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TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2003
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall | | Huw Irranca-Davies Andrew Rosindell Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Orders of Reference are read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 18th November are read.
The Committee deliberate.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Land Registration Fee Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2092) on the grounds that there has been an unjustifiable delay in laying the instrument before Parliament and in notifying the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker of the House of Commons that the instrument has come into force before it was laid; that there has been a failure to comply with section 4(2)(b) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 in respect of the instrument and there is a doubt as to whether certain provisions of the instrument are intra vires.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the National Crime Squad (Dispensation from Requirement to Investigate Complaints) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2601), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Electronic Communications) (England) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2604), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Access to the Countryside (Exclusions and Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2713) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2780) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and makes an unexpected use of the enabling power.
Resolved, That the Committee do not complete its consideration of the Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2780).
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Pensions Increase (Pension Schemes for David Calvert-Smith) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2623) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003 be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the First 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 9th December.
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TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2003
Present:
| Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall | | Huw Irranca-Davies Chris Mole Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts and Mr Alan Preston, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 2nd December are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (United Nations Sanctions) (Isle of Man) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2614) on the ground that the instrument makes an unexpected use of the enabling power.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2616) on the ground that the instrument makes an unexpected use of the enabling power.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2627) on the ground that the instrument makes an unexpected use of the enabling power.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 16th December.
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TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2003
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall Earl Russell | | Chris Mole Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 9th December are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Value Added Tax Tribunals (Amendment) Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/2757) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2815) on the ground that the instrument is of doubtful vires.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 16th December.
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TUESDAY 13TH JANUARY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Chris Mole
Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Brian White do take the Chair.—(Andrew Bennett.)
The same is agreed to.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 16th December are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the NHSU (Establishment and Constitution) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2772) on the ground that the instrument requires elucidation.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2905) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted and requires elucidation.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3027) on the ground that the instrument fails to comply with Statutory Instrument Practice and is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Money Laundering Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3075) on the ground that the instrument requires elucidation.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the National Savings Bank (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2895) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by Brian White.
Resolved, That the Report be the Fourth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That Brian White do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 20th January.
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TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2004
Present:
| Lord Greenway Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 13th January are read.
Resolved, That the Committee invite Lord Hunt of King's Heath, Chairman of the Lords Committee on the Merits of Statutory Instruments, to attend a future meeting of the Joint Committee.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the African Swine Fever (England) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2913) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted, that the instrument fails to ilement a provision in the relevant Directive, and that there is a doubt as to whether the instrument is intra vires.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) (Greater London) Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/2960) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 27th January.
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TUESDAY 27TH JANUARY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Earl Russell Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 20th January are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Consular Fees (Amendment) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2920) on the ground that the instrument fails to comply with Statutory Instrument Practice.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3177) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3181) on the ground that the instrument fails to comply with Statutory Instrument Practice.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Plant Protection Products Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3241) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Legal Aid Certificates (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/513) on the ground that incomplete copies of the instrument have been laid before Parliament and supplied to the Committee.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Legal Aid in Criminal Cases (Statement of Means) (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/514) on the ground that incomplete copies of the instrument have been laid before Parliament and supplied to the Committee.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Jam and Similar Products (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3120) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Applications for Registration and Fees) Amendment Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3141) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 3rd February.
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TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston, Mr Anwar Akbar and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 27th January are read.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Land Registry (Fees) Order (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/506) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 10th February.
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TUESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank, in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 3rd February are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Private Hire Vehicles) (Carriage of Guide Dogs etc.) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/3122), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Insolvency Practitioners and Insolvency Services Account (Fees) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3363), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Abolition of Benefit Periods) Amendment Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/14), on the ground that the explanatory note to the instrument fails to comply with Statutory Instrument Practice.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve (Part-Time) Regulations 2004 (S.R. 2004/3), on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted and fails to comply with proper drafting practice.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Mink Keeping (Prohibition) (England) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/100) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Food (Hot Chilli and Hot Chilli Products) (Emergency Control) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/142) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 24th February.
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TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar, in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Mr Brian White do take the Chair.—(Mr Eric Forth.)
The same is agreed to.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 10th February are read.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by Brian White.
Resolved, That the Report be the Ninth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That Brian White do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 2nd March.
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TUESDAY 2ND MARCH 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Greenway Baroness Gale Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 24th February are read.
Lord Hunt of King's Heath, Chairman of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Merits of Statutory Instruments, was present at the invitation of the Joint Committee. Christine Salmon, Clerk of the Committee, in attendance.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Hill Farm Allowance Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/145) on the ground that the Explanatory Note to the instrument is inaccurate.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 9th March 2004.
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TUESDAY 9th MARCH 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Chris Mole Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Mr Brian White do take the Chair.—(Mr Andrew Bennett.)
The same is agreed to.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 2nd March are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Cableway Installations Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/129), on the ground that the instruments are defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Collection of Fines (Pilot Schemes) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/175), on the ground that the instruments are defectively drafted.
And
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Education (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/181), on the ground that the instruments are defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Conditions for the Lawful Interception of Persons outside the United Kingdom) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/157) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Fines Collection Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/176)be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by Brian White.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 16th March.
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TUESDAY 16TH MARCH 2004
Present:
| Lord Greenway Baroness Gale Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston, Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 9th March are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the draft National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2004, on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Democratic Republic of Congo (Financing and Financial Assistance and Technical Advice, Assistance and Training) (Penalties and Licences) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/221), on the ground that the instrument makes an unjustified breach of the 21-day rule.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/223), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/224), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Trade in Controlled Goods (Embargoed Destinations) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/318), on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 23rd March.
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TUESDAY 23RD MARCH 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 16th March are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Private Hire Vehicles (London) (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/242) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Merchant Shipping (High Speed Craft) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/302), on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 ( S.I. 2004/303) on the grounds that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 30th March.
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TUESDAY 30TH MARCH 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston, Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick in the Chair.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 23rd March are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Sea Fishing (Restriction on Days at Sea) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/398)on the ground that the drafting of the instrument is unnecessarily complex
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions) (Complaints Relating to General Insurance and Mortgages) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/454) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the draft Merchant Shipping (Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) (Amendment) Order 2004 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 2004 (S.I. 2004/258) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Education (Pupil Exclusions) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/402) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Temporary Use in Great Britain) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/462) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 20th April.
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TUESDAY 20TH APRIL 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall | | Mr Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 30th March are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Public Benefit Corporation (Register of Members) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/539) on the ground that the instrument is of dubious vires
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Common Agricultural Policy Non-IACS Support Schemes (Appeals) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/590) on the ground that the instrument made an unexpected use of the enabling power.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Liberia (United Nations Sanctions) (Isle of Man) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/305) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the draft Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004, draft Competition Act 1998 (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) (Amendment) Order 2004 and draft Competition Act 1998 (Land Agreements Exclusion and Revocation) Order 2004 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 2004 (S.I. 2004/708) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Fifteenth 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 27th April
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TUESDAY 27TH APRIL 2004
Present:
| Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Earl Russell Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Peter Brooksbank were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 20th April are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/643) on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/645) on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instruments be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 4th May.
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TUESDAY 4TH MAY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair)
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 27th April are read.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Kimberley Process (Fees) Regulations 2004 S.I. 2004/686) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Personal Injuries (Civilians) (Amendment) Scheme 2004 (S.I. 2004/717) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Public Trustee (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/799) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Northern Ireland Act 2000 (Modification) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1164) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Seventeenth 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 11th May.
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TUESDAY 11TH MAY 2004
Present:
| Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Mr Brian White do take the Chair.—(Mr Eric Forth.)
The same is agreed to.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 4th May are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Draft Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and Draft Guidance to Police Officers on the Operation of Closure Powers in Part 8 of the Licensing Act 2003 on the ground that the instrument required elucidation.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Wildlife and Countryside (Registration and Ringing of Certain Captive Birds) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/640) on the ground that there had been an unjustifiable delay in publication.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/853)on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Modification of Local Enactments) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/916)on the grounds that the instrument is of doubtful vires and that it is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Milton Keynes (Urban Area and Planning Functions) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/932)on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by Brian White.
Resolved, That the Report be the Eighteenth Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That Brian White do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 18th May.
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TUESDAY 18TH MAY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair)
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 11th May are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1031) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Nineteenth 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 25th May.
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TUESDAY 25TH MAY 2004
Present:
| Lord Lea of Crondall Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair)
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 18th May are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (Elements of Crimes) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1080)on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the International Joint Investigation Teams (International Agreement) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1127)on the ground that the instrument fails to comply with Statutory Instrument Practice.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Fees Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1157) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) (Extension) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1178) on the ground that the drafting of the instrument is unnecessarily obscure.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Packaging (Essential Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1188) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted..
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Plant Protection Products (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1159) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twentieth 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 15th June.
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TUESDAY 15TH JUNE 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Lea of Crondall | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr Kevin Hughes Chris Mole Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, and Mr Alan Preston in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 25th May are read.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-first 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 22nd June.
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TUESDAY 22ND JUNE 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall | | Mr Kevin Hughes Chris Mole Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts and Mr Alan Preston in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 15th June are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Town and Country Planning (London Borough of Camden) Special Development Order 2004 (S.1. 20045/1231) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the instrument be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Liberia (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.1.2004/1113) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Liberia (United Nations Sanctions) (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order (2004/1120) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.l.2004/1291) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.1. 2004/1304) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 29th June.
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TUESDAY 29TH JUNE 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Lea of Crondall | | Andrew Bennett Chris Mole Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts and Mr Alan Preston in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Mr Brian White do take the Chair.—(Mr Andrew Bennett.)
The same is agreed to.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 22nd June are read.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 Commencement (No. 2) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1009) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by Brian White.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-third Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That Brian White do make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 6th July.
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TUESDAY 6TH JULY 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts and Mr Alan Preston in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 29th June are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/705) on the ground that the instrument was unjustifiably delayed.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Landfill (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1375)on the ground that the instrument fails properly to implement a provision of the relevant Council Decision.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Air Carrier Liability Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1418)on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Recreational Craft Regulations 2004 (S .I. 2004/1464) on the ground that the instrument fails properly to implement the relevant Directive.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Uranium Enrichment Technology (Prohibition on Disclosure) Regulations 2004 (Draft S.I.) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Collection of Fines (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1406) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 13th July.
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TUESDAY 13TH JULY 2004
Present
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Greenway Baroness Gale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Chris Mole Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The same is agreed to.
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 6th July are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Ship and Port Facility (Security) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1495) on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 20th July.
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TUESDAY 20TH JULY 2004
Present
| Lord Greenway Baroness Gale Lord Lea of Crondall | | Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson Mr Kevin Hughes Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston, and Mr Peter Brooksbank were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 13th July are read.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 7th September.
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TUESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2004
Present
| Lord Greenway Baroness Gale Lord Lea of Crondall | | Andrew Bennett Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 20th July are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the draft Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (Amendment) and Police Reform Act 2002 (Modification) Order 2004 on the ground of elucidation.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 14th September.
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TUESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2004
Present
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale | | Andrew Bennett Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick Mr Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 7th September are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Consumer Credit (Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I.2004/1482) ), on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Pension Increase (Civil Service Injury Benefits Scheme) Regulations 2004 (S.I, 2004/17111), on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 12th October.
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TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2004
Present:
| Baroness Gale Lord Skelmersdale | | Andrew Bennett Mr David Tredinnick Mr Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 14th September are read.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Twenty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 19th October.
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TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Andrew Bennett Mr Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank were in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Mr Brian White do take the Chair.—(Mr Andrew Bennett.)
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 12th October are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (Saving Provision) Order of Council 2004 (S.I. 2004/1731)on the ground that there was an unjustifiable delay in notifying the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker that the instrument came into force before it was laid.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Fireworks Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1836)on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Freedom of Information (Additional Public Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1870)on the grounds that the instrument fails to comply with Statutory Instrument Practice and was of doubtful legal effect.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/1891)on the ground that the instrument is defectively drafted.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Thirtieth 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 26th October.
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TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2004
Present:
| Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Andrew Bennett Mr David Tredinnick Mr Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 19th October are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Education, Registration and Registration Appeals) Rules Order of Council 2004 (S.I. 2004/1767) on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1861) on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2351) on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Independent Review of Determinations (Hague Convention Adoptions and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1868)on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Care Standards Act 2000 (Extension of the Application of Part 2 to Adult Placement Schemes) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1972) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Adult Placement Schemes (England) Regulations 2004 ( S.I. 2004/2071) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Thirty-first 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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 2nd November.
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TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Lord Lea of Crondall | | Mr Eric Forth Mr Chris Mole Mr David Tredinnick |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank were in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 26th October are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2152)on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2102) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Motor Vehicles (Type Approval and Approval Marks) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2106) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Thirty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 9th November.
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TUESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Anwar Akbar were in attendance.
It is moved that, in the absence of the Chairman this day, Mr Brian White do take the Chair.—(Mr Eric Forth.)
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 2nd November are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Genetically Modified Animal Feed (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2334).
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Genetically Modified Food (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2335) on the ground that the instruments made unexpected use of enabling power.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2412).
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the (Genetically Modified Organisms (Transboundary Movements) (England) Regulations (S.I. 2004/2692)
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Plant Health (Phytophthora ramorum) (England) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2590) on the ground that the instruments were defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Building Societies Act 1986 (International Accounting Standards and Other Accounting Amendments) Order 2004 (Draft S.I.) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Social Security (Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, State Pension Credit and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2327) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Amendment Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2536) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Thirty-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.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to Tuesday 16th November.
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TUESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2004
Present:
| Lord Brougham and Vaux Baroness Gale Lord Greenway Lord Skelmersdale | | Mr Eric Forth Mr David Tredinnick Brian White |
Mr Allan Roberts, Mr Alan Preston and Mr Peter Brooksbank in attendance.
Mr David Tredinnick (in the Chair).
The Order of Adjournment is read.
The proceedings of Tuesday 9th November are read.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2528) on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Resolved, That the special attention of both Houses be drawn to the Service Charges (Consultation Requirements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2665)on the ground that the instrument was defectively drafted.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Burma (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1979) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Sudan (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1980) be reported to both Houses.
Ordered, That the written evidence submitted in relation to the Landfill Allowances Scheme (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004 (S.R. 2004/416) be reported to both Houses.
The Committee deliberate.
A draft Report is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the Thirty-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 further deliberate.
A draft Report [Departmental Returns, 2003-2004] is laid before the Committee by the Chairman.
Resolved, That the Report be the First Special Report of the Committee.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House of Commons and that the Report be made to the House of Lords.
Ordered, That the Joint Committee be adjourned to a date and time to be fixed by the Chairman.
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