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House of Commons Tuesday 7 February 2017 Votes and Proceedings

The House met at 11.30 am. PRAYERS.

1 Private Bills [Lords]: New Southgate Cemetery Bill [Lords]: Third Reading Motion made, That the New Southgate Cemetery Bill [Lords] be now read the third time.— (Chairman of Ways and Means.) Objection taken (Standing Order No. 20(2)). Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time on Tuesday 21 February.

2 Questions to the Secretary of State for Health

3 Statement: Housing White Paper (Secretary Sajid Javid)

4 Crime (Assaults on Emergency Services Staff): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make certain offences including malicious wounding, grievous or actual bodily harm and common assault aggravated when perpetrated against a constable, firefighter, doctor, paramedic or nurse in the execution of his or her duty or against a person assisting these persons in the execution of their duty; to make provision to require those suspected of certain assaults that may pose a health risk, including spitting, to be required to undergo blood tests and to make it an offence, without reasonable excuse, to refuse to undergo such tests; to make provision about the sentences for those convicted of the offences; and for connected purposes; That Holly Lynch, Conor McGinn, Rob Marris, , Anna Turley, Michael Dugher, Scott Mann, , Tom Blenkinsop, Tracy Brabin, Jim Shannon and Philip Davies present the Bill. Holly Lynch accordingly presented the Bill. Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 24 March, and to be printed (Bill 136).

5 European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill: Committee of the Whole House (second day) The House again resolved itself into a Committee (Programme Order, 1 February). (In the Committee) New Clause NC1—()—brought up, and read the first time. Question proposed, That the Clause be read a second time. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause NC110—(Chris Leslie)—brought up and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. 2 Votes and Proceedings: 7 February 2017 No. 107

The Committee divided. Division No. 141. Ayes: 293 (Tellers: Jeff Smith, Thangam Debbonaire). Noes: 326 (Tellers: Heather Wheeler, Andrew Griffiths). Question accordingly negatived. Since it was more than four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill on the second day, the Chair put the Question necessary to bring proceedings on new Clauses and new Schedules relating to a vote on the final terms of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union to a conclusion (Programme Order, 1 February). The following Question was put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83D): That New Clause NC180 be added to the Bill (New Clause selected for separate decision).— (Alex Salmond.) The Committee divided. Division No. 142. Ayes: 88 (Tellers: Marion Fellows, Owen Thompson). Noes: 336 (Tellers: Heather Wheeler, Andrew Griffiths). Question accordingly negatived. New Clause NC5—(Matthew Pennycook)—brought up, and read the first time. Question put, That the Clause be read a second time. The Committee divided. Division No. 143. Ayes: 281 (Tellers: Thangam Debbonaire, Jeff Smith). Noes: 337 (Tellers: Heather Wheeler, Andrew Griffiths). Question accordingly negatived. Since it was more than seven hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill on the second day, the Chair put the Question necessary to bring proceedings on new Clauses and new Schedules relating to impact assessments to a conclusion (Programme Order, 1 February). The following Question was put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83D): That New Clause NC143 be added to the Bill (New Clause selected for separate decision).— (.) The Committee divided. Division No. 144. Ayes: 79 (Tellers: Marion Fellows, Owen Thompson). Noes: 333 (Tellers: Heather Wheeler, Andrew Griffiths). Question accordingly negatived. The occupant of the Chair left the Chair to report the Bill (Standing Order No. 83D). ______The Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair. Chris Heaton-Harris reported, That the Committee had made progress in the Bill, and moved, That the Committee may have leave to sit again. Committee again tomorrow.

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6 Statutory Instruments: Motions for Approval (1) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Judicial Pensions) (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 16 January, be approved.—(Chris Heaton-Harris.) Question agreed to. (2) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Trade Union Act 2016 (Political Funds) (Transition Period) Regulations 2017, which were laid before this House on 5 December, be approved.—(Chris Heaton-Harris.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged. Division deferred until tomorrow (Standing Order No. 41A).

7 Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) Between the EU and Canada Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119(11)), That this House has considered European Union Documents No. 10968/16 and Addenda 1 to 16, a Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States, No. 10969/16 and Addenda 1 to 16, a Proposal for a Council Decision on the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States, and No. 10970/16 and Addenda 1 to 16, a Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States.—(Chris Heaton-Harris.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged. Division deferred until tomorrow (Standing Order No. 41A).

8 Business of the House (High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Bill) Ordered, That, at the sitting on 20 February, proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments to the High Speed Rail (London–West Midlands) Bill may continue for up to two hours and shall then (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 83F (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments).—(Chris Heaton-Harris.)

9 Adjournment Subject: Government consultation on driving offences and penalties relating to causing death or serious injury (Wayne David). Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Chris Heaton-Harris.)

Adjourned at 10.01 pm until tomorrow.

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Other proceedings

General Committees: Reports

10 Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill Committee Nadine Dorries (Chair) reported the Bill, without amendment. Bill, not amended, to be considered on Friday 24 March.

11 Local Government Finance Bill Mike Gapes (Chair) reported written evidence submitted to the Committee. Written evidence to be published.

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12 Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] Committee Ms Karen Buck (Chair) reported: (1) That the Committee had come to the following Resolution, That, subject to the discretion of the Chair, any written evidence received by the Committee shall be reported to the House for publication; and (2) written evidence. Written evidence to be published.

13 Second Delegated Legislation Committee Mrs Madeleine Moon (Chair) reported the draft Investment Bank (Amendment of Definition) and Special Administration (Amendment) Regulations 2017.

14 European Committee C in respect of European Union Document No. 7195/16, a Commission Communication: Steel: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe. Phil Wilson (Chair) reported the following resolution: That the Committee takes note of European Union Document No. 7195/16, a Communication from the Commission on Steel: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe; and notes the action taken by the Government to secure a sustainable and competitive future for the steel industry in the United Kingdom.

General Committees: Appointments The Speaker appoints the Chair of General Committees and members of Programming Sub- Committees, and allocates Statutory Instruments to Delegated Legislation Committees. The Committee of Selection nominates Members to serve on General Committees (and certain Members to serve on Grand Committees).

15 European Committee C in respect of European Union Document No. 7195/16, a Commission Communication: Steel: Preserving sustainable jobs and growth in Europe Members: Christopher Pincher discharged and Stephen Barclay nominated in substitution.

Reports from Select Committees

16 Backbench Business Committee Determination of business to be taken on 23 February in the Chamber and 23 February in Westminster Hall, with Annex containing a transcript of representations made on 7 February, to be published (Bob Blackman).

17 Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee Leaving the EU: energy and climate negotiation priorities: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 909) (Mr Iain Wright).

18 Culture, Media and Sport Committee (1) Homophobia in sport: Seventh Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 113); (2) Impact of Brexit on the creative industries, tourism and the digital single market: Written evidence, to be published (HC 690) (Damian Collins).

19 Defence Committee (1) Who guards the guardians? MoD support for former and serving personnel: Sixth Report, with Appendices and formal minutes relating to the Report, to be printed (HC 109);

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(2) Locally employed interpreters: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 993) (Dr Julian Lewis).

20 Environmental Audit Committee (1) The Airports Commission Report follow-up: Carbon emissions, air quality and noise: (i) Seventh Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 840); (ii) Written evidence, to be published (HC 840); (2) The future of chemicals regulation after the EU Referendum: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 912); (3) Correspondence with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the sale of the Green Investment Bank: Written evidence, to be published (Mary Creagh).

21 Foreign Affairs Committee (1) Implications of leaving the EU for the UK’s role in the world: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 431); (2) Foreign policy developments: October 2016: Written evidence, to be published (HC 552) (Crispin Blunt).

22 Health Committee (1) Childhood obesity: follow-up: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 928); (2) Brexit and health and social care: Written evidence, to be published (HC 640); (3) Care Quality Commission accountability hearing: Written evidence, to be published (HC 778); (4) Suicide prevention: Written evidence, to be published (HC 300) (Dr Sarah Wollaston).

23 International Development Committee Conduct of Adam Smith International: (1) Seventh Special Report of Session 2016–17, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Special Report (HC 939); (2) Written evidence, to be published (HC 939) (Stephen Twigg).

24 International Trade Committee UK trade options beyond 2019: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 817) (Mr Nigel Evans).

25 Justice Committee (1) Government consultation on soft tissue injury claims: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 922); (2) Courts and tribunals fees: Written evidence, to be published (HC 167); (3) Disclosure of youth criminal records: Written evidence, to be published (HC 751); (4) Implications of Brexit for the Crown Dependencies: Written evidence, to be published (HC 752); (5) Implications of Brexit for the justice system: Written evidence, to be published (HC 750);

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(6) Prison reform: Written evidence, to be published (HC 548) (Robert Neill).

26 Petitions Committee (1) Record of the Committee’s decisions relating to e-petitions, to be published; (2) List of closed e-petitions presented to the House, to be published (Helen Jones).

27 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (1) Follow-up to PHSO report on unsafe discharge from hospital: Government response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2016–17: Third Special Report, to be printed (HC 1016); (2) The work of the Civil Service: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 253); (3) An effective Second Chamber? The size and composition of the : Written evidence, to be published (HC 811); (4) Follow-up to PHSO report on Driven to Despair: Written evidence, to be published (HC 904); (5) Lessons learned from the EU Referendum: Written evidence, to be published (HC 496) (Mr Bernard Jenkin).

28 Treasury Committee (1) The UK’s future economic relationship with the EU: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 483); (2) EU insurance regulation: Written evidence, to be published (HC 852); (3) Correspondence with the Financial Conduct Authority and Royal Bank of relating to RBS Global Restructuring Group: Written evidence, to be published; (4) Correspondence from the Financial Secretary to the Treasury relating to Making Tax Digital: Written evidence, to be published; (5) Correspondence from the Financial Secretary to the Treasury relating to Insurance Contributions Act 2011 — post legislative scrutiny: Written evidence, to be published (Mr Andrew Tyrie). John Bercow Speaker

The Speaker will take the Chair at 11.30 am.

Sitting in Westminster Hall The sitting began at 9.30 am. Business appointed by the Chairman of Ways and Means (Standing Order No. 10(6)) (1) Serious Fraud Office Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered the funding of the Serious Fraud Office.—(Stephen Timms.) At 11.00 am, the Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).

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The sitting was suspended between 11.00 am and 2.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)(b)). (2) Seagulls in coastal towns and cities Resolved, That this House has considered seagulls in coastal towns and cities.—(Oliver Colvile.) (3) Flood defence projects in the South West Resolved, That this House has considered the management of flood defence projects in the South West.—(Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger.) (4) Recruitment of under-18s into the armed forces Resolved, That this House has considered recruitment of under-18s into the armed forces.—(Liz Saville Roberts) Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).

Adjourned at 5.28 pm until tomorrow. Chairman of Ways and Means

APPENDIX Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

1 Electricity Electricity (Connection Charges) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 106), dated 6 February 2017 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum and an Impact Assessment (by Command) (Secretary Greg Clark).

2 Harbours, Docks, Piers and Ferries Port of Teignmouth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 89), dated 1 February 2017 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Chris Grayling).

3 Infrastructure Planning Infrastructure Planning (Compulsory Acquisition) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 105), dated 6 February 2017 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Gavin Barwell).

4 Road Traffic Rights of Passengers in Bus and Coach Transport (Exemptions and Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 99), dated 2 February 2017 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Chris Grayling).

5 Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Statute, dated 10 May 2015, made by the Governing Body of Trinity Hall in the University of Cambridge, revising the existing Statutes of the College (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Justine Greening).

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Other Papers:

6 Communities and Local Government (1) Fixing our broken housing market (by Command) (Cm. 9352) (Secretary Sajid Javid); and (2) Government Response to the Third Report from the Communities and Local Government Committee, Session 2015–16, on the Department for Communities and Local Government’s consultation on National Planning Policy (by Command) (Cm. 9418) (Secretary Sajid Javid).

7 Local Government Explanatory Memorandum to the draft Transport Levying Bodies (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (laid 24 January) (by Command) (Secretary Chris Grayling).

8 National Audit Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General on Department for International Development: Investigation into the Department’s approach to tackling fraud (by Act); to be printed (HC 1012) (Clerk of the House).

9 Supply Estimates, 2017–18 Estimates for which a Vote on Account is required for 2017–18 for the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (by Act); to be printed (HC 988) (The Speaker). Withdrawn Papers:

10 Local Government Explanatory Memorandum to the draft Transport Levying Bodies (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (by Command) (laid 24 January 2017).