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House of Commons Wednesday 21 October 2015 Votes and Proceedings

The House met at 11.30 am. PRAYERS.

1 Questions to (1) the Minister for the Cabinet Office (2) the Prime Minister

2 Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill: Presentation (Standing Order No. 57) Geraint Davies, supported by Jeremy Lefroy, Mr Mark Williams, Mrs Madeleine Moon, Dr Julian Lewis, Martyn Day, Helen Goodman and presented a Bill to require the Secretary of State to set targets for sugar content in food and drinks; to provide that sugar content on food and drink labelling be represented in terms of the number of teaspoonfuls of sugar; to provide for standards of information provision in advertising of food and drinks; and for connected purposes. Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 20 November and to be printed (Bill 82).

3 Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment): Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to provide that opposite sex couples may enter into a civil partnership; and for connected purposes; That Tim Loughton, Mr Graham Brady, Andy Slaughter, Caroline Lucas, Greg Mulholland, Mr Geoffrey Robinson, Sir Roger Gale, Stephen Twigg, Mrs Anne Main, , Pauline Latham and Mark Durkan present the Bill. Tim Loughton accordingly presented the Bill. Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Friday 29 January 2016, and to be printed (Bill 83).

4 Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]: Committee of the whole House (First day) The House resolved itself into a Committee (Programme Order, 14 October). (In the Committee) Clause 1 (Devolution: annual report) Amendment 29 made.—(James Wharton.) Clause, as amended, agreed to. It being two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill, the Chair put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on Clauses 1 and 2, new Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of Clauses 1 and 2, Clause 3, Schedule 1, Clause 4 and 2 Votes and Proceedings: 21 October 2015 No. 54

new Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of Clauses 3 and 4 to a conclusion (Programme Order, 14 October). The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83D). (1) That Clause 2 stand part of the Bill (Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded). Question negatived. (2) That New Clause NC23 be added to the Bill (New Clause selected for separate decision).—(Jon Trickett.) The Committee divided. Division No. 81. Ayes: 213 (Tellers: Vicky Foxcroft, Sue Hayman). Noes: 311 (Tellers: Guy Opperman, Jackie Doyle-Price). Question accordingly negatived. (3) That Amendment 4 be made (Question on any Amendment moved by a Minister).— (James Wharton.) The Committee divided. Division No. 82. Ayes: 301 (Tellers: Guy Opperman, Jackie Doyle-Price). Noes: 220 (Tellers: Vicky Foxcroft, Sue Hayman). Question accordingly agreed to. (4) That Clause 3, as amended, stand part of the Bill. Question agreed to. (5) That Amendments 18 to 22 be made. Question agreed to. (6) That Schedule 1, as amended, be the first Schedule to the Bill. Question agreed to. (7) That Clause 4 stand part of the Bill. Question agreed to. Clause 5 (Functions) Amendment 45 proposed.—(Mr Graham Brady.) Question proposed, That the Amendment be made. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Amendments 5 to 8 made. Clause 5, as amended, agreed to. Schedule 2 (Mayors for combined authority areas: police and crime commissioner functions) Amendments 23 to 25 made. Schedule 2, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 6 and 7 agreed to. Clause 8 (Other public authority functions) Amendment 32 made. Clause 8, as amended, agreed to. Clause 17 (Power to transfer etc. public authority functions to certain local authorities)

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Amendment 33 made. Clause 17, as amended, agreed to. Clause 18 (Section 17: procedure etc.) Amendment 15 made. Clause 18, as amended, agreed to. Clause 19 (Devolving health service functions) Amendments 34 to 38 made. Clause 19, as amended, agreed to. Clause 9 agreed to. Schedule 3 agreed to. Clause 10 (Funding of combined authorities) Amendment 9 made. Question put, That Amendment 58 be made.—(Jon Trickett.) The Committee divided. Division No. 83. Ayes: 203 (Tellers: Vicky Foxcroft, Sue Hayman). Noes: 311 (Tellers: Jackie Doyle-Price, Guy Opperman). Question accordingly negatived. It being after 7.00 pm, the Chair put the Questions necessary to bring proceedings on Clause 5, Schedule 2, Clauses 6 to 8, Clauses 17 to 19, Clause 9, Schedule 3, Clauses 10 to 16 and new Clauses and new Schedules relating to the subject matter of Clauses 5 to 19 to a conclusion (Programme Order, 14 October). The following Questions were put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83D). (1) That Clause 10, as amended, stand part of the Bill (Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded). Question agreed to. (2) That Clauses 11 to 15 stand part of the Bill (Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded). Question agreed to. (3) That Amendments 10, 11, 12, 14 and 13 be made (single Question on Amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown).—(Alistair Burt.) Question agreed to. (4) That Clause 16, as amended, stand part of the Bill (Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded). Question agreed to. (5) That New Clause NC8 be added to the Bill (Question on a new Clause moved by a Minister of the Crown).—(Alistair Burt.) Question agreed to. (6) That New Schedule NS1 be added to the Bill (Question on a new Schedule moved by a Minister of the Crown).—(Alistair Burt.) Question agreed to. The occupant of the Chair left the Chair (Programme Order, 14 October). ______

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The Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair. Margot James reported, That the Committee had made progress in the Bill, and moved, That the Committee may have leave to sit again. Committee again tomorrow

5 Statutory Instruments: Motion for Approval Motion made and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), That the draft Renewables Obligation Order 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 July, be approved.—(Margot James.) Question agreed to.

6 Human Rights (Joint Committee): Nomination of committee Motion made and Question put, That Fiona Bruce, Ms Karen Buck, Ms Harriet Harman, Jeremy Lefroy, Mark Pritchard and Amanda Solloway be members of the Joint Committee on Human Rights.—(Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.) The Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question was challenged. Division deferred until Wednesday 28 October (Standing Order No. 41A).

7 Adjournment Subject: Road and rail infrastructure in North Wales (Dr James Davies). Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Margot James.)

Adjourned at 8.27 pm until tomorrow.

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Other proceedings

General Committees: Reports

8 Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee Mr Adrian Bailey (Chair) reported the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Algeria) Order 2015, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Sweden) Order 2015, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Senegal) Order 2015, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Croatia) Order 2015, the draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Bulgaria) Order 2015 and the draft International Tax Enforcement (Brazil) Order 2015.

9 Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee Fabian Hamilton (Chair) reported the draft English Apprenticeships (Consequential Amendments to Primary Legislation) Order 2015.

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).

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10 Armed Forces Bill Select Committee Members: Oliver Colvile, Judith Cummins, Byron Davies, Nusrat Ghani, Kate Hollern, Kevin Hollinrake, Kris Hopkins, John Howell, Mr , Jack Lopresti, Kit Malthouse, Kirsten Oswald, Mr Gavin Shuker and Ruth Smeeth.

11 National Insurance Contributions (Rate Ceilings) Bill Committee (1) Chairs: Andrew Rosindell and Mr Adrian Bailey (2) Members: Philip Boswell, Conor Burns, Julie Cooper, Lucy Frazer, Mark Garnier, Mr David Gauke, Rebecca Long Bailey, Mr Alan Mak, Rob Marris, Andy McDonald, Conor McGinn, John McNally, Mark Menzies, Huw Merriman, Mel Stride and Matt Warman.

12 Psychoactive Substances Bill [Lords] Committee (1) Chairs: Sir David Amess and Mr (2) Members: Steve Brine, Lyn Brown, Mr David Burrowes, James Cleverly, Angela Crawley, Jackie Doyle-Price, Carolyn Harris, Dan Jarvis, Grahame Morris, Mike Penning, Rebecca Pow, Andrew Stephenson, Julian Sturdy, Owen Thompson, Chris White and John Woodcock.

13 First Delegated Legislation Committee (Motion in the names of Chris Grayling and Dr Therese Coffey relating to the electoral Commission) (1) Chair: (2) Members: Gavin Barwell, Crispin Blunt, Ms Karen Buck, Sir Simon Burns, Mr Gregory Campbell, Dr Thérèse Coffey, Neil Coyle, Sir Alan Duncan, Paul Flynn, Mike Freer, Luke Hall, Tristram Hunt, Mr Ranil Jayawardena, Mr David Jones, Grahame Morris, Melanie Onn, Gavin Robinson and David Warburton.

14 Second Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing (Protected Areas) Regulations 2015) (1) Chair: Mr David Hanson (2) Members: Jon Cruddas, Steve Double, Chris Evans, Michael Fabricant, Kevin Foster, Mr Dominic Grieve, Harry Harpham, Andrea Leadsom, Holly Lynch, Callum McCaig, Mrs Sheryll Murray, Chris Philp, Tom Pursglove, Tommy Sheppard, Julian Smith, Derek Thomas, Mr Chuka Umunna and Dr Alan Whitehead.

15 Third Delegated Legislation Committee (Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1571)) (1) Chair: Phil Wilson (2) Members: Victoria Borwick, Mr Ben Bradshaw, Mr Gregory Campbell, Maria Caulfield, Jackie Doyle-Price, Paul Farrelly, Sir Alan Haselhurst, Sir Gerald Howarth, Robert Jenrick, Mr David Lammy, Mr Alan Mak, Amanda Milling, Angela Rayner, Christina Rees, Gavin Robinson, Karl Turner, Mr Shailesh Vara and Helen Whately.

16 Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Algeria) Order 2015, draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Sweden) Order 2015, draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Senegal) Order 2015, draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Croatia) Order 2015, draft Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Bulgaria) Order 2015 and the draft International Tax Enforcement (Brazil) Order 2015) Members: Mr Laurence Robertson discharged and Mark Field nominated in substitution.

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17 Sixth Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (No.3) Order 2015, draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Relevant Authorised Persons) Order 2015 and the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Misconduct and Appropriate Regulator) Order 2015) Members: Julian Sturdy discharged and Kevin Hollinrake nominated in substitution.

18 Seventh Delegated Legislation Committee (Draft Maximum Number of Judges Order 2015) Members: Paul Flynn discharged and Graham Jones nominated in substitution.

19 European Committee B in respect of European Union Document No. 11358/14, a Commission Report: A New Deal for European Defence: Implementation Roadmap for Communication COM(2013)542, Towards a more competitive and efficient defence and security sector Members: Mr Julian Brazier, Douglas Chapman, Oliver Colvile, Judith Cummins, Dr James Davies, Kate Hollern, Kris Hopkins, Mr Bernard Jenkin, Rachael Maskell, Mr Jacob Rees- Mogg, John Spellar, Bob Stewart and Graham Stringer.

20 European Committee B in respect of European Union Document No. 5902/15 and Addendum, a Commission Communication: A Global Partnership for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development after 2015 Members: Ms Diane Abbott, Richard Benyon, Fiona Bruce, David Evennett, Vicky Foxcroft, Patrick Grady, Damian Green, Kate Hoey, Imran Hussain, Charlotte Leslie, Grant Shapps, Mr Virendra Sharma and Nadhim Zahawi.

21 European Committee C in respect of European Union Document No 11976/14 and Addenda 1 to 3, a Commission White Paper: Towards more effective EU merger control Members: Stephen Barclay, Nick Boles, Damian Collins, , Richard Fuller, Peter Grant, Kelvin Hopkins, Stephen Kinnock, Peter Kyle, Jessica Morden, Anne Marie Morris, Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg and Graham Stuart.

European Union Documents Referred

22 European Committee B Unnumbered European Union Document, a Draft Action Plan: Stepping up EU-Turkey cooperation on support of refugees and migration management in view of the situation in Syria and Iraq, together with European Union Documents No. 8961/15, a Commission Communication: A European Agenda on Migration, and No. 9345/15, a Commission Communication: EU Action Plan against migrant smuggling (2015–2020), and Unnumbered European Union Documents, a Council Decision 2015/.../CFSP of dd/mm/2015 for a Council Decision on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED), and Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/xxx of xxx 2015 launching the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED), already referred on 21 July 2015.

Reports from Select Committees

23 Education Committee (1) The Role of the Regional Schools Commissioners: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 401); (2) The Children’s Commissioner for England: Written evidence, to be published (HC 477) (Neil Carmichael).

24 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (1) Defra performance 2014–15: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 443);

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(2) Farmgate prices: Written evidence, to be published (HC 474) (Neil Parish).

25 European Scrutiny Committee (1) Sixth Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 342-vi); (2) Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 553); (3) Ministerial Correspondence: Written evidence, to be published (HC 342) (Sir William Cash).

26 High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 129) (Mr Robert Syms).

27 Home Affairs Committee The Investigation into the late Lord Brittan: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 534) (Keith Vaz).

28 Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (1) HM Government support for UK Victims of IRA attacks that used Gaddafi-supplied Semtex and weapons: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 406); (2) Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland relating to political donations and loans in Northern Ireland: Written evidence, to be published. (Laurence Robertson).

29 Procedure Committee English votes for English laws Standing Orders: Written evidence, to be published (HC 410) (Mr Charles Walker).

30 Public Accounts (Committee of) (1) Care leavers’ transitions to adulthood: Fifth Report, to be printed, with the Formal Minutes relating to the Report (HC 411); (2) Network Rail: 2014–2019 rail investment programme: Oral and written evidence, to be published (HC 473); (3) Services to people with neurological conditions: progress review: Written evidence, to be published (HC 502) (Meg Hillier).

31 Regulatory Reform Committee Andrew Bridgen reported, That he had been chosen as Chair of the Committee.

32 Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee on) Sixth Report, to be printed (HC 352-vi) ()

33 Statutory Instruments (Select Committee on) Third Report, to be printed (HC 461-iii) (Derek Twigg)

34 Treasury Committee Review of the Financial Conduct Authority: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 515) (Mr Andrew Tyrie).

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35 Work and Pensions Committee Benefit delivery: Oral evidence, to be published (HC 372) (Frank Field). John Bercow Speaker

The Speaker will take the Chair at 9.30 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) Rail services to Portsmouth and the South West Resolved, That this House has considered rail services to Portsmouth and the South West.—(Mrs Flick Drummond.) (2) UK science budget and 2015 Spending Review Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered the UK science budget and 2015 Spending Review.—(Stuart Andrew.) At 11.30 am, the Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)). The sitting was suspended between 11.29 am and 2.30 pm (Standing Order No. 10(1)(b)). (3) Black History Month Resolved, That this House has considered Black History Month.—(Angela Crawley.) The sitting was suspended between 4.10 pm and 4.25 pm for a division in the House (Standing Order No. 10(3)). (4) Accessible toilet availability for disabled adults and children Resolved, That this House has considered accessible toilet availability for disabled adults and children.—(Toby Perkins.) (5) Secondary breast cancer Motion made and Question proposed, That this House has considered secondary breast cancer.—(Craig Tracey.) At 5.55 pm, the Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(14)). Sitting adjourned without Question put (Standing Order No. 10(14)).

Adjourned at 5.55 pm until tomorrow. Lindsay Hoyle Chairman of Ways and Means

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APPENDIX Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:

1 National Election Expenditure Draft European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mr Oliver Letwin). Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

2 Defence Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Application to Service Courts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1805), dated 19 October 2015 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Mark Lancaster).

3 Sports Grounds and Sporting Events Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1807), dated 20 October 2015 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Tracey Crouch).

4 Transport Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1798), dated 15 October 2015 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum (by Command) (Secretary Patrick McLoughlin). Other Papers:

5 Energy and Climate Change Department of Energy and Climate Change Minute, dated 21 October 2015, concerning contingent liabilities relating to the entering into of contracts regarding the Hinkley Point C power station, with Annexes (by Command) (Secretary Amber Rudd).