House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
Wednesday
19th January 2011
No. 100
The House met at 11.30 am.
PRAYERS.
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Speaker’s Statement: Informal Liaison Group for the IPSA
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Questions to (1) the Minister for the Cabinet Office
(2) the Prime Minister
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Statement: Sustainable Local Transport (Norman Baker)
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Health and Social Care Bill: Presentation (Standing Order No. 57)
Mr Secretary Lansley, supported by the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Vince Cable, Secretary Michael Gove, Secretary Eric Pickles, Danny Alexander, Mr Simon Burns and Paul Burstow, presented a Bill to establish and make provision about a National Health Service Commissioning Board and commissioning consortia and to make other provision about the National Health Service in England; to make provision about public health in the United Kingdom; to make provision about regulating health and adult social care services; to make provision about public involvement in health and social care matters, scrutiny of health matters by local authorities and co-operation between local authorities and commissioners of health care services; to make provision about regulating health and social care workers; to establish and make provision about a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; to establish and make provision about a Health and Social Care Information Centre and to make other provision about information relating to health or social care matters; to abolish certain public bodies involved in health or social care; to make other provision about health care; and for connected purposes.
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time tomorrow, and to be printed (Bill 132) with Explanatory Notes (Bill 132–EN).
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Consumer Protection (Postal Marketing): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23)
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision relating to the regulation of postal marketing; and for connected purposes;
That Caroline Nokes, Lorraine Fullbrook, Simon Hart, Caroline Dinenage, Simon Kirby, Justin Tomlinson, Andrew Bingham, Nick de Bois, Jack Lopresti, Rebecca Harris and Mike Weatherley present the Bill.
Caroline Nokes accordingly presented the Bill.
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 17 June, and to be printed (Bill 134).
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Opposition Day: Leader of the Opposition (9th allotted day (Standing Order No. 14))
Education Maintenance Allowance
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House believes that disadvantaged young people should gain greater access to further and higher education; recognises the valuable role that the education maintenance allowance (EMA) has played in supporting young people from less well-off backgrounds to participate and succeed in education; further recognises how EMA has supported choice for students in post-16 education, allowing them to travel to the best institution for their studies, which is of particular importance in rural areas; further notes that EMA is used by the majority of recipients to fund travel to college, as well as books and equipment, and allows recipients to focus on their studies rather than taking a part-time job; notes that EMA has been retained in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; further notes research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies stating that EMA costs are completely offset by its benefits in raising participation; further notes the inquiry into educational access announced by the Education Select Committee; and calls on the Government to rethink its decision on EMA, retaining practical support to improve access to, interest in and participation in further and higher education.-(Andy Burnham.)
Amendment moved, in line 1, to leave out from ‘House’ to the end of the Question and add ‘believes in full participation in education and training for young people up to the age of 18 and considers that support must be in place to allow those who face the greatest barriers to participation to access this opportunity; notes that the previous Government left this country with one of the largest budget deficits in the world and that savings have had to be made in order to avoid burdening future generations; further notes that the Government has increased funding for deprivation within the 16 to 19 budget and has already begun to replace the current education maintenance allowance system with more targeted support for those who face genuine barriers, including travel; and commits the Government to working with young people, schools and colleges and others outside and inside Parliament on arrangements for supporting students in further education and on improving access to, enthusiasm for and participation in further and higher education.’.-(Secretary Michael Gove.)
Question proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question (Standing Order No. 31(2)).
Ms Rosie Winterton 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. 176.
Ayes: 258 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Mr David Anderson).
Noes: 317 (Tellers: Mr Shailesh Vara, Mark Hunter).
Question accordingly negatived.
Question, That the proposed words be there added, put forthwith (Standing Order No. 31).
The House divided.
Division No. 177.
Ayes: 319 (Tellers: Mark Hunter, Jeremy Wright).
Noes: 256 (Tellers: Mark Tami, Mr David Anderson).
Question accordingly agreed to.
The Speaker declared the Main Question, as amended, agreed to (Standing Order No. 31(2)).
Resolved, That this House believes in full participation in education and training for young people up to the age of 18 and considers that support must be in place to allow those who face the greatest barriers to participation to access this opportunity; notes that the previous Government left this country with one of the largest budget deficits in the world and that savings have had to be made in order to avoid burdening future generations; further notes that the Government has increased funding for deprivation within the 16 to 19 budget and has already begun to replace the current education maintenance allowance system with more targeted support for those who face genuine barriers, including travel; and commits the Government to working with young people, schools and colleges and others outside and inside Parliament on arrangements for supporting students in further education and on improving access to, enthusiasm for and participation in further and higher education.
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Deferred divisions
Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 41A(3)), That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Secretary Theresa May relating to Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism.-(Mr Mark Francois.)
Question agreed to.
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Ordered, That the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2011, which was laid before this House on 17 January, be approved.-(Damian Green.)
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Public Petitions
A Public Petition from students of Walsall College relating to Education Maintenance Allowances was presented and read by Valerie Vaz.
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Adjournment
Subject: West Anglia rail line (Sir Alan Haselhurst).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.-(Bill Wiggin.)
Adjourned at 8.51 pm until tomorrow.
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Other proceedings
Private Business: Appointments
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Standing Orders Committee (Standing Order 103, relating to Private Business)
Members: Nick Boles, Geraint Davies, John Hemming, Helen Jones, Andrew Percy, Christopher Pincher, Jonathan Reynolds and Mr Charles Walker.
Changes to Notices Given
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Credit Regulation (Child Pornography) Bill
Order for Second Reading on Friday 21 January, read and discharged.
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 10 June 2011.
General Committees: Reports
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Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee
Mr Graham Brady (Chair) reported the Bill without Amendment.
Bill, not amended, to be considered on Friday 4 March.
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First Delegated Legislation Committee
Philip Davies (Chair) reported the draft Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2010.
General Committees: Appointments
The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub-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).
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Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee
Additional Chairs: Mr Gary Streeter and Mr George Howarth.
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Localism Bill Committee
(1) Chairs: Mr David Amess and Hugh Bayley
(2) Members: Gavin Barwell, Fiona Bruce, Greg Clark, Nic Dakin, Simon Danczuk, Jack Dromey, Julie Elliott, Stephen Gilbert, Pat Glass, Richard Harrington, John Howell, Barbara Keeley, Brandon Lewis, Siobhain McDonagh, James Morris, Robert Neill, Eric Ollerenshaw, Mr Nick Raynsford, Alison Seabeck, David Simpson, Angela Smith, Henry Smith, Iain Stewart, Andrew Stunell, Mr David Ward and Bill Wiggin.
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Wreck Removal Convention Bill Committee
Members: Peter Aldous, Stephen Barclay, Dr Thérèse Coffey, Thomas Docherty, Charlie Elphicke, Bill Esterson, Jim Fitzpatrick, Steve McCabe, Ian Murray, Sheryll Murray, Sarah Newton, Mr Matthew Offord, Mike Penning, Dr Eilidh Whiteford, Dr Alan Whitehead and Mr Mark Williams.
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First Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Order 2010)
(1) Chair: Mr James Gray
(2) Members: Guto Bebb, Tom Brake, Nick de Bois, Thomas Docherty, Damian Green, Duncan Hames, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Kate Hoey, Eric Joyce, Mrs Eleanor Laing, Shabana Mahmood, David Rutley, Jim Shannon, Bob Stewart, Mark Tami, David Tredinnick, Angela Watkinson and Mr Dave Watts.
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Second Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2010)
(1) Chair: Katy Clark
(2) Members: Peter Aldous, Mr Richard Bacon, Nick Boles, David Cairns, Mr Tom Clarke, Mr Brian H. Donohoe, Mr Frank Doran, James Duddridge, Jonathan Evans, Sheila Gilmore, Tom Greatrex, Mr David Hamilton, Tim Loughton, Tessa Munt, Sheryll Murray, Mark Reckless, Dan Rogerson and Mr Mike Weir.
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Third Delegated Legislation Committee (Value Added Tax (Exceptions Relating to Supplies not Made to Relevant Business Person) Order 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 3017))
Members: Steve Baker, Sir Paul Beresford, Andrew Bingham, Lyn Brown, Lorely Burt, Alex Cunningham, Mr Frank Field, Paul Flynn, Mr David Gauke, Mr Robert Goodwill, Mr David Hanson, Mr Alan Meale, Jesse Norman, Neil Parish, Alok Sharma, Stephen Williams, Sammy Wilson and Mr David Winnick.
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Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011 and the draft Investment Bank (Amendment of Definition) Order 2011)
Members: Adam Afriyie, Gordon Birtwistle, Lyn Brown, Paul Farrelly, Mr Robert Goodwill, Fabian Hamilton, Gordon Henderson, Mr Mark Hoban, Chris Leslie, Mr Michael McCann, Jim McGovern, Mr Michael Meacher, Andrew Percy, Mr John Redwood, Mr David Ruffley, Alok Sharma, Stephen Williams and Sammy Wilson.
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Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (Rules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No. 3) 2010 (S.R. (N.I.), 2010, No. 430) and the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2010 (S.I., 2010, No. 3038))
(1) Chair: Dr William McCrea
(2) Members: Mr John Baron, Andrew Bridgen, Lyn Brown, Mr Douglas Carswell, Mr Robert Goodwill, Andrew Griffiths, Mr David Hanson, Mr Dai Havard, John Hemming, Mr Mark Hoban, Mrs Siân C. James, Stephen Lloyd, Meg Munn, Sarah Newton, Lindsay Roy, Alok Sharma, Valerie Vaz and Sammy Wilson.
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European Committee A in respect of European Union Document No. 16096/10, relating to Energy 2020: A strategy for competitive, sustainable and secure energy
Members: Mr David Anderson, Michael Connarty, Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson, James Duddridge, Zac Goldsmith, Chris Heaton-Harris, Charles Hendry, Kelvin Hopkins, Huw Irranca-Davies, Dr Phillip Lee, Mark Menzies, Dr Alan Whitehead and Simon Wright.
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European Committee A in respect of European Union Document No. 7984/08 and Addenda 1 and 2, Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 13 September 2010 and Supplementary Explanatory Memorandum dated 21 December 2010, submitted by the Department for Transport, relating to facilitating cross-border enforcement in the field of road safety
(1) Chair: John Robertson
(2) Members: Steve Baker, Oliver Colvile, James Duddridge, Jim Fitzpatrick, Paul Goggins, Mr Tom Harris, Kelvin Hopkins, Mr John Leech, Mike Penning, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Alec Shelbrooke, Angela Smith and Mr Mike Weir.
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European Committee B in respect of the Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 31 March 2010 relating to the Second Revision of the Cotonou Agreement
Chair: Mr Charles Walker.
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European Committee B in respect of European Documents No. 9606/10, relating to a Council Regulation establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism and No. 12119/10, relating to a Draft amending budget No. 7 to the general budget 2010-Statement of expenditure by Section-Section III-Commission
Members: Lyn Brown, James Duddridge, Julie Elliott, George Eustice, John Hemming, Mr Mark Hoban, Chris Kelly, Andrea Leadsom, Chris Leslie, Mr Andrew Love, Paul Murphy, Alok Sharma and Sammy Wilson.
European Union Documents Referred
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European Committee B
European Union Document No. 16662/10 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to the follow-up to the discharge for the 2008 financial year has been referred alongside European Union Documents No. 12393/10 and Addenda 1 and 2 and No. 13075/10 and Addendum and Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 22 October 2010 submitted by HM Treasury, relating to the fight against fraud already referred to European Committee on 3 November, and Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum dated 24 November 2010, submitted by the Department for International Development, relating to the European Court of Auditors’ Annual Report on Activities Funded by the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth European Development Funds (EDFs) and Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum, dated 25 November 2010, submitted by HM Treasury, relating to the European Court of Auditors’ Annual Report on Implementation of the Budget concerning the financial year 2009 already referred to European Committee on 8 December.
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European Committee B
European Union Documents No. 15936/10, No. 16219/10 and No. 16392/10, relating to European Citizenship.
Reports from Select Committees
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Education Committee
Services for Young People: Written evidence, to be published (Mr Graham Stuart).
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
The impact of Common Agricultural Policy reform on UK agriculture: Evidence, to be printed (HC 671-iv) (Miss Anne McIntosh).
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Environmental Audit Committee
(1) Green Investment Bank: Evidence, to be printed (HC 505-vi);
(2) The impact of UK overseas aid on environmental protection and climate change adaptation and mitigation: Written evidence, to be published
(Joan Walley).
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European Scrutiny Committee
(1) Fourteenth Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 428-xiii);
(2) The EU Bill: Restrictions on Treaties and Decisions relating to the EU: Fifteenth Report, with written evidence, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 682);
(3) Ministerial Correspondence: Written evidence, to be published
(Mr William Cash).
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Foreign Affairs Committee
(1) The Role of the FCO in UK Government: Written evidence, to be published;
(2) The UK’s Foreign Policy towards Afghanistan and Pakistan: Written evidence, to be published
(Richard Ottaway).
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Public Accounts (Committee of)
(1) The Academies Programme: Seventeenth Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 552);
(2) Accountability: Evidence, to be printed (HC 740-i)
(Margaret Hodge).
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Science and Technology Committee
Spending Review 2010: Evidence, to be printed (HC 618-ii) (Andrew Miller).
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Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee on)
Twelfth Report, to be printed (HC 354-xii) (George Mudie).
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Scottish Affairs Committee
(1) Video Games Industry in Scotland:
(i) Second Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report, and written evidence reported and ordered to be published on 15 September and 17 November (HC 500-I);
(ii) Written evidence, to be published;
(2) UK Border Agency and Glasgow City Council:
(i) Evidence, to be printed (HC 733-i);
(ii) Written evidence to be published
(Mr Ian Davidson).
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Treasury Committee
Administration and effectiveness of HM Revenue and Customs:
(1) Evidence taken before the Sub-Committee, to be printed (HC 731-i);
(2) Written evidence, to be published
(Mr Andrew Tyrie).
John Bercow
Speaker
The Speaker will take the Chair at 10.30 am.
Sitting in Westminster Hall
No. 63
The sitting began at 9.30 am.
Adjournment
Subjects:
Fuel poverty (Chris Evans).
West Kent rail services (Sir John Stanley).
Government skills strategy (Robert Halfon).
Government policy on employment of further education lecturers as school teachers (Mr Graham Stuart).
Basic bank accounts in Scotland (Sheila Gilmore).
Motion made and Question proposed, That the sitting do now adjourn.-(Miss Chloe Smith.)
Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(11)).
Adjourned at 5.00 pm until tomorrow.
Lindsay Hoyle
Deputy Speaker
APPENDIX
Papers subject to Negative Resolution:
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Disabled Persons
Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-Interoperable Rail System) (London Underground Metropolitan Line S8 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2011 (S.I., 2011, No. 70), dated 13 January 2011 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Philip Hammond).
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Financial Services and Markets
Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (S.I., 2011, No. 99), dated 18 January 2011 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Mark Hoban).
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Senior Courts of England and Wales
Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011 (S.I., 2011, No. 88), dated 17 January 2011 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Kenneth Clarke).
Other Papers:
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European Union
Explanatory Memorandum to the Draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Serbia) Order (laid 10 January 2011) (by Command) (Secretary William Hague).
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Merchant Shipping
Report and Accounts of the General Lighthouse Fund for 2009–10, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 652) (Secretary Philip Hammond).
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National Audit
Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Department for Work and Pensions: Reducing losses in the benefits system caused by customers’ mistakes (by Act); to be printed (HC 704) (Clerk of the House).
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Senior Salaries
Report of the Senior Salaries Review Body on Calculation of the MPs’ Pay Uprating Mechanism for 2011 (pursuant to Resolution) (The Speaker).
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Transport
Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon: Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen (by Command) (Cm. 7996) (Secretary Philip Hammond).
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Treasury
Consolidated statement on the use of EU funds in the UK for 2008–09, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 722) (Justine Greening).
Withdrawn Papers:
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European Union
Explanatory Memorandum to the Draft European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Serbia) Order (laid 10 January 2011).
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