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The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock.
PRAYERS.
1 St Austell Market Bill,—Ordered, That the St Austell Market Bill be now considered.
Bill to be read the third time.
2 Opposition Day [10th allotted day],—It being an allotted day at the disposal of the Leader of the Opposition in pursuance of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), the House proceeded to consider Opposition business.
Family Doctor Services,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House supports the family doctor service, and recognises that it is the first point of contact for the majority of patients; further recognises the invaluable role that GPs have in the NHS; regrets the undermining and undervaluing of GPs by the Government; is concerned about the lack of empirical and clinical evidence for the establishment of polyclinics in every primary care trust; opposes the central imposition of polyclinics against local health needs and requirements; is further concerned about the delay in publishing evidence on the cost-effectiveness of walk-in centres; believes that patients should be able to choose the most convenient GP practice, whether close to home or work; calls for GPs to be given real budgets, incentives to make savings, the freedom to re-invest for their patients and the ability to innovate in contracts with healthcare providers; supports rewarding GPs who choose to provide services in deprived areas or areas of expanding population; and further supports the incorporation of patient-reported outcome measures into the Quality and Outcomes framework and the development of structures and services in general practice that are designed by GPs and primary care providers in response to patients' needs and choice—(Mr Andrew Lansley);
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word 'House' to the end of the Question and add the words 'welcomes the fact that the Government is providing £250 million, in addition to existing GP services, for 152 new state-of-the-art GP-led health centres open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week; notes that these will offer a wide range of health services including pre-bookable GP appointments and walk-in services; further notes that where patients previously had trouble seeing their GP or had to make numerous visits to a variety of health professionals, they will now be able to see a doctor more quickly, collect their prescriptions, get their eyes tested, have a variety of diagnostic tests or see a physiotherapist in the same building and at times convenient to the patient; further welcomes the additional centrally funded 100 GP practices to be located in the most deprived areas which will have a strong focus on promoting health and reducing inequalities; acknowledges the landmark agreement with GPs to extend surgery hours in evenings and on Saturdays and agrees that extended access will benefit hard-working families; further welcomes the extension of the role of pharmacies to be able to prescribe for and deal with minor ailments on the NHS, as well as promoting good health, supporting those with long-term conditions and preventing illnesses through additional screening and advice; recognises that the Government is on the side of patients; and agrees that extending access to GP services through extended hours and new GP health centres can have a real impact on health inequalities', instead thereof.—(Secretary Alan Johnson.)
And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;
3 Deferred Divisions,—The Deputy Speaker announced the result of the Divisions which had been deferred to this day, pursuant to Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions):
Immigration,—That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 11th March, be approved.
So the Question was agreed to.
4 Opposition Day [10th allotted day],—Family Doctor Services,—The Question being again proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;
And the Question being put;
The House divided.
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Michael Fabricant: 211.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Frank Roy, Ms Diana R. Johnson: 306.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments):—It was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House welcomes the fact that the Government is providing £250 million, in addition to existing GP services, for 152 new state-of-the-art GP-led health centres open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week; notes that these will offer a wide range of health services including pre-bookable GP appointments and walk-in services; further notes that where patients previously had trouble seeing their GP or had to make numerous visits to a variety of health professionals, they will now be able to see a doctor more quickly, collect their prescriptions, get their eyes tested, have a variety of diagnostic tests or see a physiotherapist in the same building and at times convenient to the patient; further welcomes the additional centrally funded 100 GP practices to be located in the most deprived areas which will have a strong focus on promoting health and reducing inequalities; acknowledges the landmark agreement with GPs to extend surgery hours in evenings and on Saturdays and agrees that extended access will benefit hard-working families; further welcomes the extension of the role of pharmacies to be able to prescribe for and deal with minor ailments on the NHS, as well as promoting good health, supporting those with long-term conditions and preventing illnesses through additional screening and advice; recognises that the Government is on the side of patients; and agrees that extending access to GP services through extended hours and new GP health centres can have a real impact on health inequalities.
Crime in London,—A Motion was made, and the Question being proposed, That this House supports the dedication of police officers in the City of London Police, the Metropolitan Police Service and the British Transport Police but notes the unacceptable trend in teenage murders in London, including the shocking figure of 27 murdered in 2007; believes that Londoners' daily experience of crime, particularly lower level crime and anti-social behaviour, is now far removed from some official statistics; is deeply concerned that violent crime in London as measured by the British Crime Survey is the highest of all the regions in England and Wales and that fear of crime in London is now also the highest of all the regions in England and Wales; further notes the link between gun crime and drugs; further believes that local communities should be given greater freedom to direct the efforts of their police force if streets are to be made safer; and condemns the current Mayor of London for his complacent attitude to these serious crime issues—(Mr David Ruffley);
An Amendment was proposed to the Question, in line 2, to leave out from the word 'House' to the end of the Question and add the words 'recognises the commitment and enthusiasm of the police officers of the Metropolitan Police Service, the City of London Police and the British Transport Police and further recognises the valuable contribution made by police community support officers and police staff to cutting crime in London; notes that police numbers in London now stand at record levels; welcomes the aim of the Mayor of London to add 1,000 more as part of his clear commitment to making London one of the world's safest capital cities; supports the introduction of Neighbourhood Policing Teams in all 600 wards in London to give communities greater access to policing in their areas; praises the work of the Metropolitan Police Service, which enjoys high levels of public satisfaction; further recognises the success of its enforcement operations and actions to tackle violent crime which have led to major reductions in gun and knife crime; acknowledges the importance of community and faith organisations in helping to make communities safer; welcomes the significant falls in overall recorded crime in London; and notes that homicide levels in London are at their lowest for nine years', instead thereof.—(Mr Tony McNulty.)
And the Question being proposed, That the original words stand part of the Question;
Mr Patrick McLoughlin rose in his place and claimed to move, That the Question be now put.
And the Question being put, That the Question be now put:—It was agreed to.
And the Question being accordingly put;
Tellers for the Ayes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Richard Benyon: 193.
Tellers for the Noes, Tony Cunningham, Mr Dave Watts: 308.
So the Question was negatived.
And the Question, That the proposed words be there added, being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 31 (Questions on amendments);
Tellers for the Ayes, Tony Cunningham, Mr Dave Watts: 303.
Tellers for the Noes, Mr Crispin Blunt, Mr Richard Benyon: 181.
So the Question was agreed to.
The Deputy Speaker forthwith declared the Main Question, as amended, to be agreed to.
Resolved, That this House recognises the commitment and enthusiasm of the police officers of the Metropolitan Police Service, the City of London Police and the British Transport Police and further recognises the valuable contribution made by police community support officers and police staff to cutting crime in London; notes that police numbers in London now stand at record levels; welcomes the aim of the Mayor of London to add 1,000 more as part of his clear commitment to making London one of the world's safest capital cities; supports the introduction of Neighbourhood Policing Teams in all 600 wards in London to give communities greater access to policing in their areas; praises the work of the Metropolitan Police Service, which enjoys high levels of public satisfaction; further recognises the success of its enforcement operations and actions to tackle violent crime which have led to major reductions in gun and knife crime; acknowledges the importance of community and faith organisations in helping to make communities safer; welcomes the significant falls in overall recorded crime in London; and notes that homicide levels in London are at their lowest for nine years.
5 Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2020 and Review of the Emissions Trading Scheme,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees), That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 5849/08 and Addendum 1, Draft Decision on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community's greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 and No. 5862/08 and Addenda 1 to 3, Draft Directive amending Directive 2003/87/EC so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system in the Community; and supports the Government's aim of contributing positively towards the negotiation of both instruments to maintain the ambition of the Commission's legislative package and the strong EU leadership in tackling climate change and putting the EU on track to become a low-carbon economy—(Liz Blackman):—It was agreed to.
6 Public Petition,—A Public Petition from Patricia Anne Davies relating to complaints against churches was presented.
7 Adjournment.
Subject: Public family law (John Hemming).
Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Liz Blackman.)
And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till eight minutes to Eight o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 7.52 p.m.
Michael J. Martin
Speaker
Mr Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Ten o'clock.
APPENDIX I
Papers presented or laid upon the Table:
Paper subject to Negative Resolution:
1 Cultural Objects,—Protection of Cultural Objects on Loan (Publication and Provision of Information) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1159), dated 21st April 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Secretary Andy Burnham].
Other Papers:
2 Criminal Injuries Compensation (Northern Ireland),—Report and Accounts of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel Northern Ireland for 2006-07, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Statutory Instrument]; to be printed [No. 446] [Mr Secretary Woodward].
3 Police (Northern Ireland),—Accounts of—
(1) the Office of the Oversight Commissioner for 1st April-31st May 2007; and
(2) the Office of the Oversight Commissioner for 2006-07,
with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon [by Act]; to be printed [Nos. 503 and 504] [Clerk of the House].
4 Supply Estimates,—Electoral Commission: Main Supply Estimate for 2008-09 [by Act]; to be printed [No. 487] [The Speaker].
APPENDIX II
General Committees
1 Draft Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (Commencement No. 3 and Supplementary Provision) Order 2008:
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the First Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Mike Hancock Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Mr John Baron, Mr David S. Borrow, Ms Karen Buck, Colin Burgon, Lorely Burt, Harry Cohen, Mark Fisher, Mr Alan Meale, Albert Owen, Dr Nick Palmer, Mr Mark Prisk, Alison Seabeck, Sarah Teather, Mr Gareth Thomas, Mr Rob Wilson, Mr Tim Yeo and Sir George Young.
2 Draft Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 and the draft Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 2008:
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Orders to the Second Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Mr Peter Atkinson Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Liz Blackman, Mark Durkan, Barry Gardiner, Paul Goggins, Ms Patricia Hewitt, Mr Denis MacShane, Alun Michael, Stephen Pound, Mr John Prescott, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Laurence Robertson, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Geraldine Smith, Mr Gary Streeter, Mr Andrew Turner, Angela Watkinson and Sammy Wilson.
3 Draft Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008:
(1) The Speaker has allocated the draft Order to the Third Delegated Legislation Committee and has appointed Dr William McCrea Chairman; and
(2) the Committee of Selection has nominated seventeen Members to serve on the Committee: Liz Blackman, Ms Dawn Butler, Mr Richard Caborn, Mr Gregory Campbell, Ben Chapman, Mr Mark Field, Paul Goggins, Mr James Gray, Mr Stephen Hepburn, Mr George Howarth, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Dr Alasdair McDonnell, Rob Marris, Mr Alan Reid, Mr Laurence Robertson, Angela Watkinson and Mrs Betty Williams.
European Committees
4 The Speaker has appointed Mr David Wilshire Chairman of European Committee B in respect of European Union Documents No. 14999/07, No. 15001/07, No. 14995/07, No. 14993/07, No. 14996/07, No. 14997/07, relating to The Accession Process in the Western Balkans and No. 15616/07, Addenda 1 and 2, No. 15690/07 and Addenda 1 and 2, and Unnumbered Explanatory Memorandum, dated 15th February 2008, relating to Interim Political Agreement on Co-operation between the European Union and its Member States and the Republic of Serbia.
APPENDIX III
Reports from Select Committees
1 Culture, Media and Sport,—London 2012 Games: the next lap: Sixth Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 104-I and -II] [Mr John Whittingdale].
2 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,—(1) Flooding: Fifth Report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 49]; and
(2) Climate change: the "citizen's agenda" and the Bali Summit: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be printed [No. 362]
3 European Scrutiny,—(1) Twenty-first Report from the European Scrutiny Committee; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 16-xix];
(2) Minutes of the Public Deliberations of the Committee; to be printed [No. 361-viii]; and
(3) Ministerial Correspondence: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published
4 Foreign Affairs,—Scrutiny of Diplomatic Appointment: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Foreign Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 507] [Mike Gapes].
5 Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills,—Science Budget Allocations: Fourth Report from the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee, with Memoranda; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings relating to the Report [No. 215-I and -II] [Mr Phil Willis].
6 Public Accounts,—(1) Evasion of vehicle excise duty: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee of Public Accounts; to be printed [No. 227-ii]; and
(2) National Probation Service: The supervision of Community Orders in England: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 508-i]
[W.H., No. 52]
Minutes of Proceedings of the Sitting in Westminster Hall
The sitting began at half-past Nine o'clock.
Adjournment.
Prison overcrowding and sentencing policy (Mr Elfyn Llwyd).
West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy revision (Peter Luff).
Housing needs in London (Ms Karen Buck).
Private sector rented housing (Ms Sally Keeble).
Post Office closures in Northavon (Steve Webb)
Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr Dave Watts.)
And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.
[Adjourned at 5.14 p.m.
Sir Alan Haselhurst
Deputy Speaker
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