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House of Commons Tuesday 19 July 2016 Votes and Proceedings

The House met at 11.30 am. PRAYERS.

1 Speaker’s Statement: Resignation of the Chairs of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and of the Science and Technology Committee

2 Questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

3 Urgent Question: Turkey (Sir )

4 Income Tax (Non-Military Expenditure): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a bill to require HM Commissioners of Revenue and Customs to record income tax revenues where the payee self-certifies as holding a conscientious objection to public spending on defence purposes and report to Parliament thereon; to place a duty on HM Treasury to take account of the amount and proportion of such self-certified income tax income in preparing the supply estimates; and for connected purposes; That Ruth Cadbury, Mr Virendra Sharma, Mr Roger Godsiff, Alan Brown, Caroline Lucas, Michelle Thomson, Hywel Williams, Martyn Day, Kate Green and Liz Saville Roberts present the Bill. Ruth Cadbury accordingly presented the Bill. Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 2 December, and to be printed (Bill 54).

5 Higher Education and Research Bill: Second Reading Motion made and Question put, That the Higher Education and Research Bill be now read a second time. The House divided. Division No. 47. Ayes: 294 (Tellers: Guy Opperman, Mr Robert Syms). Noes: 258 (Tellers: Sue Hayman, Jeff Smith). Question accordingly agreed to and Bill read a second time.

6 Higher Education and Research Bill (Programme) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Higher Education and Research Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee. 2 Votes and Proceedings: 19 July 2016 No. 28

Proceedings in Public Bill Committee (2) Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 13 October 2016. (3) The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets. Proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading (4) Proceedings on Consideration and proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced. (5) Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. (6) Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading. Other proceedings (7) Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) may be programmed.—(Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to.

7 Higher Education and Research Bill (Money) Queen’s Recommendation signified. Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Higher Education and Research Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of: (1) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State; and (2) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.—(Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to.

8 Higher Education and Research Bill (Ways and Means) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Higher Education and Research Bill, it is expedient to authorise: (1) the charging of fees payable by registered higher education providers and other institutions under the Act; and (2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.—(Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to.

9 Statutory Instruments: Motions for Approval (1) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Pubs Code (Fees, Costs and Financial Penalties) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 13 June, be approved.—(Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to. (2) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 14 June, be approved.—(Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to.

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(3) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Carbon Budget Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.— (Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to. (4) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2016, which was laid before this House on 30 June, be approved.—(Christopher Pincher.) The Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged. Division deferred until tomorrow (Standing Order No. 41A). (5) Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Warm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016, which were laid before this House on 4 July, be approved.—(Christopher Pincher.) Question agreed to.

10 Adjournment Subject: Cockling in the Dee Estuary (Margaret Greenwood). Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Christopher Pincher.)

Adjourned at 7.45 pm until tomorrow.

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Other proceedings

General Committees: Reports

11 Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee James Gray (Chair) reported the draft Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Election of Mayor) Order 2016.

12 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee Sir Alan Meale (Chair) reported the draft Warm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016.

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).

13 Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority (Election of Mayor) Order 2016) Members: Nigel Adams and James Wharton discharged and Mr Alan Mak and Andrew Percy nominated in substitution.

14 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Warm Home Discount (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016) Members: Andrea Leadsom, Mrs Sheryll Murray, Julian Smith and Maggie Throup discharged and James Berry, Mr Nick Hurd, Christopher Pincher and Mary Robinson nominated in substitution.

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15 Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 650)) Members: and Charlie Elphicke discharged and Andrew Griffiths and Sarah Newton nominated in substitution.

Reports from Select Committees

16 Backbench Business Committee Determination of business to be taken on 8 September in the Chamber and 8 and 15 September in Westminster Hall, with annex containing a transcript of representations made on 19 July, to be published (Ian Mearns).

17 Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (1) Working practices at Sports Direct: (i) Third Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 219); (ii) Written evidence, to be published (HC 219); (2) Pubs Code Adjudicator: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 601) (Mr Iain Wright).

18 Culture, Media and Sport Committee BBC White Paper and other issues: Written evidence, to be published (HC 150) (Damian Collins).

19 Defence Committee (1) Warsaw NATO summit and Chilcot Report: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 579); (2) Naval Procurement: Type 26 and Type 45: Written evidence, to be published (HC 221) (Dr Julian Lewis).

20 Education Committee and Work and Pensions Committee Foundation years and the Government’s life chances strategy: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 60) (Neil Carmichael).

21 Foreign Affairs Committee (1) Equipping the Government for Brexit: Second Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 431); (2) Foreign and Commonwealth Office Main Estimate 2016–17: Written evidence, to be published; (3) Political Islam: Written evidence, to be published (HC 118); (4) List of informal meetings held by the Committee between 7 September 2015 and 11 May 2016, to be published (Crispin Blunt).

22 Health Committee (1) NHS current issues 2016: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 299); (2) Professional Standards Authority: Written evidence, to be published (HC 301) (Dr Sarah Wollaston).

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23 Home Affairs Committee (1) The work of the Immigration Directorates (Q1 2016): (i) Sixth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 151); (ii) Written evidence, to be published (HC 151); (2) Migration crisis: Seventh Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 24); (3) Radicalisation: the counter-narrative and identifying the tipping point: Eighth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 135) ().

24 International Development Committee DFID’s programme in Nigeria: Second Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 110) (Stephen Twigg).

25 Justice Committee (1) Restorative justice: Fourth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 164); (2) Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice on Estimates Debate: Courts and tribunals fees: Written evidence, to be published; (3) Correspondence from the Chairman of the Legal Services Board on legal services regulation: Written evidence, to be published (Robert Neill).

26 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (1) Follow-up to PHSO report on unsafe discharge from hospital: Written evidence, to be published (HC 97); (2) Government Accounts: Written evidence, to be published (HC 95); (3) The work of the Civil Service: Written evidence, to be published (HC 253) (Mr Bernard Jenkin).

27 Science and Technology Committee (1) Regenerative medicine: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 275); (2) Graphene: Written evidence, to be published (HC 159); (3) Leaving the EU: Implications and opportunities for science and research: Written evidence, to be published (HC 502); (4) Robotics and artificial intelligence: Written evidence, to be published (HC 145); (5) Smart meters: Written evidence, to be published (HC 161) (Dr Tania Mathias).

28 Scottish Affairs Committee English Votes for English Laws: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 569) (Pete Wishart).

29 Standards (Committee on) IPSA’s Consultation on the MPs’ Scheme of Business Costs and Expenses: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 583) (Tom Blenkinsop).

30 Transport Committee Vauxhall Zafira B fires: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 318) (Mrs Louise Ellman).

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31 Treasury Committee (1) Appointment of Sam Woods as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority: (i) Fifth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 567); (ii) Oral evidence, to be published (HC 567); (2) Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015: Government and Office for Budget Responsibility Responses to the Sixth Report from the Committee, Session 2015–16: First Special Report, to be printed (HC 603); (3) Reviewing the Office for Budget Responsibility: Government and OBR Responses to the Seventh Report from the Committee, Session 2015–16: Second Special Report, to be printed (HC 604); (4) Budget 2016: Written evidence, to be published (HC 606); (5) Correspondence with the Financial Conduct Authority: Written evidence, to be published (HC 607); (6) Correspondence with the Prudential Regulation Authority: Written evidence, to be published (HC 608); (7) Correspondence with Tim Parkes relating to his appointment as Chair of the Regulatory Decisions Committee: Written evidence, to be published (HC 605) (Mr Andrew Tyrie).

32 Welsh Affairs Committee (1) The future of nuclear power in Wales: Second Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 129); (2) Responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Wales: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 172) (David T.C. Davies).

33 Work and Pensions Committee (1) In-work progression in Universal Credit: Government response to the Committee’s Tenth Report of Session 2015–16: Fourth Special Report, to be printed (HC 585); (2) BHS: Written evidence, to be published (HC 54); (3) Pension Protection Fund and the Pensions Regulator: Written evidence, to be published (HC 55); (4) The future of Jobcentre Plus: Written evidence, to be published (HC 57) (Frank Field). John Bercow Speaker

The Speaker will take the Chair at 11.30 am.

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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) Persecution of religious minorities Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered the matter of the persecution of religious minorities in the Middle East and its effect on the UK.—(Jim Shannon.) At 11.00 am, the Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)). (2) Future of Channel 4 Resolved, That this House has considered the future of Channel 4.—(Graham Jones.) The sitting was suspended between 11.29 am and 2.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)(b)). (3) Contribution of Poles to UK society Resolved, That this House has considered the contribution of Poles to UK society.— (.) (4) Squash and the Olympic Games Resolved, That this House has considered squash and the Olympic Games.—(Christina Rees.) The sitting was suspended between 4.25 pm and 4.30 pm. (5) Implications of the UK leaving the EU for the UK-Ireland border Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the UK-Ireland border.—(Dr Alasdair McDonnell.) The Chair announced a time limit on backbench speeches (under the authority of the Chairman of Ways and Means and Standing Order No. 47(1)). Question again proposed, That this House has considered the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the UK-Ireland border. At 5.30 pm, the Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)). Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).

Adjourned at 5.30 pm until tomorrow. Lindsay Hoyle Chairman of Ways and Means

APPENDIX Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Other Papers:

1 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Report and Accounts of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Statutory Instrument); to be printed (HC 246) (Secretary Andrea Leadsom).

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2 Companies Report and Accounts of The Financial Reporting Council Limited for 2015–16 (by Act); to be printed (HC 534) (Secretary Greg Clark).

3 Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Report of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies for 2015–16 (by Act) (Secretary Greg Clark).

4 Financial Services (1) Financial Conduct Authority’s response to the report of the Office of the Complaints Commissioner for 2015–16 (by Act) (Mr David Gauke); and (2) Report of the Office of the Complaints Commissioner for 2015–16: Reviewing how the financial services regulators consider complaints (by Act) (Mr David Gauke).

5 Government Resources and Accounts (1) Accounts of the NHS Pension Scheme for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 370) (Mr David Gauke); (2) Accounts of the Scottish Parliament Election for 2015–16: Returning Officers’ Expenses, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 355) (Mr David Gauke); (3) Accounts of the UK and European Parliamentary Elections for 2015–16: Returning Officers’ Expenses, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 354) (Mr David Gauke); (4) Report and Accounts of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 373) (Secretary Chris Grayling); (5) Report and Accounts of The National Archives for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 344) (Mr David Gauke); (6) Report and Accounts of the National Measurement and Regulation Office for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 456) (Secretary Greg Clark); (7) Report and Accounts of The Planning Inspectorate for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 287) (Secretary ); (8) Report and Accounts of the Rural Payments Agency for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 406) (Secretary Andrea Leadsom); and (9) Report and Accounts of the Scotland Office and the Office of the Advocate General for Scotland for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 353) (Mr David Gauke).

6 Government Resources and Accounts (Audit of Non-profit-making Companies) Report and Accounts of The Geffrye Museum Trust for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Statutory Instrument); to be printed (HC 464) (Secretary Karen Bradley).

7 Government Trading Funds (1) Report and Accounts of Companies House for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 445) (Secretary Greg Clark); (2) Report and Accounts of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 404) (Secretary Chris Grayling).

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(3) Report and Accounts of the Met Office for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 493) (Clerk of the House); (4) Report and Accounts of the Royal Mint Trading Fund for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 449) (Clerk of the House); and (5) Report and Accounts of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 396) (Clerk of the House). (6) Report and Accounts of HM Land Registry for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 245) (Secretary Greg Clark).

8 Insolvency Accounts of Insolvency Services for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 576) (Clerk of the House).

9 Local Government Planning and Land Report and Accounts of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 561) (Secretary Sajid Javid).

10 Marshall Aid Commemoration Account of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 539) (Clerk of the House).

11 Museums and Galleries Report and Accounts of the National Portrait Gallery for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 453) (Secretary Karen Bradley).

12 National Lottery etc. Report and Accounts of the Big Lottery Fund for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 374) (Ben Gummer).

13 Parliamentary Standards Report and Accounts of Parliamentary Standards Authority for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 523) (The Speaker).

14 Prison Report of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales for 2015–16 (by Act); to be printed (HC 471) (Secretary Elizabeth Truss).

15 Science and Technology Report and Accounts of the Science and Technology Facilities Council for 2015–16, with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (by Act); to be printed (HC 378) (Secretary Greg Clark).

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CORRECTIONS Monday 18 July 2016 Item 18, Health Committee should have read: Public health post-2013—structures, organisation, funding and delivery: (1) Second Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 140); (2) Written evidence, to be published (HC 140) (Dr Sarah Wollaston).

After Item 21 should have appeared: Treasury Committee Review of the reports into the failure of HBOS: Fourth Report, to be printed, with the formal minutes relating to the Report (HC 582) (Mr Andrew Tyrie).