House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
Monday
23rd April 2012

No. 290

Monday 23 April 2012

The House met at 2.30 pm.

PRAYERS.

1 Questions to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

2 Statement: IMF Spring Meetings (Chancellor of the Exchequer)

3 Financial Services Bill (Programme) (No. 3)

Motion made and Question put, That the Order of 6 February 2012 (Financial Services Bill (Programme)), as varied by the Order of 21 February 2012 (Financial Services Bill (Programme) (No. 2)), be further varied as follows:

1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.

2. Proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall be completed in two days.

3. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken on the days shown in the first column of the following Table and in the order so shown.

4. Proceedings on consideration shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the times specified in the second column of the Table.

Table

Proceedings	Time for conclusion of proceedings
First day
New Clauses and new Schedules; amendments to Clauses 1 to 3; amendments to Schedule 1; amendments to Clause 4; amendments to Schedule 2; amendments to Clause 5; amendments to Schedule 3	10.00 pm
Second day
Remaining proceedings on consideration	Three hours after commencement of proceedings on consideration on the second day.

5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration on the second day.-(Mr Brooks Newmark.)

The House divided.

Division No. 530.

Ayes: 277 (Tellers: Mr Philip Dunne, Mr Brooks Newmark).

Noes: 183 (Tellers: Graham Jones, Yvonne Fovargue).

Question accordingly agreed to.

4 Financial Services Bill: Consideration of the Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee (1st allocated day)

New Clause NC4-(Mr Mark Hoban)-brought up, read the first and second time, and added to the Bill.

New Clause NC1-(Mr Andrew Tyrie)-brought up, and read the first time.

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

Clause, by leave, withdrawn.

New Clause NC10-(Chris Leslie)-brought up, and read the first time.

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

The House divided.

Division No. 531.

Ayes: 215 (Tellers: Tom Blenkinsop, Nic Dakin).

Noes: 290 (Tellers: Mark Hunter, Mr Philip Dunne).

Question accordingly negatived.

Since it was after 10.00 pm, the Speaker put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on New Clauses and new Schedules, amendments to Clauses 1 to 3, amendments to Schedule 1, amendments to Clause 4, amendments to Schedule 2, amendments to Clause 5 and amendments to Schedule 3 to a conclusion (Programme Order, today).

The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83E).

(1) That Amendment 22 be made (Amendment selected by the Speaker for separate decision).-(Chris Leslie.)

The House divided.

Division No. 532.

Ayes: 216 (Tellers: Tom Blenkinsop, Nic Dakin).

Noes: 290 (Tellers: Greg Hands, Mark Hunter).

Question accordingly negatived.

(2) That Amendment 12 be made (Amendment moved by a Minister of the Crown).-(Mr Mark Hoban.)

Question agreed to.

(3) That Amendment 28 be made (Amendment selected by the Speaker for separate decision).-(Chris Leslie.)

The House divided.

Division No. 533.

Ayes: 205 (Tellers: Nic Dakin, Tom Blenkinsop).

Noes: 301 (Tellers: Mr Philip Dunne, Mark Hunter).

Question accordingly negatived.

(4) That Amendments 1 to 3 be made (single Question on Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown).-(Mr Mark Hoban.)

Question agreed to.

5 Statutory Instruments: Motions for Approval

(1) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Children Act 2004 Information Database (England) (Revocation) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 1 February, be approved.-(Mr Shailesh Vara.)

Question agreed to.

(2) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Schedule 5 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Modification) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 1 March, be approved.-(Mr Shailesh Vara.)

Question agreed to.

6 Public Petitions

A Public Petition from users of Darlaston Road zebra crossing, near Hough Road in Pleck, Walsall relating to Darlaston Road Crossing (Walsall South) was presented and read by Valerie Vaz.

7 Adjournment

Subject: Installation of smart meters (John Healey).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.-(Mr Shailesh Vara.)

Adjourned at 11.10 pm until tomorrow.

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Other proceedings

Lords Messages

8 Canterbury City Council Bill

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the Canterbury City Council Bill:

That the promoters of the Canterbury City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in the House of Commons in Session 2007–08 on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

9 Leeds City Council Bill

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the Leeds City Council Bill:

That the promoters of the Leeds City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in the House of Commons in Session 2007–08 on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

10 Nottingham City Council Bill

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the Nottingham City Council Bill:

That the promoters of the Nottingham City Council Bill, which was originally introduced in the House of Commons in Session 2007–08 on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

11 Reading Borough Council Bill

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the Reading Borough Council Bill:

That the promoters of the Reading Borough Council Bill, which was originally introduced in the House of Commons in Session 2007–08 on 22 January 2008, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

12 City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords]

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords], to which they desire the concurrence of this House:

That the promoters of the City of London (Various Powers) Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in this Session on 24 January 2011, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

13 City of Westminster Bill [Lords]

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the City of Westminster Bill [Lords], to which they desire the concurrence of this House:

That the promoters of the City of Westminster Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in Session 2008–09 on 22 January 2009, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

14 Transport for London Bill [Lords]

The Lords communicate that they have come to the following Resolution in respect of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], to which they desire the concurrence of this House:

That the promoters of the Transport for London Bill [Lords], which was originally introduced in the House of Lords in this Session on 24 January 2011, should have leave to suspend any further proceedings on the bill in order to proceed with it, if they think fit, in the next Session of Parliament according to the provisions of House of Lords Private Business Standing Order 150A (Suspension of Bills).

General Committees: Reports

15 First Delegated Legislation Committee

Nadine Dorries (Chair) reported the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2012.

16 Second Delegated Legislation Committee

Mrs Linda Riordan (Chair) reported the draft Public Bodies (Abolition of Courts Boards) Order 2012.

17 Third Delegated Legislation Committee

Mr David Amess (Chair) reported the Motion in the name of Secretary Vince Cable relating to Financial Assistance to Industry.

18 European Committee B in respect of European Union Document No. 18288/11, relating to a Commission Communication on the future of VAT: Towards a simpler, more robust and efficient VAT system tailored to the single market

Dr William McCrea (Chair) reported the following Resolution:

That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 18288/11, relating to a Commission Communication on the future of VAT: Towards a simpler, more robust and efficient VAT system tailored to the single market; welcomes the objectives of moving towards a simpler, more efficient, robust and fraud-proof EU VAT system; shares the Government’s view that priority should be given to ensuring that the 2015 VAT Package changes, including the introduction of the VAT mini One Stop Shop, to the continuation of a broad-based EU dialogue on making the current system work better, and to appropriate measures to protect and secure revenues; and supports the Government’s commitment to counter unhelpful proposals that might lead to an erosion of UK national sovereignty, or result in tax matters being dealt with otherwise than in Council on a unanimous basis.

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).

19 First Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2012)

Members: Simon Reevell and Phil Wilson discharged and Stuart Andrew and Tom Blenkinsop nominated in substitution.

20 Second Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Public Bodies (Abolition of Courts Boards) Order 2012)

Members: Mr James Clappison discharged and Rehman Chishti nominated in substitution.

21 Third Delegated Legislation Committee (Motion in the name of Vince Cable relating to Financial Assistance to Industry)

Members: Chris Ruane discharged and Susan Elan Jones nominated in substitution.

Reports from Select Committees

22 Administration Committee

Record of the Committee’s discussions at its meeting on 23 April, to be published (Sir Alan Haselhurst).

23 Communities and Local Government Committee

(1) Financing of new housing supply: Eleventh Report, with evidence, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 1652);

(2) The work of the Local Government Ombudsman: Evidence, to be printed (HC 1937-i);

(3) European Regional Development Fund: Written evidence, to be published;

(4) Park Homes: Written evidence, to be published

(Clive Betts).

24 Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

An air transport strategy for Northern Ireland:

(1) Evidence, to be printed (HC 1941-i);

(2) Written evidence, to be published

(Mr Laurence Robertson).

25 Public Accounts (Committee of)

(1) Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Eighty-third Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 1874);

(2) Adult Apprenticeships: Eighty-fourth Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 1875);

(3) Shared service centres: Evidence, to be printed (HC 1944-i)

(Margaret Hodge).

26 Work and Pensions Committee

EU Pensions Policy:

(1) Evidence, to be printed (HC 1911-ii);

(2) Written evidence, to be published

(Stephen Lloyd).

APPENDIX

Papers presented and delivered to the Votes and Proceedings Office on Friday 20 April under Standing Order No. 159:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1 Education

(1) Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 1115), dated 18 April 2012 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Michael Gove); and

(2) School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 1124), dated 19 April 2012 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Michael Gove).

Papers presented or laid upon the Table on Monday 23 April:

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:

2 Public Bodies

Draft Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012, and Explanatory Document (by Act) (Secretary Iain Duncan Smith).

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

3 Education

Wiltshire Council (Arrangements for the Provision of Suitable Education) Order 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 1107), dated 18 April 2012 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Michael Gove).

4 Mental Health

Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 1118), dated 18 April 2012 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Lansley).

5 National Health Service

(1) Health Research Authority (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 1108), dated 17 April 2012 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Lansley); and

(2) Health Research Authority (Establishment and Constitution) Amendment Order 2012 (S.I., 2012, No. 1109), dated 17 April 2012 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Secretary Lansley).

6 Universities and Colleges (Trusts)

Endowment Fund Scheme, dated 12 March 2012, made by the University of Oxford, revising an existing scheme relating to the Oxford Endowment Fund (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Vince Cable).

Other Papers:

7 Access to Justice

Business Plan of Legal Services Commission for 2012–13 (by Act) (Secretary Kenneth Clarke).

8 Food Safety

Food Safety Act 1990 Code of Practice on Food Law (by Act) (Mr Secretary Lansley).