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DIE MARTIS 12o DECEMBRIS 2000
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Ivan Henderson |
| L. Hardy | Mr Brian White |
| L. Lea |
| L. Skelmersdale |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Resolved, That in the absence of the Chairman, Lord Skelmersdale do take the Chair—(Lord Hardy.).
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Procedure) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/2333) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Immigration Services Tribunal Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/2739) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2831) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted, requires elucidation and makes unexpected use of the powers conferred by the statute under which it is made; and
—Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2864) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and additional matters. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2765) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the First Report of the Committee.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 19 December.
DIE MARTIS 19o DECEMBRIS 1999
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| L. Hardy | Mr Ivan Henderson |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| L. Thomas of Gresford | Mr Brian White |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Highways Noise Payments and Movable Homes (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2887) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Highways Noise Payments and Movable Homes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3086) for additional matters;
—Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Taxis) (Carrying of Guide Dogs etc.) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2990) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and requires elucidation;
—Judicial Pensions (Specification of Alternative Scheme) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2984) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted; and
—Rural Development Grants (Agriculture and Forestry) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/2907) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Second Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 16 January.
DIE MARTIS 16o JANUARII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Hardy | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| L. Lea | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| L. Skelmersdale |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, Mr Peter Brooksbank, and Professor David Feldman, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Countryside Stewardship Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3048) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Batteries and Accumulators (Containing Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3097) for additional matters;
—Private Hire Vehicles (London) (Operators' Licences) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3146) on the grounds that the instrument is of dubious vires, it makes unexpected use of the powers conferred by the statute under which it is made and for other matters;
—Royal Ulster Constabulary (Unsatisfactory Performance) Regulations 2000 (S.R. 2000/316) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted; and
—Gas (Third Party Access and Accounts) Regulations (S.I. 2000/1937) for additional matters. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/3148) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Third Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 23 January.
DIE MARTIS 23o JANUARII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Hardy | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Lea | Mr Ivan Henderson |
| L. Vivian | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| Mr Brian White |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Transport Tribunal Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/3226) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and for additional matters. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instrument be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Insurance Brokers Registration Council (Registration and Enrolment) (Amendment) Rules Approval Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/3163).
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Fourth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 30 January.
DIE MARTIS 30o JANUARII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Hardy | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr Ivan Henderson |
| L. Vivian | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Commencement No. 8 and Consequential Provisions) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/3145) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3184) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and for other matters;
—Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3197) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Occupational Pension Schemes (Republic of Ireland Schemes Exemption) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3198) on the ground that the instrument makes unexpected use of the powers conferred by the statute under which it is made;
—Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3224) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3272) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Criminal Appeal (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Rules 2000 (S.R. 2000/387) on the grounds that the instrument is defective drafted and for other matters; and
—Policyholders Protection Act 1997 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/3111) on the ground that the explanatory note is misleading. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the following instruments be reported to both Houses:
—Goods Vehicles (Authorisation of International Journeys) (Fees) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3207); and
—Rules of the Supreme Court (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No. 3) 2000 (S.R. 2000/393).
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Fifth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 6 February.
DIE MARTIS 6o FEBRUARII 2001
Present:
| L. Hardy | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Lea | Mr Ivan Henderson |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| L. Vivian |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—East Manchester Education Action Zone (Variation) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/3326) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Membership, Committee and Procedure) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3374) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3370) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted; and
—Utilities Act 2000 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2000 on other grounds. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Sixth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 13 February.
DIE MARTIS 13o FEBRUARII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Hardy | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Lea | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| L. Thomas of Gresford | Mr William Ross |
| L. Vivian | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Fishing Vessels (Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/9) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Authorisation of Works (Listed Buildings) (England) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/24) for other matters; and
—Northern Ireland Policing Board (Prescribed Period) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/386) on the ground that the instrument is ultra vires. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/45) and Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/46) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Seventh Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 27 February.
DIE MARTIS 27o FEBRUARII 2001
Present:
| L. Hardy | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—General Chiropractic Council (Professional Conduct Committee) Rules Order of Council 2000 (S.I. 2000/3290) and General Chiropractic Council (Health Committee) Rules Order of Council 2000 (S.I. 2000/3291) on the grounds that the instruments are defectively drafted and for additional matters; and
—Merchant Shipping (Mandatory Surveys for Ro-Ro Ferry and High Speed Passenger Craft) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/152) for other matters. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the following instruments be reported to both Houses:
—Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Registration) (Amendment) Regulations Order of Council 2000 (S.I. 2000/3282);
—Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust (Establishment) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/66); and
—Graduated Vehicle Excise Duty (Prescribed Types of Fuel) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/93).
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Eighth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 6 March.
DIE MARTIS 6o MARTII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Hardy | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Lea | Mr William Ross |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Ninth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 13 March.
DIE MARTIS 13o MARTII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Hardy | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Lea | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| L. Skelmersdale |
| L. Vivan |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Air Traffic Services (Exemption) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/287) on the ground that the instrument requires elucidation. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instrument be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Immigration (Suspension of Detainee Custody Officer Certificate) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/241) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Tenth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 20 March.
DIE MARTIS 20o MARTII 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Hardy | Mr Harold Best |
| L. Lea | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr Brian White |
| L. Thomas of Gresford |
| L. Vivan |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the following instruments be reported to both Houses:
—Health Act 1999 (Commencement) No. 10 Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/270); and
—National Health Service (General Dental Services) Amendment Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/289).
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Eleventh Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 27 March.
DIE MARTIS 27o MARTII 2001
Present:
| L. Hardy | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Skelmersdale | Mr Brian White |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That in the absence of the Chairman, Mr Andrew F Bennett do take the Chair—(Lord Hardy.).
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn Hill Farm Allowance Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/476) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instrument be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Amendment Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/409) and the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Amendment Scheme 2001 (S.I. 2001/420) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twelfth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 3 April.
DIE MARTIS 4o APRILIS 2001
Present:
| L. Hardy | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Lea | Mr Harold Best |
| Lord Skelmersdale | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| Lord Vivian | Mr William Ross |
| Mr Brian White |
Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Resolved, That in the absence of the Chairman, Mr Andrew F Bennett do take the Chair—(Lord Hardy.).
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Education (Budget Statements) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/569) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted; and
—Special Educational Needs Tribunal Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/600) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the following instruments be reported to both Houses:
—Social Security (Crediting and Treatment of Contributions, and National Insurance Numbers) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/769); and
—Common Agricultural Policy (Wine) (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/686).
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Thirteenth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 24 April.
DIE MARTIS 24o APRILIS 2001
Present:
| L. Hardy | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Lea | Mr Harold Best |
| Lord Vivian | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| Mr William Ross |
| Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| Mr Brian White |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Education (Publication of Draft Proposals and Orders) (Further Education Corporations) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/414) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Court of Protection Rules 2001 (S.I. 2001/824) on the ground that the instrument makes unexpected use of the powers conferred by the statute under which it is made;
—Local Probation Boards (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/786) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted; and
—Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/503) on the ground that the instrument is incomplete. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) and (General Ophthalmic Services) Amendment Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/414) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Fourteenth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 1 May.
DIE MARTIS 1o MAI 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| L. Hardy | Mr Brian White |
| Lord Skelmersdale |
| Lord Vivian |
Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Resolved, That in the absence of the Chairman, Lord Skelmersdale do take the Chair—(Lord Hardy.).
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Inner London Court Staff Pensions Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/733) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Amendment Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/746) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and for other matters;
—Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (Accounts and Audit) Order 1998 (S.I. 2001/851) on the grounds that the instrument has a procedural default and for other matters;
—Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998 (Accounts and Audit) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/852) on the grounds that the instrument has a procedural default and for other matters; and
—Criminal Defence Service (Funding) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/855) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the following instruments be reported to both Houses:
—Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/795); and
—Insurance (Fees) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/812).
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Fifteenth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That Mr Dominic Grieve do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till Tuesday 8 May.
DIE MARTIS 8o MAI 2001
Present:
| L. Greenway | Mr Andrew F Bennett |
| L. Hardy | Mr Dominic Grieve |
| Lord Skelmersdale | Mr David Tredinnick (Chairman) |
| Lord Vivian | Mr Brian White |
Sir James Nursaw KCB QC, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the:
—Birmingham (Kitts Green and Shard End) Education Action Zone (Variation) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/972) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted;
—Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions and Directions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/760) on the ground that the instrument fails to comply with proper legislative practice;
—Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) Rules 2001 (S.I. 2001/825) on the grounds that the instrument requires elucidation and for several other matters;
—Stakeholder Pensions Schemes (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/934) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted; and
—Foot-And-Mouth Disease (Ascertainment of Value) (No. 4) Order 2001 on the grounds that the instrument requires elucidation and for other matters. — (The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the above instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the General Optical Council (Registration and Enrolment (Amendment) Rules) Order of Council 2001 (S.I. 2001/1131) be reported to both Houses.
Draft Report, proposed by the Chairman, agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report be the Sixteenth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
The Committee adjourned till a day and time to be fixed by the Chairman
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