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[No. 79.]

Monday 21st April 2008.

The House met at half-past Two o’clock.

PRAYERS.

1Death of a Member,—The Speaker made the following communication to the House:

I regret to have to report to the House the death of Mrs Gwyneth Dunwoody, Member for Crewe & Nantwich. I am sure that Members on all sides of the House will join me in mourning the loss of a colleague and in extending our sympathy to the honourable Member’s family and friends.

2First Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr David Wilshire reported from the First Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008.

Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.

3Finance Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Finance Bill;

And a Motion being made, and the Question being put, That the Bill be now read a second time;

The House divided.

Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Dave Watts, Siobhain McDonagh: 298.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Baron, Mr Nick Hurd: 223.

So the Question was agreed to.

The Bill was accordingly read a second time.

Ordered, That—

(1) Clauses Nos. 3, 5, 6, 15, 21, 49, 90 and 117 and new Clauses amending section 74 of the Finance Act 2003 be committed to a Committee of the whole House;

(2) the remainder of the Bill be committed to a Public Bill Committee; and

(3) when the provisions of the Bill considered by the Committee of the whole House and the Public Bill Committee have been reported to the House, the Bill be proceeded with as if it had been reported as a whole to the House from the Public Bill Committee.—(Jane Kennedy.)

Committee to-morrow.

4Finance Bill,—Ordered, That the Finance Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.—(Liz Blackman.)

5Land Registration,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Land Registration (Network Access) Rules 2008, which were laid before this House on 5th March, be approved—(Liz Blackman):—It was agreed to.

6Public Petition,—A Public Petition from professionals in the nursery sector, concerned parents and members of the public relating to Nurseries Code of Practice was presented and read.

7Adjournment.

Subject: A417 traffic improvement scheme (Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown).

A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Liz Blackman);

And the Motion having been made after Ten o’clock, and the Debate having continued for half an hour, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order, it being then one minute past Eleven o’clock, till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 11.01 p.m.

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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):

Monday 7th April 2008

1Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration,—Thirty-seventh Report of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration [Cm. 7327] [Secretary Alan Johnson].

2Nursing and Other Health Professions,—Twenty-third Report of the Review Body on Nursing and Other Health Professions [Cm. 7337] [Secretary Alan Johnson].

3Treaty Series (No. 3, 2008),—Agreement, done at London on 23rd November 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam concerning Air Services [Cm. 7357] [Secretary David Miliband].

Wednesday 9th April 2008

4School Teachers,—Seventeenth Report Part Two of the School Teachers’ Review Body [Cm. 7352] [Secretary Ed Balls].

Tuesday 15th April 2008

5Treaty Series (No. 4, 2008),—Agreement, done at London on 21st November 2007, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Singapore concerning Air Services [Cm. 7362] [Secretary David Miliband].

Wednesday 16th April 2008

6Treaty Series (No. 32, 2007),—Fourth Supplementary List of Ratifications, Accessions, Withdrawals, etc., for 2007 [Cm. 7360] [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 4th April 2008

7Animals,—Bluetongue Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 962), dated 2nd April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary Hilary Benn].

8Local Government Finance,—Local Government Finance (England) (Substitution of Penalties) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 981), dated 3rd April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Yvette Cooper].

Monday 7th April 2008

9Medicines,—Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) and Blood Safety and Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 941), dated 31st March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary Alan Johnson].

10Sea Fisheries,—Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Measures) (Penalty Notices) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 984), dated 3rd April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary Hilary Benn].

Tuesday 8th April 2008

11Education,—Education (QCA Levy) (Revocation) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 923), dated 25th March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary John Denham].

12Local Government,—Relevant Authorities (Code of Conduct) (Prescribed Period for Undertakings) (Wales) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 929), dated 27th March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears].

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13Road Traffic,—Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1038), dated 1st April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

Wednesday 9th April 2008

14Children and Young Persons,—Childcare (Supply and Disclosure of Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 961), dated 31st March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls].

15Family Proceedings,—Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1054), dated 7th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw].

16Magistrates’ Courts,—Magistrates’ Courts Fees Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1052), dated 7th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw].

17Social Security,—Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Extended Payments) Amendment Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 959), dated 1st April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell].

18Supreme Court of England and Wales,—Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1053), dated 7th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Jack Straw].

Thursday 10th April 2008

19Road Traffic,—(1) Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County of Cornwall) Designation Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1055); and

(2) Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County of Devon) Designation Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1051),

dated 5th April 2008, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

Friday 11th April 2008

20Children and Young Persons,—(1) Childcare (Early Years and General Childcare Registers) (Common Provisions) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 976), dated 31st March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum;

(2) Childcare (Early Years Register) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 974), dated 31st March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment;

(3) Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 979), dated 31st March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment; and

(4) Childcare (General Childcare Register) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 975), dated 31st March 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment

[Secretary Ed Balls].

21Pensions,—Occupational Pension Schemes (Transfer Values) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1050), dated 3rd April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary James Purnell].

22Social Security,—Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1042), dated 7th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell].

Monday 14th April 2008

23Agriculture,—Specified Products from China (Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1079), dated 14th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary Alan Johnson].

24Pensions,—Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt–Apportionment Arrangements) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1068), dated 11th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell].

25Trade Marks,—Trade Marks (Earlier Trade Marks) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1067), dated 9th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary John Denham].

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Wednesday 16th April 2008

26Constitutional Law,—Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1035), dated 9th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Des Browne].

27Ministers of the Crown,—Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1034), dated 9th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears].

28Pensions,—Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1083), dated 14th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears].

Thursday 17th April 2008

29Health and Safety,—Control of Major Accident Hazard (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1087), dated 16th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell].

30Local Government,—Standards Committee (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1085), dated 14th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears].

31Road Traffic,—(1) Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County of Cheshire) (Borough of Macclesfield) Designation Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1084); and

(2) Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County of Nottinghamshire) Designation Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1086),

dated 15th April 2008, with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [Secretary Ruth Kelly].

Friday 18th April 2008

32Social Security,—Employment and Support Allowance (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1082), dated 14th April 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary James Purnell].

Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 21st April 2008:

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:

33Animals,—Draft Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn].

34Building Societies,—Draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Accounts, Audit and EEA State Amendments) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Angela Eagle].

35Health Care and Associated Professions,—Draft Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

36Building Societies,—Building Societies (Accounts and Related Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1143), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Angela Eagle].

37Friendly Societies,—(1) Friendly Societies (Accounts and Related Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1144); and

(2) Friendly Societies Act 1992 (Accounts, Audit and EEA State Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1140),

dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda and Impact Assessments thereon [by Command] [Angela Eagle].

38Immigration,—(1) Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1089); and

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(2) Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1088),

dated 11th April 2008 [by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].

39Savings Banks,—National Savings Bank (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1142), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Angela Eagle].

40Water Resources,—Bathing Water Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1097), dated 16th April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn].

Other Papers:

41Charities,—Report under section 70(9) of the Charities Act 2006 on Ministerial provision of financial assistance to charitable, benevolent or philanthropic institutions, dated 21st April 2008 [by Act] [Secretary James Purnell].

42Culture, Media and Sport,—Government Response to the Second Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Session 2007–08, on Ticket Touting [by Command] [Cm. 7346] [Secretary Andy Burnham].

43Government Resources and Accounts,—Treasury Minute, dated 21st April 2008, directing the application of certain amounts as appropriations in aid of the Estimates for the year ending 31st March 2009 [by Act] [Yvette Cooper].

44Home Office,—Home Office Minute, dated 17th April 2008, concerning the use of indemnities by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) to facilitate firearms training [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].

45Human Rights,—Government Response to the Tenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Session 2007–08, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights (Ninth Report): Annual Renewal of Control Orders Legislation 2008 [by Command] [Cm. 7368] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].

46National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Financial Management in the European Union [by Act]; to be printed [No. 480] [Clerk of the House].

47Prevention of Terrorism,—Government Response to the Third Report of the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation [by Command] [Cm. 7367] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].

48Public Expenditure,—Paper, entitled Public Expenditure: Statistical Analyses for 2008 [by Command]; to be printed [No. 489] [Yvette Cooper].

49Supply Estimates,—(1) Main Supply Estimates for 2008–09 for—

(i) Central Government [by Command]; to be printed [No. 479] [Yvette Cooper];

(ii) House of Commons: Administration [by Act]; to be printed [No. 486] [The Speaker];

(iii) the National Audit Office [by Act]; to be printed [No. 488] [Mr Alan Williams]; and

(2) Central Government Supply Estimates 2008–09: Supplementary Budgetary Information [by Command] [Cm. 7359] [Yvette Cooper].

APPENDIX II

General Committees

Draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Ms Dawn Butler, Mr Richard Caborn and Mr Ian McCartney from the First Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods, Mrs Sharon Hodgson and Phil Wilson.

APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1Children Schools and Families,—Looked-after children: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Children, Schools and Families Committee; to be printed [No. 442-iii] [Mr Barry Sheerman].

2Communities and Local Government,—The Supply of Rented Housing: Eighth Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed,

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  with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 457] [Dr Phyllis Starkey].

3Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—Biosecurity in UK research laboratories: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee on Biosecurity in UK research laboratories of the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 360-iii] [Mr Phil Willis].

[No. 80.]

Tuesday 22nd April 2008.

The House met at half-past Two o’clock.

PRAYERS.

1Counter-Terrorism Bill,—John Bercow reported from the Counter-Terrorism Bill Committee:

(1) That it had come to the following Resolution: That, subject to the discretion of the Chair, any written evidence received by the Committee shall be reported to the House for publication; and

(2) certain Memoranda.

Memoranda to lie upon the Table and be published.

2Local Transport Bill [Lords],—David Taylor reported from the Local Transport Bill [Lords] Committee:

(1) That it had come to the following Resolution: That, subject to the discretion of the Chair, any written evidence received by the Committee shall be reported to the House for publication; and

(2) certain Memoranda.

Memoranda to lie upon the Table and be published.

3European Committee A,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from European Committee A, nominated in respect of European Union Documents relating to the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020 and Review of the Emissions Trading Scheme, the following Resolution:

That the Committee takes note of European Union Documents No. 5849/08 and Addendum 1, Draft Decision on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020, and No. 5862/08 and Addenda 1 to 3, Draft Directive amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system in the Community; and supports the Government’s aim of contributing positively towards the negotiation of both instruments to maintain the ambition of the Commission’s legislative package and the strong EU leadership in tackling climate change and putting the EU on track to become a low-carbon economy.

Resolution to lie upon the Table.

Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.

4Road Traffic (Safety),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the content of driving tests; to create offences relating to dangerous driving; and for connected purposes: And that James Brokenshire, Mike Penning, Mr John Leech, Mr Stewart Jackson, Mr Lee Scott and David T. C. Davies do prepare and bring it in.

5Road Traffic (Safety) Bill,—James Brokenshire accordingly presented a Bill to make provision about the content of driving tests; to create offences relating to dangerous driving; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 20th June and to be printed [Bill 98].

6Pensions Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Pensions Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee.

A Clause (NC17) (Crown employment)—(Mr Mike O’Brien)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC18) (Armed forces)—(Mr Mike O’Brien)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

Another Clause (NC19) (Police)—(Mr Mike O’Brien)—brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

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Another Clause (NC1) (Start date of personal accounts)—(Mr Nigel Waterson)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC2) (Means testing)—(Mr Nigel Waterson)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC6) (Existing pension provision)—(Mr Nigel Waterson)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC7) (Earnings link)—(Mr Nigel Waterson)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time:—Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

Another Clause (NC12) (Investment principles)—(Mr Nigel Waterson)—brought up and read the first time.

Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.

And it being Nine o’clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Order [7th January].

The House divided.

Tellers for the Ayes, James Duddridge, Jeremy Wright: 173.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr Michael Foster, Alison Seabeck: 290.

The Deputy Speaker then put the Question on a new Clause selected by the Speaker for separate decision.

Another Clause (NC16) (Earnings link)—(Jim Cousins)—brought up and read the first time.

Question put, That the Clause be added to the Bill.

The House divided.

Tellers for the Ayes, Kelvin Hopkins, David Taylor: 195.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr Michael Foster, Alison Seabeck: 269.

The Deputy Speaker then put the Question on the Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown.

Amendments (Nos. 34 to 36) made to the Bill.

A Motion being made, That the Bill be now read the third time;

Secretary James Purnell, by Her Majesty’s Command, acquainted the House, That her Majesty having been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is concerned, That the House may do therein as it shall think fit.

And the Question being proposed;

And it being Ten o’clock, the Speaker put the Question:—It was agreed to.

The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.

7Immigration,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 11th March, be approved—(Alison Seabeck);

And the Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred till to-morrow, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions).

8Adjournment (May),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on

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  Thursday 1st May 2008, do adjourn till Tuesday 6th May 2008—(Alison Seabeck):—It was agreed to.

Adjournment (Whitsun),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 25 (Periodic adjournments), That this House, at its rising on Thursday 22nd May 2008, do adjourn till Monday 2nd June 2008—(Alison Seabeck):—It was agreed to.

10Public Petitions,—Public Petitions from—

(1) Johnno Hills and British citizens relating to policing in Britain; and

(2) those concerned about the proposed closures of the Sub Post Offices in the East Londonderry constituency relating to Post Office closures (East Londonderry)

were presented and read.

11Adjournment.

Subject: Inspection of children’s homes (Ann Coffey).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Liz Blackman.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-seven minutes past Ten o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 10.27 p.m.


APPENDIX I

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:

1Constitutional Law,—Draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Murphy].

2Consumer Protection,—Draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].

3Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax (Buildings and Land) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1146), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy].

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

4Agriculture,—Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1139), dated 18th April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hilary Benn].

5Customs,—Export Control (Burma) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1098), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton].

6Tribunals and Inquiries,—Membership of the Tribunal Procedure Committee Transitional Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1149), dated 18th April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].

Other Paper:

7Broadcasting,—Report and Financial Statements of Channel Four Television Corporation for 2007 [by Act] [Secretary Andy Burnham].

APPENDIX II

General Committees

European Union Documents No. 5849/08 and Addendum and No. 5862/08 and Addenda 1 to 3, relating to the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020 and Review of the Emissions Trading Scheme,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Michael Clapham and Dr Doug Naysmith from European Committee A (nominated in respect of the Documents) and nominated in substitution Kelvin Hopkins and Mr George Mudie.

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APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1Administration,—Record of the Administration Committee’s discussions at its meeting on 22nd April; to be published [Mr Frank Doran].

2Business and Enterprise and Culture, Media and Sport,—Ofcom Annual Plan 2008-09: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Business and Enterprise and Culture, Media and Sport Committees; to be printed [No. 494-i] [Mr Peter Luff].

3Communities and Local Government,—Community Cohesion and Migration: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Communities and Local Government Committee; to be printed [No. 369-iv] [Dr Phyllis Starkey].

4Defence,—Recruitment and retention in the Armed Forces:

(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee; to be printed [No. 424-iii]; and

(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published

[Mr James Arbuthnot].

5Home Affairs,—Policing in the 21st Century: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 364-iii] [Keith Vaz].

6Human Rights,—(1) Legislative Scrutiny: 1) Employment Bill; 2) Housing and Regeneration Bill; 3) Other Bills: Seventeenth Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 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 17th December, 9th and 21st January, 19th February and 3rd March [No. 501];

(2) Legislative Scrutiny: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and

(3) Human Rights Judgements: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published

[Mr Andrew Dismore].

7Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—Investigating the oceans: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Investigating the oceans Sub-Committee of the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 469-i] [Mr Phil Willis].

8International Development,—The World Food Programme and global food security:

(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 493-i]; and

(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published

[Malcolm Bruce].

9Justice,—Devolution: A Decade On: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Justice Committee; to be printed [No. 75-vii] [Mr Alan Beith].

10Treasury,—(1) Climate Change and the Stern Review: the Implications for Treasury Policy: Governments response to the Fourth Report from the Committee, Session 2007–08: Eighth Special Report from the Treasury Committee; to be printed [No. 495]; and

(2) Inherited Estates: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; with Memoranda; to be printed [No. 496-i]

[John McFall].

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[No. 80; WH, No. 51]

Tuesday 22nd April 2008.

The House sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.

 Adjournment.

Subjects:

Metals recycling industry (Dr Alan Whitehead).

Local consultation on large scale housing developments (Mr Philip Hollobone).

Piece Hall, Halifax (Mrs Linda Riordan).

Government subsidies for wind turbines (Mr Keith Simpson).

Plymouth growth plans (Linda Gilroy).

Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Alan Campbell.)

And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.


[No. 81.]

Wednesday 23rd April 2008.

The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock.

PRAYERS.

1St Austell Market Bill,—Ordered, That the St Austell Market Bill be now considered.

Bill to be read the third time.

2Opposition Day [10th 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.

Family Doctor Services,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House supports the family doctor service, and recognises that it is the first point of contact for the majority of patients; further recognises the invaluable role that GPs have in the NHS; regrets the undermining and undervaluing of GPs by the Government; is concerned about the lack of empirical and clinical evidence for the establishment of polyclinics in every primary care trust; opposes the central imposition of polyclinics against local health needs and requirements; is further concerned about the delay in publishing evidence on the cost-effectiveness of walk-in centres; believes that patients should be able to choose the most convenient GP practice, whether close to home or work; calls for GPs to be given real budgets, incentives to make savings, the freedom to re-invest for their patients and the ability to innovate in contracts with healthcare providers; supports rewarding GPs who choose to provide services in deprived areas or areas of expanding population; and further supports the incorporation of patient-reported outcome measures into the Quality and Outcomes framework and the development of structures and services in general practice that are designed by GPs and primary care providers in response to patients’ needs and choice—(Mr Andrew Lansley);

An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word ‘House’ to the end of the Question and add the words ‘welcomes the fact that the Government is providing £250 million, in addition to existing GP services, for 152 new state-of-the-art GP-led health centres open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week; notes that these will offer a wide range of health services including pre-bookable GP appointments and walk-in services; further notes that where patients previously had trouble seeing their GP or had to make numerous visits to a variety of health professionals, they will now be able to see a doctor more quickly, collect their prescriptions, get their eyes tested, have a variety of diagnostic tests or see a physiotherapist in the same building and at times convenient to the patient; further welcomes the additional centrally funded 100 GP practices to be located in the most deprived areas which will have a strong focus on promoting health and reducing inequalities; acknowledges the landmark agreement with GPs to extend surgery hours in evenings and on Saturdays and agrees that extended access will benefit hard-working families; further welcomes the extension of the role of pharmacies to be able to prescribe for and deal with minor ailments on the NHS, as well as promoting good health, supporting those with long-term conditions and preventing illnesses through additional screening and advice; recognises that the Government is on the side of patients; and agrees that extending access to GP services through extended hours and new GP health

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centres can have a real impact on health inequalities’, instead thereof.—(Secretary Alan Johnson.)

And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;

3Deferred Divisions,—The Deputy Speaker announced the result of the Division which had been deferred to this day, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions):

Immigration,—That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 11th March, be approved.

Ayes: 265.

Noes: 65.

So the Question was agreed to.

4Opposition Day [10th allotted day],—Family Doctor Services,—The Question being again proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;

And the Question being put;

The House divided.

Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Michael Fabricant: 211.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr Frank Roy, Ms Diana R. Johnson: 306.

So the Question was negatived.

And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments):—It was agreed to.

The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.

Resolved, That this House welcomes the fact that the Government is providing £250 million, in addition to existing GP services, for 152 new state-of-the-art GP-led health centres open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week; notes that these will offer a wide range of health services including pre-bookable GP appointments and walk-in services; further notes that where patients previously had trouble seeing their GP or had to make numerous visits to a variety of health professionals, they will now be able to see a doctor more quickly, collect their prescriptions, get their eyes tested, have a variety of diagnostic tests or see a physiotherapist in the same building and at times convenient to the patient; further welcomes the additional centrally funded 100 GP practices to be located in the most deprived areas which will have a strong focus on promoting health and reducing inequalities; acknowledges the landmark agreement with GPs to extend surgery hours in evenings and on Saturdays and agrees that extended access will benefit hard-working families; further welcomes the extension of the role of pharmacies to be able to prescribe for and deal with minor ailments on the NHS, as well as promoting good health, supporting those with long-term conditions and preventing illnesses through additional screening and advice; recognises that the Government is on the side of patients; and agrees that extending access to GP services through extended hours and new GP health centres can have a real impact on health inequalities.

Crime in London,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House supports the dedication of police officers in the City of London Police, the Metropolitan Police Service and the British Transport Police but notes the unacceptable trend in teenage murders in London, including the shocking figure of 27 murdered in 2007; believes that Londoners’ daily experience of crime, particularly lower level crime and anti-social behaviour, is now far removed from some official statistics; is deeply concerned that violent crime in London as measured by the British Crime Survey is the highest of all the regions in England and Wales and that fear of crime in London is now also the highest of all the regions in England and Wales; further notes the link between gun crime and drugs; further believes that local communities should be given greater freedom to direct the efforts of their police force if streets are to be made safer; and condemns the current Mayor of London for his complacent attitude to these serious crime issues—(Mr David Ruffley);

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 ‘recognises the commitment and enthusiasm of the police officers of the Metropolitan Police Service, the City of London Police and the British Transport Police and further recognises the valuable contribution made by police community support officers and police staff to cutting crime in London; notes that police numbers in London now stand at record levels; welcomes the aim of the Mayor of London to add 1,000 more as part of his clear commitment to making London one of the world’s safest capital cities; supports the introduction of Neighbourhood Policing Teams in all 600 wards in London to give communities greater access to policing in their areas; praises the work of the Metropolitan Police Service, which enjoys high levels of public satisfaction; further recognises the success of its enforcement operations

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and actions to tackle violent crime which have led to major reductions in gun and knife crime; acknowledges the importance of community and faith organisations in helping to make communities safer; welcomes the significant falls in overall recorded crime in London; and notes that homicide levels in London are at their lowest for nine years’, instead thereof.—(Mr Tony McNulty.)

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 Crispin Blunt, Mr Richard Benyon: 193.

Tellers for the Noes, Tony Cunningham, Mr Dave Watts: 308.

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, Tony Cunningham, Mr Dave Watts: 303.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Richard Benyon: 181.

So the Question was agreed to.

The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.

Resolved, That this House recognises the commitment and enthusiasm of the police officers of the Metropolitan Police Service, the City of London Police and the British Transport Police and further recognises the valuable contribution made by police community support officers and police staff to cutting crime in London; notes that police numbers in London now stand at record levels; welcomes the aim of the Mayor of London to add 1,000 more as part of his clear commitment to making London one of the world’s safest capital cities; supports the introduction of Neighbourhood Policing Teams in all 600 wards in London to give communities greater access to policing in their areas; praises the work of the Metropolitan Police Service, which enjoys high levels of public satisfaction; further recognises the success of its enforcement operations and actions to tackle violent crime which have led to major reductions in gun and knife crime; acknowledges the importance of community and faith organisations in helping to make communities safer; welcomes the significant falls in overall recorded crime in London; and notes that homicide levels in London are at their lowest for nine years.

5Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020 and Review of the Emissions Trading Scheme,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 5849/08 and Addendum, Draft Decision on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 and No. 5862/08 and Addenda 1 to 3, Draft Directive amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system in the Community; and supports the Government’s aim of contributing positively towards the negotiation of both instruments to maintain the ambition of the Commission’s legislative package and the strong EU leadership in tackling climate change and putting the EU on track to become a low-carbon economy—(Liz Blackman):—It was agreed to.

6Public Petition,—A Public Petition from Patricia Anne Davies relating to complaints against churches was presented.

7Adjournment.

Subject: Public family law (John Hemming).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Liz Blackman.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till eight minutes to Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 7.52 p.m.

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APPENDIX I

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Paper subject to Negative Resolution:

1Cultural Objects,—Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan (Publication and Provision of Information) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1159), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Andy Burnham].

Other Papers:

2Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland),—Report and Accounts of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel Northern Ireland for 2006–07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 446] [Mr Secretary Woodward].

3Police (Northern Ireland),—Accounts of—

(1) the Office of the Oversight Commissioner for 1st April–31st May 2007; and

(2) the Office of the Oversight Commissioner for 2006–07,

with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 503 and 504] [Clerk of the House].

4Supply Estimates,—Electoral Commission: Main Supply Estimate for 2008–09 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 487] [The Speaker].

APPENDIX II

General Committees

1Draft Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (Commencement No. 3 and Supplementary Provision) Order 2008:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Mike Hancock Chairman; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr John Baron, Mr David S. Borrow, Ms Karen Buck, Colin Burgon, Lorely Burt, Harry Cohen, Mark Fisher, Mr Alan Meale, Albert Owen, Dr Nick Palmer, Mr Mark Prisk, Alison Seabeck, Sarah Teather, Mr Gareth Thomas, Mr Rob Wilson, Mr Tim Yeo and Sir George Young.

2Draft Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 and the draft Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Second Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Liz Blackman, Mark Durkan, Barry Gardiner, Paul Goggins, Ms Patricia Hewitt, Mr Denis MacShane, Alun Michael, Stephen Pound, Mr John Prescott, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Geraldine Smith, Mr Gary Streeter, Mr Andrew Turner, Angela Watkinson and Sammy Wilson.

3Draft Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008:

(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Dr William McCrea Chairman; and

(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Liz Blackman, Ms Dawn Butler, Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Gregory Campbell, Ben Chapman, Mr Mark Field, Paul Goggins, Mr James Gray, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr George Howarth, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Dr Alasdair McDonnell, Rob Marris, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Laurence Robertson, Angela Watkinson and Mrs Betty Williams.

European Committees

4The Speaker has appointed Mr David Wilshire Chairman of European Committee B in respect of European Union Documents No. 14999/07, No. 15001/07, No. 14995/07, No. 14993/07, No. 14996/07, No. 14997/07, relating to The Accession Process in the Western Balkans and No. 15616/07, Addenda 1 and 2, No. 15690/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, and Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum, dated 15th February 2008, relating to Interim

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  Political Agreement on Co-operation between the European Union and its Member States and the Republic of Serbia.

APPENDIX III

Reports from Select Committees

1Culture, Media and Sport,—London 2012 Games: the next lap: Sixth Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 104-I and -II] [Mr John Whittingdale].

2Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—(1) Flooding: Fifth 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. 49]; and

(2) Climate change: the “citizen’s agenda” and the Bali Summit: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 362]

[Mr Michael Jack].

3European Scrutiny,—(1) Twenty-first Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 16-xix];

(2) Minutes of the Public Deliberations of the Committee; to be printed [No. 361-viii]; and

(3) Ministerial Correspondence: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published

[Michael Connarty].

4Foreign Affairs,—Scrutiny of Diplomatic Appointments: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 507-i] [Mike Gapes].

5Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—Science Budget Allocations: Fourth Report from the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 215-I and -II] [Mr Phil Willis].

6Public Accounts,—(1) Evasion of vehicle excise duty: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 227-i]; and

(2) National Probation Service: The supervision of Community Orders in England: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 508-i]

[Mr Edward Leigh].


[No. 81; WH, No. 52]

Wednesday 23rd April 2008.

The House sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.

 Adjournment.

Subjects:

Prison overcrowding and sentencing policy (Mr Elfyn Llwyd).

West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy revision (Peter Luff).

Housing needs in London (Ms Karen Buck).

Private sector rented housing (Ms Sally Keeble).

Post Office closures in Northavon (Steve Webb).

Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Dave Watts.)

And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 5.14 p.m.


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[No. 82.]

Thursday 24th April 2008.

The House met at half-past Ten o’clock.

PRAYERS.

1Broads Authority Bill,—The Order of the day being read for the Third Reading of the Broads Authority Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time on Wednesday 7th May at Four o’clock.

2Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords],—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords];

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

3Canterbury City Council Bill,—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Canterbury City Council Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

4Leeds City Council Bill,—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Leeds City Council Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

5London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill,—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

6Manchester City Council Bill [Lords],—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Manchester City Council Bill [Lords];

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

7Nottingham City Council Bill,—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Nottingham City Council Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

8Reading Borough Council Bill,—The Order of the day being read for the Second Reading of the Reading Borough Council Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Thursday 1st May.

9Supermarkets (Topical Debate),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House has considered the matter of supermarkets—(Joan Ruddock);

And it being one and half hours after the commencement of proceedings, the Motion lapsed without Question put, pursuant to Temporary Standing Order (Topical debates).

10Points-based Immigration System,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House has considered the matter of a points-based immigration system—(Mr Liam Byrne);

And it being Six o’clock, the Motion lapsed without Question put.

11Public Petition,—A Public Petition from residents of Irchester ward and surrounding area relating to anti-social behaviour (Northamptonshire) was presented and read.

12Adjournment.

Subject: Development of Basildon Golf Course (Angela E. Smith).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Alison Seabeck.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till half-past Six o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 6.30 p.m.

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APPENDIX I

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1Electricity,—Electricity and Gas (Billing) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1163), dated 23rd April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton].

2Savings Banks,—National Savings Bank (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1164), dated 23rd April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Angela Eagle].

Other Paper:

3Treasury,—Treasury Minute, dated 24th April 2008, concerning liabilities arising from the Bank of England’s special liquidity scheme [by Command] [Angela Eagle].

APPENDIX II

Reports from Select Committees

1Health,—Modernising Medical Careers: Third Report from the Health Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 25-I and -III] [Mr Kevin Barron].

2Home Affairs,—Policing in the 21st Century: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 364-iv] [Keith Vaz].

3International Development,—(1) Reconstructing Afghanistan: Government Response to the Fourth Report from the Committee, Session 2007–08: Third Special Report from the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 509]; and

(2) DFID and the African Development Bank: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 441-ii]

[Malcolm Bruce].

4Public Administration,—(1) User Involvement in Public Services: Sixth Report from the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 410]; and

(2) Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 499-i]

[Dr Tony Wright].


[No. 82; WH, No. 53]

Thursday 24th April 2008.

The House sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at half-past Two o’clock.

 Adjournment.

Subject: Ticket touting, Second Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and the Government’s response thereto.

Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Liz Blackman.)

And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 29th April.

[Adjourned at 5.29 p.m.


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[No. 83.]

Friday 25th April 2008.

The House met at half-past Nine o’clock.

1The Speaker’s Absence,—The House being met, and the Speaker having leave of absence pursuant to paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 3 (Deputy Speaker), Sylvia Heal, the First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table.

PRAYERS.

2The First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means took the Chair as Deputy Speaker.

3Motion to sit in private,—Jim Dowd moved, That this House do sit in private.

The Deputy Speaker put the Question forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 163 (Motions to sit in private).

The House divided.

Tellers for the Ayes, Jim Dowd, Jim Sheridan: 0.

Tellers for the Noes, Mr Russell Brown, Andrew Gwynne: 44.

So the Question was negatived.

4Food Products (Marketing to Children) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Food Products (Marketing to Children) Bill;

And a Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time;

And it being half-past Two o’clock, the Debate stood adjourned.

Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 6th June.

5Public Sector Buildings (Energy Performance) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Public Sector Buildings (Energy Performance) Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 16th May.

6Citizens’ Convention Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Citizens’ Convention Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 16th May.

7Pedlars (Street Trading Regulation) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Pedlars (Street Trading Regulation) Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 6th June.

8Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 6th June.

9Employment Retention Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Employment Retention Bill;

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 20th June.

10Adjournment.

Subject: Application of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 to candidates for directly elected office (Mr Greg Hands).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Sadiq Khan.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till Three o’clock, adjourned till Monday 28th April.

[Adjourned at 3 p.m.

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APPENDIX

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1Animals,—Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1180), dated 24th April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].

2National Health Service,—National Health Service Delegation of Functions to the NHS Business Services Authority (Awdurdod Gwasanaethau Busnes y GIG) (Counter Fraud and Security Management) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1148), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson].

3Sports Grounds and Sporting Events,—Football Spectators (2008 European Championship Control Period) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1165), dated 24th April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].



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