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[No. 106 Monday 6 July 2009 ]

The house met at 2.30 pm.

PRAYERS.

1 Questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department

2 Urgent Question: MG Rover (Ian Lucas)

3 Speaker's Statement: Further response to Point of Order of 2 July

4 Statement: International Development White Paper (Mr Secretary Alexander)

5 Opposition Day: Leader of the Opposition (15th allotted day (Standing Order No. 14))

(1) Young People in the Recession

Motion made and Question proposed, That this House deeply regrets that young people are amongst the principal victims of the recession; is profoundly concerned that limits on entry to higher education mean tens of thousands of suitably qualified young people will be left without a university or college place in autumn 2009; is concerned by reports that graduates face the worst job prospects for decades; regrets that the number of young people starting an apprenticeship is falling and that the number of young people not in any kind of education, employment or training has risen to nearly one million; regrets that Ministers did not support proposals to fund 25,000 new Masters degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects in this year's Budget; and calls on Ministers to refocus Train to Gain provision to provide 100,000 extra training places and support the thousands of apprentices who risk losing their training places during this recession._(Mr John Hayes.)

Amendment moved, in line 1, to leave out from `House' to the end of the Question and add `recognises this Government's commitment to not repeating the mistakes of past recessions, and to ensuring young people are not trapped in long-term unemployment; notes since 1997 there are 300,000 extra students in higher education and public funding has increased by over 25 per cent. in real terms; praises this Government's commitment to helping graduates through the downturn, including an ambition for 5,000 extra internships this autumn; notes investment in apprenticeships is over #1 billion this year and that in 1997 there were only 65,000 starts compared to 225,000 in 2007^08; further notes the success of Train to Gain in supporting over 1.2 million course starts; further notes the September Guarantee offering all 16 to 17 year olds an apprenticeship, school, college or training place; and commends this year's Budget for investing #1 billion in the Future Jobs Fund to guarantee a job, training or work experience for every young person unemployed for 12 months, part of a #5 billion investment in tackling unemployment.'._(Mr David Lammy.)

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Question put, That the original words stand part of the Question (Standing Order No. 31(2)).

The House divided.

Division No. 181.

Ayes: 190 (Tellers: Mr John Baron, Mr Philip Dunne).

Noes: 287 (Tellers: Mr Dave Watts, Kerry McCarthy).

Question accordingly negatived.

Question, That the proposed words be there added, put forthwith (Standing Order No. 31).

Question agreed to.

The Deputy Speaker declared the Main Question, as amended, agreed to (Standing Order No. 31(2)).

Resolved, That this House recognises this Government's commitment to not repeating the mistakes of past recessions, and to ensuring young people are not trapped in long-term unemployment; notes since 1997 there are 300,000 extra students in higher education and public funding has increased by over 25 per cent. in real terms; praises this Government's commitment to helping graduates through the downturn, including an ambition for 5,000 extra internships this autumn; notes investment in apprenticeships is over #1 billion this year and that in 1997 there were only 65,000 starts compared to 225,000 in 2007^08; further notes the success of Train to Gain in supporting over 1.2 million course starts; further notes the September Guarantee offering all 16 to 17 year olds an apprenticeship, school, college or training place; and commends this year's Budget for investing #1 billion in the Future Jobs Fund to guarantee a job, training or work experience for every young person unemployed for 12 months, part of a #5 billion investment in tackling unemployment.

(2) Identity Cards

Motion made and Question proposed, That this House believes the Government's identity cards scheme should be cancelled immediately._(Chris Grayling.)

Amendment moved, in line 1, to leave out from `House' to the end of the Question and add `acknowledges the continued and growing problem of identity fraud in the UK; accepts that a universally accepted biometric passport or identity card linked to a national identity register will help secure the identity of an individual and reduce the incidence of multiple identity fraud; further recognises that for certain groups, including young people, an identity card will enable them to provide proof of age and more broadly enable people to travel throughout Europe; considers that it is right that non-European Economic Area foreign nationals should be obliged to apply for an identity card which provides a simple and effective method of determining the right of residence and entitlement to employment and benefits; welcomes the fact that for those joining the National Identity Service there will be a choice between identity cards and biometric passports; and notes the fact that any decision on whether membership of the scheme should be compulsory would require further legislation.'._(Secretary Alan Johnson.)

Mr Andrew Robathan claimed to move the closure (Standing Order No. 36).

Question put, That the Question be now put.

Question agreed to.

Question accordingly put, That the original words stand part of the Question (Standing Order No. 31(2)).

The House divided.

Division No. 182.

Ayes: 206 (Tellers: Mr John Baron, Mr Philip Dunne).

Noes: 293 (Tellers: Mr John Heppell, David Wright).

Question accordingly negatived.

Question, That the proposed words be there added, put forthwith (Standing Order No. 31).

The House divided.

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Division No. 183.

Ayes: 283 (Tellers: Mr John Heppell, David Wright).

Noes: 203 (Tellers: Mr John Baron, Mr Philip Dunne).

Question accordingly agreed to.

The Speaker declared the Main Question, as amended, agreed to (Standing Order No. 31(2)).

Resolved, That this House acknowledges the continued and growing problem of identity fraud in the UK; accepts that a universally accepted biometric passport or identity card linked to a national identity register will help secure the identity of an individual and reduce the incidence of multiple identity fraud; further recognises that for certain groups, including young people, an identity card will enable them to provide proof of age and more broadly enable people to travel throughout Europe; considers that it is right that non-European Economic Area foreign nationals should be obliged to apply for an identity card which provides a simple and effective method of determining the right of residence and entitlement to employment and benefits; welcomes the fact that for those joining the National Identity Service there will be a choice between identity cards and biometric passports; and notes the fact that any decision on whether membership of the scheme should be compulsory would require further legislation.

6 Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill: Second and Third Reading (Standing Order No. 56)

Motion made and Question put forthwith, That the Bill be now read a second time.

Question agreed to and Bill accordingly read a second time.

Motion made and Question put forthwith, That the Bill be now read the third time.

Question agreed to and Bill accordingly read the third time, and passed.

7 Statutory Instruments: Motions for Approval

(1) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Overseas Companies Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 14 May, be approved._(Mark Tami.)

Question agreed to.

(2) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft International Monetary Fund (Limit on Lending) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 2 June, be approved._(Mark Tami.)

Question agreed to.

(3) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of duration of non-jury trial provisions) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 8 June, be approved._(Mark Tami.)

The Speaker's opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged.

Division deferred until Wednesday 8 July (Standing Order No. 41A).

(4) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information without Consent) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved._(Mark Tami.)

The Speaker's opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged.

Division deferred until Wednesday 8 July (Standing Order No. 41A).

(5) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Information and Code of Practice on Penalties) Order 2009, which was laid before this House on 6 May, be approved._(Mark Tami.)

The Speaker's opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged.

Division deferred until Wednesday 8 July (Standing Order No. 41A).

(6) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Fees) Regulations 2009, which were laid before this House on 6 May, be approved._(Mark Tami.)

The Speaker's opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged.

Division deferred until Wednesday 8 July (Standing Order No. 41A).

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8 Adjournment

Subject: Future of three-tier education in Bedfordshire (Nadine Dorries).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn._(Mark Tami.)

[Adjourned at 11.01 pm until tomorrow. ]

Other proceedings

General Committees: Reports

9 First Delegated Legislation Committee

Mrs Janet Dean (Chairman) reported the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Prescribed Information) Regulations 2009 and the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Application and Issue of ID Card and Notification of Changes) Regulations 2009.

10 Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee

Mrs Joan Humble (Chairman) reported the draft Banking Act 2009 (Restriction of Partial Property Transfers) (Amendment) Order 2009.

11 European Committee B in respect of unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 11 June 2009, relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget 2010

Jim Sheridan (Chairman) reported the following Resolution:

That the Committee takes note of the unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 11 June 2009 from HM Treasury on the Preliminary Draft Budget of the European Communities for the year 2010; and supports the Government's efforts to maintain budget discipline in relation to the budget of the European Communities.

General Committees: Appointments

The Speaker appoints the Chairman of General Committees and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees.

The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).

12 First Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Prescribed Information) Regulations 2009 and the draft Identity Cards Act 2006 (Application and Issue of ID Card and Notification of Changes) Regulations 2009)

Members: Ann Clwyd, Mr Geoffrey Hoon, Lindsay Roy, Alan Simpson and Mr Don Touhig discharged and Mr David Blunkett, Jim Dobbin, Mr George Howarth, Mr Marsha Singh and Jacqui Smith nominated in substitution.

13 Second Delegated Legislation (Draft Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (Violent Offender Orders) (Notification Requirements) Regulations 2009)

Members: Paul Holmes and Lynne Jones discharged and Susan Kramer and Alan Simpson nominated in substitution.

14 Third Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Children Act 1989 (Higher Education Bursary) (England) Regulations 2009)

Members: Mr Neil Turner discharged and Lynne Jones nominated in substitution.

15 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Criminal Defence Service (Provisional Representation Orders) Regulations 2009)

Members: Mr Dai Havard discharged and Mrs Linda Riordan nominated in substitution.

16 Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Banking Act 2009 (Restriction of Partial Property Transfers) (Amendment) Order 2009)

Members: Chris McCafferty discharged and Ann Coffey nominated in substitution.

17 European Committee B in respect of Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 11 June 2009, relating to the Preliminary Draft Budget 2010

Members: Mr Stephen Byers discharged and Laura Moffatt nominated in substitution.

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Reports from Select Committees

18 Children, Schools and Families Committee

Allegations against school staff:

(1) Fifth Report, with written evidence, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 695);

(2) Written evidence, to be published

(Mr Barry Sheerman).

19 Communities and Local Government Committee

Supporting People: Evidence, to be printed (HC 649-iv) (Dr Phyllis Starkey).

20 Health Committee

The Appointment of the Chair of the Food Standards Agency: Seventh Report, with evidence and written evidence, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 856-I and -II) (Mr Kevin Barron).

21 Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee

Spend, spend, spend?_The mismanagement of the Learning and Skills Council's capital programme in further education colleges: Seventh Report, with written evidence, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 530) (Mr Phil Willis).

22 Scottish Affairs Committee

Commission on Scottish Devolution: Evidence, to be printed (HC 254-ii) (Mr Mohammad Sarwar).

23 South East Regional Select Committee

The South East England Development Agency and the Regional Economic Strategy: Evidence, to be printed (HC 516-iii) (Stephen Ladyman).

APPENDIX

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1 Animals

Horse Passports Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1611), dated 30 June 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Hilary Benn).

2 Data Protection

Data Protection (Notification and Notification Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1677), dated 2 July 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Jack Straw).

3 Education

Adult Skills (Specified Qualifications) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1602), dated 29 June 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Mr Pat McFadden).

4 Rating and Valuation

Non-Domestic Rating (Deferred Payments) (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1597), dated 30 June 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary John Denham).

5 Road Traffic

M57 Motorway Junction 7 (Switch Island) (Speed Limits) Regulations 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 1631), dated 30 July 2009 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Sadiq Khan).

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Other Papers:

6 Air Force (Constitution)

Amendment List 1 to Air Publication 3393_The Royal Air Force Manual for Officer Commissioning and Terms of Service (Eighth Edition) (by Act) (Secretary Bob Ainsworth).

7 Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons

Research and Development Work Relating to Assistive Technology for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham).

8 Data Protection

Report and Accounts of the Information Commissioner's Office for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 619) (Clerk of the House).

9 Government Resources and Accounts (Audit of Non-profit-making Companies)

(1) Report and Accounts of Caversham Lakes Trust Limited for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Statutory Instrument); to be printed (HC 542) (Secretary Ben Bradshaw); and

(2) Report and Accounts of Phoenix Sports Limited for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Statutory Instrument); to be printed (HC 543) (Secretary Ben Bradshaw).

10 Government Trading Funds

Report and Accounts of Buying Solutions for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 596) (Clerk of the House).

11 Health

Government Response to the Fourth Report from the Health Committee, 2008^09, on Top-up fees (by Command) (Cm. 7649) (Secretary Andy Burnham).

12 Human Fertilisation and Embryology

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority: Code of Practice (Eighth Edition) (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham).

13 International Development

Eliminating World Poverty: Building Our Common Future (by Command) (Cm. 7656) (Mr Secretary Alexander).

14 National Health Service

(1) Report and Accounts of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(2) Report and Accounts of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(3) Report and Accounts of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(4) Report and Accounts of Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(5) Report and Accounts of Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(6) Report and Accounts of Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(7) Report and Accounts of National Treatment Agency for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 579) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(8) Report and Accounts of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(9) Report and Accounts of Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(10) Report and Accounts of Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(11) Report and Accounts of South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

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(12) Report and Accounts of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham);

(13) Report and Accounts of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust for 2008^09 (by Act) (Secretary Andy Burnham); and

(14) Report and Accounts of the National Patient Safety Agency for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 663) (Secretary Andy Burnham).

15 Natural Environment and Rural Communities

Report and Accounts of Natural England for 2008^09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 756) (Secretary Hilary Benn).

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