HOUSE OF LORDS
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
Tuesday 18th April 2006
The House met at half-past two o’clock.
PRAYERS were read by the Lord Bishop of Worcester.
Papers
1. Command Papers—The following papers, having been presented to the House by command of Her Majesty on the dates shown, were ordered to lie on the Table:
1. Pay Review Bodies—Fifth Report of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (England and Wales); (31st March) (6745)
2. Immigration--Agreement and Protocol to the Agreement between the United Kingdom and Switzerland on the Readmission of Persons Present without Authorisation, together with an explanatory memorandum. (31st March) (6773)
2. Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 71)—The following instruments, having been laid before the House on the dates shown, were ordered to lie on the Table:
Title, etc. | S.I. No.
2006 | Date of
Laying |
| Negative instruments | | |
| (i) Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels in Crops, Food and Feeding Stuffs) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006--
| 985 | 31st March |
| (ii) Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2006--
| 989 | 31st March |
laid under the European Communities Act 1972;
| | |
| Access to the Countryside (Exclusions and Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000; | 990 | 31st March |
| Environmental Stewardship (England) and Countryside Stewardship (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Environment Act 1995; | 991 | 31st March |
| National Health Service (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Independent Prescribing) Regulations 2006, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; | 913 | 3rd April |
| (i) Medicines (Sale or Supply) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2006--
| 914 | 3rd April |
| (ii) Medicines for Human Use (Prescribing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2006--
| 915 | 3rd April |
laid under the Medicines Act 1968;
| | |
| Social Fund (Application for Review) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Social Security Act 1998; | 961 | 3rd April |
| Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971; | 986 | 3rd April |
| Football Spectators (2006 World Cup Control Period) Order 2006, laid under the Football Spectators Act 1989; | 988 | 3rd April |
Title, etc. | S.I. No.
2006 | Date of
Laying |
| Employment Zones (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999; | 1000 | 3rd April |
| Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; | 1003 | 4th April |
| Nurses and Midwives (Parts of and Entries in the Register) Amendments Order of Council 2006, laid under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001; | 1015 | 4th April |
| Trade Marks and Designs (Address For Service) (Amendment) Rules 2006, laid under the Trade Marks and Designs Act 1949; | 1029 | 4th April |
| Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2006, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; | 1034 | 4th April |
| Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2006, laid under the Gambling Act 2005; | 1038 | 4th April |
| Education (Student Loans) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006, laid under the Education (Student Loans) Act 1990; | 929 | 5th April |
| Education (Mandatory Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Education Act 1962; | 930 | 5th April |
| (i) Education (Student Support) (European Institutions) Regulations 2006—
| 953 | 6th April |
| (ii) Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2006—
| 955 | 6th April |
laid under the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998;
| | |
| Disability Discrimination (Guidance on the Definition of Disability) Revocation Order 2006, laid under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; | 1007 | 6th April |
| Community Trade Mark Regulations 2006, laid under the Trade Marks Act 1994; | 1027 | 6th April |
| Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006, laid under the European Communities Act 1972; | 1028 | 6th April |
| Beer, Cider and Perry, Spirits, and Wine and Made-wine (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979; | 1058 | 6th April |
| Social Security (Persons from Abroad) Amendment Regulations 2006, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; | 1026 | 7th April |
| Education (Information as to Provision of Education) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Education Act 1996; | 1033 | 7th April |
| Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (Suspension of Custody Officer Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Criminal and Public Order Act 1994; | 1050 | 7th April |
| Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, laid under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; | 1057 | 7th April |
| National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment Regulations 2006, laid under the National Health Service Act 1977; | 1065 | 10th April |
| Social Security (PPF Payments and FAS Payments) (Consequential Amendments) Regulation 2006, laid under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; | 1069 | 10th April |
| Introductory Tenancies (Review of Decisions to Extend a Trial Period) (England) Regulations 2006, laid under the Housing Act 1996; | 1077 | 11th April |
| Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2006, laid under the Trade Marks Act 1994; | 1080 | 11th April |
| (i) Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) (England) Order 2006--
| 1062 | 12th April |
| (ii) Planning (Applications for Planning Permission, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006--
| 1063 | 12th April |
laid under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;
| | |
| Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Money Laundering: Exceptions to Overseas Conduct Defence) Order 2006, laid under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; | 1070 | 12th April |
| Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Codes of Practice) (Temporary Modification to Code D) Order 2006, laid under the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. | 1081 | 12th April |
| Instruments not subject to parliamentary proceedings | | |
| (i) Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Pay and Allowances) Order 2006—
| (—) | 5th April |
| (ii) Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Pay) Order 2006—
| (—) | 5th April |
| (iii) Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions (Non-Effective Benefits and Family Pensions) Order 2006—
| (—) | 5th April |
laid under the Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865.
| | |
3. Affirmative Instrument—The following instrument was laid before the House for approval by resolution and ordered to lie on the Table:
Draft Enterprise Act 2002 (Disqualification from Office: General) Order 2006, laid under the Enterprise Act 2002, together with an Explanatory Memorandum.
4. Negative Instruments—The following instruments were laid before the House and ordered to lie on the Table:
1. (i) Nobel School (Change to School Session Times) Order 2006— (1072)
(ii) Monkseaton Community High School (Governing Body Procedures) Order 2006— (1078)
laid under the Education Act 2002;
2. Education (Modification of Enactments Relating to Employment) (Wales) Order 2006, laid under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998; (1073)
3. Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006, laid under the Housing Act 1996; (1093)
4. Statute made by St Catherine’s College, Cambridge on 7th October 2005, laid under the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Act 1923. (—)
5. Papers not subject to parliamentary proceedings—The following papers were laid before the House and ordered to lie on the Table:
1. Statement of Guarantee in respect of temporary borrowing by the British Waterways Board, laid under the Transport Act 1962;
2. Report of a Call-Out Order, laid under the Reserve Forces Act 1996;
3. (i) Amendments to the Queen’s Regulations for the Royal Air Force in respect of Retired Pay and Pensions--
(ii) Withdrawal of certain regulations in Air Publication 3392 (Manual of Personnel Administration for the Royal Air Force) and the introduction of Tri-Service Regulations for Pay and Charges (Joint Service Publication 754)--
laid under the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917.
Public Business
6. Parliament (Participation of Members of the House of Commons) Bill [HL]—The bill was read a third time and passed and sent to the Commons.
7. Animal Welfare Bill—It was moved by the Lord Bach that the bill be now read a second time; after debate, the motion was agreed to.
8. Nigeria—The Viscount Waverley asked Her Majesty’s Government what is their response to recent developments in Nigeria; after debate, the question was answered by the Lord Triesman.
9. Local Government (Boundaries) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the draft Order.
10. Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the draft Order.
11. Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the draft Order.
12. Terrorism Act 2000 (Revised Code of Practice for the Identification of Persons by Police Officers) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—The Grand Committee reported that it had considered the draft Order.
The House was adjourned at twenty-three minutes before eight o’clock till tomorrow, half-past two o’clock.
PAUL HAYTER
Clerk of the Parliaments
APPENDIX
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMITTEE (IN THE MOSES ROOM)
The Committee met at half-past three o’clock.
Local Government (Boundaries) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—It was moved by the Lord Rooker that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Local Government (Boundaries) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; after debate, the motion was agreed to.
Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—It was moved by the Lord Rooker that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Planning Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; after debate, the motion was agreed to.
The Committee was adjourned during pleasure.The Committee was resumed.
Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—It was moved by the Lord Rooker that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; after debate, the motion was agreed to.
Terrorism Act 2000 (Revised Code of Practice for the Identification of Persons by Police Officers) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006—It was moved by the Lord Rooker that the Grand Committee do consider the draft Terrorism Act 2000 (Revised Code of Practice for the Identification of Persons by Police Officers) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006; after debate, the motion was agreed to.
The Committee was adjourned at fourteen minutes before seven o’clock. |
