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Monday 8 October 2007

The House met at 2.30 pm

The following Lords Spiritual and Temporal were present:

Hayman, B. (Lord Speaker)

Acton, L.
Adams of Craigielea, B.
Addington, L.
Adonis, L.
Ahmed, L.
Allenby of Megiddo, V.
Alli, L.
Alliance, L.
Ampthill, L.
Anderson of Swansea, L.
Andrews, B.
Anelay of St Johns, B.
Archer of Sandwell, L.
Ashley of Stoke, L.
Ashton of Upholland, B.
Astor, V.
Astor of Hever, L.
Attlee, E.
Avebury, L.
Bach, L.
Barker, B.
Barnett, L.
Bassam of Brighton, L.
Beaumont of Whitley, L.
Berkeley, L.
Bernstein of Craigweil, L.
Best, L.
Bew, L.
Bhatia, L.
Billingham, B.
Bilston, L.
Birt, L.
Blackstone, B.
Blackwell, L.
Blaker, L.
Blood, B.
Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury, B.
Boothroyd, B.
Borrie, L.
Boston of Faversham, L.
Bottomley of Nettlestone, B.
Bowness, L.
Boyd of Duncansby, L.
Brabazon of Tara, L.
Bradley, L.
Bradshaw, L.
 Bragg, L.
Brennan, L.
Brett, L.
Brittan of Spennithorne, L.
Brooke of Alverthorpe, L.
Brooke of Sutton Mandeville, L.
Brookeborough, V.
Brookman, L.
Brooks of Tremorfa, L.
Brougham and Vaux, L.
Bruce-Lockhart, L.
Burlison, L.
Burnett, L.
Buscombe, B.
Byford, B.
Caithness, E.
Cameron of Dillington, L.
Campbell of Alloway, L.
Campbell-Savours, L.
Carnegy of Lour, B.
Carter of Coles, L.
Cathcart, E.
Chadlington, L.
Chandos, V.
Chidgey, L.
Christopher, L.
Clark of Windermere, L.
Clarke of Hampstead, L.
Clement-Jones, L.
Clinton-Davis, L.
Cobbold, L.
Cohen of Pimlico, B.
Colville of Culross, V.
Colwyn, L.
Cope of Berkeley, L.
Corbett of Castle Vale, L.
Corston, B.
Cotter, L.
Courtown, E.
Coussins, B.
Coventry, Bp.
Craig of Radley, L.
Craigavon, V.
Crawley, B.
Crickhowell, L.
 Crisp, L.
Cumberlege, B.
Currie of Marylebone, L.
Darcy de Knayth, B.
Darzi of Denham, L.
David, B.
Davies of Coity, L.
Davies of Oldham, L.
De Mauley, L.
Dear, L.
Dearing, L.
Deech, B.
Denham, L.
Dholakia, L.
Dixon, L.
Dixon-Smith, L.
Donoughue, L.
Drayson, L.
D’Souza, B.
Dubs, L.
Dundee, E.
Dykes, L.
Eames, L.
Eatwell, L.
Eccles, V.
Eccles of Moulton, B.
Elliott of Morpeth, L.
Elton, L.
Emerton, B.
Erroll, E.
Evans of Parkside, L.
Evans of Temple Guiting, L.
Evans of Watford, L.
Ezra, L.
Falconer of Thoroton, L.
Falkender, B.
Falkland, V.
Falkner of Margravine, B.
Farrington of Ribbleton, B.
Faulkner of Worcester, L.
Fearn, L.
Feldman, L.
Ferrers, E.
Filkin, L.
Finlay of Llandaff, B.
Fookes, B.
Ford, B.

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Forsyth of Drumlean, L.
Foster of Bishop Auckland, L.
Foulkes of Cumnock, L.
Fowler, L.
Fraser of Carmyllie, L.
Freyberg, L.
Fritchie, B.
Fyfe of Fairfield, L.
Gale, B.
Gardner of Parkes, B.
Garel-Jones, L.
Geddes, L.
Gibson of Market Rasen, B.
Giddens, L.
Gilbert, L.
Glasgow, E.
Glenarthur, L.
Golding, B.
Goldsmith, L.
Goodhart, L.
Goodlad, L.
Gordon of Strathblane, L.
Goschen, V.
Goudie, B.
Gould of Brookwood, L.
Gould of Potternewton, B.
Grabiner, L.
Graham of Edmonton, L.
Greengross, B.
Gregson, L.
Grenfell, L.
Griffiths of Burry Port, L.
Griffiths of Fforestfach, L.
Grocott, L.
Hameed, L.
Hamilton of Epsom, L.
Hamwee, B.
Hanham, B.
Hannay of Chiswick, L.
Harris of Haringey, L.
Harrison, L.
Hart of Chilton, L.
Haskel, L.
Haskins, L.
Hastings of Scarisbrick, L.
Haworth, L.
Hayhoe, L.
Henig, B.
Henley, L.
Hilton of Eggardon, B.
Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, L.
Hollis of Heigham, B.
Hooper, B.
Howard of Rising, L.
Howarth of Breckland, B.
Howarth of Newport, L.
Howe, E.
Howe of Idlicote, B.
Howell of Guildford, L.
Howells of St. Davids, B.
Howie of Troon, L.
Hoyle, L.
Hughes of Woodside, L.
Hunt of Kings Heath, L.
Hurd of Westwell, L.
Imbert, L.
Inge, L.
Irvine of Lairg, L.
James of Blackheath, L.
Janner of Braunstone, L.
Jay of Ewelme, L.
Jay of Paddington, B.
Jenkin of Roding, L.
 Jones, L.
Jones of Cheltenham, L.
Jones of Whitchurch, B.
Jordan, L.
Judd, L.
Kalms, L.
Kennedy of The Shaws, B.
Kerr of Kinlochard, L.
Kilclooney, L.
King of West Bromwich, L.
Kingsmill, B.
Kirkham, L.
Kirkhill, L.
Kirkwood of Kirkhope, L.
Knight of Collingtree, B.
Laing of Dunphail, L.
Laird, L.
Laming, L.
Lamont of Lerwick, L.
Lane of Horsell, L.
Layard, L.
Lea of Crondall, L.
Lee of Trafford, L.
Leicester, Bp.
Leitch, L.
Lindsay, E.
Lipsey, L.
Listowel, E.
Liverpool, E.
Livsey of Talgarth, L.
Lloyd of Berwick, L.
Lockwood, B.
Lofthouse of Pontefract, L.
Low of Dalston, L.
Lucas, L.
Ludford, B.
Luke, L.
Lyell, L.
McColl of Dulwich, L.
McDonagh, B.
Macdonald of Tradeston, L.
McIntosh of Haringey, L.
McIntosh of Hudnall, B.
Mackay of Clashfern, L.
Mackenzie of Framwellgate, L.
McKenzie of Luton, L.
Mackie of Benshie, L.
MacLaurin of Knebworth, L.
Maclennan of Rogart, L.
McNally, L.
Maddock, B.
Maginnis of Drumglass, L.
Malloch-Brown, L.
Mance, L.
Mar, C.
Mar and Kellie, E.
Marland, L.
Marlesford, L.
Marsh, L.
Masham of Ilton, B.
Mason of Barnsley, L.
Massey of Darwen, B.
Mawhinney, L.
Mawson, L.
Maxton, L.
Mayhew of Twysden, L.
Meacher, B.
Miller of Chilthorne Domer, B.
Miller of Hendon, B.
Mitchell, L.
Molyneaux of Killead, L.
Montagu of Beaulieu, L.
 Montgomery of Alamein, V.
Montrose, D.
Moonie, L.
Moran, L.
Morgan, L.
Morgan of Drefelin, B.
Morgan of Huyton, B.
Morris of Aberavon, L.
Morris of Bolton, B.
Morris of Handsworth, L.
Morris of Manchester, L.
Morris of Yardley, B.
Morrow, L.
Moser, L.
Moynihan, L.
Murphy, B.
Naseby, L.
Neill of Bladen, L.
Neuberger, B.
Newby, L.
Newton of Braintree, L.
Noakes, B.
Northbourne, L.
Northbrook, L.
Northesk, E.
Northover, B.
Norton of Louth, L.
Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, L.
O’Cathain, B.
O’Neill of Bengarve, B.
O’Neill of Clackmannan, L.
Oppenheim-Barnes, B.
Ouseley, L.
Owen, L.
Palmer, L.
Park of Monmouth, B.
Patel, L.
Patel of Blackburn, L.
Paul, L.
Pendry, L.
Perry of Southwark, B.
Peston, L.
Pitkeathley, B.
Plant of Highfield, L.
Plumb, L.
Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L.
Prosser, B.
Prys-Davies, L.
Puttnam, L.
Quin, B.
Quinton, L.
Quirk, L.
Radice, L.
Ramsbotham, L.
Randall of St. Budeaux, L.
Rawlings, B.
Razzall, L.
Rea, L.
Redesdale, L.
Rees, L.
Rees-Mogg, L.
Rendell of Babergh, B.
Rennard, L.
Richard, L.
Rix, L.
Roberts of Conwy, L.
Roberts of Llandudno, L.
Rodgers of Quarry Bank, L.
Rogan, L.
Rooker, L.
Rosser, L.
Rosslyn, E.
Rotherwick, L.
Royall of Blaisdon, B.

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Russell-Johnston, L.
Ryder of Wensum, L.
St. John of Bletso, L.
St John of Fawsley, L.
Saltoun of Abernethy, Ly.
Sandberg, L.
Sawyer, L.
Scott of Needham Market, B.
Seccombe, B.
Selborne, E.
Selkirk of Douglas, L.
Selsdon, L.
Sharp of Guildford, B.
Sharples, B.
Shaw of Northstead, L.
Sheikh, L.
Sheldon, L.
Shephard of Northwold, B.
Shutt of Greetland, L.
Simon, V.
Skidelsky, L.
Slim, V.
Smith of Clifton, L.
Smith of Finsbury, L.
Smith of Gilmorehill, B.
Smith of Leigh, L.
Snape, L.
Soley, L.
Steel of Aikwood, L.
Steinberg, L.
Sterling of Plaistow, L.
Stern, B.
 Stevens of Ludgate, L.
Stewartby, L.
Stoddart of Swindon, L.
Stone of Blackheath, L.
Strabolgi, L.
Strathclyde, L.
Swinfen, L.
Symons of Vernham Dean, B.
Tanlaw, L.
Taverne, L.
Taylor of Blackburn, L.
Taylor of Bolton, B.
Taylor of Holbeach, L.
Taylor of Warwick, L.
Tebbit, L.
Temple-Morris, L.
Tenby, V.
Teverson, L.
Thomas of Gresford, L.
Thomas of Swynnerton, L.
Thomas of Walliswood, B.
Thomas of Winchester, B.
Thornton, B.
Tomlinson, L.
Tonge, B.
Tope, L.
Tordoff, L.
Trefgarne, L.
Triesman, L.
Trimble, L.
Trumpington, B.
 Truscott, L.
Tunnicliffe, L.
Turnberg, L.
Turner of Camden, B.
Tyler, L.
Uddin, B.
Ullswater, V.
Vadera, B.
Valentine, B.
Verma, B.
Waddington, L.
Wade of Chorlton, L.
Waldegrave of North Hill, L.
Wall of New Barnet, B.
Wallace of Saltaire, L.
Walmsley, B.
Walpole, L.
Warner, L.
Warnock, B.
Warwick of Undercliffe, B.
Watson of Invergowrie, L.
Wedderburn of Charlton, L.
West of Spithead, L.
Whitaker, B.
Whitty, L.
Wilcox, B.
Wilkins, B.
Williams of Elvel, L.
Williamson of Horton, L.
Windlesham, L.
Woolmer of Leeds, L.
Young of Hornsey, B.
Young of Norwood Green, L.

Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Coventry

1    Deaths of Lords The Lord Speaker informed the House that the following members of the House had died:

Lord Garden on 9 August 2007

Lord Biffen on 14 August 2007

Lord Deedes on 17 August 2007

Lord Gilmour of Craigmillar on 21 September 2007.

Public Business

2    Iraq: political asylum A question was asked by Lord Fowler and answered by Lord West of Spithead.

3    Economy: gross domestic product A question was asked by Lord Sheldon and answered by Lord Davies of Oldham.

4    Energy: light bulbs A question was asked by Lord Dubs and answered by Lord Rooker.

5    Millennium Dome A question was asked by Lord James of Blackheath and answered by Baroness Andrews.

6    Deputy Chairmen of Committees The Chairman of Committees moved that Baroness Anelay of St Johns be appointed a member of the panel of Deputy Chairmen of Committees, in the place of Lord Cope of Berkeley. The motion was agreed to.

7    Select Committees The Chairman of Committees moved that Baroness Anelay of St Johns be appointed a member of the following Committees, in the place of Lord Cope of Berkeley: Administration and Works, Privileges, Procedure and Selection. The motion was agreed to.

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8    Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill The report was received. Amendment 19 was disagreed to (see division list 1). An amendment was agreed to. Amendment 30 was disagreed to (see division list 2). The report stage was adjourned.

9    Iraq The Lord President (Baroness Ashton of Upholland) repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons.

10    Foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue Lord Rooker repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons.

11    Social workers A question was asked by the Earl of Listowel and, after debate, answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon.

The House adjourned. The House resumed.

12    Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill The report stage was continued, beginning with amendment 30A. Amendments were agreed to. The report stage was adjourned after amendment 65.

The House adjourned at 9.59pm until Tuesday 9 October at 2.30pm.

Papers

All statutory instruments laid before the House are accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum presented by command of Her Majesty, unless otherwise indicated.

Instrument Withdrawn

The following instrument, laid before the House on 19 July, was withdrawn:

Draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007.

Command Papers

The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty on the dates shown:

1    Nuclear Research—Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. (27 July)     (7190)

2    Law Commission—Cohabitation: The Financial Consequences of Relationship Breakdown (30 July)     (7182)

3    Southeast Asia—Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, as amended by the First Protocol amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, 1987, and the Second Protocol amending the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, 1998. (30 July)     (7196)

4    Prisons—Government response to the 3rd Report of the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee on Welsh Prisoners in the Prison Estate. (10 August)     (7195)

5    Treaty Series—Index to Treaty Series 2006. (15 August)     (7198)

6    Satellite Navigation—

      (1)    Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System between the European Community and Ukraine. (17 August)     (7199)

      (2)    Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System between the European Community and Israel. (17 August)     (7200)

      (3)    Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System between the European Community and Morocco. (17 August)     (7201)

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      (4)    Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System between the European Community and China. (17 August)     (7202)

      (5)    Co-operation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System between the European Community and Korea. (17 August)     (7203)

7    Immigration—Control of Immigration: Statistics for the United Kingdom for 2006. (20 August)     (7197)

8    Marine Safety—International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea: Amendments to the Protocol of 1988. (22 August)     (7205)

9    North Sea—Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and Belgium amending the Agreement of 29 May 1991 relating to the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf under the North Sea between the Two Countries. (22 August)     (7204)

10    Petroleum—Framework Agreement between the United Kingdom and Norway concerning Cross-Boundary Petroleum Co-operation. (31 August)     (7206)

11    Air Services—Agreement between the United Kingdom and Cape Verde concerning Air Services. (3 September)     (7207)

12    Courts—Agreement between the United Kingdom and the Special Court for Sierra Leone on the Enforcement of Sentences of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. (3 September)     (7208)

13    Explanatory Memorandum (Revised)— Replacement Explanatory Memorandum to the Private Security Industry Act 2001 Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2007, SI2007/2504. (10 September)     (—)

14    Human Rights—Government Reply to the 19th Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 28 days, intercept and post-charge questioning. (20 September)     (7215)

15    Foreign Affairs—Government Response to the Sixth Report of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on Foreign Policy Aspects of the Detention of Naval Personnel by Iran. (21 September)     (7211)

16    Defence—Treaty between the United Kingdom and the United States of America concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, together with an explanatory memorandum. (24 September)     (7213)

17    Investment Protection—Agreement between the United Kingdom and Mexico for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments. (26 September)     (7218)

18    Contingent Liability—Minute from the Northern Ireland Office concerning indemnity for Counsel to the Rosemary Nelson Inquiry. (2 October)     (—)

19    Border Controls—Agreement between the United Kingdom and France making amendments to the Additional Protocol to the Sangatte Protocol and to the Le Touquet Agreement concerning the Carrying of Service Weapons by French Officers within the UK. (5 October)     (7219)

20    Migration—Constitution of the International Organization for Migration. (5 October)     (7220)

21    Human Tissue and Embryos Bill, Draft—Government Response to the First Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill. (8 October)     (7209)

22    Employment—Government Response to the Fifth Report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Apprenticeships. (8 October)     (7228)

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Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 71)

The following instruments were laid before the House on the dates shown:

Negative instruments
Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Civil Procedure Act 1997.220427 July
(1) Further Education Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development and Registration (England) Regulations 2007211630 July
(2) Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
laid under the Education Act 2002.		211730 July
Gambling Act 2005 (Exempt Gaming in Alcohol-Licensed Premises) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.224030 July
Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Fees) (England) Order 2007, laid under the Animal Health Act 1981.220331 July
Gambling Act 2005 (Premises Licences) (Review) Regulations 2007, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.225831 July
(1) Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (United States of America) Order 200720051 August
(2) Recovery of Maintenance (United States of America) Order 2007
laid under the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972.		20061 August
(1) Secretary of State for Justice Order 200721281 August
(2) Transfer of Functions (Olympics and Paralympics) Order 2007
laid under the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975.		21291 August
(1) European Communities (Designation) (No. 4) Order 200721331 August
(2) Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 200722451 August
(3) Food (Suspension of the Use of E 128 Red 2G as Food Colour) (England) Regulations 2007
laid under the European Communities Act 1972.		22661 August
Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Traffic Commissioner for the Scottish Traffic Area) Order 2007, laid under the Scotland Act 1998.21391 August
Magistrates’ Courts (Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.22671 August
Family Proceedings (Amendment) (No. 3) Rules 2007, laid under the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.22681 August
Local Justice Areas Order 2007, laid under the Courts Act 2003.22842 August
Town and Country Planning (Amendment of Appeals Procedures) (Wales) Rules 2007, laid under the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992.22852 August
Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Employment Rights Act 1996.22862 August
Gaming Machine (Single Apparatus) Regulations 2007, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.22892 August
Charges for Music Tuition (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Education Act 1996.22393 August
Magistrates’ Courts (Parenting Orders) (Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.22226 August

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Education (National Curriculum) (Science at Key Stage 4) (England) Order 2007, laid under the Education Act 2002.22416 August
National Lottery (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the National Lottery etc. Act 1993.23076 August
Education (Supply of Information about the School Workforce) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Education Act 2005.22607 August
Education (School Attendance Targets) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.22617 August
(1) Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) Regulations 200722647 August
(2) Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study) (England) (Amendment) Order 2007
laid under the Education Act 2002.		22657 August
(1) Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) Regulations 200723197 August
(2) Gaming Machine (Supply &c.) Regulations 2007
laid under the Gambling Act 2005.		23207 August
Gambling Act 2005 (Repeal) (Remote Operating Licence and Credit) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.23217 August
Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Education (Fees and Awards) Act 1983.22638 August
(1) Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) (Religion or Belief) (Amendment) Regulations 200722698 August
(2) Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007
laid under the European Communities Act 1972.		23318 August
Education (School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions) Order 2007, laid under the Education Act 2002.22828 August
Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007, laid under the Courts Act 2003.23178 August
Small Society Lotteries (Registration of Non-Commercial Societies) Regulations 2007, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.23288 August
Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of West Sussex) (Borough of Worthing) Order 2007, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991.23229 August
Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2007, laid under the Transport Act 2000.23239 August
Large Combustion Plants (National Emission Reduction Plan) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.23259 August
Gambling Act 2005 (Advertising of Foreign Gambling) Regulations 2007, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.23299 August
Dedicated Highways (Registers under Section 31A of the Highways Act 1980) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Highways Act 1980.233410 August 
(1) Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2007 233610 August
(2) Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2007
laid under the Ecclesiastical Fees Measure 1986.		234010 August
Value Added Tax Tribunals (Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Value Added Tax Act 1994.235110 August

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Drivers’ Hours (Goods Vehicles) (Milk Collection) (Temporary Exemption) Regulations 2007, laid under the Transport Act 1968.237010 August
Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol (Burial Records) Order 2007, laid under the Local Government Act 1972.237310 August
Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.237513 August
Education (School Performance Information) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Education Act 1996.232415 August
Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.240015 August
Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 7) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.240115 August 
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Motor Insurance) Regulations 2007, laid under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.240315 August
Hydrocarbon Oil Duties (Sulphur-free Diesel) (Hydrogenation of Biomass) (Reliefs) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979.240615 August
Courts-Martial (Army) (Amendment) Rules 2007, laid under the Army Act 1955.239716 August
Zoonoses (Monitoring) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.239916 August
Commons Registration (General) (Amendment) (England) (No.2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Commons Registration Act 1965.240416 August
Education (Nutritional Standards and Requirements for School Food) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.235917 August
Charges for Residues Surveillance (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990.243917 August
(1) Community Legal Service (Funding) Order 2007244117 August
(2) Community Legal Service (Financial) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007244217 August
(3) Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2007244317 August
(4) Community Legal Service (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
laid under the Access to Justice Act 1999.		244417 August
Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Water Industry Act 1991.245723 August
Environmental Noise (Identification of Noise Sources) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.245823 August
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (Modification) (No. 2) Order 2007, laid under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.246524 August
(1) Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007.246024 August
(2) Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2007
laid under the Clean Air Act 1993.		246224 August

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(1) Plant Protection Products (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2007246628 August  
(2) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export Restrictions) Regulations 2007
laid under the European Communities Act 1972.		248928 August
Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992.247028 August
Tobacco Products (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.247329 August
Housing Benefit (Loss of Benefit) (Pilot Scheme) (Supplementary) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.247429 August
Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Finance Act 2000.248229 August
Hallmarking Act 1973 (Exemption) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007, laid under the Hallmarking Act 1973.249329 August
Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Cross-compliance) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.250030 August
Licensing Act 2003 (Summary Review of Premises Licences) Regulations 2007, laid under the Licensing Act 2003.250230 August
Electronic Commerce Directive (Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.249731 August
Private Security Industry Act 2001 Regulations (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.250431 August
Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 8) Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.252031 August
Insolvency (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2007, laid under the Insolvency Act 1986.253731 August
(1) Working Tax Credit (Entitlement and Maximum Rate) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 200724793 September
(2) Tax Credit (New Category of Child Care Provider) (Revocation) (England) Regulations 200724803 September
(3) Tax Credits (Child Care Providers) (Miscellaneous Revocation and Transitional Provisions) (England) Scheme 2007
laid under the Tax Credits Act 2002.		24813 September
Companies (Tables A to F) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Companies Act 1985.25413 September
Financial Assistance Scheme (Halting Annuitisation) Regulations 2007, laid under the Pensions Act 2007.25334 September
(1) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Staffordshire) (Staffordshire Moorlands and East Staffordshire) Order 200725344 September
(2) Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (Metropolitan Borough of Solihull) Order 2007
laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991.		25354 September
Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2007, laid under the Transport Act 2000.25364 September

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Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.25394 September  
Independent Living Fund (2006) Order 2007, laid under the Welfare Reform Act 2007.25385 September
National Park Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.25425 September
Sea Fishing (Prohibition on the Removal of Shark Fins) Order 2007, laid under the Fisheries Act 1981.25545 September
Supervision of Accounts and Reports (Prescribed Body) Order 2007, laid under the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004.25835 September
Local Government (Best Value Authorities) (Power to Trade) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007, laid under the Local Government Act 2003.25436 September
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1988.25446 September
Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2007, laid under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994.25536 September
Porcine Semen (Fees) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 1984.25866 September
(1) Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 200725317 September
(2) Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007
laid under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970.		26007 September
Social Security (National Insurance Credits) Amendment Regulations 2007, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.25827 September
(1) Commons (Deregistration and Exchange Orders) (Interim Arrangements) (England) Regulations 200725857 September
(2) Works on Common Land (Exemptions) (England) Order 200725877 September
(3)Works on Common Land, etc. (Procedure) (England) Regulations 200725887 September
(4) Deregistration and Exchange of Common Land and Greens (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007
laid under the Commons Act 2006.		25897 September
Pet Cemeteries (England and Wales) Regulations 2007, laid under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.25967 September
New Woodlands School Order, laid under the Education Act 2002.25997 September
Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Realistic Imitation Firearms) Regulations 2007, laid under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006.26067 September
Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4 and Commencement No. 3 (Amendment)) Order 2007, laid under the Companies Act 2006.26077 September
Public Guardian (Fees, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.26167 September
Court Funds (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007, laid under the Administration of Justice Act 1982.26177 September
(1) Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 200726197 September
(2) Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution of Committees and Right to Preside) (Amendment) Rules 200726217 September

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(3) Youth Courts (Constitution of Committees and Right to Preside) (Amendment) Rules 2007
laid under the Courts Act 2003.		26227 September
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Review of Inclusion in the PoCA List and Review of Section 142 Directions) Regulations 2007, laid under the Protection of Children Act 1999.26207 September  
National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the National Health Service Act 2006.259010 September
Manufacture and Storage of Explosives and the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) (Amendment and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2007, laid under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.259810 September
Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Housing Act 2004.260110 September
Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007, laid under the Equality Act 2006.260210 September
(1) Armed Forces (Gurkha Pensions) Order 2007260810 September
(2) Armed Forces (Gurkha Compensation) Order 2007
laid under the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004.		260910 September
Companies (Fees for Inspection and Copying of Company Records) Regulations 2007, laid under the Companies Act 2006.261210 September
(1) Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations 2007261310 September
(2) Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 5) Regulations 2007
laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.		261810 September
Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.261410 September
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007, laid under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.261510 September
Charities (Exception from Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Charities Act 1993.265510 September
Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Food Safety Act 1990.259111 September
Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2007, laid under the Local Government Act 2000.259311 September
Motor Cycles Etc. (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.265611 September
Gambling Act 2005 (Club Gaming and Club Machine Permits) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.268912 September
Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Worcestershire) (District of Wyre Forest) Order 2007, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991.268413 September
Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 3) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.271214 September

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Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.273418 September  
Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2007, laid under the Police Act 1996.275119 September
(1) County Durham and Darlington National Health Service Foundation Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007274221 September
(2) Lincolnshire Partnership National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007274321 September
(3) Portsmouth City Teaching Primary Care Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007274421 September
(4) Surrey and Sussex Healthcare National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007274521 September
(5) South Downs Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007
laid under the National Health Service Act 2006.		274621 September
Haringey Sixth Form Centre (Governing Body) Order 2007, laid under the Education Act 2002.274124 September
Medical Act 1983 Amendments (Further Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2007, laid under the Medical Act 1983.279625 September
(1) Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2007280025 September
(2) Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2007
laid under the Courts Act 2003.		280125 September
Fire and Rescue Services (England) (Amendment) Order 2007, laid under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.278426 September
Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Area) (County of Staffordshire) (Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford) Order 2007, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991.279726 September
(1) Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) Regulations 2007278527 September
(2) Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Lid Gaskets) (England) Regulations 2007278627 September
(3) Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2007
laid under the Food Safety Act 1990.		279027 September
European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.278128 September
Education (Recognition of School Teachers’ Professional Qualifications) (Consequential Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007, laid under the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998.278228 September
Companies (Tables A to F) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007, laid under the Companies Act 1985.282628 September
Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area) (County of Gloucestershire) (Cheltenham, Cotswold, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury) Order 2007, laid under the Road Traffic Act 1991.28372 October
Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Order 2007, laid under the Transport Act 2000.28382 October
Parochial Fees Order 2007, laid under the Ecclesiastical Fees Measure 1986.28503 October
Community Drivers’ Hours and Working Time (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Temporary Exception) Regulations 2007, laid under the European Communities Act 1972.29045 October

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Instruments not subject to parliamentary proceedings
(1)    Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Scheme 2007 (No. 2)—27 July   
(2)    Civil Service Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Scheme 2007 (No. 2)
laid under the Superannuation Act 1972.		—27 July
Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies—Annual Reports 2006, laid under the Medicines Act 1968.—15 August
Amendment List 13 to Air Publication 3392, Volume 7 (1st Edition): Regulations for the Reserve Air Forces, laid under the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917.—30 August
Amendment List 18 to the 5th Edition of the Queen’s Regulations for the Royal Air Force, laid under the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917.—21 September 
Amendment 40, Change 2 to the Army Pensions Warrant 1977, laid under the Pensions and Yeomanry Pay Act 1884.—2 October

Affirmative Instruments

The following instruments were laid before the House for approval by resolution:

1    Draft Police Reform Act 2002 (Standard Powers and Duties of Community Support Officers) Order 2007, laid under the Police Reform Act 2002.

2    (1)    Draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Commissioner) Regulations 2007

      (2)    Draft Armed Forces (Redress of Individual Grievances) Regulations 2007

laid under the Armed Forces Act 2006.

3    Draft Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (Powers of District and JP Courts) Order 2007, laid under the Scotland Act 1998.

Negative Instruments

The following instruments were laid before the House:

1    (1)    Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007     (2868)

      (2)    Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007     (2869)

      (3)    Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance, Miscellaneous and Consequential) Amendment Regulations 2007     (2870)

      (4)    Social Security (Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2007     (2875)

laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.

2    Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Amendment Order 2007, laid under the Housing Act 1996.     (2871)

3    Castle Hill Primary School (Change to School Session Times) Order 2007, laid under the Education Act 2002.     (2877)

4    (1)    Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment) Order 2007     (2907)

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      (2)    Channel Tunnel (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2007     (2908)

laid under the Channel Tunnel Act 1987.

Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings

The following papers were laid before the House:

1    Fee Charging Scheme 2007/2008, laid under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2005.

2    Report and Accounts for 2006-07 of the General Optical Council, laid under the Opticians Act 1989.

3    Sixteenth Report of the Independent Monitoring Commission, laid under the Northern Ireland (Monitoring Commission etc.) Act 2003.

4    Report and Accounts for 2006-07 of Natural England, laid under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.

5    Accounts for 2006-07 of the Serious Organised Crime Agency, together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, laid under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.

6    Report and Accounts for 2006 of Severn River Crossing Plc, laid under the Severn Bridges Act 1992.

7    Fifth Report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on Tax Credits, laid under the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967.

8    Report for 2006-07 of the Northern Ireland Court Service, laid under the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978.

Instruments coming into operation before being laid

The Lord Speaker informed the House that she 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, together with explanations:

1    (1)    Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007     (2331)
8 October

      (2)    Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) (No. 2) Regulations 2007     (2375)
8 October

laid under the European Communities Act 1972.

Judicial Business

1    R (on the application of Hurst) (Respondent) v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis (Appellant) Further to the Order of the House of Wednesday 28 March 2007 (21st Report Session 2006-07; [2007] UKHL 13) it was ordered that there be no order for costs in the Divisional Court of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice Queen’s Bench Division save that the costs of the respondent be taxed in accordance with the Access to Justice Act 1999; that the respondent do pay or cause to be paid to the appellant his costs in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal and in this House, the amounts of such costs, if any, to be paid by the respondent and to be paid out of the Community Legal Service Fund to be determined by a Costs Judge for those costs incurred in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal and to be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments for those costs incurred in this

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House in accordance with regulations pursuant to section 11 of the Access to Justice Act 1999; and that the costs of the respondent in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal and in this House be taxed in accordance with the Access to Justice Act 1999.

2    R (on the application of Godmanchester Town Council) (Appellants) v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Respondent)

3    R (on the application of Drain) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Respondent) and one other action

(Consolidated Appeals)

Further to the Order of the House of 20 June 2007 (37th Report Session 2006-07; [2007] UKHL 28) it was ordered that, with regard to both appeals, the respondent do pay or cause to be paid to the appellants their costs in this House, in Her Majesty’s Court of Appeal and in the Divisional Court of the Queen’s Bench Division of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice, the amount of such costs in this House to be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties and the amount of such costs in the courts below to be determined by a Costs Judge if not agreed between the parties.

4    Boake Allen Limited and others (Appellants) v Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (Respondents) Further to the Order of the House of 23 May 2007 (34th Report Session 2006-07; [2007] UKHL 25) it was ordered that the appellants do pay or cause to be paid to the respondents their costs of the appeal to this House, the amount of such costs to be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties.

5    Al-Skeini and others (Respondents) v Secretary of State for Defence (Appellant)

6    Al-Skeini and others (Appellants) v Secretary of State for Defence (Respondent)

(Consolidated Appeals)

Further to the Order of the House of Wednesday 13 June 2007 (35th Report Session 2006-07; [2007] UKHL 26) it was ordered that the Secretary of State for Defence do pay or cause to be paid to Mazin Jum’aa Gatteh Al-Skeini, Fattema Zabun Dahesh, Hameed Abdul Rida Awaid Kareem, Fadil Fayay Muzban, Nuzha Habib Yaaqub Ubaid Al Rayahi and Daoud Mousa one third of their costs in this House, the amount of such costs to be certified by the Clerk of the Parliaments if not agreed between the parties; and that the costs of Mazin Jum’aa Gatteh Al-Skeini, Fattema Zabun Dahesh, Hameed Abdul Rida Awaid Kareem, Fadil Fayay Muzban, Nuzha Habib Yaaqub Ubaid Al Rayahi and Daoud Mousa be taxed in accordance with the Access to Justice Act 1999.

7    R (on the application of Trzcinska and others) (Respondents) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Appellant) and one other action (England) The appeal of the Secretary of State for the Home Department was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 19 November (lodged 7 August).

8    Howard de Walden Estates Limited (Respondents) v Aggio and others (Appellants) (England) The appeal of Les Aggio, Sam Rogoff and David Forecast was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 19 November (lodged 8 August).

9    Earl Cadogan and others (Respondents) v 26 Cadogan Square Limited (Appellants) (England) The appeal of 26 Cadogan Square Limited was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 19 November (lodged 9 August).

10    Helow (AP) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and another (Respondents) (Scotland) The appeal of Fatima Helow was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 19 November. The appellant’s legal aid certificate was lodged (lodged 27 September).

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11    McEwan (AP) (Appellant) v De La Salle Brothers (Respondents) and others and another (Respondent) (Scotland) The appeal of Arthur McEwan was presented and it was ordered that in accordance with Standing Order VI the statement and appendix thereto be lodged on or before 19 November. The appellant’s legal aid certificate was lodged (lodged 27 September).

12    R v Rahman and others (Appellants) (On Appeal from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)) The appeal of Islamur Rahman, Kamer Akram, Anjum Nisa Amin and Liaquat Ali was presented and ordered to be prosecuted subject to the procedures applicable thereto (lodged 6 August).

13    R (on the application of Johnson) (Respondent) v Secretary of State for Justice (formerly Secretary of State for the Home Department) (Petitioner) and others The petition of Secretary of State for Justice praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 7 June).

14    Rowley and others (Petitioners) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Respondent) The petition of Charlotte Rowley, Laura Rowley, AR (by his sister and litigation friend Laura Rowley) and Denise Rowley praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 2 August).

15    Republic of Ecuador (Petitioners) v Occidental Exploration and Production Company (Respondents) The petition of the Republic of Ecuador praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 3 August).

16    Masri (Respondent) v Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and others (Petitioners) The petition of Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL and Consolidated Contractors (Oil and Gas) Company SAL praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 10 August).

17    WHA Limited and others (Petitioners) v Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (Respondents) The petition of WHA Limited and Viscount Reinsurance Company Limited praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 16 August).

18    Fonu (Respondent) v Demirel (Petitioner) and others The petition of Yahya Murat Demirel praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 16 August).

19    Director of the Assets Recovery Agency (Respondent) v Szepietowski (Petitioner) and others The petition of John Szepietowski praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 20 August).

20    Banco Nacional de Commercio Exterior SNC (Petitioners) and others v British Telecommunications plc (Respondents) The petition of Banco Nacional de Commerco Exterior SNC praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 23 August).

21    R (on the application of JL) (Respondent) v Secretary of State for Justice (Petitioner) The petition of the Secretary of State for Justice praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 23 August).

22    Trafigura Beheer BV and others (Respondents) v Mediterranean Shipping Company SA (Petitioners) The petition of Mediterranean Shipping Company SA praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 24 August).

23    CH (Jamaica) (Petitioner) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) The petition of CH praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 24 August).

24    Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Lewisham (Petitioners) v Malcolm (Respondent) The petition of the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Lewisham praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 24 August).

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25    Moto Hospitality Limited (Petitioners) v Secretary of State for Transport (Respondent) The petition of Moto Hospitality Limited praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 29 August).

26    Deadman (Petitioner) v Bristol City Council (Respondents) The petition of Michael Deadman praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 30 August).

27    Wolman (Petitioner) v London Borough of Islington and others (Respondents) The petition of Clive Wolman praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 31 August).

28    Hall and another (Petitioners) v First Secretary of State and others (Respondents) The petition of Sheila Grace Hall and Anthony Hall praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 31 August).

29    R (on the application of RJM) (FC) (Petitioner) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Respondent) The petition of RJM praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee. The petitioner’s certificate of public funding was lodged (lodged 7 September).

30    Transfield Shipping Inc (Petitioners) v Mercator Shipping Inc (Respondents) The petition of Transfield Shipping Inc of Panama praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 3 October).

31    In re P and others (AP) (Petitioners) (Northern Ireland) The petition of X and Y praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee. The petitioners’ certificates of public funding were lodged (lodged 6 September).

32    In re Doherty (Respondent) (Northern Ireland) The petition of the Life Sentence Review Commissioners praying for leave to appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 5 October).

33    R v Campbell (Petitioner) The petition of Kenneth George Campbell praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 15 August).

34    Pilecki (Petitioner) v Circuit Court of Legnica, Poland (Respondents) The petition of Konrad Pilecki praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Extradition Act 2003 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 3 September).

35    R v Johnson (Petitioner) The petition of Dean Johnson praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 11 September).

36    R (on the application of the Central Examining Court, Criminal Court of the National Court, Madrid) (Respondents) v City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court and another (Petitioner) The petition of Malkit Singh praying for leave to appeal in accordance with the Administration of Justice Act 1960 was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 21 September).

37    Business Environment Bow Lane Limited (Respondents) v Deanwater Estates Limited (Petitioners) The petition of Deanwater Estates Limited praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.

38    R (on the application of Heffernan) (FC) (Petitioner) v The Rent Service (Respondents) The petition of Daniel Heffernan praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.

39    Van Mellaert (Petitioner) v Oxford University and others (Respondents) The petition of George E. Van Mellaert praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented without payment of the fee, such fee having been waived by the

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Appeal Committee pursuant to Standing Order XIII; the said petition was referred to an Appeal Committee.

40    Enamejewa (Petitioner) v Sainsburys Bank plc (Respondents) The petition of Gabriel Enamejewa praying for leave to appeal was presented without payment of the fee, such fee having been waived by the Appeal Committee pursuant to Standing Order XIII; the said petition was referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 10 August).

41    Smith (Petitioner) v Higham Group plc (Respondents) The petition of Jane Smith praying for leave to appeal was presented without payment of the fee, such fee having been waived by the Appeal Committee pursuant to Standing Order XIII; the said petition was referred to an Appeal Committee (lodged 13 August).

42    Mendel (Petitioner) v Mendel (also known as Santana) (Respondent) The petition of Andrew Mendel praying for leave to appeal notwithstanding that the time limited by Standing Order II has expired was presented without payment of the fee, such fee having been waived by the Appeal Committee pursuant to Standing Order XIII; the said petition was referred to an Appeal Committee.

43    Whaley and another (Appellant) v Advocate General for Scotland and another and others (Respondents) (Scotland)—

44    R (on the application of Countryside Alliance and others and others (Appellants)) v Her Majesty’s Attorney General and another (Respondents)—

45    R (on the application of Countryside Alliance and others (Appellants) and others) v Her Majesty’s Attorney General and another (Respondents)—

(Conjoined Appeals)

The petition of Zafar Iqbal Malik praying for leave to intervene in the said appeals was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.

46    Chief Constable of the Hertfordshire Police (Original Petitioner and Cross-respondent) v Van Colle (administrator of the estate of GC (deceased)) and another (Original Respondents and Cross-petitioners) The petition of Irwin Van Colle and Corinne Van Colle praying for leave to cross-appeal was presented and referred to an Appeal Committee.

47    Common Services Agency (Appellants) v Scottish Information Commissioner (Respondent) (Scotland) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee (lodged 7 August).

48    In re E (a child) (AP) (Appellant) (Northern Ireland) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee (lodged 17 August).

49    AL (Serbia) (FC) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee (lodged 21 August).

50    Secretary of State for the Home Department (Appellant) v AH (Sudan) and others (FC) (Respondents) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee (lodged 30 August).

51    Gallagher (Valuation Officer) (Respondent) v Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Appellants) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee (lodged 4 September).

52    Young (FC) (Appellant) v Catholic Care (Diocese of Leeds) and others (Respondents) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee (lodged 27 September).

53    Norris (Appellant) v Government of the United States of America and others (Respondents) (Criminal Appeal from Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice) The appeal was set down for hearing and referred to an Appellate Committee.

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54    JL (Sierra Leone) (FC) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) (England) The petition of the appellant praying that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing might be extended to 15 November (the agents for the respondent consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.

55    HB (Ethiopia) (FC) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Respondent) (England) The petition of the appellant praying that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing might be extended to 15 November (the agents for the respondent consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.

56    Spencer-Franks (Appellant) v Kellogg Brown and Root Limited and others (Respondents) (Scotland) The petition of the appellant praying that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing might be extended to 15 November (the agents for the respondent consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.

57    Scottish & Newcastle plc (Respondents) v Raguz (Appellant) The petition of the appellant praying that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing might be extended to 15 November (the agents for the respondent consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.

58    R (on the application of Al Rawi and others (Appellants) and others and others (Appellants)) v Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and another (Respondents) The petition of the appellants praying that the appeal be withdrawn on the terms agreed between the parties and that the appellants’ costs be taxed in accordance with the Access to Justice Act 1999 (the agents for the respondents consenting thereto) was presented; and it was ordered as prayed.

59    R (on the application of M) (FC) (Respondent) v Slough Borough Council (Appellants) The respondent’s certificate of public funding was lodged; and it was ordered that the time for lodging the statement and appendix and setting down the cause for hearing be extended to 31 October.

60    Civil practice directions The 81st Report from the Appeal Committee was made and it was ordered that the practice directions applicable to civil appeals be revoked and that the new edition agreed by the Committee be promulgated by the Clerk of the Parliaments.

61    Criminal practice directions The 82nd Report from the Appeal Committee was made and it was ordered that the practice directions applicable to criminal appeals be revoked and that the new edition agreed by the Committee be promulgated by the Clerk of the Parliaments.

Divisions

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

Division No. 1

Lord Dixon-Smith moved amendment 19, in clause 3, page 3, line 25, at end to insert:

“(c)    declining the invitation; or

  (d)    declining the direction”.

The House divided:

Contents             91
Not-Contents             139

Contents

Addington, L.
Anelay of St Johns, B. [Teller]
Astor, V.
Astor of Hever, L.
Attlee, E.
Barker, B.
Bowness, L.
Brooke of Sutton Mandeville, L.
 Brougham and Vaux, L.
Byford, B.
Carnegy of Lour, B.
Chidgey, L.
Colville of Culross, V.
Colwyn, L.
Cope of Berkeley, L.
 Cotter, L.
Courtown, E.
Craigavon, V.
D’Souza, B.
Dholakia, L.
Dixon-Smith, L.
Dundee, E.
Erroll, E.
Falkland, V.

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Feldman, L.
Fookes, B.
Fowler, L.
Garel-Jones, L.
Geddes, L.
Goodhart, L.
Goschen, V.
Hamwee, B.
Hanham, B.
Henley, L.
Hodgson of Astley Abbotts, L.
Howe, E.
Howe of Idlicote, B.
Howell of Guildford, L.
Jenkin of Roding, L.
Kirkwood of Kirkhope, L.
Knight of Collingtree, B.
Livsey of Talgarth, L.
Lucas, L.
Lyell, L.
Mackay of Clashfern, L.
Mackie of Benshie, L.
 MacLaurin of Knebworth, L.
McNally, L.
Maddock, B.
Mar and Kellie, E.
Marlesford, L.
Masham of Ilton, B.
Mayhew of Twysden, L.
Miller of Chilthorne Domer, B.
Miller of Hendon, B.
Montrose, D.
Morris of Bolton, B.
Newby, L.
Noakes, B.
Northesk, E.
Northover, B.
O’Cathain, B.
Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, L.
Park of Monmouth, B.
Razzall, L.
Redesdale, L.
Rennard, L.
 Roberts of Llandudno, L.
Rotherwick, L.
Saltoun of Abernethy, Ly.
Scott of Needham Market, B. [Teller]
Seccombe, B.
Selkirk of Douglas, L.
Shephard of Northwold, B.
Shutt of Greetland, L.
Skidelsky, L.
Smith of Clifton, L.
Steel of Aikwood, L.
Sterling of Plaistow, L.
Taylor of Holbeach, L.
Taylor of Warwick, L.
Thomas of Gresford, L.
Thomas of Walliswood, B.
Thomas of Winchester, B.
Tordoff, L.
Tyler, L.
Verma, B.
Waddington, L.
Wallace of Saltaire, L.
Walmsley, B.
Walpole, L.

Not Contents

Acton, L.
Adams of Craigielea, B.
Adonis, L.
Alli, L.
Anderson of Swansea, L.
Andrews, B.
Archer of Sandwell, L.
Ashton of Upholland, B. (Lord President)
Bach, L.
Barnett, L.
Bassam of Brighton, L.
Berkeley, L.
Bernstein of Craigweil, L.
Bilston, L.
Birt, L.
Blackstone, B.
Blood, B.
Boyd of Duncansby, L.
Bragg, L.
Brennan, L.
Brett, L.
Brooke of Alverthorpe, L.
Brookman, L.
Burlison, L.
Campbell-Savours, L.
Carter of Coles, L.
Clark of Windermere, L.
Clinton-Davis, L.
Cohen of Pimlico, B.
Corbett of Castle Vale, L.
Corston, B.
Crawley, B.
Darcy de Knayth, B.
Darzi of Denham, L.
Davies of Coity, L.
Davies of Oldham, L.
Dixon, L.
Donoughue, L.
Drayson, L.
Dubs, L.
Evans of Parkside, L.
Evans of Temple Guiting, L.
Falkender, B.
Farrington of Ribbleton, B.
Faulkner of Worcester, L.
Filkin, L.
 Ford, B.
Foster of Bishop Auckland, L.
Foulkes of Cumnock, L.
Gale, B.
Gibson of Market Rasen, B.
Gilbert, L.
Golding, B.
Goldsmith, L.
Goudie, B.
Gould of Potternewton, B.
Graham of Edmonton, L.
Griffiths of Burry Port, L.
Grocott, L. [Teller]
Harris of Haringey, L.
Harrison, L.
Hart of Chilton, L.
Haskel, L.
Haskins, L.
Haworth, L.
Henig, B.
Hilton of Eggardon, B.
Hollis of Heigham, B.
Howarth of Breckland, B.
Howarth of Newport, L.
Howells of St. Davids, B.
Hoyle, L.
Hughes of Woodside, L.
Hunt of Kings Heath, L.
Jay of Paddington, B.
Jones, L.
Jones of Whitchurch, B.
Jordan, L.
Judd, L.
King of West Bromwich, L.
Kingsmill, B.
Kirkhill, L.
Lea of Crondall, L.
Lipsey, L.
Lofthouse of Pontefract, L.
McDonagh, B.
McIntosh of Hudnall, B.
Mackenzie of Framwellgate, L.
McKenzie of Luton, L.
Malloch-Brown, L.
Mason of Barnsley, L.
 Maxton, L.
Mitchell, L.
Moonie, L.
Morgan, L.
Morgan of Drefelin, B. [Teller]
Morris of Handsworth, L.
Morris of Yardley, B.
O’Neill of Clackmannan, L.
Patel, L.
Pendry, L.
Pitkeathley, B.
Plant of Highfield, L.
Prosser, B.
Quin, B.
Radice, L.
Rea, L.
Rendell of Babergh, B.
Rogan, L.
Rooker, L.
Rosser, L.
Royall of Blaisdon, B.
Sawyer, L.
Sheldon, L.
Simon, V.
Smith of Leigh, L.
Snape, L.
Soley, L.
Symons of Vernham Dean, B.
Taylor of Bolton, B.
Temple-Morris, L.
Thornton, B.
Tomlinson, L.
Truscott, L.
Tunnicliffe, L.
Turner of Camden, B.
Wall of New Barnet, B.
Warner, L.
Warwick of Undercliffe, B.
Watson of Invergowrie, L.
Wedderburn of Charlton, L.
West of Spithead, L.
Whitaker, B.
Whitty, L.
Wilkins, B.
Williams of Elvel, L.
Williamson of Horton, L.
Woolmer of Leeds, L.
Young of Norwood Green, L.

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Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

Division No. 2

Baroness Hanham moved amendment 30, after clause 6, to insert the new clause Referendum in case of proposals for single tier of local government. The House divided:

Contents             35
Not-Contents             155

Contents

Anelay of St Johns, B. [Teller]
Astor of Hever, L.
Attlee, E.
Brooke of Sutton Mandeville, L.
Byford, B.
Colville of Culross, V.
Colwyn, L.
Craigavon, V.
Darcy de Knayth, B.
Dixon-Smith, L.
Fookes, B.
Fraser of Carmyllie, L.
 Geddes, L.
Griffiths of Fforestfach, L.
Hanham, B.
Howe, E.
Howell of Guildford, L.
Knight of Collingtree, B.
Lamont of Lerwick, L.
Mackay of Clashfern, L.
MacLaurin of Knebworth, L.
Marlesford, L.
Montrose, D.
 Morris of Bolton, B.
Moynihan, L.
Northesk, E.
O’Cathain, B.
Park of Monmouth, B.
Perry of Southwark, B.
Seccombe, B. [Teller]
Shephard of Northwold, B.
Stoddart of Swindon, L.
Taylor of Holbeach, L.
Ullswater, V.
Waddington, L.

Not Contents

Acton, L.
Adams of Craigielea, B.
Addington, L.
Adonis, L.
Ahmed, L.
Alli, L.
Anderson of Swansea, L.
Andrews, B.
Archer of Sandwell, L.
Ashton of Upholland, B. (Lord President)
Bach, L.
Barker, B.
Bassam of Brighton, L.
Bilston, L.
Blood, B.
Boyd of Duncansby, L.
Bragg, L.
Brennan, L.
Brooke of Alverthorpe, L.
Brookman, L.
Burlison, L.
Burnett, L.
Carter of Coles, L.
Chidgey, L.
Clinton-Davis, L.
Cohen of Pimlico, B.
Corbett of Castle Vale, L.
Cotter, L.
Crawley, B.
Darzi of Denham, L.
Davies of Coity, L.
Davies of Oldham, L. [Teller]
Dixon, L.
Donoughue, L.
Drayson, L.
Dubs, L.
Evans of Parkside, L.
Falconer of Thoroton, L.
Falkender, B.
Falkland, V.
Farrington of Ribbleton, B.
Faulkner of Worcester, L.
Fearn, L.
Filkin, L.
Ford, B.
 Foster of Bishop Auckland, L.
Foulkes of Cumnock, L.
Gale, B.
Gibson of Market Rasen, B.
Gilbert, L.
Golding, B.
Goldsmith, L.
Goudie, B.
Gould of Potternewton, B.
Grabiner, L.
Graham of Edmonton, L.
Grenfell, L.
Griffiths of Burry Port, L.
Grocott, L. [Teller]
Hamwee, B.
Harris of Haringey, L.
Hart of Chilton, L.
Haskel, L.
Haskins, L.
Haworth, L.
Henig, B.
Hilton of Eggardon, B.
Hollis of Heigham, B.
Howarth of Breckland, B.
Howarth of Newport, L.
Howells of St. Davids, B.
Howie of Troon, L.
Hoyle, L.
Hughes of Woodside, L.
Hunt of Kings Heath, L.
Jay of Paddington, B.
Jones, L.
Jones of Whitchurch, B.
Jordan, L.
King of West Bromwich, L.
Kirkhill, L.
Kirkwood of Kirkhope, L.
Layard, L.
Lea of Crondall, L.
Lee of Trafford, L.
Listowel, E.
Lofthouse of Pontefract, L.
McDonagh, B.
McIntosh of Hudnall, B.
 Mackenzie of Framwellgate, L.
McKenzie of Luton, L.
Mackie of Benshie, L.
McNally, L.
Maddock, B.
Masham of Ilton, B.
Mason of Barnsley, L.
Maxton, L.
Mitchell, L.
Moonie, L.
Morgan, L.
Morgan of Drefelin, B.
Morris of Handsworth, L.
Morris of Yardley, B.
O’Neill of Clackmannan, L.
Patel, L.
Patel of Blackburn, L.
Pendry, L.
Pitkeathley, B.
Plant of Highfield, L.
Prosser, B.
Quin, B.
Radice, L.
Razzall, L.
Rea, L.
Redesdale, L.
Rendell of Babergh, B.
Rennard, L.
Roberts of Llandudno, L.
Rooker, L.
Rosser, L.
Royall of Blaisdon, B.
St. John of Bletso, L.
Sawyer, L.
Scott of Needham Market, B.
Shutt of Greetland, L.
Simon, V.
Smith of Clifton, L.
Smith of Leigh, L.
Snape, L.
Soley, L.
Symons of Vernham Dean, B.
Taylor of Blackburn, L.
Temple-Morris, L.
Teverson, L.

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Thomas of Gresford, L.
Thornton, B.
Tomlinson, L.
Tordoff, L.
Tunnicliffe, L.
Turner of Camden, B.
Tyler, L.
 Uddin, B.
Vadera, B.
Wall of New Barnet, B.
Walmsley, B.
Walpole, L.
Warner, L.
 Warwick of Undercliffe, B.
Watson of Invergowrie, L.
West of Spithead, L.
Whitaker, B.
Whitty, L.
Williamson of Horton, L.
Woolmer of Leeds, L.
Young of Norwood Green, L.