by Standing Order] [The Speaker]. |
| 8 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Resource Accounts of the Department of Health for 2006–07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1005] [Jane Kennedy]. |
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| 9 | International Labour Conference,—Paper, entitled International Labour Conference: Presentation of the Convention and two Recommendations adopted at the 95th Session of the International Labour Conference (2006) and the proposed action by Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the Convention and Recommendations [by Command] [Cm. 7217] [Mr Secretary Hain]. |
| 10 | Marine and Aviation Insurance (War Risks),—Accounts of the Marine and Aviation Insurance (War Risks) Fund for 2006–07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 1011] [Clerk of the House]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| Home Information Pack (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 1667), the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 8) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 1668) and the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 9) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2471),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Julie Morgan from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the Regulations and Orders) and nominated in substitution Margaret Moran. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Defence,—Medical Care for the Armed Forces: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee; to be printed [No. 655-iii] [Mr James Arbuthnot]. |
| 2 | Health,—National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee; to be printed [No. 503-iv] [Mr Kevin Barron]. |
| 3 | Home Affairs,—(1) Justice and Home Affairs Issues at European Union Level: Government Response to the Third Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: First Special Report from the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 1021]; and |
(2) The Government’s Counter-Terrorism Proposals: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1020-ii]
[Keith Vaz].
| 4 | International Development,—(1) Fair Trade and Development: Government Response to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Eighth Special Report from the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 1047]; |
(2) Department for International Development’s Programme in Vietnam: Government Response to the Eighth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Ninth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1062];
(3) Prospects for sustainable peace in Uganda: Government Response to the Ninth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Tenth Special Report from the Committee; to be printed [No. 1063];
(4) Cross-departmental Working on Development and Trade: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published;
(5) Development Assistance in Insecure Environments: Afghanistan: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and
(6) Maternal Health: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Malcolm Bruce].
| 5 | Public Administration,—(1) The Pensions Bill and the FAS: An Update: Government Response to the Eighth Report from the Committee, Session 2006–07: Second Special Report from the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed [No. 1048]; and |
(2) Propriety and Honours: Lessons Learned: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1049-i]
[Dr Tony Wright].
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[No. 135; WH, No. 84]
Thursday 11th October 2007.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at twenty minutes to Three o’clock.
| Adjournment (Human Rights Annual Report 2006—Third Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Government’s response thereto),—Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Liz Blackman.) |
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 16th October.
[Adjourned at 5.39 p.m.
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