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[No. 124.] Monday 7th July 2008.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | First Delegated Legislation Committee,—Hugh Bayley reported from the First Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Alternative Finance Arrangements (Community Investment Tax Relief) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Second Delegated Legislation Committee,—Joan Walley reported from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Third Delegated Legislation Committee,—Sir Nicholas Winterton reported from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Large and Medium-sized Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008, draft Small Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008 and draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords as follows: |
The Lords agree to the Special Educational Needs (Information) Bill, without Amendment.
| 5 | Estimates [3rd allotted day],—The House proceeded, pursuant to Resolution [2nd July], to consider the Estimates appointed for consideration under Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee). |
Estimates, 2008–09 (Department for Transport),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2009, for expenditure by the Department for Transport—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £8,777,927,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 479,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £7,136,325,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid—(Alison Seabeck);
The Debate was concluded and the Question necessary to dispose of the proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
Estimates, 2008–09 (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2009, for expenditure by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £11,040,399,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 479,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £12,519,763,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid—(Tony Cunningham);
And it being Ten o’clock, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings, and the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings was deferred, pursuant to paragraph (4) of the Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates).
The Speaker, pursuant to paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates), put the deferred Questions on Estimates 2008–09.
Estimates, 2008–09: Department for Transport
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2009, for expenditure by the Department for Transport—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £8,777,927,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 479,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £7,136,325,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
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Estimates, 2008–09: Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2009, for expenditure by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £11,040,399,000, be authorised for use as set out in House of Commons Paper No. 479,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £12,519,763,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs as so set out, and
(3) limits as so set out be set on appropriations in aid.
| 6 | Estimates,—The Speaker then put the Question required to be put, pursuant to Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.). |
Estimates and Supplementary Estimates, 2008–09
Resolved, That, for the year ending with 31st March 2009—
(1) further resources, not exceeding £233,217,986,000, be authorised for use for defence and civil services as set out in House of Commons Papers No. 479, No. 486, No. 487, No. 488, and No. 621,
(2) a further sum, not exceeding £230,753,553,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to meet the costs of defence and civil services as so set out, and
(3) limits as set out in House of Commons Papers No. 479, No. 487, No. 488 and No. 621 be set on appropriations in aid.—(Mr Bob Blizzard.)
Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the foregoing Resolutions: And that the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Yvette Cooper, Jane Kennedy, Angela Eagle and Kitty Ussher do prepare and bring it in.
| 7 | Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill,—Jane Kennedy according presented a Bill to authorise the use of resources for the service of the year ending with 31st March 2009 and to apply certain sums out of the Consolidated Fund to the service of the year ending with 31st March 2009; to appropriate the supply authorised in this Session of Parliament for the service of the year ending with 31st March 2009; and to repeal certain Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts: And the same was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time to-morrow and to be printed [Bill 130]. |
| 8 | Prisons,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 14th May, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard); |
And the Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred till Wednesday 9th July, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions).
| 9 | Capital Gains Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (Saudi Arabia) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 19th May, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 10 | Taxes,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft International Tax Enforcement (Bermuda) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 19th May, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 11 | Criminal Law,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4th June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 12 | 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 Representation of the People (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 11th June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 13 | London Government,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft London Waste and Recycling Board Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
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| 14 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from residents of Teesside and others relating to immigration (John and Stella Park) was presented and read. |
Subject: Availability of Lucentis through West Kent Primary Care Trust (Miss Ann Widdecombe).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Siobhain McDonagh.)
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 delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 4th July 2008 pursuant to Standing Order No. 159 (Presentation of statutory instruments):
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Consumer Credit,—Consumer Credit (Information Requirements and Duration of Licences and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1751), dated 2nd July 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 2 | Education,—Education (Hazardous Equipment and Materials in Schools) (Removal of Restrictions on Use) (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1701), dated 26th June 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 3 | Insurance,—Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1765), dated 4th July 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary James Purnell]. |
| 4 | Land Registration,—Land Registration (Electronic Conveyancing) Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1750), dated 2nd July 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 5 | Road Traffic,—Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (Dudley) Designation Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1764), dated 4th July 2008, with an Explanatory Memorandum [Secretary Ruth Kelly]. |
Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 7th July 2008:
Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 6 | Criminal Law,—Draft Remand on Bail (Disapplication of Credit Period) Rules 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 7 | Education,—Education (School Inspection etc.) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1723), dated 1st July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 8 | Social Security,—Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1735), dated 1st July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary James Purnell]. |
Other Papers:
| 9 | Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons,—Report on Research and Development Work Relating to Assistive Technology for 2007–08 [by Act] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 10 | Health,—Government Response to the Third Report from the Health Select Committee, Session 2007–08, on ‘Modernising Medical Careers’ [by Command] [Cm. 7338] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 11 | Licensing (Alcohol Education and Research),—Report and Accounts of the Alcohol Education and Research Council for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 667] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 12 | Local Government,—(1) Local Government Financial Statistics: England (No. 16) for 2005; and |
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(2) Local Government Financial Statistics: England (No. 17) for 2007
[by Act] [Secretary Hazel Blears].
| 13 | Miscellaneous (No. 4, 2008),—Cooperation Agreement, done at London on 6th July 2006, between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the International Organization for Migration, with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Cm. 7443] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 14 | National Health Service,—(1) Report and Accounts of Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act]; |
(2) Report and Accounts for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the 11 month period ending 31st March 2008 [by Act];
(3) Reports and Accounts for 2007–08 of—
(i) Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ii) Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(iii) Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(iv) NHS Business Services Authority, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 714];
(v) Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(vi) Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(vii) South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(viii) Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ix) University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(x) University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust [by Act]; and
(4) Report and Financial Statements of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for 2007–08 [by Act]
[Secretary Alan Johnson].
| 15 | National Lottery,—Report and Financial Statements of the UK Film Council Group and Lottery for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 782] [Secretary Andy Burnham]. |
| 16 | Northern Ireland,—Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation Reports for— |
(1) 2005–06; and
(2) 2006–07
[by Command] [Mr Secretary Woodward].
| 17 | Public Works Loans,—Report of the Public Works Loan Board for 2007–08 [by Act] [Kitty Ussher]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Elliot Morley from the Second Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Khalid Mahmood. |
| 2 | Draft Large and Medium-sized Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008, the draft Small Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008 and the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Quentin Davies and Mr Paul Truswell from the Third Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Mr Charles Clarke and Martin Salter. |
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-iii] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 2 | Communities and Local Government,—The Balance of Power: Central and Local Government: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Communities and Local Government Committee; to be printed [No. 813-ii] [Dr Phyllis Starkey]. |
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| 3 | Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—Nuclear Engineering: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee; to be printed [No. 640-i]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Phil Willis].
| 4 | Work and Pensions,—Personal Accounts Delivery Authority: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee; to be printed [No. 893-i] [Mr Terry Rooney]. |
[No. 125.] Tuesday 8th July 2008.
The House met at half-past Two o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Regulatory Reform,—Andrew Miller reported from the Regulatory Reform Committee the following Resolutions: |
That the draft Legislative Reform (Consumer Credit) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 17th June, should be proceeded with unamended.
The Committee came to this Resolution without a Division.
That the draft Legislative Reform (Local Authority Consent Requirements) (England and Wales) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 26th June, should be approved.
The Committee came to this Resolution without a Division.
| 2 | Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Christopher Chope reported from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr David Wilshire reported from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Code of Practice) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Martyn Jones reported from the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Community Emissions Trading Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee,—Miss Anne Begg reported from the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee the draft African Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the African Development Fund) Order 2008 and the draft African Development Fund (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Sir John Butterfill reported from the Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 7 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords, as follows: |
Retail Development Bill [Lords],—The Lords have passed a Bill to provide support for small retail premises; to establish the Office for Retail Planning; to make provision about retail planning and development; and for connected purposes; to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this House.
| 8 | Public Contracts (UK Tax Requirements),—Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place certain requirements relating to payment of tax in the UK on companies bidding for public contracts; to prohibit the transfer of such contracts overseas; to require companies bidding for public contracts to provide certain information relating to tax payments; and for connected purposes: And that Nia Griffith, Gordon Banks, Ms Karen Buck, Mr David Chaytor, Michael Connarty, Linda Gilroy, Kelvin Hopkins, Mr Kevan Jones, Ian Lucas, Rob Marris, Ann McKechin and Dr Alan Whitehead do prepare and bring it in. |
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| 9 | Public Contracts (UK Tax Requirements) Bill,—Nia Griffith accordingly presented a Bill to place certain requirements relating to payment of tax in the UK on companies bidding for public contracts; to prohibit the transfer of such contracts overseas; to require companies bidding for public contracts to provide certain information relating to tax payments; 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 135]. |
| 10 | Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill,—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill; |
And a Motion being made, and the Question being put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (Consolidated Fund Bills), That the Bill be now read a second time:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a second time.
And the Question being put forthwith, That the Bill be now read the third time:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
| 11 | Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill (Allocation of time),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the following provisions shall apply to the Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill: |
Timetable
1.–(1) Proceedings on Second Reading, in Committee, on consideration and on Third Reading shall be completed at this day’s sitting in accordance with the following provisions of this paragraph.
(2) Proceedings on Second Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
(3) Proceedings in Committee, on consideration and on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put
2. When the Bill has been read a second time—
(a) it shall (notwithstanding Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order)) stand committed to a Committee of the whole House without any Question being put; and
(b) the Speaker shall leave the Chair whether or not notice of an Instruction has been given.
3.–(1) On the conclusion of proceedings in Committee, the Chairman shall report the Bill to the House without putting any Question.
(2) If the Bill is reported with amendments, the House shall proceed to consider the Bill as amended without any Question being put.
4. For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 1, the Chairman or Speaker shall forthwith put the following Questions (but no others)—
(a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
(b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed;
(c) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
(d) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded.
5. On a Motion so made for a new Clause or a new Schedule, the Chairman or Speaker shall put only the Question that the Clause or Schedule be added to the Bill.
6. If two or more Questions would fall to be put under paragraph 4(d) in relation to successive provisions of the Bill, the Chairman shall instead put a single Question in relation to those provisions.
Consideration of Lords Amendments
7.–(1) Any Lords Amendments to the Bill shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(2) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
8.–(1) This paragraph applies for the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 7.
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(2) The Speaker shall first put forthwith any Question already proposed from the Chair and not yet decided.
(3) If that Question is for the amendment of a Lords Amendment the Speaker shall then put forthwith—
(a) a single Question on any further Amendments to the Lords Amendment moved by a Minister of the Crown, and
(b) the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown that this House agrees or disagrees to the Lords Amendment or (as the case may be) to the Lords Amendment as amended.
(4) The Speaker shall then put forthwith—
(a) a single Question on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown to a Lords Amendment, and
(b) the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown that this House agrees or disagrees to the Lords Amendment or (as the case may be) to the Lords Amendment as amended.
(5) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown that this House disagrees to a Lords Amendment.
(6) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question that this House agrees to all the remaining Lords Amendments.
(7) As soon as the House has—
(a) agreed or disagreed to a Lords Amendment, or
(b) disposed of an Amendment relevant to a Lords Amendment which has been disagreed to,
the Speaker shall put forthwith a single Question on any Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown and relevant to the Lords Amendment.
Subsequent stages
9.–(1) Any further Message from the Lords on the Bill shall be considered forthwith without any Question being put.
(2) 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.
10.–(1) This paragraph applies for the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph 9.
(2) The Speaker shall first put forthwith any Question which has been proposed from the Chair and not yet decided.
(3) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown which is related to the Question already proposed from the Chair.
(4) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown on or relevant to any of the remaining items in the Lords Message.
(5) The Speaker shall then put forthwith the Question that this House agrees with the Lords in all the remaining Lords Proposals.
Reasons Committee
11.–(1) The Speaker shall put forthwith the Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons and the appointment of its Chairman.
(2) A Committee appointed to draw up Reasons shall report before the conclusion of the sitting at which it is appointed.
(3) Proceedings in the Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion 30 minutes after their commencement.
(4) For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with sub-paragraph (3), the Chairman shall—
(a) first put forthwith any Question which has been proposed from the Chair but not yet decided, and
(b) then put forthwith successively Questions on motions which may be made by a Minister of the Crown for assigning a Reason for disagreeing with the Lords in any of their Amendments.
(5) The proceedings of the Committee shall be reported without any further Question being put.
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Miscellaneous
12. Paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business) shall apply so far as necessary for the purposes of this Order.
13.–(1) The proceedings on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement.
(2) Paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business) shall apply to those proceedings.
14. Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply in relation to any proceedings to which this Order applies.
15.–(1) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which any proceedings on the Bill are taken or to recommit the Bill.
(2) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
16.–(1) No dilatory Motion shall be made in relation to proceedings to which this Order applies except by a Minister of the Crown.
(2) The Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
17. The Speaker may not arrange for a debate to be held in accordance with Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates)—
(a) at this day’s sitting, or
(b) at any sitting at which Lords Amendments to the Bill are, or any further Message from the Lords is, to be considered,
before the conclusion of any proceedings to which this Order applies.
18.–(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if the House is adjourned, or the sitting is suspended, before the conclusion of any proceedings to which this Order applies.
(2) No notice shall be required of a Motion made at the next sitting by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order.
19. Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House—(Maria Eagle);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mark Tami, Mr Dave Watts: 283.
Tellers for the Noes, Jeremy Wright, James Duddridge: 145.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 12 | Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill,—The Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill was, according to Order, read a second time, and stood committed to a Committee of the whole House, pursuant to Order [this day]. |
The House immediately resolved itself into a Committee.
(In the Committee)
Clauses Nos. 1 and 2 agreed to.
Clause No. 3 (Applications).
Amendment (No. 35) proposed, in page 2, line 26, to leave out subsection (2).—(David Howarth.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The Committee divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Bob Russell, Dan Rogerson: 162.
Tellers for the Noes, Alison Seabeck, Mr Sadiq Khan: 256.
Amendments (Nos. 40 and 41) made.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause No. 4 (Conditions for making order).
Amendment (No. 3) proposed, in page 2, line 31, to leave out the word ‘satisfied’ and insert the word ‘sure’.—(Mr Douglas Hogg.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made.
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And it being six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion relating to Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill (Allocation of time), the Chairman, pursuant to Order [this day], put the Question already proposed from the Chair:—It was negatived.
The Chairman then put the remaining Questions necessary to bring proceedings in the Committee to a conclusion.
Clause agreed to.
Clause No. 5 (Relevant considerations).
Amendment (No. 42) made.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause No. 6 (Discharge or variation of order).
Amendment (No. 43) made.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clause No. 7 (Warning to jury).
Amendment (No. 44) made.
Clause, as amended, agreed to.
Clauses Nos. 8 to 14 agreed to.
A Clause (NC9) (Expiry of power to make witness anonymity orders)—(Secretary Jack Straw)—brought up, read the first time and added to the Bill.
Whereupon the Chairman left the Chair to report the Bill, as amended, to the House.
The Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr Michael Foster reported, That the Committee had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto.
A Motion was made and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Order [this day], That the Bill be now read the third time:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed.
| 13 | Income Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Alternative Finance Arrangements (Community Investment Tax Relief) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 20th May, be approved—(Mr Michael Foster):—It was agreed to. |
| 14 | Criminal Law,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4th June, be approved—(Mr Michael Foster):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Limited Liability Partnerships,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Small Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 9th June, be approved—(Mr Michael Foster):—It was agreed to. |
| 16 | Limited Liability Partnerships,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Large and Medium-sized Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 9th June, be approved—(Mr Michael Foster):—It was agreed to. |
| 17 | Limited Liability Partnerships,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 9th June, be approved—(Mr Michael Foster):—It was agreed to. |
| 18 | Sittings of the House,—Ordered, That, on Tuesday 22nd July— |
(1) the House shall meet at half past Eleven o’clock and references to specific times in the Standing Orders of this House shall apply as if that day were a Wednesday;
(2) proceedings on the Motion for the adjournment of the House in the name of Ms Harriet Harman shall lapse at Six o’clock;
(3) the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on any Lords Amendments to the Crossrail Bill not later than one hour after their commencement; such proceedings may continue though opposed after the moment of interruption; and
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(4) the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until—
(i) any Message from the Lords has been received; and
(ii) he has reported the Royal Assent to any Act agreed upon by both Houses.—(Mr Michael Foster.)
| 19 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from those against the current laws on smoking tobacco relating to the smoking ban was presented and read. |
| 20 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from the Havant ex-Servicemen’s Club, the Havant Royal British Legion and others of like disposition relating to Ghurkhas (citizenship and pensions) was presented. |
Subject: Progress of the Building Schools for the Future programme (Dr John Pugh).
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House do now adjourn—(Mr Michael Foster);
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.—(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:
Paper subject to Affirmative Resolution:
| 1 | Mental Health,—Draft Mental Health Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 2 | Betting, Gaming and Lotteries,—Gambling (Operating Licence and Single-Machine Permit Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1803), dated 4th July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Andy Burnham]. |
| 3 | Children and Young Persons,—(1) Childcare (Provision of Information About Young Children) (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1722), dated 30th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls]; |
(2) Local Authority (Duty to Secure Early Years Provision Free of Charge) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1724), dated 30th June 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls]; and
(3) Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1802), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].
| 4 | Education,—Education (School Performance Information) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1727), dated 1st July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 5 | Immigration,—Persons subject to Immigration Control (Housing Authority Accommodation and Homelessness) (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1768), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith]. |
| 6 | Legal Services,—Legal Services Act 2007 (Transitory Provision) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1799), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 7 | Trade Marks,—Trade Marks Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1797), dated 7th July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary John Denham]. |
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Other Papers:
| 8 | Broadcasting,—(1) Paper, entitled BBC In-House Television Commissioning: Review by Ernst and Young LLP commissioned by the BBC Trust’s Finance and Strategy Committee; and |
(2) Report and Accounts of the BBC for 2007–08: The BBC Trust’s review and assessment and the BBC Executive’s review and assessment
[by Command] [Secretary Andy Burnham].
| 9 | Chiropractic,—Financial Statements of the General Chiropractic Council for 2007 [by Act] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 10 | Crown Estate,—Report and Accounts of the Crown Estate for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 691] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 11 | European Union,—Paper, entitled Prospects for the European Union in 2008: The French Presidency, July to December 2008 [by Command] [Cm. 7420] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 12 | Government Trading Funds,—Report and Accounts of Ordnance Survey for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 751] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 13 | Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards),—Report and Accounts of the Healthcare Commission for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 784] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 14 | Justice (Northern Ireland),—Report on an announced inspection of Hydebank Wood Young Offender Centre by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons and the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland [by Act] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 15 | Miscellaneous (No. 3, 2008),—The Antarctic Treaty: Measures adopted at the Thirtieth Consultative Meeting held at New Delhi, 30th April to 11th May 2007 [by Command] [Cm. 7441] [Secretary David Miliband]. |
| 16 | National Audit,—Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills: Learning and Skills Council: Renewing the physical infrastructure of English further education colleges [by Act]; to be printed [No. 924] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 17 | National Health Service,—(1) Report and Accounts for 2007–08 of— |
(i) Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ii) Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(iii) Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(iv) Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(v) Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(vi) Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(vii) James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(viii) Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ix) Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(x) NHS Professionals, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 652];
(xi) Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xii) Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xiii) Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xiv) Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xv) South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xvi) South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xvii) the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 730]; and
(xviii) Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(2) Report and Accounts of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 1st July 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act];
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(3) Report and Accounts of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for 1st August 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act];
(4) Report and Accounts of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 1st November 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act];
(5) Report and Accounts for 1st December 2007 to 31st March 2008 of—
(i) Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ii) Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust [by Act]; and
(iii) North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust [by Act]; and
(6) Report and Accounts of Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for 1st February 2008 to 31st March 2008 [by Act]
[Secretary Alan Johnson].
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Draft Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Liz Blackman, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Adam Ingram and Sandra Osborne from the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Richard Benyon, Mr Jim Devine, Eric Joyce and Steve McCabe. |
| 2 | Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Code of Practice) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Fabian Hamilton from the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Order) and nominated in substitution Mr Graham Allen. |
| 3 | Draft African Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the African Development Fund) Order 2008 and the draft African Development Fund (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Sir Gerald Kaufman and Mr Michael Moore from the Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders) and nominated in substitution Mr George Howarth and Sir Robert Smith. |
| 4 | Draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr Kevan Jones from the Eighth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Chris Ruane. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Administration,—Record of the Administration Committee’s discussions at its meeting on 8th July; to be published [Mr Frank Doran]. |
| 2 | Business and Enterprise,—Construction matters: Ninth Report from the Business and Enterprise Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 127-I and -II] [Peter Luff]. |
| 3 | Culture, Media and Sport,—BBC Annual Report 2007–08: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; to be printed [No. 938-i] [Mr John Whittingdale]. |
| 4 | Environmental Audit,—(1) Climate change and local, regional and devolved government: Eighth Report from the Environmental Audit Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 225]; and |
(2) Export Credits Guarantee Department and Sustainable Development: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 929-i]
[Tim Yeo].
| 5 | Home Affairs,—Managing Migration: Points-Based System: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 884-i] [Keith Vaz]. |
| 6 | Human Rights,—(1) Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Bill: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights; to be printed [No. 950-i]; and |
(2) Legislative Scrutiny: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mr Andrew Dismore].
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| 7 | International Development,—(1) Working Together to Make Aid More Effective: Ninth Report from the International Development Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report and Memoranda reported and ordered to be published on 4th March [No. 520-I and -II]; and |
(2) DFID Annual Report 2008: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Malcolm Bruce].
| 8 | Justice,—(1) Towards Effective Sentencing: Fifth Report from the Justice Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 184-I and -II]; and |
(2) Devolution: A Decade On: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 75-x]
[Sir Alan Beith].
| 9 | Public Administration,—Charities and Public Benefit: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed [No. 663-iii] [Dr Tony Wright]. |
| 10 | Regulatory Reform,—(1) Draft Legislative Reform (Consumer Credit) Order 2008: Third Report from the Regulatory Reform Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 939]; |
(2) Draft Legislative Reform (Local Authority Consent Requirements) (England and Wales) Order 2008: Fourth Report from the Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 940]; and
(3) Getting Results: the Better Regulation Executive and the Impact of the Regulatory Reform Agenda: Fifth Report from the Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 474-I and -II]
[Andrew Miller].
| 11 | 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-x]; and
(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Hywel Francis].
[No. 125; WH, No. 81]
Tuesday 8th July 2008.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
Subjects:
Artists’ resale rights (Mark Fisher).
Trafficking of women and children and Pentameter II (Mr Anthony Steen).
Impact of the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 (Mr Chris Mullin).
Contribution of the recreational fishing industry to the economy (Mr Charles Walker).
Job losses at Lyndale Group Limited (John McDonnell).
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Mr Dave Watts);
And it being Two o’clock, the sitting was adjourned without Question put, till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 2 p.m.
THE SPEAKER’S CERTIFICATE
| | The Speaker certified that the Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of the Parliament Act 1911. |
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[No. 126.] Wednesday 9th July 2008.
The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | Climate Change Bill [Lords],—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Climate Change Bill [Lords] Committee: |
(1) a Memorandum; and
(2) That it had gone through the Bill and made Amendments thereunto; and had amended the Title as follows:
A Bill to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of targeted greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to establish a Committee on Climate Change; to confer powers to establish trading schemes for the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas emissions or encouraging activities that reduce such emissions or remove greenhouse gas from the atmosphere; to make provision about adaptation to climate change; to confer powers to make schemes for providing financial incentives to produce less domestic waste and to recycle more of what is produced; to make provision about the collection of household waste; to confer powers to make provision about charging for single use carrier bags; to amend the provisions of the Energy Act 2004 about renewable transport fuel obligations; to make other provision about climate change; and for connected purposes.
Memoranda (reported on 3rd July and this day) to be printed.
Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 129].
Minutes of proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 2 | Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Mr Mike Hancock reported from the Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft International Development Association (Fifteenth Replenishment) Order 2008 and the draft International Development Association (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 3 | Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Robert Key reported from the Tenth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 4 | Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee,—Dr William McCrea reported from the Eleventh Delegated Legislation Committee the draft European Parliament (Number of MEPs and Distribution between Electoral Regions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 5 | Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee,—Sir John Butterfill reported from the Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008. |
Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.
| 6 | Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords as follows: |
The Lords have agreed to the National Insurance Contributions Bill, with Amendments, to which they desire the concurrence of this House.
| 7 | National Insurance Contributions Bill,—Lords Amendments to the National Insurance Contributions Bill to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 137]. |
Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Lords Amendments to the National Insurance Contributions Bill be printed [Bill 137–EN].
| 8 | Cannabis Seeds (Prohibition),—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the sale of cannabis seeds; and for connected purposes—(Tom Brake); |
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 Deputy 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.
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Ordered, That Tom Brake, Keith Vaz, Mr Gary Streeter, Mr Nigel Evans, Mrs Janet Dean and Bob Russell do prepare and bring in the Bill.
| 9 | Cannabis Seeds (Prohibition) Bill,—Tom Brake accordingly presented a Bill to prohibit the sale of cannabis seeds; 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 136]. |
| 10 | Cost of living,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House recognises the recent increases in food and fuel costs combined with the abolition of the 10 pence tax band, and the effect these are having on the most disadvantaged in society; and calls for a review of all mechanisms, including the use of extra revenue raised through increased crude oil prices, winter fuel payments and family tax credits, to assist those on lower and medium incomes—(Mr Gregory Campbell); |
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 1, to leave out from the word ‘House’ to the end of the Question and add the words ‘notes that the Governor of the Bank of England’s letter of 16th June 2008 to the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that 1.1 per cent. of the 1.2 per cent. increase in recent months in inflation was due to global energy and food prices; further notes the Government’s global leadership and supports the Government’s action to tackle price rises with action on an international level, including pushing for a successful conclusion to the Doha round of negotiations in the World Trade Organisation and examining the impact of biofuels on food production; acknowledges the significant increases in world prices, with the oil price rising by 80 per cent. and food prices up by 60 per cent. in the 12 months to May 2008; recognises that these increases in global prices affect every country and put real pressure on family budgets throughout the UK; further acknowledges that the measures that the Government has taken and will continue to take to support families, individuals and businesses throughout the UK include extra tax credits, increased tax allowances, further winter fuel payments and increases in child benefit; considers that a strong and stable economy delivers the most important support for working families; and supports the Government’s actions that have delivered unemployment, inflation and interest rates all at historically low levels’, instead thereof.—(Jane Kennedy.)
And the Question being put, That the original words stand part of the Question, pursuant to Order [2nd July] and Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments);
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Gregory Campbell, Sammy Wilson: 200.
Tellers for the Noes, Siobhain McDonagh, Mr Wayne David: 292.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question being put forthwith, That the proposed words be there added;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Siobhain McDonagh, Mr Wayne David: 293.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Crispin Blunt, David Simpson: 195.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House notes that the Governor of the Bank of England’s letter of 16th June 2008 to the Chancellor of the Exchequer said that 1.1 per cent. of the 1.2 per cent. increase in recent months in inflation was due to global energy and food prices; further notes the Government’s global leadership and supports the Government’s action to tackle price rises with action on an international level, including pushing for a successful conclusion to the Doha round of negotiations in the World Trade Organisation and examining the impact of biofuels on food production; acknowledges the significant increases in world prices, with the oil price rising by 80 per cent. and food prices up by 60 per cent. in the 12 months to May 2008; recognises that these increases in global prices affect every country and put real pressure on family budgets throughout the UK; further acknowledges that the measures that the Government has taken and will continue to take to support families, individuals and businesses throughout the UK include extra tax credits, increased tax allowances, further winter fuel payments and increases in child benefit; considers that a strong and stable economy delivers the most important support for working families; and supports the Government’s actions that have delivered unemployment, inflation and interest rates all at historically low levels.
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| 11 | Deferred Divisions,—The Deputy Speaker announced the results of the Divisions which had been deferred to this day, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions): |
Immigration,—That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 11th June, be approved.
Ayes: 249.
Noes: 56.
So the Question was agreed to.
Immigration,—That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Civil Penalty Code of Practice) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 11th June, be approved.
Ayes: 249.
Noes: 56.
So the Question was agreed to.
Prisons,—That the draft Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 14th May, be approved.
Ayes: 298.*
Noes: 118.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 12 | Council Tax,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put, That the draft Council Tax Limitation (Maximum Amounts) (England) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 26th June, be approved—(John Healey); |
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Tony Cunningham, Alison Seabeck: 277.
Tellers for the Noes, Willie Rennie, Mr Adrian Sanders: 45.
So the Question was agreed to.
| 13 | Statute Law (Repeals) Bill [Lords],—The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reading of the Statute Law (Repeals) Bill [Lords]; |
And a Motion being made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 58 (Consolidation bills), That the Bill be now read a second time:— It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a second time.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, That the Bill be not committed—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to.
A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, That the Bill be now read the third time:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed, without Amendment.
| 14 | Environmental Protection,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Community Emissions Trading Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 3rd June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 15 | Constitutional Law,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 9th June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 16 | International Development,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft African Development Bank (Eleventh Replenishment of the African Development Fund) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 10th June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 17 | Proceeds of Crime,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Code of Practice) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 18th June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| * The number of Ayes has been altered from 285 to 298 in accordance with the Deputy Speaker’s direction on 10th July
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| 18 | Social Security,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 23rd June, be approved—(Mr Bob Blizzard):—It was agreed to. |
| 19 | Public Petition,—A Public Petition from the people of South Holland relating to HMRC workforce change (Lincolnshire) was presented and read. |
Subject: Payment of funeral expenses from the Social Fund (Mr Tom Clarke).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mr Bob Blizzard.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till twenty-two minutes to Eight o’clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.38 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Children and Young Persons,—(1) Childcare (Disqualification) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1740), dated 2nd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command]; |
(2) Childcare (Inspections) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1729), dated 1st July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command];
(3) Early Years Foundation Stage (Exemptions from Learning and Development Requirements) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1743), dated 2nd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command]; and
(4) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (Additional Functions) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1744), dated 2nd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command]
[Secretary Ed Balls].
| 2 | Customs,—Trade in Goods (Categories of Controlled Goods) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1805), dated 2nd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 3 | Education,—Education (Pupil Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1747), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls]. |
| 4 | Financial Services and Markets,—Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Collective Investment Schemes) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1813), dated 8th July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Kitty Ussher]. |
| 5 | Taxes,—Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) (European Central Counterparty Limited and the Turquoise Multilateral Trading Facility) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1814), dated 8th July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Kitty Ussher]. |
Other Papers:
| 6 | Access to Justice,—Report and Accounts of the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 840] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 7 | Charities,—(1) Report and Accounts of the Official Custodian for Charities for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon; and |
(2) Report of the Charity Commission for England and Wales for 2007–08
[by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 575 and 574] [Edward Miliband].
| 8 | Communities and Local Government,—Paper, entitled Communities in control: real people, real power [by Command] [Cm. 7427] [Secretary Hazel Blears]. |
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| 9 | Financial Assistance Scheme,—Report of the Financial Assistance Scheme for 2007–08 [by Statutory Instrument] [Secretary James Purnell]. |
| 10 | Home Office,—(1) Home Office Minute, dated 7th July 2008, concerning a contingent liability for the Provision of Public Liability Insurance for Neighbourhood Watch Schemes in England and Wales; and |
(2) Home Office Minute, dated 8th July 2008, concerning a contingent liability for an Indemnity to the UK Immigration Service to Cover the Issue of Liability in Relation to Intellectual Property Rights and Loss or Damage to Tangible Property of Trial Partners through Participation in the IATA SPTIG Trial
[by Command] [Secretary Jacqui Smith].
| 11 | National Health Service,—(1) Reports and Accounts for 2007–08 for— |
(i) Chesterfield Royal NHS Foundation Trust;
(ii) Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(iii) Dorset Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust;
(iv) East London NHS Foundation Trust;
(v) Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(vi) Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust;
(vii) Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust;
(viii) Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(ix) Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(x) Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(xi) Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust;
(xii) Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(xiii) Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust;
(xiv) South Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust;
(xv) South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust;
(xvi) Stockport NHS Foundation Trust;
(xvii) The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;
(xviii) The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust;
(xix) The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; and
(xx) University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust;
(2) Report and Accounts of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for 1st May 2007 to 31st March 2008;
(3) Reports and Accounts for 1st July 2007 to 31st March 2008 of—
(i) Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; and
(ii) Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
(4) Report and Accounts of Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust for 1st August 2007 to 31st March 2008; and
(5) Report and Accounts of Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 1st February 2008 to 31st March 2008
[by Act] [Secretary Alan Johnson].
| 12 | Police (Northern Ireland),—Report and Accounts of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 648] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 13 | Social Security,—Explanatory Memorandum to the Employment and Support Allowance (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations (S.I., 2008 No. 1554) [by Command] [Secretary James Purnell]. |
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Papers withdrawn:
| 14 | Social Security,—Explanatory Memorandum to the Employment and Support Allowance (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations (S.I., 2008 No. 1554) [laid 19th June]. |
APPENDIX II
General Committees
| 1 | Draft Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Scheme to the First Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Hywel Williams Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Peter Atkinson, Mr William Cash, Colin Challen, David T. C. Davies (Monmouth), Maria Eagle, Barry Gardiner, Mr Edward Garnier, Mr John Grogan, Mr Mike Hall, Paul Holmes, David Howarth, Mr Lindsay Hoyle, Mr Nick Hurd, Mr Sadiq Khan, Mr Paul Truswell and Lynda Waltho.
| 2 | Draft Companies (Reduction of Share Capital) Order 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Second 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: Ms Diane Abbott, Mr John Baron, Lorely Burt, Mr David Crausby, Mr Jonathan Djanogly, Frank Dobson, Mr Nigel Evans, Mr Oliver Heald, Keith Hill, Mr Philip Hollobone, Mrs Sia(r)n C. James, Eric Joyce, Alison Seabeck, Sarah Teather, Mr Gareth Thomas and Mrs Betty Williams.
| 3 | Draft Financial Assistance Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Roger Gale Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Jim Cunningham, Mr Wayne David, James Duddridge, David Lepper, Mr Peter Lilley, Mr Ian McCartney, Mr Austin Mitchell, Mr Mike O’Brien, Richard Ottaway, Mark Pritchard, Paul Rowen, Mr Sio¤n Simon, Graham Stringer, Mr Mark Todd, Mr Nigel Waterson and Jenny Willott.
| 4 | Draft Immigration (Supply of Information to the Secretary of State for Immigration Purposes) Order 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Fourth 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: Mr David Blunkett, Mr Crispin Blunt, Tom Brake, Mr Alan Campbell, Mr Quentin Davies, Damian Green, Mr Fabian Hamilton, Meg Hillier, Chris Huhne, Ian Lucas, David Maclean, Mr Elliot Morley, Mr John Spellar, Mr Hugo Swire, Mr Edward Timpson and Paddy Tipping.
| 5 | Fire and Rescue Services (National Framework) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1370): |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the Order to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Joe Benton Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Henry Bellingham, Mr Clive Betts, Mr David S. Borrow, Mr Parmjit Dhanda, Julia Goldsworthy, Mr Nick Hurd, Dr Brian Iddon, Mr Gordon Marsden, Mr Alan Milburn, Chris Mole, Dan Rogerson, Mr Virendra Sharma, Mr Andrew Turner, Sir Peter Viggers, Mr Dave Watts and Mr Rob Wilson.
| 6 | Draft Maternity and Parental Leave etc. and the Paternity and Adoption Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2008: |
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Regulations to the Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr David Taylor Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated sixteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr John Baron, Colin Burgon, Lorely Burt, Ms Dawn Butler, Mr Richard Caborn, Sir Patrick Cormack, Mr Geoffrey Cox, Mr Jonathan Djanogly, Mr David Drew, Mr Pat McFadden, Mr Jim McGovern, Mr Michael Meacher, Mr Nick Raynsford, Alison Seabeck, Sarah Teather and Mr Tim Yeo.
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| 7 | Draft International Development Association (Fifteenth Replenishment) Order 2008 and the draft International Development Association (Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative) (Amendment) Order 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Mr George Howarth from the Ninth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Orders) and nominated in substitution Mr Sio¤n Simon. |
| 8 | Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008,—The Committee of Selection has discharged Nick Ainger, Mr Neil Gerrard and Ms Gisela Stuart from the Twelfth Delegated Legislation Committee (nominated in respect of the draft Regulations) and nominated in substitution Harry Cohen, Glenda Jackson and Martin Linton. |
European Committees
| 9 | European Union Document No. 5127/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to Emissions from Heavy Duty Vehicles: |
(1) The Speaker has appointed Mr Joe Benton Chairman of European Committee A, nominated in respect of the Document; and
(2) The Committee of Selection has nominated thirteen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr Adrian Bailey, Mr David Clelland, Tony Cunningham, Jim Fitzpatrick, Stephen Hammond, Mark Hunter, Mr David Kidney, Dr Stephen Ladyman, Mr John Leech, Mr Anthony Steen, Mr David Wilshire, Mr Anthony Wright and Jeremy Wright.
| 10 | The Speaker has appointed Mr David Wilshire Chairman of European Committee B, nominated in respect of European Union Document No. 6996/08, relating to Financial Services. |
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Children, Schools and Families,—The Learning and Skills Council: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Children, Schools and Families Committee, with a Memorandum; to be printed [No. 960-i] [Mr Barry Sheerman]. |
| 2 | Environmental Audit,—Vehicle Excise Duty: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 907-ii] [Joan Walley]. |
| 3 | Foreign Affairs,—(1) Human Rights Annual Report 2007: Ninth Report from the Foreign Affairs Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report, and Memoranda reported and ordered to be published on 11th June [No. 533]; |
(2) Foreign and Commonwealth Office Annual Report 2007: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee, to be printed [No. 964]; and
(3) Global Security: Japan and Korea: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
[Mike Gapes].
| 4 | 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-iv] [Mr Phil Willis]. |
| 5 | International Development,—(1) DFID Annual Report 2008: Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 945-i]; and |
(2) Burma: follow-up: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 946]
[Malcolm Bruce].
| 6 | Scottish Affairs,—Credit Unions in Scotland: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Scottish Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 437-ii] [Mr Mohammad Sarwar]. |
| 7 | Statutory Instruments,—Twenty-fifth Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, with a Memorandum, to be printed [No. 38-xxv] [David Maclean]. |
| 8 | Transport,—(1) Freight Transport: Eighth Report from the Transport Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 249]; and |
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(2) The opening of Heathrow Terminal 5: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 543-ii]
[Mrs Louise Ellman].
| 9 | Welsh Affairs,—Wales Office Annual Report 2008: |
(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 964-i] and
(2) Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published
[Dr Hywel Francis].
| 10 | Work and Pensions,—Department for Work and Pensions Departmental Annual Report: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee; to be printed [No. 894-i] [Mr Terry Rooney]. |
[No. 126; WH, No. 82]
Wednesday 9th July 2008.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o’clock.
Subject:
Fishing industry (Sir Alan Beith).
Cost of local government reorganisation in Norfolk (Mr Keith Simpson).
Economic costs of the Severn Barrage (Mr David Drew).
Role of local authorities in tackling child poverty (Kerry McCarthy).
Post Office closures in Torridge and West Devon (Mr Geoffrey Cox).
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Liz Blackman.)
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 5.21 p.m.
[No. 127.] Thursday 10th July 2008.
The House met at half-past Ten o’clock. PRAYERS.
| 1 | 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 17th July.
| 2 | Manchester City Council Bill [Lords],—The Order of the day being read for resuming the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on 12th June, That the Manchester City Council Bill [Lords] be now read a second time; |
Ordered, That the Debate be resumed on Thursday 17th July.
| 3 | 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 17th July.
| 4 | 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 17th July.
| 5 | 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 17th July.
| 6 | 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 17th July.
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| 7 | 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 17th July.
| 8 | Safety of Medicines (Evaluation) Bill,—Dr Ian Gibson, supported by Mr Mike Hancock and Mr David Amess, presented a Bill to make provision about the evaluation of methods of testing the safety of medicines; 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 131]. |
| 9 | Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords],—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords], as amended in the Public Bill Committee. |
Amendment (No. 1) proposed to the Bill, in page 13, line 26, to leave out the word ‘direct’ and insert the words ‘advise in writing’, instead thereof.—(Lorely Burt.)
Question proposed, That the Amendment be made:—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Another Amendment (No. 10) proposed to the Bill, in page 18, line 16, at the end, to insert the words ‘may require the regulator to withdraw the notice and pursue the matter as a criminal offence under the relevant provisions,’.—(Lorely Burt.)
Question put, That the Amendment be made.
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, John Hemming, Bob Russell: 119.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Bob Blizzard, Steve McCabe: 218.
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time;
| 10 | Deferred Divisions,—The Deputy Speaker announced that, in the Deferred Division on Wednesday 9th July on the Motion relating to the draft Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Specified Organisations) Order 2008, the numbers voting Aye were 298 rather than 285. |
Whereupon the Deputy Speaker directed the Clerk to correct the numbers in the Journal accordingly, viz.: Ayes 298, Noes 118.
| 11 | Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords],—And the Question being again proposed, That the Bill be now read a third time; |
And the Question being put:—It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read the third time, and passed, with an Amendment.
Subject: Isle of Man (Andrew Rosindell).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Liz Blackman.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till thirteen minutes to Four o’clock, adjourned till Monday 14th July.
[Adjourned at 3.47 p.m.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
| 1 | Competition,—Competition Act 1998 (Public Policy Exclusion) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1820), dated 8th July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 2 | Education,—(1) Dewsbury College (Dissolution) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1772), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham]; |
(2) East Devon College, Tiverton (Dissolution) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1771), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham];
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(3) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in Art and Design in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1752), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(4) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study in Citizenship in respect of the Third and Fourth Key Stages) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1753), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(5) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in Design and Technology in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1754), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(6) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in Geography in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1756), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(7) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in History in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1757), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(8) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in Modern Foreign Languages in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1760), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(9) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in Music in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1761), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(10) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programme of Study in Science in respect of the Third Key Stage) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1763), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(11) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study in English in respect of the Third and Fourth Key Stages) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1755), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(12) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study in Information and Communication Technology in respect of the Third and Fourth Key Stages) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1758), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(13) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study in Mathematics in respect of the Third and Fourth Key Stages) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1759), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(14) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study in Physical Education in respect of the Third and Fourth Key Stages) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1762), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(15) Education (National Curriculum) (Modern Foreign Languages) (England) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1766), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Ed Balls];
(16) Rochdale Sixth Form College (Government) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1790), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham];
(17) Rochdale Sixth Form College (Incorporation) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1773), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham];
(18) South Staffordshire College (Government) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1734), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham]; and
(19) South Staffordshire College (Incorporation) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1733), dated 2nd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary John Denham].
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| 3 | Immigration,—(1) Immigration (Notices) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1819), dated 8th July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command]; and |
(2) Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command]; to be printed [No. 951]
[Secretary Jacqui Smith].
| 4 | Social Security,—Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Temporary Increase) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1778), dated 3rd July 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary James Purnell]. |
Other Papers:
| 5 | Constitutional Reform,—Report and Accounts of the Judicial Appointments Commission for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 724] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 6 | Criminal Injuries Compensation,—Report and Accounts of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 877] [Secretary Jack Straw]. |
| 7 | Education,—Reports and Accounts for 2007–08 of the— |
(1) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; and
(2) Training and Development Agency for Schools,
with the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 760 and 685] [Secretary Ed Balls].
| 8 | Enterprise,—Report and Accounts of the Competition Commission for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 658] [Mr Secretary Hutton]. |
| 9 | Fisheries,—Report and Accounts of the Sea Fish Industry Authority for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 697] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
| 10 | Government Resources and Accounts,—(1) Reports and Accounts for 2007–08 of the— |
(i) Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 547] [Secretary Hilary Benn]; and
(ii) Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 624] [Mr Secretary Woodward]; and
(2) Resource Accounts of The Crown Estate for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 779] [Jane Kennedy].
| 11 | Health,—Report and Accounts of the Appointments Commission for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 716] [Secretary Alan Johnson]. |
| 12 | Life Sentences (Northern Ireland),—Report of the Life Sentence Review Commissioners for 2007–08 [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 703] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 13 | National Health Service,—(1) Reports and Accounts for 2007–08 of— |
(i) Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ii) Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(iii) Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(iv) Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(v) City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(vi) Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(vii) Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(viii) Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(ix) Mental Health Act Commission, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 690];
(x) Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(xi) The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [by Act]; and
(xii) York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
(2) Report and Accounts of Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 1st June 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act];
(3) Report and Accounts of Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 1st August 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act];
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(4) Report and Accounts of North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008 [by Act]; and
(5) Reports and Accounts for 1st February 2008 to 31st March 2008 of—
(i) Birmingham Women’s NHS Foundation Trust [by Act]; and
(ii) Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust [by Act];
[Secretary Alan Johnson].
| 14 | National Heritage,—Report and Accounts of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 680] [Clerk of the House]. |
| 15 | National Lottery,—Report and Accounts of the United Kingdom Sports Council Grant-in-Aid and Lottery Distribution Fund for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 770] [Secretary Andy Burnham]. |
| 16 | Northern Ireland (Sentences),—Report of the Sentence Review Commissioners for 2007–08 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 702] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 17 | Police (Northern Ireland),—Report and Accounts of the Northern Ireland Policing Board for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 628] [Mr Secretary Woodward]. |
| 18 | Public Lending Right,—Report and Accounts of the Public Lending Right for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 809] [Secretary Andy Burnham]. |
| 19 | Water Industry,—Report and Accounts of the Consumer Council for Water for 2007–08, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [No. 746] [Secretary Hilary Benn]. |
APPENDIX II
Reports from Select Committees
| 1 | Health,—NHS Next Stage Review: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Health Committee; to be printed [No. 937-i] [Mr Kevin Barron]. |
| 2 | Public Administration,—Official Statistics: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Select Committee on Public Administration; to be printed [No. 956-i] [Dr Tony Wright]. |
[No. 127; WH, No. 83]
Thursday 10th July 2008.
The House sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at twenty-five minutes to Three o’clock.
Subject: Reconstructing Afghanistan, Fourth Report from the International Development Committee and the Government response thereto.
A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned—(Ms Diana R. Johnson);
And the sitting having continued for three hours, it was adjourned without Question put, till Tuesday 15th July.
[Adjourned at 5.35 p.m.
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