House of Lords Journal 231 (Session 1997-98)

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Tuesday 14 October 1997

The House met at half-past two o’clock.

The following Lords Spiritual and Temporal were present:

Irvine of Lairg, L.
(Lord Chancellor)

Aberdare, L.
Ackner, L.
Acton, L.
Addington, L.
Addison, V.
Ailesbury, M.
Ailsa, M.
Alderdice, L.
Alexander of Tunis, E.
Alexander of Weedon, L.
Allen of Abbeydale, L.
Allenby of Megiddo, V.
Alport, L.
Alton of Liverpool, L.
Ampthill, L.
Anelay of St. Johns, B.
Annan, L.
Archer of Sandwell, L.
Archer of Weston-Super-Mare, L.
Arran, E.
Ashbourne, L.
Ashley of Stoke, L.
Astor, V.
Astor of Hever, L.
Attlee, E.
Avebury, L.
Baker of Dorking, L.
Baldwin of Bewdley, E.
Barnett, L.
Bath and Wells, Bp.
Beaumont of Whitley, L.
Beaverbrook, L.
Belhaven and Stenton, L.
Beloff, L.
Berkeley, L.
Berners, B.
Biddulph, L.
Biffen, L.
Birdwood, L.
Blackstone, B.
Blaker, L.
Blatch, B.
Blease, L.
Blyth, L.
Boardman, L.
Borrie, L.
Boston of Faversham, L.
Bowness, L.
Boyd-Carpenter, L.
Brabazon of Tara, L.
Brain, L.
Braine of Wheatley, L.
Brentford, V.
Bridgeman, V.
Bridges, L.
Brightman, L.
Brigstocke, B.
Broadbridge, L.
Brookes, L.
Brooks of Tremorfa, L.
Brougham and Vaux, L.
Broughshane, L.
Bruce of Donington, L.
Bruntisfield, L.
Buckinghamshire, E.
Butterworth, L.
Cadman, L.
Caithness, E.
Callaghan of Cardiff, L.
Calverley, L.
Campbell of Alloway, L.
Campbell of Croy, L.
Carew, L.
Carlisle, E.
Carmichael of Kelvingrove, L.
Carnegy of Lour, B.
Carnock, L.
Carter, L.
Carver, L.
Castle of Blackburn, B.
Chalfont, L.
Chalker of Wallasey, B.
Chandos, V.
Chapple, L.
Charteris of Amisfield, L.
Chelmsford, V.
Chesham, L.
Clancarty, E.
Clanwilliam, E.
Clark of Kempston, L.
Cledwyn of Penrhos, L.
Clinton-Davis, L.
Cochrane of Cults, L.
Cockfield, L.
Cocks of Hartcliffe, L.
Coleraine, L.
Colwyn, L.
Cooke of Thorndon, L.
Courtown, E.
Cowdray, V.
Cowdrey of Tonbridge, L.
Cox, B.
Craig of Radley, L.
Craigavon, V.
Craigmyle, L.
Cranborne, V.
Crathorne, L.
Croham, L.
Crook, L.
Cross, V.
Cullen of Ashbourne, L.
Cumberlege, B.
Currie of Marylebone, L.
Dahrendorf, L.
Darcy de Knayth, B.
Davidson, V.
Davies of Oldham, L.
De Freyne, L.
Dean of Beswick, L.
Dean of Harptree, L.
Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde, B.
Denbigh, E.
Denton of Wakefield, B.
Devonport, V.
Diamond, L.
Digby, L.
Dixon, L.
Dixon-Smith, L.
Donaldson of Kingsbridge, L.
Donoughue, L.
Dormand of Easington, L.
Dubs, L.
Durham, Bp.
Eatwell, L.
Eden of Winton, L.
Effingham, E.
Elis-Thomas, L.
Elles, B.
Elliott of Morpeth, L.
Ely, Bp.
Emerton, B.
Erroll, E.
Evans of Parkside, L.
Exmouth, V.
Ezra, L.
Falconer of Thoroton, L.
Falkland, V.
Farrington of Ribbleton, B.
Fisher of Rednal, B.
Fitt, L.
Foley, L.
Fraser of Carmyllie, L.
Freyberg, L.
Gainford, L.
Gallacher, L.
Geddes, L.
Geraint, L.
Gilbert, L.
Gillmore of Thamesfield, L.
Gisborough, L.
Gladwin of Clee, L.
Gladwyn, L.
Glenarthur, L.
Gormanston, V.
Goschen, V.
Gould of Potternewton, B.
Graham of Edmonton, L.
Gray of Contin, L.
Greenhill of Harrow, L.
Greenway, L.
Gregson, L.
Grenfell, L.
Grey, E.
Hacking, L.
Hailsham of Saint Marylebone, L.
Halsbury, E.
Hamwee, B.

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Hankey, L.
Hanworth, V.
Harding of Petherton, L.
Hardwicke, E.
Harlech, L.
Harmar-Nicholls, L.
Harris of Greenwich, L.
Harris of Peckham, L.
Harrowby, E.
Haskel, L.
Hayhoe, L.
Hayman, B.
Hayter, L.
Healey, L.
Hemphill, L.
Henderson of Brompton, L.
Henley, L.
Hesketh, L.
Hogg of Cumbernauld, L.
Holderness, L.
Hollis of Heigham, B.
Holme of Cheltenham, L.
HolmPatrick, L.
Hooper, B.
Hooson, L.
Howe, E.
Howell, L.
Howie of Troon, L.
Hoyle, L.
Hughes, L.
Hutchinson of Lullington, L.
Hylton, L.
Hylton-Foster, B.
Ilchester, E.
Inchyra, L.
Ingleby, V.
Inglewood, L.
Ironside, L.
Jakobovits, L.
Jay of Paddington, B.
Jellicoe, E.
Jenkins of Putney, L.
Johnston of Rockport, L.
Judd, L.
Kenilworth, L.
Keyes, L.
Kilbracken, L.
Kilmarnock, L.
Kimball, L.
Kingsland, L.
Kinloss, Ly.
Kinnoull, E.
Kirkhill, L.
Laing of Dunphail, L.
Lane of Horsell, L.
Lauderdale, E.
Lawrence, L.
Lawson of Blaby, L.
Layton, L.
Leathers, V.
Lestor of Eccles, B.
Lindsey and Abingdon, E.
Liverpool, E.
Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, E.
Lockwood, B.
Long, V.
Longford, E.
Lowry, L.
Lucas, L.
Lucas of Chilworth, L.
Luke, L.
McCarthy, L.
McColl of Dulwich, L.
McConnell, L.
McFarlane of Llandaff, B.
McIntosh of Haringey, L.
Mackie of Benshie, L.
Macleod of Borve, B.
McNally, L.
Mallalieu, B.
Mar, C.
Marlesford, L.
Marsh, L.
Masham of Ilton, B.
Mason of Barnsley, L.
Mayhew of Twysden, L.
Merlyn-Rees, L.
Merrivale, L.
Mersey, V.
Meston, L.
Middleton, L.
Miller of Hendon, B.
Milner of Leeds, L.
Milverton, L.
Mishcon, L.
Molloy, L.
Molyneaux of Killead, L.
Monckton of Brenchley, V.
Monkswell, L.
Monson, L.
Moran, L.
Morris of Castle Morris, L.
Mottistone, L.
Mountevans, L.
Mowbray and Stourton, L.
Moynihan, L.
Munster, E.
Murray of Epping Forest, L.
Murton of Lindisfarne, L.
Napier and Ettrick, L.
Nelson, E.
Newall, L.
Nicol, B.
Noel-Buxton, L.
Norfolk, D.
Norrie, L.
Northesk, E.
Norwich, Bp.
O’Cathain, B.
Onslow, E.
Orr-Ewing, L.
Park of Monmouth, B.
Patten, L.
Paul, L.
Pearson of Rannoch, L.
Pender, L.
Peston, L.
Peyton of Yeovil, L.
Pilkington of Oxenford, L.
Plant of Highfield, L.
Platt of Writtle, B.
Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L.
Prior, L.
Prys-Davies, L.
Quinton, L.
Quirk, L.
Ramsay of Cartvale, B.
Randall of St. Budeaux, L.
Rathcavan, L.
Rathcreedan, L.
Rawlings, B.
Rea, L.
Reading, M.
Reay, L.
Redesdale, L.
Rees, L.
Renfrew of Kaimsthorn, L.
Rennell, L.
Renton, L.
Renton of Mount Harry, L.
Renwick, L.
Richard, L.
Robson of Kiddington, B.
Rochester, L.
Rotherwick, L.
Rowallan, L.
Runcie, L.
Russell-Johnston, L.
Sainsbury, L.
St. Davids, V.
St. John of Bletso, L.
St. John of Fawsley, L.
Saltoun of Abernethy, Ly.
Sandford, L.
Sandwich, E.
Sandys, L.
Scanlon, L.
Seccombe, B.
Sefton of Garston, L.
Sempill, L.
Serota, B.
Sewel, L.
Shannon, E.
Sharples, B.
Shaughnessy, L.
Shaw of Northstead, L.
Shepherd, L.
Shore of Stepney, L.
Simon, V.
Simon of Glaisdale, L.
Simon of Highbury, L.
Skelmersdale, L.
Slim, V.
Slynn of Hadley, L.
Smith, L.
Smith of Gilmorehill, B.
Soper, L.
Soulsby of Swaffham Prior, L.
Spens, L.
Stallard, L.
Stewartby, L.
Stodart of Leaston, L.
Stoddart of Swindon, L.
Stokes, L.
Strabolgi, L.
Strange, B.
Strathcarron, L.
Strathclyde, L.
Strathcona and Mount Royal, L.
Sudeley, L.
Swansea, L.
Swinfen, L.
Symons of Vernham Dean, B.
Taylor of Blackburn, L.
Taylor of Gryfe, L.
Taylor of Warwick, L.
Teviot, L.

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Thomas of Gresford, L.
Thomas of Gwydir, L.
Thomas of Walliswood, B.
Thomson of Monifieth, L.
Thurlow, L.
Thurso, V.
Tordoff, L.
Trefgarne, L.
Trumpington, B.
Turner of Camden, B.
Tweeddale, M.
Ullswater, V.
Vivian, L.
Waddington, L.
Wade of Chorlton, L.
Walker of Worcester, L.
Wallace of Saltaire, L.
Walton of Detchant, L.
Waterford, M.
Waverley, V.
Weatherill, L.
Wedderburn of Charlton, L.
Westbury, L.
Wharton, B.
Whitty, L.
Wigoder, L.
Wilberforce, L.
Wilcox, B.
Williams of Crosby, B.
Williams of Elvel, L.
Williams of Mostyn, L.
Winchester, Bp.
Winston, L.
Young, B.

PRAYERS were read by the Lord Bishop of Norwich.

1. Lord Randall of St. Budeaux—Stuart Jeffrey Randall Esquire, having been created Baron Randall of St. Budeaux, of St. Budeaux in the County of Devon, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 25th September 1997 (see appendix 1), was introduced between the Lord Clinton-Davis and the Lord Howell, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and Garter King of Arms preceding; and took and subscribed the oath pursuant to statute.

2. Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld—Norman Hogg Esquire, having been created Baron Hogg of Cumbernauld, of Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of 24th September 1997 (see appendix 2), was introduced between the Lord Kirkhill and the Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and Garter King of Arms preceding; and took and subscribed the oath pursuant to statute.

3. Lord Davies of Oldham—Bryan Davies Esquire, having been created Baron Davies of Oldham, of Broxbourne in the County of Hertfordshire, for life by Letters Patent dated in the afternoon of the 3rd October 1997 (see appendix 3), was introduced between the Baroness Blackstone and the Lord Healey, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and Garter King of Arms preceding; and made and subscribed the solemn affirmation pursuant to statute.

Judicial Business

4. Modahl (A.P.) (Petitioner) v. British Athletic Federation Limited (Respondents)—The petition of Diane Modahl praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee. The petitioner’s legal aid certificate was lodged.

5. Regina v. Martin (Appellant) (On Appeal from Her Majesty’s Courts-Martial Appeal Court)—The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee.

6. White and others (Respondents) v. Chief Constable of South Yorkshire and others (Appellants)—The petition of the appellants (lodged 8th October) praying that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing might be extended to 29th October next (the agents for the respondents consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.

7. In re McMahon (A.P.) (Respondent) (application for a writ of Habeas Corpus)—The respondent’s legal aid certificate was lodged.

8. O’Neill and another (A.P.) (Respondents) v. Phillips and others (Petitioners)—The respondents’ legal aid certificates were lodged.

Papers

9. Instrument revoked—The following Regulations, laid before the House on 11th August, were revoked on 19th August:

Nursery Education (Amendment) Regulations 1997.
(1971)

10. Command Papers—The following papers, having been laid before the House by command of Her Majesty on the dates shown, were ordered to lie on the Table:

1. Crime—

(i) Agreement between the United Kingdom and Ukraine concerning the restraint and confiscation of the proceeds and instruments of criminal activity other than drug trafficking; (1st August) (3731)

(ii) Agreements concerning the investigation, restraint and confiscation of the proceeds and instruments of crime between the United Kingdom and

(a) Antigua and Barbuda; (20th August) (3741)

(b) Australia; (20th August) (3742)

(iii) Agreement between the United Kingdom and Colombia concerning mutual assistance in relation to criminal matters; (20th August) (3743)

(iv) Agreement between the United Kingdom and Romania concerning the restraint and confiscation of the proceeds and instruments of crime; (17th September) (3754)

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2. Monopolies and Mergers—MMC Reports on—

(i) London Clubs International plc and Capital Corporation PLC; (5th August) (3721)

(ii) Solicitors’ estate agency services in Scotland; (29th August) (3699)

3. Commercial Debts—Exchanges of Notes concerning certain commercial debts between the United Kingdom and—

(i) Mozambique; (6th August) (3730)

(ii) Bolivia; (15th August) (3738)

(iii) Senegal; (17th September) (3755)

(iv) Zambia; (24th September) (3757)

(v) Yemen; (8th October) (3766)

4. Prisons—

(i) Statistics of Offences Against Prison Discipline and Punishments in England and Wales for 1996; (8th August) (3715)

(ii) Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland for 1996–97; (15th August) (3726)

5. Police—

(i) Report for 1996–97 of the Metropolitan Police Committee; (12th August) (—)

(ii) Metropolitan Police Fund Account 1994–95; (11th September) (3747)

(iii) Report for 1996–1997 of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland; (1st October) (3756)

6. Sport—

(i) Consolidated Accounts for 1996–97 of the Sports Council and Sports Council Group; (13th August) (—)

(ii) Consolidated Accounts for 1996–97 of the English Sports Council and English Sports Council Group; (13th August) (—)

(iii) Accounts for 1996–97 of the United Kingdom Sports Council; (13th August) (—)

(iv) Accounts for 1996–97 of the Scottish Sports Council; (22nd August) (—)

(v) Report for 1996–97 of the Scottish Sports Council Trust Company; (22nd August) (—)

7. European Communities—Protocols to the Partnership and Co-operation Agreements between the European Communities and—

(i) the Russian Federation; (13th August) (3733)

(ii) Ukraine; (13th August) (3734)

(iii) Moldova; (13th August) (3735)

(iv) Convention on the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden to the Convention on Jurisdiction and the Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters and to the Protocol on its interpretation by the Court of Justice; (27th August) (3745)

8. Copyright—World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty; (13th August)

(3736)

9. Ascension Island—Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and America concerning the establishment on Ascension Island of an additional facility to be operated on behalf of the United States Air Force; (15th August)

(3739)

10. Tribunals—Report of the Council on Tribunals on Tribunals, their Organisation and Independence; (20th August)

(3744)

11. Shipping—1996 Amendments to the Annex to the 1965 Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic; (20th August)

(3740)

12. Immigration—Control of Immigration: Statistics for the United Kingdom for 1996; (21st August)

(3737)

13. Croatia—Agreement between the United Kingdom and Croatia on co-operation in the fields of culture, education and science; (22nd August)

(3746)

14. Investment Protection—Agreement between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria for the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments; (22nd August)

(3748)

15. Museums and galleries—Report and consolidated financial statements for 1996–97 of the Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust; (3rd September)

(—)

16. Social Security—Supplementary Agreement amending the Agreement on Social Security between the United Kingdom and the United States of America; (3rd September)

(3749)

17. Broadcasting—European Convention Relating to Questions on Copyright Law and Neighbouring Rights in the Framework of Transfrontier Broadcasting by Satellite; (3rd September)

(3751)

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18. Finance—Public Income and Expenditure for 1996–97 of Northern Ireland; (12th September)

(3750)

19. Transport—20th Report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution on Transport and the Environment—Developments since 1994; (17th September)

(3752)

20. Double Taxation—

(i) Protocol between the United Kingdom and Finland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion; (24th September) (3758)

(ii) Convention between the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion; (6th October) (3763)

21. Extradition—Extradition Treaty between the United Kingdom and Brazil; (26th September)

(3759)

22. Decommissioning of Arms—Agreement between the United Kingdom and Ireland establishing the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning; (26th September)

(3753)

23. Art—Report for 1996 of the Royal Fine Art Commission; (6th October)

(3760)

24. Europol—Protocol on the privileges and immunities of Europol; (8th October)

(3767)

25. Treaty Series—Second Supplementary List of Ratifications, Accessions, Withdrawals, etc., for 1997. (9th October)

(3765)

11. Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 68)—The following statutory instruments, having been laid before the House on the dates shown, were ordered to lie on the Table:

Negative Instruments

(i) Cattle Identification (Enforcement) Regulations 1997— 1901 1st August

(ii) Bovines and Bovine Products (Despatch Prohibition and Production Restriction) Regulations 1997— 1905 1st August

(iii) European Communities (Designation) (No. 2) Order 1997—

laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 1742 1st August

Birmingham Health Authority (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 1997, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; 1791 1st August

Education (School Inspection) (Wales) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the School Inspections Act 1996; 1833 1st August

Education (School Information) (Wales) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education Act 1996; 1832 1st August

(i) Transfer of Prisoners (Isle of Man) (No. 2) Order 1997— 1775 1st August

(ii) Transfer of Prisoners (Restricted Transfers) (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) Order 1997—

laid under the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997; 1776 1st August

Firemen’s Pensions (Provision of Information) Regulations 1997, laid under the Fire Services Act 1947; 1829 1st August

Gaming Act (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order 1997, laid under the Gaming Act 1968; 1828 1st August

(i) European Convention on Extradition Order 1990 (Amendment) Order 1997— 1759 1st August

(ii) Extradition (Designated Commonwealth Countries) Order 1991 (Amendment) Order 1997—

laid under the Extradition Act 1989; 1761 1st August

Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 1997, laid under the Civil Aviation Act 1949; 1746 1st August

(i) Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Order 1997— 1744 1st August

(ii) Transfer of Functions (International Development) Order 1997—

laid under the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975; 1749 1st August

Oil Pollution (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1997; laid under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995; 1820 4th August

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Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release and Risk Assessment-Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 1900 4th August

Church of England Pensions Regulations 1997, laid under the Clergy Pensions (Amendment) Measure 1972; 1929 5th August

(i) West Mercia (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1844 5th August

(ii) Thames Valley (Police Authority) Order 1997— 1848 5th August

(iii) Nottinghamshire (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1850 5th August

(iv) Cheshire (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1845 5th August

(v) Cambridgeshire (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1846 5th August

(vi) Essex (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1847 5th August

(vii) Kent (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1857 5th August

(viii) Lancashire (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997— 1855 5th August

(ix) Devon and Cornwall (Police Area and Authority) Order 1997—

laid under the Local Government Act 1992; 1849 5th August

Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Conservation Measures) Order 1997, laid under the Fisheries Act 1981; 1949 5th August

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution: Substances Other than Oil) (Intervention) Order 1997, laid under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995; 1869 6th August

Police (Health and Safety) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, laid under the Police (Health and Safety) Act 1997; 1774 6th August

Housing (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Housing Act 1985; 1903 7th August

Police (Property) Regulations 1997, laid under the Police (Property) Act 1897; 1908 7th August

Knives (Forfeited Property) Regulations 1997, laid under the Knives Act 1997; 1907 7th August

Plant Passport (Plant Health Fees) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Finance Act 1973; 1961 7th August

Agricultural Holdings (Units of Production) Order 1997, laid under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986; 1962 7th August

Energy Efficiency (Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 1941 8th August

Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Hackney and Southwark London Borough Councils and Liverpool City Council) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1988; 1913 8th August

Horse Racing (Charges on Bookmakers) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997, laid under the Northern Ireland Act 1974; — 8th August

Police Pensions (Provision of Information) Regulations 1997, laid under the Police Pensions Act 1976; 1912 8th August

Nursery Education (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Nursery Education and Grant-Maintained Schools Act 1996; 1954 8th August

Land Registration (Matrimonial Home Rights) Rules 1997, laid under the Land Registration Act 1925; 1964 8th August

Education (School Inspection) Regulations 1997, laid under the School Inspections Act 1996; 1966 11th August

(i) Education (Grants) (Music, Ballet and Choir Schools) (Amendment) Regulations 1997— 1967 11th August

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(ii) Education (School Leaving Date) Order 1997—

laid under the Education Act 1996; 1970 11th August

Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education (Fees and Awards) Act 1983; 1972 11th August

(i) Education (Assisted Places) Regulations 1997— 1968 11th August

(ii) Education (Assisted Places) (Incidental Expenses) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Education (Schools) Act 1997; 1969 11th August

(i) National Health Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 1997— 1888 11th August

(ii) National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Superannuation Act 1972; 1916 11th August

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988; 1915 11th August

National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for England (Constitution and Administration) Amendment Order 1997, laid under the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1997; 1963 11th August

(i) Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Safe Manning) (Amendment) Regulations 1997— 1911 11th August

(ii) Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995; 1910 11th August

(i) Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve (Full-time) (Appointment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 1997— — 11th August

(ii) Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve (Part-time) (Appointment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Northern Ireland (Modification of Enactments—No. 1) Order 1973; — 11th August

Police Act 1997 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997, laid under the Police Act 1997; 1930 11th August

Sex Offenders (Certificate of Caution) Order 1997, laid under the Sex Offenders Act 1997; 1921 11th August

Housing Benefit (General) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; 1974 11th August

Building Standards (Relaxation by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Regulations 1997, laid under the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; 1872 11th August

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1997, laid under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997; 1871 11th August

Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 1870 11th August

Nursery Education (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Nursery Education and Grant-Maintained Schools Act 1996; 1971 11th August

Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Christchurch Borough Council) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1988; 1940 12th August

Protection of Wrecks (SS Castilian) Order 1997, laid under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973; 1976 12th August

Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997, laid under the Housing Act 1996; 1984 12th August

Housing Benefit (General) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; 1975 13th August

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Legal Aid in Criminal and Care Proceedings (General) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1997, laid under the Legal Aid Act 1988; 1985 13th August

Education (London Residuary Body) (Suspense Account Properties) Order 1997, laid under the Education Reform Act 1988; 1990 13th August

Veal (Marketing Payment) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 1986 13th August

Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) (Scotland) Order 1997, laid under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988; 1995 15th August

Nursery Education (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Nursery Education and Grant Maintained Schools Act 1996; 2006 19th August

Local Government Changes for England (Lord-Lieutenants and Sheriffs) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1992; 1992 20th August

Wireless Telegraphy (Short Range Devices) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; 1996 20th August

Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Amendment Rules 1997, laid under the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989; 2007 20th August

Education (Fees and Awards) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1997, laid under the Education (Fees and Awards) Act 1983; 2008 20th August

Housing (Change of Landlord) (Payment of Disposal Cost by Instalments) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 1997, laid under the Housing Act 1988; 2001 20th August

Processed Cereal-based Foods and Baby Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations 1997, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990; 2042 21st August

Offshore Electricity and Noise Regulations 1997, laid under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; 1993 21st August

Local Government (Publication of Performance Information) (Scotland) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1992; 1981 22nd August

Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1997, laid under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973; 1980 22nd August

Building Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Building Act 1984; 1904 26th August

Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Housing Act 1996; 2046 26th August

(i) Medicines (Sale or Supply) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1997— 2045 26th August

(ii) Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment Order 1997—

laid under the Medicines Act 1968; 2044 26th August

Education (School Performance Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education Act 1996; 2060 27th August

Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (Detention by Customs Officers) (Specification of Titles) Order 1997, laid under the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Act 1997; 2062 27th August

(i) Animal By-Products (Identification) (Amendment) Regulations 1997— 2073 28th August

(ii) Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) (Amendment) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Food Safety Act 1990; 2074 28th August

Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 1997, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1988; 2070 28th August

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Income Support (General) (Standard Interest Rate Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; 2055 29th August

Lambeth Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 1997, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; 2041 29th August

Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Kent) (Borough of Maidstone) Order 1977, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991; 2078 29th August

Local Government (Compensation for Redundancy) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Superannuation Act 1972; 2059 2nd September

Wireless Telegraphy (Network User Stations) (Exemption) Regulations 1997, laid under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949; 2137 4th September

Sex Discrimination (Complaints to Industrial Tribunals) (Armed Forces) Regulations 1997, laid under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; 2163 5th September

Race Relations (Complaints to Industrial Tribunals) (Armed Forces) Regulations 1997, laid under the Race Relations Act 1976; 2161 5th September

Equal Pay (Complaints to Industrial Tribunals) (Armed Forces) Regulations 1997, laid under the Equal Pay Act 1970; 2162 5th September

Gaming Act (Variation of Monetary Limits) (No. 2) Order 1997, laid under the Gaming Act 1968; 2079 5th September

Amusements with Prizes (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order 1997, laid under the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976; 2080 5th September

Foods Intended for Use in Energy Restricted Diets for Weight Reduction Regulations 1997, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990; 2182 8th September

(i) Education (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales) (Transfer of Property and Designation of Staff) Order 1997— 2172 9th September

(ii) Education (Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales) (Conferment of Functions) Order 1997—

laid under the Education Act 1997; 2140 9th September

(i) Education (Grant-Maintained Special Schools) (Amendment) Regulations 1997— 2175 9th September

(ii) Education (Grants for Education Support and Training) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Education Act 1996; 2174 9th September

Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) (No. 2) Order 1997, laid under the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970; 2095 9th September

Local Government Changes for England (Direct Labour Organisations) (East Riding of Yorkshire District Council) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1992; 2169 9th September

Road Traffic Offenders (Appropriate Driving Test) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997, laid under the Northern Ireland Act 1974; — 9th September

Education (Further Education Institutions Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992; 2173 10th September

Immigration (Exemption from Control) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 1997, laid under the Immigration Act 1971; 2207 11th September

Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1997, laid under the Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997; 2231 12th September

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Income-related Benefits and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; 2197 12th September

(i) Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Regulations 1997— 2205 15th September

(ii) Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Appeals) Regulations 1997— laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992; 2237 15th September

Food (Pistachios from Iran) (Emergency Control) Order 1997, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990; 2238 15th September

(i) Public Telecommunication System Designation (ACC Long Distance UK Limited) (No. 2) Order 1997— 2177 15th September

(ii) Public Telecommunication System Designation (Coventry Cable Limited) Order 1997— 2178 15th September

(iii) Public Telecommunication System Designation (Diamond Cable Communications (UK) Limited) Order 1997— 2179 15th September

(iv) Public Telecommunication System Designation (Advanced Radio Telecom Limited) Order 1997— 2180 15th September

(v) Public Telecommunication System Designation (RadioTel Systems Limited) Order 1997—

laid under the Telecommunications Act 1984; 2181 15th September

Education (Funding for Teacher Training) Designation (No. 3) Order 1997, laid under the Education Act 1994; 2258 18th September

Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Environmental Protection Act 1990; 2203 18th September

Local Authorities’ Variation of Charges at Off-street and Designated Parking Places (Notice Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1997, laid under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; 2261 19th September

Social Security (Claims and Payments and Adjudication) Amendment No. 2 Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992; 2290 23rd September

National Health Service (Proposals for Pilot Schemes) and (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; 2289 23rd September

Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997, laid under the Consumer Protection Act 1987; 2294 24th September

(i) National Crime Squad Service Authority (Levying) Order 1997— 2283 24th September

(ii) NCIS Service Authority (Levying) Order 1997— laid under the Police Act 1997; 2284 24th September

(i) Pneumoconiosis, etc., (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997— — 24th September

(ii) Explosives (Fireworks) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997— laid under the Northern Ireland Act 1974; — 24th September

Children (Protection from Offenders) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1997, laid under the Adoption Act 1976; 2308 25th September

Companies (Membership of Holding Company) (Dealers in Securities) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 2306 25th September

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Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Brent London Borough Council and Harrogate Borough Council) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1988; 2259 25th September

Proceeds of Crime (Enforcement of Confiscation Orders made in England and Wales or Scotland) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997, laid under the Proceeds of Crime (Northern Ireland) Order 1996; — 25th September

Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1997, laid under the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; 2157 26th September

Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 1997, laid under the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993; 2317 29th September

M8 and M9 Special Roads (Newbridge Grade Separation) Speed Limit Regulations 1997, laid under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; 2322 29th September

Child Support Commissioners (Procedure) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997, laid under the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991; — 29th September

Social Security Commissioners Procedure (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997, laid under the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992; — 29th September

Building Societies (Designation of Prescribed Regulatory Authorities) Order 1997, laid under the Building Societies Act 1986; 2302 29th September

Portsmouth Health Care NHS Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) (No. 2) Order 1997, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; 2276 29th September

Motor Cycle (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 2282 30th September

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Compensation (Amendment) Order 1997, laid under the Animal Health Act 1981; 2365 1st October

Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; 2305 1st October

Education (School Performance Information) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education Act 1996; 2364 1st October

(i) Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and Havering London Borough Council) Order 1997— 2292 1st October

(ii) Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Croydon London Borough Council) Order 1997—

laid under the Local Government Act 1988; 2291 1st October

Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Hertfordshire) (Borough of Watford) Order 1997, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991; 2304 2nd October

Firemen’s Pension Scheme (Amendment) Order 1997, laid under the Fire Services Act 1947; 2309 3rd October

Airports (Groundhandling) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 2389 3rd October

Education (Disability Statements for Local Education Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education Act 1996; 2353 6th October

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Civil Courts (Amendment No. 3) Order 1997, laid under the County Courts Act 1984; 2310 6th October

Procurement of Air Navigation Equipment (Technical Specifications) Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 2329 7th October

Legal Aid in Family Proceedings (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Legal Aid Act 1988; 2394 7th October

Local Government Act 1988 (Defined Activities) (Exemption) (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) Order 1997, laid under the Local Government Act 1988; 2328 7th October

Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995; 2366 8th October

(i) Statistical Returns (Carriage of Goods and Passengers by Sea) Regulations 1974— 2330 8th October

(ii) Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations 1997—

laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 2367 8th October

Gas Act 1986 (Exemption) Order 1997, laid under the Gas Act 1986; 2427 9th October

Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Amendment Regulations 1997, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; 2311 9th October

Education (Individual Performance Information) (Prescribed Bodies and Persons) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education Act 1996; 2440 10th October

Potatoes Originating in the Netherlands Regulations 1997, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; 2441 10th October

Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1997, laid under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994; 2439 10th October

(i) Magistrates’ Courts (Children and Young Persons) (Amendment) Rules 1997—

(ii) Magistrates’ Courts (Forms) (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 1997— laid under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980; 2421 10th October

(i) Police Act 1997 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997—

(ii) Police Act 1997 (Provisions in relation to the NCIS Service Authority) (No. 2) Order 1997—

laid under the Police Act 1997;

National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; 2393 13th October

(i) Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (General) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1997— 2434 13th October

(ii) Housing Benefit (Recovery of Overpayments) Regulations 1997— 2435 13th October

(iii) Housing Benefit (Information from Landlords and Agents) Regulations 1997—

laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992; 2436 13th October

Education (Grants for Education Support and Training) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, laid under the Education Act 1996; 2395 13th October

Affirmative Instrument

Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 1997; 1924 5th August

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Instruments not subject to parliamentary proceedings

(i) United Nations (International Tribunal) (Rwanda) (Amendment) Order 1997— 1751 1st August

(ii) United Nations (International Tribunals) (Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda) (Dependent Territories) Order 1997— 1753 1st August

(iii) United Nations (International Tribunal) (Former Yugoslavia) (Amendment) Order 1997—

laid under the United Nations Act 1946; 1752 1st August

(i) Extradition (Aviation Security) Order 1997— 1760 1st August

(ii) Extradition (Drug Trafficking) Order 1997— 1762 1st August

(iii) Extradition (Internationally Protected Persons) Order 1997— 1764 1st August

(iv) Extradition (Protection of Nuclear Material) Order 1997— 1765 1st August

(v) Extradition (Tokyo Convention) Order 1997— 1768 1st August

(vi) Extradition (Safety of Maritime Navigation) Order 1997— 1766 1st August

(vii) Extradition (Taking of Hostages) Order 1997— 1767 1st August

(viii) Extradition (Hijacking) Order 1997— 1763 1st August

(ix) Extradition (Torture) Order 1997—

laid under the Extradition Act 1989; 1769 1st August

Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Hong Kong Locally Engaged Ratings’ Service Gratuities and Attributable Disablement and Death Awards) Order 1997, laid under the Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865; — 8th August

Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) Order 1997 Revocation Order 1997, laid under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985; 1978 12th August

Armed Forces Act 1996 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1997, laid under the Armed Forces Act 1996; 2164 5th September

Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Oil and Chemical Pollution of Fish and Plants) (Revocation) Order 1997, laid under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985; 2206 12th September

Number of Members of Thames Valley Police Authority Order 1997, laid under the Police Act 1996. 2293 30th September

12. Negative Instrument—The following instrument was laid before the House and ordered to lie on the Table:

National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 1997, laid under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.
(2455)

13. Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings—The following papers were laid before the House and ordered to lie on the Table:

1. Statement by the Lord Chancellor with regard to the pension provision of the Legal Services Ombudsman, laid under the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;

2. Report and Accounts for 1996–97 of the General Optical Council, laid under the Opticians Act 1989;

3. Report for 1996–97 of the Central Rail Users Consultative Committee, laid under the Railways Act 1993;

4. Report and Accounts for 1996–97 of the Office for National Statistics, laid under the Exchequer and Audit Departments Act 1921;

5. Financial Statements for 1996 of Severn River Crossing PLC, laid under the Severn Bridges Act 1992;

6. Annual Censuses of Production and Construction: Summary Volume 1994, laid under the Statistics of Trade Act 1947;

7. Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 1996, laid under the Police (Scotland) Act 1967;

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8. Licences granted by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to—

(i) ACC Long Distance UK Limited—

(ii) Coventry Cable Limited—

(iii) Diamond Cable Communications (UK) Limited—

(iv) Advanced Radio Telecom Limited—

(v) RadioTel Systems Limited—

laid under the Telecommunications Act 1984;

9. Reports and accounts for 1996–97 of—

(i) Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd—

(ii) David MacBrayne Ltd—

laid under the Transport (Scotland) Act 1989;

10. Statements of guarantee given by the Secretary of State for Scotland to—

(i) West of Scotland Water Authority—

(ii) East of Scotland Water Authority—

laid under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994;

11. Statement of Guarantee given by the Secretary of State for Scotland to the Grampian Healthcare National Health Service Trust, laid under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;

12. Report on Companies in 1996–97, laid under the Companies Act 1985;

13. Report for 1996–97 of the National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland, laid under the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979.

14. Instruments coming into operation before being laid—The Lord Chancellor acquainted the House that he had received, under the proviso to section 4(1) of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946, notification that the following instruments had come into operation before being laid before Parliament, with an explanation thereof; the notification and explanation were ordered to lie on the Table:

1. Bovines and Bovine Products (Despatch Prohibition and Production Restrictions) Regulations 1997;

(1905)

2. Food Protection (Emergency Prohibitions) (Oil and Chemical Pollution of Fish and Plants) (Revocation) Order 1997.

(2206)

15. House of Lords’ Annual Report and Accounts—It was ordered that the Report and Accounts for 1996–97, as authorised by the House of Lords’ Offices Committee, be printed. (HL Paper 26)

Private Business

16. Hailsham Cattle Market Bill [HL]—The Chairman of Committees informed the House that the Promoters do not intend to proceed further with the bill; it was ordered that the bill be withdrawn.

Public Business

17. Business of the House—It was moved by the Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard) that Standing Order 44 (No two stages of a bill to be taken on one day) be dispensed with on Thursday 16th October to enable the Ministerial and other Salaries Bill to be taken through its remaining stages that day; the motion was agreed to.

18. Magistrates’ Courts (Procedure) Bill [HL]—The House resolved itself into a Committee upon the bill; amendments were agreed to; the House was resumed and the bill was reported with amendments; it was ordered that the bill be printed as amended. (HL Bill 32)

19. Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Amendment) Bill [HL]—The bill was read a third time; a privilege amendment was agreed to; then the bill was passed and sent to the Commons.

20. Geneva Conventions (Amendment) Bill [HL]—The bill was read a third time and passed and sent to the Commons.

21. Local Government Finance (Supplementary Credit Approvals) Bill—The House resolved itself into a Committee upon the bill; amendments were disagreed to (see division lists 1 and 2); the House was resumed and the bill was reported without amendment.

22. Minority views in parliamentary democracy—The Lord Birdwood asked Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the views of minorities are taken into account in parliamentary and democratic processes; after debate, the question was answered by the Lord Williams of Mostyn.

The House was adjourned at nine minutes past six o’clock
till tomorrow, half-past two o’clock.

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DIVISIONS

Division No. 1

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (SUPPLEMENTARY CREDIT APPROVALS) BILL

It was moved by the Lord Bowness, in Clause 2, page 1, line 20, to leave out from (“words”) to end of line 21 and insert (“ “seven years” substitute “twelve years” ”); which being objected to, the question was put thereupon, and the Committee divided:

Contents.............109
Not-Contents.............126

CONTENTS

Aberdare, L.
Ailsa, M.
Alexander of Tunis, E.
Alport, L.
Anelay of St. Johns, B.
Ashbourne, L.
Attlee, E.
Beloff, L.
Blatch, B.
Bowness, L.
Brabazon of Tara, L.
Braine of Wheatley, L.
Brentford, V.
Bridgeman, V.
Broadbridge, L.
Brougham and Vaux, L.
Bruntisfield, L.
Butterworth, L.
Cadman, L.
Campbell of Alloway, L.
Campbell of Croy, L.
Carnegy of Lour, B.
Carnock, L.
Chalker of Wallasey, B.
Charteris of Amisfield, L.
Chesham, L.
Clanwilliam, E.
Clark of Kempston, L.
Courtown, E. [Teller]
Cowdray, V.
Craig of Radley, L.
Cullen of Ashbourne, L.
Cumberlege, B.
Davidson, V.
De Freyne, L.
Dean of Harptree, L.
Denbigh, E.
Dixon-Smith, L.
Elliott of Morpeth, L.
Exmouth, V.
Foley, L.
Gisborough, L.
Goschen, V.
Gray of Contin, L.
Hailsham of Saint Marylebone, L.
Harding of Petherton, L.
Hardwicke, E.
Harlech, L.
Harmar-Nicholls, L.
Harrowby, E.
Hayhoe, L.
Hemphill, L.
Henley, L.
HolmPatrick, L.
Hooper, B.
Howe, E.
Johnston of Rockport, L.
Keyes, L.
Kingsland, L.
Kinnoull, E.
Lane of Horsell, L.
Lauderdale, E.
Liverpool, E.
Long, V.
Lucas, L.
Luke, L.
McColl of Dulwich, L.
Macleod of Borve, B.
Merrivale, L.
Mersey, V.
Middleton, L.
Miller of Hendon, B.
Milverton, L.
Mountevans, L.
Munster, E.
Murton of Lindisfarne, L.
Noel-Buxton, L.
Norfolk, D.
O’Cathain, B.
Orr-Ewing, L.
Park of Monmouth, B.
Peyton of Yeovil, L.
Platt of Writtle, B.
Rawlings, B.
Rees, L.
Renton of Mount Harry, L.
Renwick, L.
Rotherwick, L.
Rowallan, L.
Saltoun of Abernethy, Ly.
Sandford, L.
Seccombe, B.
Shaw of Northstead, L.
Soulsby of Swaffham Prior, L.
Stodart of Leaston, L.
Stokes, L.
Strathclyde, L. [Teller]
Strathcona and Mount Royal, L.
Sudeley, L.
Swansea, L.
Swinfen, L.
Taylor of Warwick, L.
Teviot, L.
Thomas of Gwydir, L.
Trefgarne, L.
Vivian, L.
Waterford, M.
Wilcox, B.
Young, B.

NOT-CONTENTS

Acton, L.
Addington, L.
Allen of Abbeydale, L.
Allenby of Megiddo, V.
Ampthill, L.
Archer of Sandwell, L.
Ashley of Stoke, L.
Avebury, L.
Barnett, L.
Bath and Wells, Bp.
Berkeley, L.
Blackstone, B.
Blease, L.
Blyth, L.
Borrie, L.
Boyd-Carpenter, L.
Bruce of Donington, L.
Callaghan of Cardiff, L.
Calverley, L.
Carlisle, E.
Carmichael of Kelvingrove, L.
Carter, L. [Teller]
Castle of Blackburn, B.
Cledwyn of Penrhos, L.
Clinton-Davis, L.
Crook, L.
Dahrendorf, L.
Dean of Beswick, L.
Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde, B.
Diamond, L.
Dixon, L.
Donaldson of Kingsbridge, L.
Donoughue, L.
Dormand of Easington, L.
Dubs, L.
Eatwell, L.
Elis-Thomas, L.
Evans of Parkside, L.
Ezra, L.
Falconer of Thoroton, L.
Farrington of Ribbleton, B.
Gallacher, L.
Geraint, L.
Gilbert, L.
Gladwin of Clee, L.

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Gould of Potternewton, B.
Graham of Edmonton, L.
Grenfell, L.
Grey, E.
Hamwee, B.
Harris of Greenwich, L.
Haskel, L.
Hayman, B.
Healey, L.
Henderson of Brompton, L.
Hogg of Cumbernauld, L.
Hollis of Heigham, B.
Hooson, L.
Howell, L.
Howie of Troon, L.
Hoyle, L.
Hughes, L.
Hylton, L.
Ilchester, E.
Irvine of Lairg, L.
(Lord Chancellor)
Jay of Paddington, B.
Jenkins of Putney, L.
Judd, L.
Kilbracken, L.
Kirkhill, L.
Lestor of Eccles, B.
Lockwood, B.
Longford, E.
McCarthy, L.
McIntosh of Haringey, L. [Teller]
Mackie of Benshie, L.
Mallalieu, B.
Merlyn-Rees, L.
Milner of Leeds, L.
Mishcon, L.
Molloy, L.
Monkswell, L.
Morris of Castle Morris, L.
Murray of Epping Forest, L.
Nicol, B.
Paul, L.
Plant of Highfield, L.
Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L.
Prys-Davies, L.
Ramsay of Cartvale, B.
Randall of St. Budeaux, L.
Rea, L.
Redesdale, L.
Richard, L. (Lord Privy Seal)
Robson of Kiddington, B.
Rochester, L.
Russell-Johnston, L.
Sainsbury, L.
Sefton of Garston, L.
Serota, B.
Sewel, L.
Shepherd, L.
Shore of Stepney, L.
Simon, V.
Simon of Highbury, L.
Smith of Gilmorehill, B.
Stallard, L.
Stoddart of Swindon, L.
Strabolgi, L.
Symons of Vernham Dean, B.
Taylor of Blackburn, L.
Taylor of Gryfe, L.
Thomas of Gresford, L.
Thomas of Walliswood, B.
Thomson of Monifieth, L.
Thurlow, L.
Thurso, V.
Tordoff, L.
Turner of Camden, B.
Wallace of Saltaire, L.
Wedderburn of Charlton, L.
Whitty, L.
Wigoder, L.
Williams of Crosby, B.
Williams of Elvel, L.
Williams of Mostyn, L.

Division No. 2

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE (SUPPLEMENTARY CREDIT APPROVALS) BILL

It was moved by the Lord Bowness, after Clause 2 to insert the new Clause (Report on approved supplementary credit approvals); which being objected to, the question was put thereupon, and the Committee divided:

Contents.............99
Not-Contents.............125

CONTENTS

Aberdare, L.
Addison, V.
Alexander of Tunis, E.
Anelay of St. Johns, B.
Beloff, L.
Biffen, L.
Birdwood, L.
Blatch, B.
Boardman, L.
Bowness, L.
Boyd-Carpenter, L.
Braine of Wheatley, L.
Bridgeman, V.
Brigstocke, B.
Broadbridge, L.
Brougham and Vaux, L.
Bruntisfield, L.
Butterworth, L.
Cadman, L.
Campbell of Alloway, L.
Campbell of Croy, L.
Carnegy of Lour, B.
Carnock, L.
Chesham, L.
Clark of Kempston, L.
Cochrane of Cults, L.
Courtown, E. [Teller]
Cowdray, V.
Cox, B.
Craig of Radley, L.
Cullen of Ashbourne, L.
Cumberlege, B.
Davidson, V.
Dean of Harptree, L.
Denbigh, E.
Denton of Wakefield, B.
Dixon-Smith, L.
Elles, B.
Elliott of Morpeth, L.
Foley, L.
Fraser of Carmyllie, L.
Gisborough, L.
Goschen, V.
Gray of Contin, L.
Harding of Petherton, L.
Harmar-Nicholls, L.
Harrowby, E.
Hemphill, L.
Henley, L.
HolmPatrick, L.
Hooper, B.
Howe, E.
Kimball, L.
Lauderdale, E.
Liverpool, E.
Lucas, L.
Luke, L.
McColl of Dulwich, L.
Marlesford, L.
Merrivale, L.
Miller of Hendon, B.
Milverton, L.
Mottistone, L.
Mountevans, L.
Munster, E.
Murton of Lindisfarne, L.
Northesk, E.
O’Cathain, B.
Onslow, E.
Pender, L.
Pilkington of Oxenford, L.
Platt of Writtle, B.
Prior, L.
Rathcavan, L.
Rawlings, B.
Renton, L.
Renton of Mount Harry, L.
Rotherwick, L.
Sandford, L.
Seccombe, B.
Shaw of Northstead, L.
Simon of Glaisdale, L.
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Strange, B.
Strathclyde, L. [Teller]
Strathcona and Mount Royal, L.
Sudeley, L.
Swinfen, L.
Taylor of Warwick, L.
Teviot, L.
Thomas of Gwydir, L.
Trefgarne, L.
Ullswater, V.
Vivian, L.
Waterford, M.
Wharton, B.
Wilcox, B.

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Acton, L.
Addington, L.
Alderdice, L.
Allenby of Megiddo, V.
Ampthill, L.
Annan, L.
Archer of Sandwell, L.
Ashley of Stoke, L.
Avebury, L.
Barnett, L.
Berkeley, L.
Blackstone, B.
Blease, L.
Borrie, L.
Brightman, L.
Brooks of Tremorfa, L.
Bruce of Donington, L.
Callaghan of Cardiff, L.
Carlisle, E.
Carmichael of Kelvingrove, L.
Carter, L. [Teller]
Castle of Blackburn, B.
Chandos, V.
Cledwyn of Penrhos, L.
Clinton-Davis, L.
Cocks of Hartcliffe, L.
Currie of Marylebone, L.
Dahrendorf, L.
Dean of Beswick, L.
Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde, B.
Diamond, L.
Dixon, L.
Donoughue, L.
Dormand of Easington, L.
Dubs, L.
Eatwell, L.
Elis-Thomas, L.
Evans of Parkside, L.
Ezra, L.
Farrington of Ribbleton, B.
Gallacher, L.
Geraint, L.
Gilbert, L.
Gladwin of Clee, L.
Gladwyn, L.
Gould of Potternewton, B.
Graham of Edmonton, L.
Greenway, L.
Gregson, L.
Grenfell, L.
Grey, E.
Hamwee, B.
Harris of Greenwich, L.
Haskel, L.
Hayman, B.
Healey, L.
Holme of Cheltenham, L.
Hooson, L.
Howell, L.
Howie of Troon, L.
Hoyle, L.
Hughes, L.
Hylton, L.
Inchyra, L.
Irvine of Lairg, L.
(Lord Chancellor)
Jay of Paddington, B.
Jenkins of Putney, L.
Johnston of Rockport, L.
Judd, L.
Kilbracken, L.
Kirkhill, L.
Lockwood, B.
Longford, E.
McCarthy, L.
McIntosh of Haringey, L. [Teller]
Mackie of Benshie, L.
Mallalieu, B.
Merlyn-Rees, L.
Milner of Leeds, L.
Mishcon, L.
Molloy, L.
Monkswell, L.
Morris of Castle Morris, L.
Murray of Epping Forest, L.
Nicol, B.
Paul, L.
Plant of Highfield, L.
Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L.
Prys-Davies, L.
Ramsay of Cartvale, B.
Randall of St. Budeaux, L.
Redesdale, L.
Richard, L. (Lord Privy Seal)
Robson of Kiddington, B.
Rochester, L.
Runcie, L.
St. John of Bletso, L.
Sandwich, E.
Sefton of Garston, L.
Serota, B.
Sewel, L.
Shepherd, L.
Shore of Stepney, L.
Simon, V.
Simon of Highbury, L.
Smith of Gilmorehill, B.
Stoddart of Swindon, L.
Stokes, L.
Strabolgi, L.
Symons of Vernham Dean, B.
Taylor of Blackburn, L.
Taylor of Gryfe, L.
Thomas of Gresford, L.
Thomas of Walliswood, B.
Thomson of Monifieth, L.
Thurso, V.
Tordoff, L.
Turner of Camden, B.
Wallace of Saltaire, L.
Wedderburn of Charlton, L.
Whitty, L.
Wigoder, L.
Williams of Crosby, B.
Williams of Elvel, L.
Williams of Mostyn, L.
Winston, L.

APPENDIX 1

ELIZABETH THE SECOND by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other Realms and Territories Queen Head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Presents shall come Greeting Know Ye that We of Our especial grace certain knowledge and mere motion in pursuance of the Life Peerages Act 1958 and of all other powers in that behalf Us enabling do by these Presents advance create and prefer Our trusty and well beloved Stuart Jeffrey Randall Esquire to the state degree style dignity title and honour of Baron Randall of St. Budeaux of St. Budeaux in Our County of Devon

And for Us Our heirs and successors do appoint give and grant unto him the said name state degree style dignity title and honour of Baron Randall of St. Budeaux to have and to hold unto him for his life

Willing and by these Presents granting for Us Our heirs and successors that he may have hold and possess a seat place and voice in the Parliaments and Public Assemblies and Councils of Us Our heirs and successors within Our United Kingdom amongst the Barons And also that he may enjoy and use all the rights privileges pre-eminences immunities and advantages to the degree of a Baron duly and of right belonging which Barons of Our United Kingdom have heretofore used and enjoyed or as they do at present use and enjoy

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In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent Witness Ourself at Westminster in the afternoon of the twenty-fifth day of September in the forty-sixth year of Our Reign

BY WARRANT UNDER THE QUEEN’S SIGN MANUAL

APPENDIX 2

ELIZABETH THE SECOND by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other Realms and Territories Queen Head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Presents shall come Greeting Know Ye that We of Our especial grace certain knowledge and mere motion in pursuance of the Life Peerages Act 1958 and of all other powers in that behalf Us enabling do by these Presents advance create and prefer Our trusty and well beloved Norman Hogg Esquire to the state degree style dignity title and honour of Baron Hogg of Cumbernauld of Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire

And for Us Our heirs and successors do appoint give and grant unto him the said name state degree style dignity title and honour of Baron Hogg of Cumbernauld to have and to hold unto him for his life

Willing and by these Presents granting for Us Our heirs and successors that he may have hold and possess a seat place and voice in the Parliaments and Public Assemblies and Councils of Us Our heirs and successors within Our United Kingdom amongst the Barons And also that he may enjoy and use all the rights privileges pre-eminences immunities and advantages to the degree of a Baron duly and of right belonging which Barons of Our United Kingdom have heretofore used and enjoyed or as they do at present use and enjoy

In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent Witness Ourself at Westminster in the afternoon of the twenty-fourth day of September in the forty-sixth year of Our Reign

BY WARRANT UNDER THE QUEEN’S SIGN MANUAL

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ELIZABETH THE SECOND by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other Realms and Territories Queen Head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith To all Lords Spiritual and Temporal and all other Our Subjects whatsoever to whom these Presents shall come Greeting Know Ye that We of Our especial grace certain knowledge and mere motion in pursuance of the Life Peerages Act 1958 and of all other powers in that behalf Us enabling do by these Presents advance create and prefer Our trusty and well beloved Bryan Davies Esquire to the state degree style dignity title and honour of Baron Davies of Oldham of Broxbourne in Our County of Hertfordshire

And for Us Our heirs and successors do appoint give and grant unto him the said name state degree style dignity title and honour of Baron Davies of Oldham to have and to hold unto him for his life

Willing and by these Presents granting for Us Our heirs and successors that he may have hold and possess a seat place and voice in the Parliaments and Public Assemblies and Councils of Us Our heirs and successors within Our United Kingdom amongst the Barons And also that he may enjoy and use all the rights privileges pre-eminences immunities and advantages to the degree of a Baron duly and of right belonging which Barons of Our United Kingdom have heretofore used and enjoyed or as they do at present use and enjoy

In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent Witness Ourself at Westminster in the afternoon of the third day of October in the forty-sixth year of Our Reign

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