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The House met at half-past Two o'clock. PRAYERS.1 Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee,Mr Roger Gale reported from the Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee draft Asylum (Designated States) Order 2007.
2 Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee,Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Children Act 2004 Information Database (England) Regulations 2007.
3 Fourteenth Delegated Legislation Committee,Hugh Bayley reported from the Fourteenth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007.
4 European Standing Committee,Mrs Janet Dean reported from a European Standing Committee the following Resolution:
5 Message from the Lords,A Message was brought from the Lords as follows:
6 Childcare Provision (Wales) Bill,The Order for reading the Childcare Provision (Wales) Bill a second time on Friday 19th October was read and discharged.
7 New Members make Affirmation,
8 Standards and Privileges,A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House
9 Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2),Ordered, That the Order of 10th July 2007 (Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows:
10 Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords],The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill [Lords], not amended in the Public Bill Committee.
11 Criminal Law,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 21st May, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 12 Investigatory Powers,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data: Code of Practice) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 13 Investigatory Powers,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Investigation of Protected Electronic Information: Code of Practice) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 14 Passports,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Verification of Information in Passport Applications Etc. (Specified Persons) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 29th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 15 Access to Justice,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the Revised Funding Code prepared by the Legal Services Commission, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 16 Industrial Development,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Financial Assistance For Industry (Increase of Limit) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 19th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 17 Constitutional Law,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 20th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 18 Constitutional Law,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 2nd July, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 19 International Development,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft International Fund for Agricultural Development (Seventh Replenishment) Order 2007, which was laid before this House on 21st June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 20 Disabled Persons,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment etc.) (General Qualifications Bodies) (Alteration of Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2007, which were laid before this House on 26th June, be approved(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 21 Global Approach to Migration,A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 9773/07, Commission Communication on the application of the EU Global Approach to Migration to the Eastern and South-Eastern Regions Neighbouring the European Union and No. 9776/07, Commission Communication on circular migration and mobility partnerships between the European Union and third countries; and supports the Government's position that the expansion of the Global Approach to Migration provides an opportunity to assess progress so far as well as explore and clarify the concepts of circular migration and mobility partnerships(Mr Wayne David):It was agreed to. 22 Sittings in Westminster Hall,Ordered, That, on Thursday 26th July, there shall be no sitting in Westminster Hall.(Mr Wayne David.) 23 Delegated Legislation,Ordered, That the Home Information Pack (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007, No. 1667) and the Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 8) (England and Wales) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007, No. 1668) be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.(Mr Bob Blizzard.) 24 Public Petition,A Public Petition from Mr John Brunige and other of like disposition against proposed development plans for housing in Kettering was presented and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table and to be printed. 25 Adjournment,Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.(Mr Bob Blizzard.)
Michael J. Martin Speaker Mr Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Two o'clock. APPENDIX I Papers presented or laid upon the Table: Papers delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 20th July 2007 pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments): Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 1 Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,Gambling Act 2005 (Gaming Machines) (Definitions) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2082), dated 18th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. 2 Licences and Licensing,Licensing Act 2003 (Amendment of Schedule 4) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2075), dated 18th July 2007, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell]. 3 Trade Marks,(1) Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2076); and
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 23rd July 2007: Papers subject to Negative Resolution: 4 Animals,Zoonoses and Animal By-Products (Fees) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2074), dated 17th July 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. 5 Corporation Tax,(1) Insurance Companies (Overseas Life Assurance Business) (Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2088);
6 Excise,Excise Duties (Small Non-Commercial Consignments) Relief (Amendment) (Revocation) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2092), dated 20th July 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. 7 Income Tax,Income Tax (Pay as You Earn) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2069), dated 20th July 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. 8 Social Security,(1) Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 5) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2068), dated 20th July 2007; and
9 Social Security (Northern Ireland),Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (Modification of Section 4A) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2072), dated 23rd July 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. 10 Value Added Tax,Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 2085), dated 20th July 2007 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. Other Papers: 11 Administration of Justice,Accounts of the Northern Ireland Court Service Investment Account for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 963] [Clerk of the House]. 12 Animals,(1) Review of Controls on Imports of Animal Products for 2006-07 [by Command] [Cm. 7179] [Secretary Hilary Benn]; and
13 Atomic Energy Authority,Accounts of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 966] [Clerk of the House]. 14 Communities and Local Government,Paper, entitled Homes for the Future: more affordable, more sustainable [by Command] [Cm. 7191] [Secretary Hazel Blears]. 15 Covent Garden Market,Report and Accounts of the Covent Garden Market Authority for 2006-07 [by Act] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. 16 Financial Reporting to Parliament,Departmental Report 2007: The Government's Expenditure Plans for 2007-08 for the Ministry of Defence [by Command] [Cm. 7098] [Secretary Des Browne]. 17 Foreign and Commonwealth Office,Paper, entitled The Reform Treaty: The British Approach to the European Union Intergovernmental Conference, July 2007 [by Command] [Cm. 7174] [Secretary David Miliband]. 18 Government Resources and Accounts,(1) Financial Statement of the Security and Intelligence Agencies for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 700] [Jane Kennedy];
19 Health and Social Care,Reports and Accounts of
20 Hearing Aid Council,Report and Accounts of the Hearing Aid Council for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 962] [Clerk of the House]. 21 Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery,Accounts of the Olympic Lottery Distribution Fund for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 964] [Clerk of the House]. 22 Justice (Northern Ireland),Paper, entitled The Handling of Complaints in the Criminal Justice System [by Act] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. 23 Local Government, Planning and Land,Reports and Accounts of
24 Museums and Galleries,Reports and Accounts of the
25 National Audit,Reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General on
26 National Lottery,Report and Accounts of the Arts Council of Wales Lottery Distribution for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 965] [Clerk of the House]. 27 Natural Environment and Rural Communities,Report and Accounts of the Commission for Rural Communities for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 921] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. 28 Police Reform,Report and Accounts of the Independent Police Complaints Commission for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 885] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. 29 Postal Services,Report and Accounts of the Consumer Council for Postal Services for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 883] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. 30 Public Processions (Northern Ireland),Report and Financial Statements of the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland for 2005-06, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 830] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. 31 Terrorism,Report of the Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland for 2006 [by Act] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. 32 Transport,Report and Accounts of British Waterways for 2006-07 [by Act] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. 33 United Arab Emirates (No. 1, 2007),Treaty, done at London on 7th December 2006, between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Arab Emirates on Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 7185] [Secretary David Miliband]. 34 Utilities,Report of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) for 2006-07 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 823] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. APPENDIX II General Committees 1 Draft Asylum (Designated States) Order 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Clive Betts from the Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Andrew Gwynne. 2 Draft Children Act 2004 Information Database (England) Regulations 2007,The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Richard Caborn, Ann Clwyd, Ms Gisela Stuart and Dr Rudi Vis from the Thirteenth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Robert Flello, Keith Hill, Kerry McCarthy and Joan Walley. European Standing Committees 3 European Union Documents No. 13401/06 and Addenda 1 and 2 and No. 13388/06, relating to Soil Protection,The Committee of Selection has discharged Chris Huhne, Mr Michael Meacher and Mr Geoffrey Robinson from the European Standing Committee (nominated in respect of the Documents) and nominated in substitution Mr Alistair Carmichael, Mr Khalid Mahmood and Sarah McCarthy-Fry. APPENDIX III Reports from Select Committees 1 Defence, Foreign Affairs, International Development and Trade and Industry,Strategic Export Controls: 2007 Review: First Joint Report from the Defence, Foreign Affairs, International Development and Trade and Industry Committees, being the Fourteenth Report from the Defence Committee, the Seventh Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Eleventh Report from the International Development Committee, and the Tenth Report from the Trade and Industry Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committees relating to the Report, and Memoranda reported and ordered to be published on 7th December, 1st and 15th March 2007 [No. 117] [Roger Berry]. 2 Education and Skills,(1) The future sustainability of the higher education sector: international aspects:
3 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,(1) British Waterways: Seventh Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 345]; and
4 Science and Technology,(1) The Cooksey Review: Government Response to the Committee's Third Report of Session 2006-07: Third Special Report from the Science and Technology Committee; to be printed [No. 978];
5 Work and Pensions,Welfare Reform Green Paper and the Government's response to Leitch: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 939-i] [Mr Terry Rooney].
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