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[No. 101.] Monday 2nd June 2008.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Delegated Legislation Committee,—Miss Anne Begg reported from the First Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Building Societies (Financial Assistance) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Second Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 and the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Third Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mrs Joan Humble reported from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Right to Roam (Mobile Phones) Bill,—The Order for reading the Right to Roam (Mobile Phones) Bill a second time on Friday 6th June was read and discharged. |
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17th October.
| 5 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Statute Law (Repeals) Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to promote the reform of the statute law by the repeal, in accordance with recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission, of certain enactments which (except in so far as their effect is preserved) are no longer of practical utility, and to make other provision in connection with the repeal of those enactments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
The Lords have agreed to the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
The Lords communicate that they have made the following amendment to the Order of that House of 6th May, relating to the appointment of a Committee to join with a Committee of this House to consider and report on the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill: That the Committee should report on the draft Bill by 22nd July.
| 6 | Statute Law (Repeals) Bill [Lords],—The Statute Law (Repeals) Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 115]. |
| 7 | Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill,—Lords Amendments to the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 116]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to Lords Amendments to the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill be printed [Bill 116–EN].
| 8 | New Member sworn,—Anthony Edward Timpson, Esquire, Member for Crewe and Nantwich, was sworn. |
| 9 | Planning Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the Order of 10th December 2007 (Planning Bill (Programme)) be varied as follows— |
1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
2. Proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall be concluded in two days.
3. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken on each of those days as shown in the following Table and in the order so shown.
4. Each part of the proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in relation to it in the second column of the Table.
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| Proceedings | Time for conclusion of proceedings |
| First day |
| New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Parts 3 and 4, New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Part 7, New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Part 8, and New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to correction of errors in development consent decisions or changes to, or revocation of, orders granting development consent. | 7.30 p.m. |
| New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Part 2. | The moment of interruption. |
| Second day |
| New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Chapter 2 of Part 9, and New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to Part 11. | 7.00 p.m. |
| New Clauses, and amendments to Clauses, relating to functions of the Infrastructure Planning Commission or the Secretary of State in relation to applications for orders granting development consent, and remaining proceedings on consideration. | One hour before the moment of interruption. |
5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on the second day—(John Healey);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Tony Cunningham, Siobhain McDonagh: 248.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr John Baron, Mr Nick Hurd: 193.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 10 | Planning Bill [1st allocated day],—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Planning Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee. |
A Clause (NC9) (Highways)—(John Healey)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC10) (Railways)—(John Healey)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill.
Amendments (Nos. 77 and 78) made to the Bill.
Another Amendment (No. 325) proposed to the Bill, in page 8, line 12, to leave out the words ‘or Wales’.—(Dan Rogerson.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Jenny Willott, Mr Roger Williams: 46.
Tellers for the Noes, Siobhain McDonagh, Tony Cunningham: 265.
Other Amendments (Nos. 79 to 92) made to the Bill.
Other Clauses (NC15) (Land to which authorisation of compulsory acquisition can relate), (NC17) (Rights in connection with underground gas storage facilities), (NC18) (Public rights of way: statutory undertakers’ apparatus etc.) and (NC19) (Extinguishment of rights, and removal of apparatus, of statutory undertakers etc.)—(Mr Parmjit Dhanda)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill.
Other Clauses (NC20) (Use of underground gas storage facilities), (NC21) (Harbours), (NC22) (Deemed consent under section 34 of the Coast Protection Act 1949), (NC23) (Deemed licences under Part 2 of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985), (NC24) (Removal of consent requirements), (NC26) (Interpretation: land and rights over land) and (NC37) (Application of compulsory acquisition procedure provisions)—(John Healey)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill.
Other Amendments (Nos. 114 to 152) made to the Bill.
Ordered, That Clause No. 120 be transferred to the end of line 8 on page 65.—(John Healey.)
Other Amendments (Nos. 153 to 160) made to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC27) (The relevant local planning authority)—(Mr Parmjit Dhanda)—brought up, read the first and second time and added to the Bill.
Other Amendments (Nos. 165 and 167 to 183) made to the Bill.
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Another Clause (NC14) (Correction of errors in development consent decisions)—(Mr Parmjit Dhanda)—brought up and read the first time.
Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time.
And it being half-past Seven o’clock, the Deputy Speaker put the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Order [this day]:—It was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker then put the Questions necessary to dispose of the business to be concluded at that hour.
Clause added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC25) (Changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent)—(Mr Parmjit Dhanda)—brought up, read the first time and added to the Bill.
Other Amendments (Nos. 113, 166 and 246) made to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC8) (Parliamentary requirements)—(John Healey)—brought up, read the first time and second time and added to the Bill.
Another Clause (NC1) (Climate change)—(Mr David Drew)—brought up and read the first time.
Question put, That the Clause be read a second time.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr David Heath, Mr Nick Hurd: 241.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Wayne David: 256.
It being after Ten o’clock, the Speaker put the Question on an Amendment selected for separate decision.
Another Amendment (No. 53) proposed to the Bill, in page 3, line 8, at the end, to insert the words ‘, and
(c) has been approved by both Houses of Parliament.’.—(Mrs Jacqui Lait.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr John Baron, Mr Nick Hurd: 223.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Bob Blizzard, Mr Wayne David: 277.
Other Amendments (Nos. 72 to 76) made to the Bill.
Bill to be further considered to-morrow.
| 11 | Representation of the People,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Parliamentary Constituencies (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 31st March, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | Health Care and Associated Professions,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 21st April, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Pensions,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 29th April, be approved—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | Carbon Capture and Storage,—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 Document No. 5835/08 and Addenda 1 and 2; notes its objective of removing legislative barriers to the geological storage of carbon dioxide in existing Community legislation; and supports the Government’s approach to securing practical and proportionate legislation that promotes the environmentally safe storage of carbon dioxide—(Mr Alan Campbell):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Farriers,—Ordered, That the Farriers’ Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 646), dated 5th March 2008, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.—(Mr Alan Campbell.) |
| 16 | Welsh Grand Committee,—Ordered, That— |
(1) the matter of the Future of energy in Wales, being a matter relating exclusively to Wales, be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for its consideration;
(2) the Committee shall meet at Westminster on Wednesday 18th June at Nine o’clock and between Two o’clock and Four o’clock to take questions under Standing Order No. 103 (Welsh Grand Committee (questions for oral answer)) and to consider the matter referred to it under paragraph (1) above.—(Mr Alan Campbell.)
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| 17 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from users of Ditherington Post Office relating to Post Office closures (Shropshire) was presented and read. |
Subject: Future of the UK water sector (Linda Gilroy).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Alan Campbell.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till nine minutes to Eleven o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.51 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 date during the adjournment pursuant to Standing Order No. 158 (Presentation of command papers):
Wednesday 28th May 2008
| 1 | Treaty Series (No. 7, 2008),—Agreement, done at Lusaka on 13th February 2008, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Zambia concerning Air Services [Cm. 7413] [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 23rd May 2008
| 2 | National Health Service,—Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mental Health Partnership National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1323), dated 19th May 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 3 | Road Traffic,—Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County of Wiltshire) (District of West Wiltshire) Designation Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1340), dated 21st May 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Tuesday 27th May 2008
| 4 | Architects,—Architects (Recognition of European Qualifications etc and Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1331), dated 19th May 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
Wednesday 28th May 2008
| 5 | European Communities,—European Regional Development Fund (London Operational Programme) (Implementation) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1342), dated 22nd May 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
Thursday 29th May 2008
| 6 | Disabled Persons,—Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Trade Organisations and Qualifications Bodies) (Revocation) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1336), dated 22nd May 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 2nd June 2008:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 7 | Parliament,—Draft Ministerial and other Salaries Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
| 8 | Terms and Conditions of Employment,—Draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 9 | Criminal Law,—Crime and Disorder (Prescribed Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1406), dated 28th May 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
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| 10 | Town and Country Planning,—Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1371), dated 19th May 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 11 | Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,—Statute, dated 11th October 2006, made by the Governing Body of Oriel College in the University of Oxford, revising the existing Statutes of the College [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Other Papers:
| 12 | Children, Schools and Families,—Paper, entitled Youth Alcohol Action Plan [by Command] [Cm. 7387] [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 13 | European Union,—Government Response to the Tenth Report from the House of Lords European Union Select Committee, Session 2007–08, on The Treaty of Lisbon: An Impact Assessment [by Command] [Cm. 7389] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 14 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Ministry of Defence: Chinook Mk3 Helicopters [by Act]; to be printed [No. 512] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 15 | Work and Pensions,—Paper, entitled Joint birth registration: recording responsibility [by Command] [Cm. 7293] [Secretary James Purnell]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords],—The Committee of Selection has discharged Patrick Hall from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] Committee and nominated in substitution Mr Tom Clarke. |
| 2 | Draft Building Societies (Financial Assistance) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged David Wright from the First Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Ann Coffey. |
| 3 | Draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 and the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Kevan Jones from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders) and nominated in substitution Ms Gisela Stuart. |
| 4 | Draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Nick Herbert from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Henry Bellingham. |
European Committees
| 5 | European Union Document No. 8403/08 and Addenda 1 to 5, relating to The EU—A Global Partner for Development—Speeding Up Progress Towards the Millennium Development Goals,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown from European Committee B (nominated in respect of the Document) and nominated in substitution Mr Mark Lancaster. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Children, Schools and Families,—Looked-after children: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Children, Schools and Families Committee; to be printed [No. 442-vi] [Fiona Mactaggart]. |
| 2 | Communities and Local Government,—(1) Provision of Public Toilets: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Communities and Local Government Committee; to be printed [No. 636-i]; |
(2) Community Cohesion and Migration: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published;
(3) New Towns (follow up): Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published and
(4) Planning Skills: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Phyllis Starkey].
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| 3 | Human Rights,—(1) Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights (Eleventh Report): 42 Days and Public Emergencies: Twenty-first 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 [No. 635]; |
(2) Human Rights Judgments: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and
(3) Human rights ministers: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Andrew Dismore].
| 4 | Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—The Office For Fair Access (OFFA): Minutes of Evidence taken before the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 598-i] [Mr Phil Willis]. |
| 5 | International Development,—Co-ordination for Aid Effectiveness: Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 520-iii] [Malcolm Bruce]. |
| 6 | Public Accounts,—(1) A progress update in resolving difficulties in administering the single payment scheme in England: Twenty-ninth Report from the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 285]; |
(2) Management of large business Corporation Tax: Thirtieth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 302];
(3) Progress in tackling benefit fraud: Thirty-first Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 323];
(4) Reducing the cost of complying with regulations: The delivery of the Administrative Burdens Programme 2007: Thirty-second Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 363];
(5) Ministry of Defence: Major Projects Report 2007: Thirty-third Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 433];
(6) Increasing employment rates for ethnic minorities: Thirty-fourth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 472]; and
(7) Making grants efficiently in the culture, media and sport sector: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 641-i]
[Mr Edward Leigh].
[No. 102.] Tuesday 3rd June 2008.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords],—Mr Roger Gale reported from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] (except Clauses Nos. 4, 11, 14 and 23, Schedule No. 2 and any new Clauses or new Schedules relating to the termination of pregnancy by registered medical practitioners) 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) a Memorandum.
Memorandum to lie upon the Table and to be published.
| 2 | Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee,—John Cummings reported from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
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| 3 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords as follows: |
Employment Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to make provision about the procedure for the resolution of employment disputes; to provide for compensation for financial loss in cases of unlawful underpayment or non-payment; to make provision about the enforcement of minimum wages legislation and the application of the national minimum wage to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and voluntary workers; to make provision about the enforcement of offences under the Employment Agencies Act 1973; to make provision about the right of trade unions to expel or exclude members on the grounds of membership of a political party; and for connected purposes; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 4 | Employment Bill [Lords],—The Employment Bill [Lords] was read the first time, and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 117]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Employment Bill [Lords] be printed [Bill 117–EN].
| 5 | Members of Parliament (Pay and Responsibilities),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Senior Salaries Review Body to take account of transfers of powers between Parliament and European Union institutions when making recommendations on the pay of Members of Parliament; and for connected purposes—(Mr Peter Lilley); |
And the Motion being opposed, after permitting a short explanatory statement from the Member who made the Motion and from a Member who opposed it, the Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business):—It was agreed to.
Ordered, That Mr Peter Lilley, Mr Michael Ancram, Mr Peter Bone, Mr Graham Brady, Mr Frank Field, Mr James Gray, Mr David Heathcoat-Amory, Mr Edward Leigh, Mr John Redwood, Ms Gisela Stuart and Mr Charles Walker do prepare and bring in the Bill.
| 6 | Members of Parliament (Pay and Responsibilities) Bill,—Mr Peter Lilley accordingly presented a Bill to require the Senior Salaries Review Body to take account of transfers of powers between Parliament and European Union institutions when making recommendations on the pay of Members of Parliament; and for connected purposes: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 17th October and to be printed [Bill 113]. |
| 7 | Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Orders Nos. 80A (Carry-over of bills) and 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 4th July 2007 in the last Session of Parliament (Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill (Programme)): |
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—(Mark Tami):—It was agreed to.
| 8 | Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Lords Amendments to the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill. |
Lords Amendments Nos. 1 to 125 were agreed to.
| 9 | Energy from Renewable Resources,—Resolved, That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 5421/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, draft Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable resources; notes the Government’s support for the European Commission’s proposal for increasing the renewable energy share of final EU energy consumption to 20 per cent. by 2020 as part of a balanced energy mix; further notes the importance of the Commission’s parallel proposals in the EU package for
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strengthening of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, so as to provide the basis for a global carbon market and enable emission reductions to be made in the most cost-effective way; recognises the significant contribution that attainment of the renewable targets can make to the European Union’s efforts to tackle climate change, enhance geo-political security of supply and provide the EU with the opportunity to capitalise on significant business and innovation benefits; further recognises the ambitious nature of the proposed legally binding targets; and urges that the Directive should be revised to provide Member States with sufficient flexibility as to ensure that the overall EU and Member State renewables targets can be achieved in a cost-effective way.—(Malcolm Wicks.) |
| 10 | Maritime Policy,—Resolved, That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 14631/07 and Addenda 1 to 5, Commission Communication, An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, and No. 14176/07, Commission Staff Working Document on Maritime Clusters; and endorses the Government’s approach to these documents.—(Jim Fitzpatrick.) |
| 11 | Building Societies,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Building Societies (Financial Assistance) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 3rd April, be approved—(Ms Diana R. Johnson):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | Consumer Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Compensation (Claims Management Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 22nd April, be approved—(Ms Diana R. Johnson):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 30th April, be approved—(Ms Diana R. Johnson); |
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Michael Foster, Mr Sadiq Khan: 279.
Tellers for the Noes, Dr William McCrea, Mr Gregory Campbell: 6.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 14 | Northern Ireland,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 30th April, be approved—(Ms Diana R. Johnson):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Public Petitions,—Public Petitions from— |
(1) residents of Southend relating to Southend Driving Test Centre; and
(2) the people of Ceredigion relating to Post Office closures (Ceredigion)
were presented and read.
| 16 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from pensioners and disabled people of Sheppey and others of like disposition relating to pensioner travel (Kent) was presented. |
Subject: Southend Driving Test Centre (James Duddridge).
A Motion was made and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Ms Diana R. Johnson);
And it being Ten o’clock, the Motion for the adjournment of the House lapsed, without Question put.
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Ms Diana R. Johnson.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-nine minutes past Ten o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 10.29 p.m.
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APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Environmental Protection,—Draft Community Emissions Trading Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Angela Eagle]. |
| 2 | Proceeds of Crime,—Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Code of Practice) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [The Solicitor General]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 3 | Fire and Rescue Services,—Fire and Rescue Services (National Framework) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1370), dated 23rd May 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
| 4 | Road Traffic,—Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1402), dated 28th May 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
| 5 | Value Added Tax,—Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) (Smoking Cessation Products) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1410), dated 2nd June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Immigration and Asylum,—Report by the Independent Monitor of the entry clearance system appointed under section 23 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 [by Act] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
| 7 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Skills for Life: Progress on Improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy [by Act]; to be printed [No. 482] [Clerk of the House]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 8 | Proceeds of Crime,—Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Code of Practice) Order 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 13th May]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| Draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Ann Clwyd, Mrs Sia(r)n C. James, Alun Michael and Albert Owen from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Gordon Banks, Mr Bruce George, Nigel Griffiths and Mrs Madeleine Moon. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Business and Enterprise,—(1) Jobs for the Girls: Two Years On: Government Response to the Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Committee’s Second Report of Session 2007–08: Fourth Special Report from the Business and Enterprise Committee; to be printed [No. 634]; and |
(2) Energy Prices: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 293-iii]
[Peter Luff].
(i) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee; to be printed [No. 535-iii]; and
(ii) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published; and
(2) Defence Equipment 2008: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr James Arbuthnot].
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| 3 | Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill; to be printed [No. 551-v]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Michael Jabez Foster].
| 4 | Draft Marine Bill,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Marine Bill; to be printed [No. 552-i]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Joan Walley].
| 5 | Environmental Audit,—(1) Are Biofuels Sustainable? The Government Response: Government Response to the Fourth Report from the Committee, Session 2007–08: Fifth Special Report from the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 644]; and |
(2) Greener Homes for the Future? An environmental analysis of the Government’s house-building plans: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 566-iii]
[Mr Tim Yeo].
| 6 | Home Affairs,—Policing in the 21st Century: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 364-v] [Keith Vaz]. |
| 7 | Justice,—(1) Consultation Sentencing Guideline; Theft and Burglary (non-dwelling): Minutes of Evidence taken before the Justice Committee; to be printed [No. 649-i]; and |
(2) Constitutional and Legal Issues: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 650-i]
[Mr Alan Beith].
| 8 | Welsh Affairs,—The provision of cross-border public services for Wales: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 401-vi]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Hywel Francis].
[No. 102; WH, No. 66]
Tuesday 3rd June 2008.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
Subjects:
Government policy on eco-towns (Miss Anne McIntosh).
Low pay and migrant workers (Colin Burgon).
UK aid programme in Mozambique (Mark Pritchard).
Food security policy (Mr David Drew).
Post Office closures in East Devon (Mr Hugo Swire).
Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mark Tami.)
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 1.59 p.m.
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[No. 103.] Wednesday 4th June 2008.
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Disqualification of a Member,—The Speaker laid upon the Table a notification, That Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer had this day appointed Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, Member for Henley, to be Steward or Bailiff of Her Majesty’s Manor of Northstead in the County of York. |
| 2 | Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee,—John Cummings reported from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Accounts, Audit and EEA State Amendments) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Bank Holiday (Contribution of Polish Citizens),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a bank holiday to celebrate the contribution of Polish citizens to Great Britain since 1940—(Daniel Kawczynski); |
And the Motion being opposed, after permitting a short explanatory statement from the Member who made the Motion and from a Member who opposed it, the Speaker put the Question, pursuant to Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business):—It was agreed to.
Ordered, That Daniel Kawczynski, John Battle, Greg Mulholland, Ann Winterton, David Wright, John Bercow, Mr Denis MacShane, Stephen Pound, Mrs Nadine Dorries and Dr Alan Whitehead do prepare and bring in the Bill.
| 4 | Bank Holiday (Contribution of Polish Citizens) Bill,—Daniel Kawczynski accordingly presented a Bill to establish a bank holiday to celebrate the contribution of Polish citizens to Great Britain since 1940: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Friday 17th October and to be printed [Bill 114]. |
| 5 | Opposition Day [13th 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. |
Volunteering,—Resolved, That this House welcomes National Volunteering Week and the publication of the report of the Morgan Inquiry; recognises the outstanding contribution made by volunteers to what, sixty years ago, William Beveridge called ‘the vigour and abundance of voluntary action...which are the distinguishing marks of a free society’; notes that every week millions of people volunteer their time for others, providing indispensable personal care and attention in all of Britain’s communities; emphasises the continuing importance of volunteering even as the voluntary sector expands its paid workforce and takes on the delivery of public services; further notes that some voluntary organisations experience shortages of volunteers in key positions; supports the call of the Commission for the Future of Volunteering for ‘volunteering to become part of the DNA of our society’; congratulates employers who encourage and make time available for their employees to volunteer; and urges the Government to address the bureaucratic barriers that lie between volunteers and volunteering.—(Mr Francis Maude.)
Pensioner Poverty,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House deplores the fact that, even on the Government’s own figures, there are nearly two million pensioners living in poverty in the UK, that the poorest pensioners are seeing their incomes decline in real terms and that according to EU figures only pensioners in Latvia, Cyprus and Spain are more likely to fall into poverty; is concerned at the damage caused to many pensioners’ finances by the alarming rise in food, energy and fuel prices and in council tax; regrets the fact that some 2.25 million older households are suffering from fuel poverty; disagrees with the Government’s refusal to state when it intends to restore the link between average earnings and the basic state pension; notes with regret the Government’s decision to abandon its target for maximising the take-up of pension credit when some 1.7 million pensioners eligible are not claiming it; further deplores the sharp decline in private pensions savings since 1997; and calls on the Government to finally redeem its pledge, made in 1997, to ensure that ‘all pensioners should share fairly in the increasing prosperity of the nation’—(Mr Nigel Waterson);
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 policies of this Government to tackle pensioner poverty, which have lifted around two million pensioners out of absolute poverty and over one million out of relative poverty, and have
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led to spending of around £12 billion extra on pensioners compared with 1997; recognises that pension credit allows pensioners to live with dignity and rewards those who have saved for their own retirement; acknowledges the introduction of and increases to the winter fuel payment and further measures to ensure pensioners can keep warm; notes the provision of free off-peak bus travel granting freedom to pensioners and ensuring that they are not isolated in their own community; welcomes the long-term framework for pensions through the Pensions Act 2007, including re-linking the basic state pension to average earnings and ensuring equality for women and carers with men by 2025; and further welcomes the private pension reforms in the Pensions Bill which will enable individuals to take personal responsibility for their own retirement’, instead thereof.—(Mr Mike O’Brien.)
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 Brooks Newmark, Mr Crispin Blunt: 213.
Tellers for the Noes, Alison Seabeck, Steve McCabe: 284.
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, Steve McCabe, Alison Seabeck: 279.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Brooks Newmark: 209.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House welcomes the policies of this Government to tackle pensioner poverty, which have lifted around two million pensioners out of absolute poverty and over one million out of relative poverty, and have led to spending of around £12 billion extra on pensioners compared with 1997; recognises that pension credit allows pensioners to live with dignity and rewards those who have saved for their own retirement; acknowledges the introduction of and increases to the winter fuel payment and further measures to ensure pensioners can keep warm; notes the provision of free off-peak bus travel granting freedom to pensioners and ensuring that they are not isolated in their own community; welcomes the long-term framework for pensions through the Pensions Act 2007, including re-linking the basic state pension to average earnings and ensuring equality for women and carers with men by 2025; and further welcomes the private pension reforms in the Pensions Bill which will enable individuals to take personal responsibility for their own retirement.
| 6 | Constitutional Law,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 22nd April, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
| 7 | Adjournment (Summer),—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 Tuesday 22nd July 2008, do adjourn till Monday 6th October 2008—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to. |
| 8 | Notices of Questions etc. during September 2008,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 22B (Notices of Questions etc. during September), That the days appointed for the tabling and answering of written questions and for written ministerial statements under Standing Order No. 22B (Notices of questions etc. during September) shall be as follows: |
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Tabling days
Wednesday 3rd, Monday 8th and Wednesday 10th September 2008
Answering days
Wednesday 10th, Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th September 2008—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.
| 9 | Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee),—Resolved, That this House concurs with the Lords Message of 2nd June that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 30th April, it be an instruction to the Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill that it should report on the draft Bill by 22nd July.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
| 10 | Business of the House,—Ordered, That, at the sitting on Thursday 12th June, notwithstanding Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), opposed private business set down by the Chairman of Ways and Means may be entered upon at any hour and may be proceeded with, though opposed, for three hours, after which the Speaker shall interrupt the business.—(Mr Dave Watts.) |
| 11 | Public Petitions,—Public Petitions from— |
(1) readers of the Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser and others of like disposition relating to window blind safety;
(2) those concerned about the intersection of the A5/Chequers Hill, Flamstead relating to road safety (A5 Chequers Hill);
(3) supporters of the ‘Keep Mayfield Post Office Open’ campaign relating to Post Office closures (Staffordshire);
(4) supporters of the ‘Keep Marchington Post Office Open’ campaign relating to Post Office closures (Staffordshire); and
(5) supporters of the ‘Keep Stapenhill Post Office Open’ campaign relating to Post Office closures (Staffordshire)
were presented and read.
Subject: Regulating internet service providers and internet content (John Robertson).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Dave Watts.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till three minutes to Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.57 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Consumer Protection,—Draft Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 2 | Criminal Law,—(1) Draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2008; and |
(2) draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2008
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].
| 3 | Health Care and Associated Professions,—Draft Health Care and Associated Professions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 4 | Prisons,—Draft Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 5 | Tribunals and Inquiries,—(1) Draft Appeals from the Upper Tribunal to the Court of Appeal Order 2008; |
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(2) draft First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) Order 2008; and
(3) draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008
[by Act], with Explanatory Memoranda thereon [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].
Paper subject to Negative Resolution:
| 6 | Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,—Statute made on 24th January 2008, by the Governing Body of Templeton College in the University of Oxford revising the existing Statutes of the College [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Other Papers:
| 7 | Constitution,—Government Response to the Sixth Report from the House of Lords Constitution Committee, Session 2007–08, on European Union (Amendment) Bill and the Treaty of Lisbon: Implications for the UK Constitution [by Command] [Cm. 7417] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 8 | National Heritage,—Statement on the provision of the Government Indemnity Scheme [by Act] [Secretary Andy Burnham]. |
Papers withdrawn:
| 9 | Prisons,—Draft Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [laid 14th May]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Draft Maximum Number of Judges Order 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mrs Janet Dean Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Tony Baldry, Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Peter Bone, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Mrs Claire Curtis-Thomas, Mr Doug Henderson, Stephen Hesford, David Howarth, Chris Huhne, Mr Nick Hurd, Mrs Sia(r)n C. James, Mr Sadiq Khan, David Lepper, Mr Khalid Mahmood, Margaret Moran and Mr Michael Wills.
| 2 | Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 667): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the Second Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr David Wilshire Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Tim Boswell, Colin Burgon, Mr Douglas Carswell, Mr Michael Clapham, Mr James Clappison, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr David Curry, Mr Wayne David, James Duddridge, Paul Flynn, Mr Neil Gerrard, Ms Patricia Hewitt, Mr Peter Kilfoyle, Mr Mike O’Brien, Paul Rowen and Jenny Willott.
| 3 | Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Miss Anne Begg Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Crispin Blunt, David Cairns, Ms Katy Clark, Mr Philip Dunne, Mr David Hamilton, Mr Adam Holloway, Mr Adam Ingram, Mark Lazarowicz, Mr Ian McCartney, Ann McKechin, Mr Michael Moore, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Frank Roy, Mr Lee Scott, Dr Gavin Strang and Mr Ben Wallace.
| 4 | Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Martyn Jones Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Clive Betts, Mr Crispin Blunt, Tom Brake, James Brokenshire, Mr Alan Campbell, Mr David Clelland, Ann Clwyd, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Meg Hillier, Mr Kevan Jones, Mr Greg Knight, Mr Edward Leigh, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger, Ian Lucas, Mr Mark Oaten and Phil Wilson.
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| 5 | Draft Building Societies Act 1986 (Accounts, Audit and EEA State Amendments) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Graham Stringer from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Anthony Wright. |
| 6 | Draft Social Security (Students Responsible for Children or Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr John Bercow Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Annette Brooke, Mr Ronnie Campbell, Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr Wayne David, James Duddridge, Mr Roger Godsiff, Mr Peter Lilley, Mr Denis MacShane, Anne Main, Dr Doug Naysmith, John Penrose, Mr James Plaskitt, Andrew Selous, Geraldine Smith, Mr John Spellar and Jenny Willott.
| 7 | Farriers’ Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 646): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Regulations to the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Eric Illsley Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: John Austin, Mr Richard Benyon, Harry Cohen, Frank Dobson, Jim Dowd, Mr James Gray, Nia Griffith, Martin Linton, Siobhain McDonagh, Andrew Mackinlay, Mr James Paice, Mr John Redwood, Jonathan Shaw, Mr Richard Shepherd, Steve Webb and Mr Roger Williams.
European Committees
| 8 | The Speaker has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman of European Committee B, nominated in respect of European Union Document No. 8403/08 and Addenda 1 to 5, relating to EU—a Global Partner for Development—Speeding up progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. |
| 9 | Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum, dated 2nd June 2007, submitted by HM Treasury, relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities 2009, has been referred to European Committee B. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Children, Schools and Families,—National Curriculum: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Children, Schools and Families Committee; to be printed [No. 651-i] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 2 | Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill; to be printed [No. 551-vi]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Michael Jabez Foster].
| 3 | Environmental Audit,—Carbon Capture and Storage and Kingsnorth power station: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 654-i] [Mr Tim Yeo]. |
| 4 | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—Draft Marine Bill—Coastal Access Provisions: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 656-i] [Mr Michael Jack]. |
| 5 | European Scrutiny,—(1) The Conclusions of the European Council and Council of Ministers: Follow-up Report: Twenty-fifth Report from the European Scrutiny Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 606]; |
(2) Twenty-sixth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 16-xxiii];
(3) BERR’s Scrutiny Performance: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 657];
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(4) Minutes of the Public Deliberations of the Committee; to be printed [No. 361-xii]; and
(5) Ministerial Correspondence: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Michael Connarty].
| 6 | Foreign Affairs,—Overseas Territories: Memoranda laid before the Foreign Affairs Committee; to be published [Mike Gapes]. |
| 7 | Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—After Leitch: Implementing Skills And Training Policies: Minutes of Evidence taken before the After Leitch: Implementing Skills And Training Policies Sub-Committee of the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 505-ii] [Mr Phil Willis]. |
| 8 | Modernisation of the House of Commons,—Scrutiny of the Draft Legislative Programme: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report: First Special Report from the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons; to be printed [No. 597] [Ms Harriet Harman]. |
| 9 | Public Accounts,—Reducing passenger rail delays by better management of incidents: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 655-i] [Mr Edward Leigh]. |
| 10 | Standards and Privileges,—Conduct of Sir Robert Smith: Eleventh Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges, with an Appendix; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 646] [Sir George Young]. |
| 11 | Transport,—(1) The Blue Badge Scheme: Sixth Report from the Transport Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 475]; and |
(2) Department for Transport Annual Report 2007: Seventh Report from the Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 313]
[Mrs Louise Ellman].
| 12 | Treasury,—Budget Measures and Low-Income Households: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee; to be printed [No. 326-ii] [John McFall]. |
[No. 103; WH, No. 67]
Wednesday 4th June 2008.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
Subjects:
Effect of the House of Lords ruling on pleural plaques (Mr Michael Clapham).
Supermarkets and local communities (Mr Barry Sheerman).
Post Office closures in Mid Wales (Mr Roger Williams).
Wiltshire Police helicopter (Robert Key).
Future of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College (Daniel Kawczynski).
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Dave Watts);
And the sitting having continued for two and a half hours after half-past Two o’clock, it was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 5 p.m.
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[No. 104.] Thursday 5th June 2008.
The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Henley Writ,—Ordered, That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the County Constituency of Henley in the room of Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, who since his election for the said County Constituency has accepted the Office of Steward or Bailiff of Her Majesty’s Manor of Northstead in the County of York.—(Mr Patrick McLoughlin.) |
| 2 | Bournemouth 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 12th June at Three o’clock.
| 3 | Canterbury 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 12th June at Three o’clock.
| 4 | Leeds 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 12th June at Three o’clock.
| 5 | London 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 12th June.
| 6 | Manchester 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 12th June at Three o’clock.
| 7 | Nottingham 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 12th June at Three o’clock.
| 8 | Reading 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 12th June at Three o’clock.
| 9 | Criminal Justice (Raves) Bill,—The Order for reading the Criminal Justice (Raves) Bill a second time on Friday 6th June was read and discharged. |
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17th October.
| 10 | Pedlars (Street Trading Regulation) Bill,—The Order for reading the Pedlars (Street Trading Regulations) Bill a second time on Friday 6th June was read and discharged. |
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17th October.
| 11 | Royal Assent,—The Speaker notified the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, That Her Majesty had signified her Royal Assent to the following Act, agreed upon by both Houses: |
Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008.
| 12 | Knife Crime (Topical Debate),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House has considered the matter of knife crime—(Mr Vernon Coaker); |
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).
| 13 | Future of Care and Support,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House has considered the matter of the future of care and support—(Mr Ivan Lewis); |
And it being Six o’clock, the Motion lapsed without Question put.
Subject: Impact of the work of the Highways Agency on local economies (Andrew Selous).
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Bob Blizzard);
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And the Motion having been made at Six 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, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 6.30 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Paper subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Legal Services,—Legal Services Act 2007 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitory Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1436), dated 5th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 2 | Local Government,—Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Staffing) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1419), dated 2nd June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
Other Papers:
| 3 | Defence,—Ministry of Defence: Defence Plan including the Government’s Expenditure Plans for 2008–12 [by Command] [Cm. 7385] [Secretary Des Browne]. |
| 4 | Higher Education,—Report and Accounts of the Office for Fair Access for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 513] [Secretary John Denham]. |
APPENDIX II
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Business and Enterprise,—Energy Prices: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Business and Enterprise Committee; to be printed [No. 293-iv] [Peter Luff]. |
| 2 | Draft Marine Bill,—(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on the Draft Marine Bill; to be printed [No. 552-ii]; and |
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Joan Walley].
| 3 | Health,—Health Inequalities: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee; to be printed [No. 422-vi] [Dr Howard Stoate]. |
| 4 | International Development,—The humanitarian and development situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 522-iii] [Malcolm Bruce]. |
[No. 104; WH, No. 68]
Thursday 5th June 2008.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Two o’clock.
Subject: The sustainability of biofuels, First Report from the Environmental Audit Committee and the Government response thereto.
Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Frank Roy.)
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till Tuesday 10th June.
[Adjourned at 4.33 p.m.
ECCLESIASTICAL COMMITTEE
| | In pursuance of section 2(2) of the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Speaker nominated Mrs Ann Cryer to serve, for the duration of the present Parliament, on the Ecclesiastical Committee. |
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[No. 105.] Friday 6th June 2008.
The House met at half-past Nine o’clock.
| 1 | The Speaker’s Absence,—The House being met, and the Speaker having leave of absence pursuant to paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 3 (Deputy Speaker), Sir Michael Lord, the Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table. |
PRAYERS.
| 2 | The Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means took the Chair as Deputy Speaker. |
| 3 | Motion to sit in private,—Julie Morgan 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, Julie Morgan, Stephen Williams: 0.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Mark Harper, Mr Stewart Jackson: 29.
And it appearing on the report of the Division that fewer than forty Members had taken part in the Division, the Deputy Speaker declared that the Question was not decided.
| 4 | Voting Age (Reduction) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Voting Age (Reduction) 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 13th June.
| 5 | Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill; |
Secretary Andy Burnham, by Her Majesty’s Command, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, has consented to place her prerogative, so far as it is affected by the Bill, at the disposal of Parliament for the purposes of the Bill.
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 13th June.
| 6 | Expenses of Public Servants (Publication) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Expenses of Public Servants (Publication) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 17th October.
| 7 | Fixed Term Parliaments Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 16th May, That the Fixed Term Parliaments Bill be now read a second time; |
Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 13th June.
| 8 | Human Rights Act 1998 (Meaning of Public Function) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Human Rights Act 1998 (Meaning of Public Function) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 13th June.
| 9 | Disqualification from Parliament (Taxation Status) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 25th January, That the Disqualification from Parliament (Taxation Status) Bill be now read a second time; |
Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Friday 13th June.
| 10 | Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 13th June.
| 11 | Drugs (Reclassification) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Drugs (Reclassification) Bill; |
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time on Friday 13th June.
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| 12 | Public 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 17th October.
Subject: Dispensing of medicines in Newick, East Sussex (Norman Baker).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Siobhain McDonagh.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till three minutes to Three o’clock, adjourned till Monday 9th June.
[Adjourned at 2.57 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Designs,—Design Right (Semiconductor Topographies) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1434), dated 5th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham]. |
| 2 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Market Abuse) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1439), dated 5th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Kitty Ussher]. |
| 3 | Government Resources and Accounts,—Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1440), dated 5th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Yvette Cooper]. |
| 4 | Social Security,—Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1431), dated 5th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Jane Kennedy]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| Farriers’ Qualifications (European Recognition) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 646),—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Richard Benyon from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr John Baron. |
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