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Contents
Motions relating to Delegated Legislation
Questions for Written Answer unanswered after 14 days
Minutes of Proceedings Monday 2 November 2009
Items marked † are new or have been altered
Tuesday 3 November 2009 at 2.30pm
The Lord Bishop of Lichfield will be introduced.
*Oral questions, 30 minutes
*The Earl of Sandwich to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will ensure that doctors and pharmaceutical companies fully recognise the long-term side effects of prescribed tranquillisers and anti-depressants, and the nature of withdrawal symptoms.
*Baroness Thomas of Winchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Walton Report on Access to Specialist Neuromuscular Care, launched in August.
*Lord Razzall to ask Her Majesty’s Government what restrictions apply to political activities of former chief armed forces officers whilst they are still in receipt of remuneration from the armed forces.
†*Lord Tyler to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will examine and consult on the recommendation of the Electoral Commission that election turnout could be increased by transferring polling to weekends.
Welfare Reform Bill Third Reading [Lord McKenzie of Luton]
Policing and Crime Bill Report [Lord West of Spithead]
Lord Dear to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are putting in place regarding the management of water and the conservation of rivers. (Dinner break business, 1 hour)
Future Business
Wednesday 4 November at 3.00pm
*Lord Renton of Mount Harry to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of charges of fraudulence in the recent election results in Afghanistan, they will reconsider their policy on Afghanistan.
*The Lord Archbishop of York to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to provide additional support to sheep farmers following the implementation of new electronic identification requirements in 2010, given the current inaccuracies in tag reading equipment.
*Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they plan to respond to the report on Garth prison by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, in particular her comments about the effect of budget cuts on the prison system as a whole.
†*Lord Borrie to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in determining the future of banks in which they have a significant stake, they will consider the scope for mutualisation as part of a package of increased competition.
†Baroness Crawley intends to move the following four motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired.
†Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 July be approved. 21st Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 2 November
†District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 8 July be approved. 21st Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 2 November
†Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 21 July be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 2 November
†Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 12 October be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 2 November
†Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Report (day 2) [Baroness Morgan of Drefelin]
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will establish a limit for the length of detention under immigration and asylum law, reduce the number of detainees, and prevent deportation breaching Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. (Dinner break business, 1 hour)
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.45pm
The Lord Bishop of Salisbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to encourage the government of Sudan to increase their efforts to resolve the disputed census and referendum law and to develop plans for the 2010 elections, in the light of violence and rearming in the south of the country. (1 hour)
Lord Hameed to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they have taken to prevent cerebral palsy. (1 hour)
Lord Crisp to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made towards implementing the aims of the Vision 2020 initiative to prevent avoidable blindness and support those in developing countries who are unavoidably blind. (1 hour)
Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government, with reference to the agreement of July 2006 between the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the BBC, what is their assessment of the extent to which the BBC has paid sufficient regard to the importance of reflecting humanism in its programmes, particularly in relation to Thought for the Day. (1 hour)
Thursday 5 November at 11.00am
*Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will next discuss the Czech President’s stance on the Treaty of Lisbon with their counterparts in other European Union member states.
*Lord Clinton-Davis to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have plans for an inter-ministerial meeting with Polish ministers in the near future.
*Lord Addington to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to investigate the problems caused to disabled students who are not receiving their support through the student loans system.
Lord Young of Norwood Green intends to move the following four motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately to the extent desired.
Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations 2009 Lord Young of Norwood Green to move that the Regulations laid before the House on 30 September be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 29 October
Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Public Authorities) Regulations 2009 Lord Young of Norwood Green to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 October be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 29 October
Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2009 Lord Young of Norwood Green to move that the draft Order laid before the House on 20 July be approved 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 29 October
Provision of Services Regulations 2009 Lord Young of Norwood Green to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 October be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 29 October
†Lord Myners intends to move the following two motions en bloc: but if any Lord objects the motions must be moved separately.
†Saving Gateway Accounts Regulations 2009 Lord Myners to move that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 July be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 2 November
†Financial Restrictions (Iran) Order 2009 Lord Myners to move that the Order laid before the House on 12 October be approved. 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, considered in Grand Committee on 2 November
Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Bill Third Reading [Lord Whitty]
Coroners and Justice Bill Third Reading [Lord Bach]
It is expected that the Report stage of the Policing and Crime Bill will conclude.
Lord Moynihan to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of preparations for the hosting of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. (Lunch break business, 1 hour)
Friday 6 November at 10.00am
Lord Drayson to move that this House takes note of matters relating to Her Majesty’s armed forces and of future defence policy.
Monday 9 November at 2.30pm
*Lord Ahmed to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of their visa services for Pakistani students and visitors in Abu Dhabi.
*Baroness Knight of Collingtree to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has altered its practice in respect of road tax charged on vehicles registered in other European countries.
*Baroness Byford to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made towards delivering broadband to rural communities.
*Baroness Cox to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to recent developments in Burma.
Health Bill [HL] Consideration of Commons Amendments [Baroness Thornton]
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [HL] Consideration of Commons Amendments [Lord McKenzie of Luton]
Grand Committee in the Moses Room at 3.30pm
†Scottish and Northern Ireland Banknote Regulations 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Davies of Oldham] 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
†The following two motions are expected to be debated together:
†Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct) Regulations 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Drayson] 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
†Ministry of Defence Police Appeals Tribunals Regulations 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Drayson] 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
†Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord West of Spithead] 23rd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
†Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Networks) Exemption Order 2009 Consideration in Grand Committee [Lord Faulkner of Worcester] 22nd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments
Tuesday 10 November at 2.30pm
*Lord Low of Dalston to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the danger posed to pedestrians and cyclists by the near-silent operation of electric and hybrid vehicles.
*Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the future funding of the BBC.
*Lord Soley to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have had discussions with the government of Abu Dhabi about their commitment to the rule of law.
House Committee The Chairman of Committees to move that the Report from the Select Committee on Parliamentary Passes for UK Members of the European Parliament (4th Report, HL Paper 170) be agreed to.
Lord Goodlad to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Constitution Committee on Fast Track Legislation: Constitutional Implications and Safeguards (15th Report, HL Paper 116).
The following two motions are expected to be debated together:
†Baroness Cohen of Pimlico to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on The future of EU financial regulation and supervision (14th Report, HL Paper 106).
†Lord MacGregor of Pulham Market to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Banking Supervision and Regulation (2nd Report, HL Paper 101).
Wednesday 11 November at 3.00pm
*Baroness Deech to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to make the Trades Union Congress aware of their position on boycotts of Israel.
*Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the level of domestic violence nationwide.
*Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many websites have been closed under the Terrorism Act 2006.
Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] Consideration of Commons Amendments [Lord Davies of Oldham]
Thursday 12 November at 11.00am
*Lord Dubs to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many children and young persons are currently detained under immigration powers at Yarl’s Wood.
*Lord Ramsbotham to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will announce the results of the second consultation on prisoners’ voting rights.
*Lord Marlesford to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many quangos exist; what is their total staff; and at what annual administrative cost.
Select Committee Reports
The date on which the Report was published is in italics
Baroness Cohen of Pimlico to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Developments in EU Trade Policy (35th Report, Session 2007-08, HL Paper 200). 5 December 2008
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to move that this House takes note of the Report of the Information Committee on Are the Lords Listening? Creating connections between people and Parliament (1st Report, HL Paper 138). 15 July 2009
Lord Jopling to move that this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Money laundering and the financing of terrorism (19th Report, HL Paper 132). 22 July 2009
Other Motions for Debate
Viscount Montgomery of Alamein to call attention to developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.
Lord Selsdon to call attention to the role and responsibilities of Non-Departmental Public Bodies; and to move for papers.
Lord Dykes to call attention to the Annual Policy Strategy of the European Commission for 2010 (EM 6852/09); and to move for papers.
Lord Naseby to call attention to the scope of parliamentary privilege in the 21st Century and the question of who has responsibility to protect members of the two Houses of Parliament; and to move for papers.
Lord Harrison to call attention to the British Humanist Association’s reports Quality and Equality: Human Rights, Public Services and Religious Organisations and The Case for Secularism: A Neutral State in an Open Society; and to move for papers.
Lord Rana to call attention to the case for a living wage in developing countries; and to move for papers.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to call attention to the security and human rights situation in North Korea; and to move for papers.
The Earl of Listowel to call attention to examples of good practice identified in residential work with children and in child and family social work over the last 40 years; and to move for papers.
Lord Lucas to call attention to the report of the Department for Children, School and Families Expert Group on Assessment; and to move for papers.
Lord Northbourne to call attention to the role of fathers in 21st-century Britain; and to move for papers.
Lord Lucas to call attention to the Review of Elective Home Education in England by Graham Badman; and to move for papers.
Viscount Waverley to call attention to the Middle East peace process; and to move for papers.
The Earl of Sandwich to call attention to acute poverty and human rights abuse in the poorest developing countries; and to move for papers.
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to call attention to the language and terminology used in the House and their impact on public understanding of the work of the House; and to move for papers.
Lord Renton of Mount Harry to call attention to the ceremonial aspects of the House and their impact on public understanding of the work of the House; and to move for papers.
Motions relating to Delegated Legislation
Baroness Thomas of Winchester to move that this House takes note of the Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2655), the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2678) and the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (SI 2009/2679).
The Earl of Onslow to move to resolve that this House notes with concern criticisms by the Chairman of the Police Federation of the powers contained in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2009 (SI 2009/2707) laid before the House on 8 October and calls upon Her Majesty’s Government to revoke the Order.
Questions for Short Debate
Time limit 1 hour or 1½ hours
†Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will provide time for the House of Lords to debate the Department of Health’s response to the findings and recommendations of the Independent Public Inquiry headed by Lord Archer of Sandwell into the infection and deaths of patients contaminated with HIV and hepatitis C by National Health Service blood and blood products.
Baroness Greenfield to ask Her Majesty’s Government what support there will be alongside their initiative to allow under-privileged children internet access, in order to maximise potential intellectual benefits.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of recent experiences in Darfur, Congo and Somalia, they will reassess the way in which international peacekeeping is undertaken in Africa.
Baroness Wilkins to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve spinal cord injury services within the National Health Service.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will sponsor a conference to consider how any justification for acts of violence or policies of religious or sexual discrimination by reference to the Christian, Islamic or Jewish religions can be discouraged.
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in tackling the present issues facing the bus industry.
Lord Taverne to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the status of the Press Complaints Commission.
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the United Kingdom of future world population growth.
Baroness Walmsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support children’s speech, language and communication skills and to inform parents about relevant service provision in their area.
Lord Craig of Radley to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have proposals to reduce the amount of electronic surveillance.
Lord Steyn to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the level of confidence of the British public in the introduction of Identity Cards.
Lord Cotter to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve the provision of social care for children and young people.
Lord Wade of Chorlton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what mechanisms they intend to use to assist small and medium-sized enterprises to access capital finance.
Lord Burnett to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the United Kingdom’s agriculture and horticulture markets.
Earl Howe to ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to the report by the British Association for Parental and Enteral Nutrition, Combating malnutrition: recommendations for action.
Baroness Stern to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that community punishments are rehabilitative.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to ensure, within the appropriate United Nations machinery, impartial investigation of any war crimes committed during the recent conflict in Gaza.
Lord Harrison to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the state of local and regional newspapers.
Lord Luce to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to facilitate access to advice on pain management by those suffering from chronic pain.
Lord Palmer to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to tackle the causes of the long-term decline of the British pig industry.
Lord Naseby to ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial aid has been given to Sri Lanka for the resettlement of Tamil, Muslim and Sinhalese refugees since January 2009; and what further aid will be pledged in 2009 and 2010.
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made concerning the welfare of children and young people in foster care in the United Kingdom.
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will assist the shareholders of the Presbyterian Mutual Society who have been affected by the Society entering administration.
Lord Dholakia to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they propose to take to publicise the effects of the drug ketamine.
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the security, humanitarian and human rights situation in North Korea.
Lord St John of Fawsley to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are taking steps to call in the proposed housing scheme for the Chelsea Barracks redevelopment.
Lord Morris of Manchester to ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in implementing the United Nations convention on the rights of disabled people.
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the situation in Pakistan.
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their priorities with regard to the individual countries of central Asia.
Baroness Howe of Idlicote to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to improve prison education.
Lord Cope of Berkeley to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they intend to respond to the recommendations in the report of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on 30 March (Doc 149) on Cross Border Co-operation between Police Forces.
Lord Dykes to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to promote greater interest in the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union.
Lord Lea of Crondall to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the relationship between new high speed rail lines and existing line modernisation, needed to accommodate rapid growth of freight and passenger traffic over the next 20 years and beyond.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to the Centre for Policy Studies’ publication How to save the BBC by Sir Antony Jay.
Lord Roberts of Llandudno to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to enhance the reputation of Parliament.
Lord Bradshaw to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the disposal of United Kingdom interests in Eurostar.
Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the causes of social exclusion and to draw up an interdepartmental strategy to deal with them.
Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the two reports on NHS Pathology Services by Lord Carter of Coles and the report on Genomic Medicine by the Science and Technology Committee (2nd Report, HL Paper 107), what progress they have made on the consolidation of pathology services and what savings they expect to achieve by April 2011.
Lord Howarth of Newport to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have in relation to the conservation of heritage beyond the United Kingdom’s territorial waters.
Lord Chidgey to ask Her Majesty’s Government what will be their priorities for the November Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that will mark the 60th Anniversary of the Commonwealth.
Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have regarding future NHS spending after 2010-11, in the light of the recent report from the King’s Fund and the Institute for Fiscal Studies How cold will it be? about the prospects for NHS funding after 2011.
Lord Warner to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the obstacles to greater patient choice and autonomy at the end of life.
Baroness Hooper to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to review the work of the UK Border Agency, particularly in relation to the issuing of visas and passports overseas.
Baroness Coussins to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the value to the United Kingdom economy of modern language skills in the British workforce.
Baroness Pitkeathley to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will ensure that the proposals for a national care service meet the needs of older people who wish to remain in their own homes and do not provide an incentive for the expansion of residential care.
Baroness Greengross to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures are in place to ensure that the public interest is protected in the process of procuring rail services.
†The Earl of Dundee to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reduce road casualties after 2010.
Questions for Written Answer
Tabled on 2 November.
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will commission research to examine whether the recent reduction in applications to the Child Support Agency (CSA) is caused by poorer parents with care who are in difficult relationships with their former partners not applying for CSA help. HL6165
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to publish the latest Child Support Agency figures on outstanding child maintenance debt owed to parents with care. HL6166
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many people used the Child Maintenance Options service in the most recent period for which figures are available. HL6167
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of parents with care who are owed money are receiving maintenance through the Child Support Agency or private arrangements. HL6168
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the Operational Improvement Plan of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. HL6169
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the rate of complaints received by the Child Support Agency and the average time taken to resolve investigations into complaints. HL6170
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are (a) the terms of reference of, and (b) the timescale for, the proposed consultation on an entertainment licensing exemption for live music. HL6171
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to publicise their proposed consultation on an entertainment licensing exemption for live music. HL6172
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their proposed consultation on an entertainment licensing exemption for live music will include consultation on venues with a capacity of up to 200 people. HL6173
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what proportion of the 5 per cent increase in venues with a live music permission, reported in the 2008-09 Alcohol, Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licensing statistics published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on 22 October, (a) is accounted for by applications from schools and councils licensing their own premises, including parks and streets, and (b) are premises that would not have needed such a permission before the Licensing Act 2003 came into effect. HL6174
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government why they are holding a further consultation on a possible entertainment licensing exemption for live music. HL6175
Lord Clement-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures are in place to deal with any noise and anti-social behaviour arising at small venues that would qualify for the proposed entertainment licensing exemption for live music. HL6176
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government how they ensure that the “pursue” and “prevent” strands of their counter-terrorist strategy stay separate in order not to collect unnecessarily data and personal information on Muslim citizens. HL6177
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will consider developing a single fund to counter all forms of extremism. HL6178
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to recent comments by the Quilliam Foundation, which receives funding from the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, on collecting data on members of the Muslim community. HL6179
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to tackle insurance fraud. HL6180
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the reported increase in cases of insurance fraud. HL6181
Lord Sheikh to ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans are in place to give companies support in detecting cases of insurance fraud. HL6182
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the overall benefit to the community of reclassifying cannabis as a Class B drug; on what evidence their judgment was based; to what extent that evidence indicated that reclassification will positively affect late-night behaviour in public and early-hours crime; whether the police were consulted; and whether the police were given additional resources to implement the change. HL6183
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government what comparative assessment they have made of the relative effects on communities of 24-hour alcohol licensing and cannabis remaining a Class C drug. HL6184
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the levels of early-hours crime and street violence in England and Wales in each year since November 2005; and what were the figures in 1995 to 1999 inclusive. HL6185
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether 24-hour alcohol licensing has, since November 2005, improved Britain’s drinking culture; and, if so, how. HL6186
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the income to HM Revenue and Customs from duty on alcohol in (a) 2005 to 2009, and (b) 1995 to 1999. HL6187
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many deaths there were in (a) Greater London, and (b) Manchester, caused by (1) shootings, and (2) stabbings, in each of (i) 2005 to 2009, and (ii) 1995 to 1999. HL6188
Lord Vinson to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many cases of religiously aggravated crime against (a) Christians, (b) Jews, (c) Muslims, (d) Sikhs, (e) Buddhists, (f) Hindus, and (g) persons of no religious belief, were recorded in each year since April 2003; and how many of those crimes involved violence. HL6189
Viscount Waverley to ask Her Majesty’s Government on what occasions the Prime Minister has visited a Royal Air Force base to honour those killed in Iraq or Afghanistan. HL6190
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government which departments and non-departmental public bodies are advised by Mr Azad Ali, President of the Civil Service Islamic Society, either individually or as part of an advisory or other committee. HL6191
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what (a) funding, and (b) resources, including staff numbers, have been allocated to (1) the Office of Cyber Security, and (2) the Cyber Security Operations Centre. HL6192
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what funding has been made available for Counter-Terrorism and Extremism Liaison Officers for the Gulf states in each year since 2001; and which department provided that funding. HL6193
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government what funding will be made available for Counter-Terrorism and Extremism Liaison Officers for the Gulf states in (a) 2009-10, and (b) 2010-11; and which department will provide that funding. HL6194
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many times the Ministerial Committee on National Security, International Relations and Development has met. HL6195
Baroness Neville-Jones to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many times the Ministerial Committee on National Security, International Relations and Development Sub-Committees on (a) Europe, (b) Nuclear Security, (c) Overseas and Defence, (d) Africa, (e) Trade, (f) Protective Security and Resilience, and (g) Tackling Extremism, have met. HL6196
Lord Rooker to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether there has been any recent consultation on amending section 41 of the Children Act 1989; if so, which organisations were consulted; according to what timetable; and what were the outcomes of the consultation. HL6197
Lord Rooker to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many named guardians have been appointed by the courts in each of the past ten years to represent children and their interests in care and related proceedings. HL6198
Lord Rooker to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many complaints have been made by children in each of the past ten years in respect of named guardians appointed by the courts to represent their interests in care and related proceedings. HL6199
Lord Rooker to ask Her Majesty’s Government how many organisations representing children have requested abandonment of named guardians for children to represent their interests in care and related proceedings. HL6200
Lord Rooker to ask Her Majesty’s Government when a minister last met organisations representing children to discuss amending section 41 of the Children Act 1989. HL6201
Lord Rooker to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to strengthen the safeguards for children involved in care and related proceedings. HL6202
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the current scientific evidence upon which the classification of cannabis as a Class B drug is based. HL6203
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government why their Final Report on the Review of the Executive Royal Prerogative Powers does not propose placing all executive prerogative powers identified in the report under parliamentary authority. HL6204
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government why the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill does not contain provisions relating to the right to travel and the procedures for issuing passports; and why they have postponed consultation on draft legislation on those matters until the next Parliament. HL6205
Lord Lester of Herne Hill to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to legislate to abide by the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 4 December 2008 in S and Marper v United Kingdom so as to end the practice of holding DNA samples of individuals who are arrested but later acquitted or have the charges against them dropped; and, if so, whether they will ensure that the practice is ended and legislation enacted during the present Parliament. HL6206
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether staff at immigration detention centres who are in contact with children are checked by the Criminal Records Bureau before they are employed; and, if not, what plans they have to undertake such checks. HL6207
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken at immigration detention centres to implement the recommendations of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons and of the Children’s Commissioner for England. HL6208
Lord Hylton to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether £8.6 million will be spent by April 2010 on plans and consultants for the site of the former Maze Prison. HL6209
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the United States radio host Mr Michael Savage has been banned from entering the United Kingdom; and, if so, why. HL6210
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they still plan to introduce statutory registration of herbalists and acupuncturists in the United Kingdom; and, if not, why not. HL6211
Lord Pearson of Rannoch to ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the status of European Union legislation concerning vitamins and food supplements; and what is their stance on that legislation. HL6212
Lord Alton of Liverpool to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Thornton on 27 October (WA 124) and 29 October (HL5764) stating that research licence applications and renewals are assessed in light of available scientific evidence, why records of relevant scientific publications are not maintained by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. HL6213
Lord Judd to ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to ensure that the approach to rehabilitation work with prisoners at HM Prison Grendon is not affected by new public expenditure restrictions; and how they are using experiences of that work in other prisons. HL6214
Lord Lucas to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin on 2 November (HL5983), whether they will place in the Library of the House copies of the original evidence, collected from local authorities and elsewhere, that formed the basis of Mr Graham Badman’s letter of 28 October and his statement that he is aware of 52 care plans in respect of home-educated children. HL6215
Lord Patten to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Myners on 27 October (WA 128), for how long 3-5 Great Scotland Yard has been unoccupied; what was the cost of maintaining and safeguarding 3-5 Great Scotland Yard for each of the years it was unoccupied; whether the Crown Estate has a strategic plan for its unoccupied or part-used buildings; and, if so, what that plan says about the future of 3-5 Great Scotland Yard. HL6216
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 16 June (WA 200-1) stating that it is not possible to identify which category of leave to remain students from Pakistan applied after their student leave expired, whether they will introduce a data field in the relevant leave-to-remain statistics describing the type of United Kingdom entry visa originally issued in such cases. HL6217
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the penalties available to the Legal Services Commission against solicitors who wrongly claim higher payments for legal aid than they are entitled to, or submit claims and are paid for work that does not qualify for legal aid; and why the Legal Services Commission does not seek the return from lawyers of incorrect payments or prosecute such lawyers where fraud is involved. HL6218
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government when Kings College of Management in Manchester and Queens College International, formerly Yorkshire College Manchester, were accredited; by which accreditation body they were accredited; and whether they remain accredited colleges. HL6219
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what information they will provide to approved accreditation bodies for international student education providers about the numbers of student visas they issue for those students due to attend different private colleges in the United Kingdom. HL6220
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the names of the UK Border Agency approved accreditation bodies for international student education providers; and when approval for each was first granted. HL6221
Lord Laird to ask Her Majesty’s Government to which companies they have contracted out visa work in Pakistan and India; and what annual payments are made to those companies. HL6222
Questions unanswered after 14 days
The questions asked on the dates shown in bold were due for answer by the dates in brackets. The Government department responsible for answering each Question is shown in square brackets.
7 September (21 September)
HL5437 Lord Bates [CLG]
HL5467 Baroness Thomas of Winchester [DWP]
5 October (19 October)
HL5483 Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay [DWP]
HL5503 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL5504 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoD]
HL5508 Lord Newby [DEFRA]
HL5509 Lord Newby [FCO]
HL5546 Baroness Hollis of Heigham [DWP]
12 October (26 October)
HL5578 Lord Maginnis of Drumglass [NIO]
HL5579 Baroness Sharp of Guildford [BIS]
HL5581 Baroness Sharp of Guildford [BIS]
13 October (27 October)
HL5670 Lord Moonie [MoD]
HL5672 Lord Ouseley [CLG]
HL5674 Lord Ouseley [DWP]
HL5676 Baroness Thomas of Winchester [DWP]
HL5677 Baroness Thomas of Winchester [DWP]
14 October (28 October)
HL5681 Lord Ouseley [DWP]
HL5719 Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts [DWP]
15 October (29 October)
HL5722 Lord Ouseley [MoD]
HL5726 Lord Patten [DECC]
HL5735 Lord Hylton [CLG]
HL5743 Baroness Byford [DEFRA]
HL5750 The Earl of Caithness [DCMS]
HL5759 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL5762 Lord Laird [NIO]
19 October (2 November)
HL5772 Lord Hylton [MoJ]
HL5779 Lord Lee of Trafford [MoD]
HL5780 Lord Lee of Trafford [MoD]
HL5781 Lord Lee of Trafford [MoD]
HL5782 Lord Morris of Manchester [MoJ]
HL5784 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL5785 Lord Roberts of Llandudno [HO]
HL5786 Lord Kilclooney [MoD]
HL5787 Lord Kilclooney [FCO]
HL5793 Lord Ouseley [HO]
HL5795 Lord Ouseley [HMT]
HL5802 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL5803 Lord Laird [DWP]
HL5805 Lord Laird [NIO]
HL5809 Lord Jones of Cheltenham [FCO]
Number of questions allocated to each department which are unanswered after 14 days.
| [BIS] 2 | [CLG] 3 | [DCMS] 1 | [DECC] 1 | [DEFRA] 2 | [DWP] 9 |
| [FCO] 3 | [HMT] 1 | [HO] 3 | [MoD] 8 | [MoJ] 2 | [NIO] 5 |
Bills in Progress
| Type of Bill | To be considered | |
| Waiting for Second Reading | ||
| Torture (Damages) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Sports Grounds Safety Authority [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Constitutional Renewal [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Marine Navigation Aids [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Constitutional Reform [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Live Music [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) | Private Member’s | |
| Committed to a Select Committee | ||
| City of Westminster [HL] | Private | |
| Committed to an Unopposed Bill Committee | ||
| Beverley Freemen [HL] | Private | |
| Committed to a Committee of the Whole House | ||
| House of Lords (Members’ Taxation Status) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Equal Pay and Flexible Working [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| House of Lords [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Cohabitation [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Dog Control [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Community Amateur Sports Clubs (Support) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions | Private Member’s | |
| Waiting for Report | ||
| Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning | Government | 4 November |
| Policing and Crime (Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion) | Government | 3 November |
| Waiting for Third Reading | ||
| Welfare Reform (Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion) | Government | 3 November |
| Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) | Private Member’s | 5 November |
| Coroners and Justice | Government | 5 November |
| Transport for London (Supplemental Toll Provisions) [HL] | Private | |
| London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) [HL] | Private | |
| London Local Authorities [HL] | Private | |
| Sent to the Commons | ||
| Disabled Persons (Independent Living) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Postal Services [HL] | Government | |
| Bank of England (Amendment) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Online Purchasing of Goods and Services (Age Verification) [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Companies’ Remuneration Reports [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Manchester City Council [HL] | Private | |
| Bournemouth Borough Council [HL] | Private | |
| Waiting for consideration of Commons amendments | ||
| Health [HL] (Northern Ireland Assembly Legislative Consent Motion) | Government | 9 November |
| Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction [HL] (Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion) | Government | 9 November |
| Marine and Coastal Access [HL] (Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion) (Northern Ireland Assembly Legislative Consent Motion) | Government | 11 November |
| Waiting for Royal Assent | ||
| Law Commission [HL] | Private Member’s | |
| Autism | Private Member’s | |
| Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Scottish Parliament Legislative Consent Motion) | Private Member’s | |
| Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) | Private Member’s | |
| Perpetuities and Accumulations [HL] (Law Commission Bill) | Government |
Affirmative Instruments in Progress
The Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee has drawn attention to certain instruments in the reports indicated
| Merits Committee | To be considered | |
| Waiting for consideration by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments | ||
| Draft Health Professions (Hearing Aid Dispensers) Order 2009 | ||
| Draft Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders: Appeals etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Criminal Defence Service (Representation Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Criminal Defence Service (Contribution Orders) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 | ||
| Referred to a Grand Committee and waiting for Affirmative Resolution | ||
| Draft Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Networks) Exemption Order 2009 | 9 November | |
| Draft Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct) Regulations 2009 | 9 November | |
| Draft Ministry of Defence Police Appeals Tribunals Regulations 2009 | 9 November | |
| Draft Scottish and Northern Ireland Banknote Regulations 2009 | 9 November | |
| Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2009 | 9 November | |
| Considered in Grand Committee and Waiting for Affirmative Resolution | ||
| Draft Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) (Amendment) Order 2009 | 5 November | |
| Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations 2009 | 5 November | |
| Draft Provision of Services Regulations 2009 | 5 November | |
| Draft Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Public Authorities) Regulations 2009 | 5 November | |
| Draft Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009 | 4 November | |
| Draft District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2009 | 4 November | |
| Draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 | 4 November | |
| Draft Saving Gateway Accounts Regulations 2009 | 5 November | |
| Financial Restrictions (Iran) Order 2009 | 5 November | |
| Draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2009 | 4 November | |
| Waiting for Affirmative Resolution | ||
| Draft Social Security (Contributions Credits for Parents and Carers) Regulations 2009 | ||
| Draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Functions of an Approved Regulator) Order 2009 | ||
| Draft Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2009 | ||
| Draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2009 | ||
| Draft Amendment to Schedule 6 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 Order 2009 | ||
| Draft Census (England and Wales) Order 2009 | ||
| Draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Republic of Montenegro) Order 2009 |
Negative Instruments
Instruments reported by the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee
| Praying time expires | To be considered | |
| 26th Report | ||
| Aviation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2009 | 20 November | |
| 27th Report | ||
| Identity Cards Act 2006 (Civil Penalties) Regulations 2009 | 20 November | |
| Identity Cards Act 2006 (Entitlement to be Registered) Regulations 2009 | 20 November | |
| Identity Cards Act 2006 (National Identity Registration Number) Regulations 2009 | 20 November | |
| Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information without Consent) Regulations 2009 | 20 November |
Legislative Reform Orders in Progress
| Date of laying | Parliamentary procedure | |
| Draft Order laid before the House and referred to the Regulatory Reform Committee | ||
| Draft Legislative Reform (Revocation of Prescribed Form of Penalty Notice for Disorderly Behaviour) Order 2009 | 21 October | Affirmative |
| Report | Expiry of first-stage scrutiny | |
| Super-affirmative draft Order reported by the Regulatory Reform Committee following first-stage scrutiny | ||
| Draft Legislative Reform (Dangerous Wild Animals) (Licensing) Order 2009 | 11th Report | 5 November |
| Report | To be considered | |
| Second-stage super-Affirmative draft Order laid before the House and referred to the Regulatory Reform Committee | ||
| Draft Legislative Reform (Insolvency) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009 | ||
Super-affirmative instrument in Progress
| Date of laying | Expiry of first-stage scrutiny | |
| Proposed draft Order laid before the House for first-stage scrutiny | ||
| Proposed Draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 | 12 May | 19 July |
Committees
Unless otherwise indicated, Committees meet in the Lords’ rooms in the Committee Corridor as indicated in the daily broadsheet. Only the next meeting of each Committee is listed below. Further details of these meetings, and of planned further meetings, may be found in the House of Lords Committees Weekly Bulletin.
| Tuesday 3 November | ||
| Communications | Select Committee | in Berlin |
| Science and Technology | Sub-Committee I Nanotechnologies and Food | 10.00am |
| European Union | Sub-Committee A Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade | 10.30am |
| Human Rights | Joint Committee | 1.00pm in the Jubilee Room |
| Economic Affairs | Select Committee | 3.30pm |
| Merits of Statutory Instruments | Select Committee | 3.30pm |
| European Union | Select Committee | 4.00pm |
| Wednesday 4 November | ||
| Constitution | Select Committee | 10.30am |
| Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform | Select Committee | 10.30am |
| European Union | Sub-Committee D Environment and Agriculture | 10.30am |
| European Union | Sub-Committee F Home Affairs | 10.30am |
| Statutory Instruments | Joint Committee | 3.45pm |
| European Union | Sub-Committee E (Law and Institutions) | 4.00pm |
| Thursday 5 November | ||
| European Union | Sub-Committee G Social Policy and Consumer Affairs | 9.30am |
| Science and Technology | Select Committee | 10.30am |
| European Union | Sub-Committee C Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy | 10.30am |
| Monday 9 November | ||
| European Union | Sub-Committee B Internal Market | 4.00pm |
| Tuesday 10 November | ||
| Human Rights | Joint Committee | 1.30pm |
Minutes of Proceedings of Monday 2 November 2009
The House met at 2.30pm.
Prayers were read by the Lord Bishop of Exeter.
Private Business
1 London Local Authorities Bill [HL] The bill was reported from the Unopposed Bill Committee with amendments. A Special Report was made and ordered to be printed. (HL Paper 174)
Public Business
2 Health: tobacco products A question was asked by Lord Walton of Detchant and answered by Baroness Thornton.
3 Elections: armed forces A question was asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno and answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton.
4 Gaza A question was asked by Baroness Northover and answered by Lord Brett.
5 Zimbabwe A question was asked by Lord Wallace of Saltaire, on behalf of Lord Avebury, and answered by Lord Brett.
6 Government scientists A private notice question was asked by Lord Taverne and answered by Lord Brett.
7 Scottish and Northern Ireland Banknote Regulations 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon moved that the draft Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee. The motion was agreed to.
8 Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct) Regulations 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon moved that the draft Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee. The motion was agreed to.
9 Ministry of Defence Police Appeals Tribunals Regulations 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon moved that the draft Regulations be referred to a Grand Committee. The motion was agreed to.
10 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon moved that the draft Order be referred to a Grand Committee. The motion was agreed to.
11 Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Networks) Exemption Order 2009 Baroness Royall of Blaisdon moved that the draft Order be referred to a Grand Committee. The motion was agreed to.
12 Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill The report was received. Amendments were agreed to. Amendments 27 and 55 were disagreed to (see division lists 1 and 2). The report stage was adjourned.
13 European Council Baroness Royall of Blaisdon repeated a ministerial statement made in the House of Commons.
14 Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill [HL] The bill was returned from the Commons agreed to.
15 Saving Gateway Accounts Regulations 2009
Financial Restrictions (Iran) Order 2009
Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009
District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2009
Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009
Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2009
The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the statutory instrument and draft statutory instruments.
The House adjourned, the House resumed.
16 Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill The report stage was resumed beginning with amendment 60. Amendments were agreed to. The report stage was adjourned after amendment 129.
The House adjourned at 10.20pm until Tuesday 3 November at 2.30pm.
Michael Pownall
Clerk of the Parliaments
Grand Committee Business
The Grand Committee met in the Moses Room at 3.30pm.
Saving Gateway Accounts Regulations 2009 Lord Myners moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Saving Gateway Accounts Regulations 2009. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Financial Restrictions (Iran) Order 2009 Lord Myners moved that the Grand Committee do consider the Financial Restrictions (Iran) Order 2009. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2009. The motion was agreed to.
Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009. After debate, the motion was agreed to.
Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2009 Baroness Crawley moved that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2009. The motion was agreed to.
Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2009 Baroness Butler-Sloss moved that the Grand Committee do consider the Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2009 (SI 2009/1854). After debate, the motion was agreed to.
The Committee adjourned at 7.06pm.
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 13 October, was withdrawn:
Draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009.
Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 71)
The following negative instruments were laid before the House on 30 October:
1 Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2009, laid under the Tax Credits Act 2002. (2887)
2 Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. (2890)
Affirmative Instruments
The following instruments were laid before the House for approval by resolution:
1 Draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009, laid under the United Kingdom Borders Act 2007.
2 Draft Legal Services Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2009, laid under the Legal Services Act 2007.
Negative Instrument
The following instrument was laid before the House:
Nursing and Midwifery Council (Midwifery and Practice Committees) (Constitution) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2009, laid under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001. (2894)
Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings
The following papers were laid before the House:
1 Report and Accounts for 2008-09 of the Gambling Commission, laid under the Gambling Act 2005.
2 Report for 2007 of Portable Antiquities and Treasure, laid under the Treasure Act 1996.
Instrument 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 instrument had come into operation before being laid before Parliament, together with an explanation:
Antarctic (Amendment) Regulations 2009, laid under the Antarctic Act 1994. (2354)
Divisions on 2 November 2009
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill
Division No. 1
Baroness Garden of Frognal moved amendment 27, in clause 40, page 20, line 37, at end to insert:
“( ) a documented discussion of training needs resulting in a decision on whether to extend such provision to the applicant took place within the previous 12 months”.
The House divided:
Contents 65
Not-contents 131
Contents
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Addington, L. [Teller] Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, L. Barker, B. Bradshaw, L. Carlile of Berriew, L. Chorley, L. Clement-Jones, L. Cotter, L. Craig of Radley, L. Crisp, L. Dear, L. Dholakia, L. Dykes, L. Falkland, V. Falkner of Margravine, B. Fearn, L. Garden of Frognal, B. [Teller] Glasgow, E. Goodhart, L. Greengross, B. Greenway, L. | Hamwee, B. Hannay of Chiswick, L. Harries of Pentregarth, L. Harris of Richmond, B. Howe of Idlicote, B. Jones of Cheltenham, L. Kirkwood of Kirkhope, L. Lester of Herne Hill, L. Livsey of Talgarth, L. Low of Dalston, L. Maclennan of Rogart, L. McNally, L. Maddock, B. Mar and Kellie, E. Mawson, L. Miller of Chilthorne Domer, B. Montgomery of Alamein, V. Neuberger, B. Newby, L. Northover, B. Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, L. Palmer, L. | Ramsbotham, L. Rennard, L. Roberts of Llandudno, L. Rodgers of Quarry Bank, L. Rowe-Beddoe, L. Saltoun of Abernethy, Ly. Scott of Needham Market, B. Sharp of Guildford, B. Shutt of Greetland, L. Smith of Clifton, L. Steel of Aikwood, L. Taverne, L. Teverson, L. Thomas of Gresford, L. Thomas of Walliswood, B. Thomas of Winchester, B. Tope, L. Tordoff, L. Wallace of Saltaire, L. Walmsley, B. Walpole, L. Walton of Detchant, L. |
Not Contents
| Acton, L. Adams of Craigielea, B. Ahmed, L. Anderson of Swansea, L. Archer of Sandwell, L. Bach, L. Bassam of Brighton, L. [Teller] Berkeley, L. Bernstein of Craigweil, L. Best, L. Bhatia, L. Billingham, B. Bilston, L. Blackstone, B. Borrie, L. Bradley, L. Brett, L. Brooke of Alverthorpe, L. Brookman, L. Butler-Sloss, B. Cameron of Dillington, L. Campbell-Savours, L. Christopher, L. Clark of Windermere, L. Clinton-Davis, L. Craigavon, V. Crawley, B. D’Souza, B. Davies of Coity, L. Davies of Oldham, L. [Teller] Desai, L. Dubs, L. Eatwell, L. Elder, L. Elis-Thomas, L. Elystan-Morgan, L. Evans of Parkside, L. Falkender, B. Farrington of Ribbleton, B. Faulkner of Worcester, L. Ford, B. Foulkes of Cumnock, L. Gale, B. | Golding, B. Gordon of Strathblane, L. Graham of Edmonton, L. Griffiths of Burry Port, L. Grocott, L. Harris of Haringey, L. Hart of Chilton, L. Haskel, L. Haworth, L. Henig, B. Hilton of Eggardon, B. Howarth of Breckland, B. Howarth of Newport, L. Howells of St. Davids, B. Howie of Troon, L. Jones, L. Jones of Whitchurch, B. Judd, L. Kilclooney, L. King of West Bromwich, L. Kinnock, L. Laird, L. Layard, L. Lea of Crondall, L. Lipsey, L. Listowel, E. McDonagh, B. McIntosh of Haringey, L. McIntosh of Hudnall, B. MacKenzie of Culkein, L. Mackenzie of Framwellgate, L. McKenzie of Luton, L. Masham of Ilton, B. Massey of Darwen, B. Maxton, L. Meacher, B. Mitchell, L. Moonie, L. Morgan, L. Morgan of Drefelin, B. Morris of Aberavon, L. 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. Ponsonby of Shulbrede, L. Prosser, B. Quin, B. Radice, L. Rendell of Babergh, B. Richard, L. Rix, L. Rogan, L. Rosser, L. Rowlands, L. Royall of Blaisdon, B. Sawyer, L. Scotland of Asthal, B. Sewel, L. Simon, V. Smith of Gilmorehill, B. Snape, L. Soley, L. Stoddart of Swindon, L. Stone of Blackheath, L. Sutherland of Houndwood, L. Symons of Vernham Dean, B. Taylor of Bolton, B. Temple-Morris, L. Thornton, B. Tomlinson, L. Tunnicliffe, L. Turnberg, L. Turner of Camden, B. Uddin, B. Wall of New Barnet, B. Wedderburn of Charlton, L. Whitaker, B. Whitty, L. Wilkins, B. Williams of Elvel, L. Williamson of Horton, L. Young of Hornsey, B. Young of Norwood Green, L. |
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill
Division No. 2
Lord Elton moved amendment 55, in clause 51, page 35, line 33, at end to insert:
“562HA Duty of governors
It shall be the duty of the governor of each relevant youth accommodation to assist the host and home authorities in fulfilling their duties under section 562B to 562H.”
The House divided:
Contents 84
Not-contents 102
Contents
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Addington, L. Anelay of St Johns, B. Astor, V. Baker of Dorking, L. Barker, B. Bates, L. Best, L. Bridgeman, V. Brougham and Vaux, L. Carlile of Berriew, L. Chalker of Wallasey, B. Clement-Jones, L. Cotter, L. Craigavon, V. D’Souza, B. De Mauley, L. Dykes, L. Eccles, V. Elton, L. [Teller] Falkland, V. Falkner of Margravine, B. Fearn, L. Fookes, B. Garden of Frognal, B. Glasgow, E. Greenway, L. Hamwee, B. | Harris of Richmond, B. Howarth of Breckland, B. Howe of Aberavon, L. Howe of Idlicote, B. Hunt of Wirral, L. Hylton, L. Jones of Cheltenham, L. Kirkwood of Kirkhope, L. Knight of Collingtree, B. Lawson of Blaby, L. Lee of Trafford, L. Lester of Herne Hill, L. Listowel, E. Livsey of Talgarth, L. Low of Dalston, L. Lucas, L. Maddock, B. Mancroft, L. Mar and Kellie, E. Marlesford, L. Masham of Ilton, B. Mayhew of Twysden, L. Miller of Chilthorne Domer, B. Montgomery of Alamein, V. Montrose, D. Moynihan, L. Neuberger, B. Newton of Braintree, L. | O’Cathain, B. Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, L. Patel, L. Perry of Southwark, B. [Teller] Ramsbotham, L. Razzall, L. Reay, L. Rees-Mogg, L. Rennard, L. Roberts of Llandudno, L. Rodgers of Quarry Bank, L. Scott of Needham Market, B. Sharp of Guildford, B. Shutt of Greetland, L. Steel of Aikwood, L. Stewartby, L. Stoddart of Swindon, L. Taylor of Holbeach, L. Teverson, L. Thomas of Gresford, L. Thomas of Walliswood, B. Thomas of Winchester, B. Tordoff, L. Tyler, L. Verma, B. Wallace of Saltaire, L. Walmsley, B. Walton of Detchant, L. Williamson of Horton, L. |
Not Contents
| Acton, L. Adams of Craigielea, B. Ahmed, L. Archer of Sandwell, L. Bach, L. Bassam of Brighton, L. [Teller] Berkeley, L. Bernstein of Craigweil, L. Bilston, L. Blackstone, B. Borrie, L. Boyd of Duncansby, L. Bradley, L. Brennan, L. Brett, L. Brooke of Alverthorpe, L. Brookman, L. Campbell-Savours, L. Carter of Coles, L. Clark of Windermere, L. Clinton-Davis, L. Cohen of Pimlico, B. Crawley, B. Davies of Coity, L. Davies of Oldham, L. [Teller] Desai, L. Dubs, L. Elder, L. Elystan-Morgan, L. Evans of Parkside, L. Farrington of Ribbleton, B. Faulkner of Worcester, L. Foulkes of Cumnock, L. Gale, B. | Giddens, L. Golding, B. Goldsmith, L. Gordon of Strathblane, L. Grantchester, L. Grocott, L. Harris of Haringey, L. Hart of Chilton, L. Haskel, L. Haworth, L. Henig, B. Hilton of Eggardon, B. Hollick, L. Howarth of Newport, L. Howells of St. Davids, B. Howie of Troon, L. Jones, L. Jones of Whitchurch, B. Judd, L. King of West Bromwich, L. Kinnock, L. Kirkhill, L. Layard, L. Lea of Crondall, L. McDonagh, B. McIntosh of Haringey, L. McIntosh of Hudnall, B. MacKenzie of Culkein, L. Mackenzie of Framwellgate, L. McKenzie of Luton, L. Martin of Springburn, L. Massey of Darwen, B. Maxton, L. Meacher, B. | Mitchell, L. Moonie, L. Morgan, L. Morgan of Drefelin, B. Morris of Handsworth, L. Morris of Yardley, B. Patel of Blackburn, L. Pendry, L. Pitkeathley, B. Prosser, B. Quin, B. Radice, L. Rendell of Babergh, B. Richard, L. Rogan, L. Rooker, L. Rosser, L. Rowlands, L. Sawyer, L. Sewel, L. Simon, V. Soley, L. Symons of Vernham Dean, B. Taylor of Bolton, B. Thornton, B. Tomlinson, L. Tunnicliffe, L. Turnberg, L. Wall of New Barnet, B. Warwick of Undercliffe, B. Whitaker, B. Whitty, L. Wilkins, B. Young of Norwood Green, L. |
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