HC Deb 03 December 1996 vol 286 cc933-42
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MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER then proceeded to put forthwith the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion relating to public expenditure, pursuant to Order [29 November].
Motion made, and Question proposed,
That this House welcomes the new public expenditure plans announced by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget speech on 26th November; congratulates Her Majesty's Government on maintaining firm control of public spending while increasing resources for key priority services including the health service, education and law and order; supports the Government's continuing progress in improving efficiency and controlling the costs of government; and applauds its plans to tackle fraud and evasion.—[Mr. Ottaway.]
Amendment proposed to the Question, To leave out from "House" to the end of the Question and to add instead thereof:
rejects the incompetence and mismanagement of the economy by Her Majesty's Government, the misallocation of resources, wrong priorities and the failure to maintain proper and prudent control of the public finances that has resulted in declining public services, and the failure to rebuild infrastructure or to equip Britain for the future; calls for a new approach to rebuild the country, in particular a welfare to work programme financed by a windfall levy on the privatised utilities that will get people back to work and reduce the costs of economic failure, releasing resources for front line public services; calls for switches of resources to provide smaller class sizes from phasing out the Assisted Places Scheme and front line patient care from the costs of National Health Service bureaucracy; and believes that the failure of the Government to manage the economy has resulted in 22 tax rises, including the extension of VAT to domestic fuel, and an increased tax burden."—[Mr. Darling.]
Question put, That the amendment be made:—
§
The House divided: Ayes 280, Noes 316.
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| Division No. 22] |
[11.3 pm |
| AYES |
| Abbott, Ms Diane |
Bray, Dr Jeremy |
| Adams, Mrs Irene |
Brown, Gordon (Dunfermline E) |
| Ainger, Nick |
Brown, Nicholas (Newcastle E) |
| Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE) |
Burden, Richard |
| Allen, Graham |
Byers, Stephen |
| Anderson, Donald (Swansea E) |
Caborn, Richard |
| Anderson, Ms Janet (Ros'dale) |
Callaghan, Jim |
| Armstrong, Ms Hilary |
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) |
| Ashton, Joseph |
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) |
| Austin-Walker, John |
Campbell-Savours, D N |
| Banks, Tony (Newham NW) |
Canavan, Dennis |
| Barnes, Harry |
Cann, Jamie |
| Barren, Kevin |
Chisholm, Malcolm |
| Battle, John |
Church, Ms Judith |
| Bayley, Hugh |
Clapham, Michael |
| Beckett, Mrs Margaret |
Clark, Dr David (S Shields) |
| Bell, Stuart |
Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) |
| Benn, Tony |
Clarke, Tom (Monklands W) |
| Bennett, Andrew F |
Clelland, David |
| Bermingham, Gerald |
Clwyd, Mrs Ann |
| Berry, Roger |
Coffey, Ms Ann |
| Betts, Clive |
Cohen, Harry |
| Blair, Tony |
Connarty, Michael |
| Blunkett, David |
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) |
| Boateng, Paul |
Cook, Robin (Livingston) |
| Boyes, Roland |
Corbyn, Jeremy |
| Bradley, Keith |
Corston, Ms Jean |
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| Cousins, Jim |
Hughes, Roy (Newport E) |
| Cox, Tom |
Hutton, John |
| Cummings, John |
Illsley, Eric |
| Cunliffe, Lawrence |
Ingram, Adam |
| Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try SE) |
Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampst'd) |
| Cunningham, Dr John |
Jackson, Mrs Helen (Hillsborough) |
| Cunningham, Ms R (Perth Kinross) |
Jamieson, David |
| Dafis, Cynog |
Jenkins, Brian D (SE Staffs) |
| Dalyell, Tam |
Jones, Barry (Alyn & D'side) |
| Darling, Alistair |
Jones, Ieuan Wyn (Ynys Môn) |
| Davidson, Ian |
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) |
| Davies, Bryan (Oldham C) |
Jones, Dr L (B'ham Selly Oak) |
| Davies, Denzil (Llanelli) |
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd SW) |
| Davies, Ron (Caerphilly) |
Jowell, Ms Tessa |
| Davis, Terry (B'ham Hodge H) |
Kaufman, Gerald |
| Denham, John |
Keen, Alan |
| Dewar, Donald |
Kennedy, Mrs Jane (Broadgreen) |
| Dixon, Don |
Khabra, Piara S |
| Dobson, Frank |
Kilfoyle, Peter |
| Donohoe, Brian H |
Lestor, Miss Joan (Eccles) |
| Dowd, Jim |
Lewis, Terry |
| Dunnachie, Jimmy |
Liddell, Mrs Helen |
| Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth |
Litherland, Robert |
| Eagle, Ms Angela |
Livingstone, Ken |
| Eastham, Ken |
Lloyd, Tony (Stretf'd) |
| Etherington, Bill |
Llwyd, Elfyn |
| Evans, John (St Helens N) |
Loyden, Eddie |
| Ewing, Mrs Margaret |
McAllion, John |
| Faulds, Andrew |
McAvoy, Thomas |
| Field, Frank (Birkenhead) |
McCartney, Ian (Makerf'ld) |
| Fisher, Mark |
McCartney, Robert (N Down) |
| Flynn, Paul |
McCrea, Rev William |
| Foster, Derek |
Macdonald, Calum |
| Foulkes, George |
McFall, John |
| Fraser, John |
McGrady, Eddie |
| Fyfe, Mrs Maria |
McKelvey, William |
| Galbraith, Sam |
Mackinlay, Andrew |
| Galloway, George |
McLeish, Henry |
| Gapes, Mike |
McMaster, Gordon |
| Garrett, John |
McNamara, Kevin |
| George, Bruce |
MacShane, Denis |
| Gerrard, Neil |
McWilliam, John |
| Gilbert, Dr John |
Madden, Max |
| Godman, Dr Norman A |
Mahon, Mrs Alice |
| Godsiff, Roger |
Mallon, Seamus |
| Golding, Mrs Llin |
Mandelson, Peter |
| Gordon, Ms Mildred |
Marek, Dr John |
| Graham, Thomas |
Marshall, David (Shettleston) |
| Grant, Bernie (Tottenham) |
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) |
| Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) |
Martin, Michael J (Springburn) |
| Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) |
Martlew, Eric |
| Grocott, Bruce |
Maxton, John |
| Gunnell, John |
Meacher, Michael |
| Hain, Peter |
Meale, Alan |
| Hall, Mike |
Michael, Alun |
| Hanson, David |
Michie, Bill (Shef'ld Heeley) |
| Hardy, Peter |
Milburn, Alan |
| Harman, Ms Harriet |
Miller, Andrew |
| Hattersley, Roy |
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) |
| Henderson, Doug |
Moonie, Dr Lewis |
| Hendron, Dr Joe |
Morgan, Rhodri |
| Heppell, John |
Morley, Elliot |
| Hill, Keith (Streatham) |
Morris, Alfred (Wy'nshawe) |
| Hinchliffe, David |
Morris, Ms Estelle (B'ham Yardley) |
| Hodge, Ms Margaret |
Morris, John (Aberavon) |
| Hoey, Miss Kate |
Mowlam, Ms Marjorie |
| Hogg, Norman (Cumbernauld) |
Mudie, George |
| Home Robertson, John |
Mullin, Chris |
| Hood, Jimmy |
Murphy, Paul |
| Hoon, Geoffrey |
Oakes, Gordon |
| Howarth, Alan (Stratf'd-on-A) |
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) |
| Howarth, George (Knowsley N) |
O'Brien, William (Normanton) |
| Howells, Dr Kim |
O'Hara, Edward |
| Hoyle, Doug |
Olner, Bill |
| Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) |
O'Neill, Martin |
| Hughes, Robert (Ab'd'n N) |
Orme, Stanley |
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| Paisley, Rev Ian |
Snape, Peter |
| Parry, Robert |
Soley, Clive |
| Pearson, Ian |
Spearing, Nigel |
| Pendry, Tom |
Spellar, John |
| Pickthall, Colin |
Squire, Ms R (Dunfermline W) |
| Pike, Peter L |
Steinberg, Gerry |
| Pope, Greg |
Stevenson, George |
| Powell, Sir Raymond (Ogmore) |
Stott, Roger |
| Prentice, Mrs B (Lewisham E) |
Strang, Dr Gavin |
| Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) |
Straw, Jack |
| Prescott, John |
Sutcliffe, Gerry |
| Primarolo, Ms Dawn |
Taylor, Mrs Ann (Dewsbury) |
| Purchase, Ken |
Thompson, Jack (Wansbeck) |
| Quin, Ms Joyce |
Timms, Stephen |
| Radice, Giles |
Tipping, Paddy |
| Randall, Stuart |
Touhig, Don |
| Raynsford, Nick |
Trickett, Jon |
| Reid, Dr John |
Vaz, Keith |
| Robertson, George (Hamilton) |
Walker, Sir Harold |
| Robinson, Geoffrey (Cov'try NW) |
Walley, Ms Joan |
| Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) |
Wardell, Gareth (Gower) |
| Roche, Mrs Barbara |
Wareing, Robert N |
| Rogers, Allan |
Watson, Mike |
| Rooker, Jeff |
Welsh, Andrew |
| Rooney, Terry |
Wicks, Malcolm |
| Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) |
Wigley, Dafydd |
| Rowlands, Ted |
Williams, Alan (Swansea W) |
| Ruddock, Ms Joan |
Williams, Alan W (Carmarthen) |
| Salmond, Alex |
Wilson, Brian |
| Sedgemore, Brian |
Winnick, David |
| Sheerman, Barry |
Wise, Mrs Audrey |
| Sheldon, Robert |
Worthington, Tony |
| Shore, Peter |
Wray, Jimmy |
| Short, Ms Clare |
Wright, Dr Tony |
| Simpson, Alan |
Young, David (Bolton SE) |
| Skinner, Dennis |
|
| Smith, Andrew (Oxford E) |
Tellers for the Ayes: |
| Smith, Chris (Islington S) |
Mr. Joe Benton and |
| Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent) |
Mr. Dennis Turner. |
| NOES |
| Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) |
Brazier, Julian |
| Aitken, Jonathan |
Bright, Sir Graham |
| Alexander, Richard |
Brooke, Peter |
| Alison, Michael (Selby) |
Brown, Michael (Brigg Cl'thorpes) |
| Allason, Rupert (Torbay) |
Browning, Mrs Angela |
| Amess, David |
Bruce, Ian (S Dorset) |
| Ancram, Michael |
Budgen, Nicholas |
| Arbuthnot, James |
Burns, Simon |
| Arnold, Jacques (Gravesham) |
Burt, Alistair |
| Ashby, David |
Butcher, John |
| Aspinwall, Jack |
Butler, Peter |
| Atkins, Robert |
Butterfill, John |
| Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) |
Carlisle, John (Luton N) |
| Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) |
Carlisle, Sir Kenneth (Linc'n) |
| Baker, Kenneth (Mole V) |
Carrington, Matthew |
| Baker, Nicholas (N Dorset) |
Carttiss, Michael |
| Baldry, Tony |
Cash, William |
| Banks, Matthew (Southport) |
Channon, Paul |
| Banks, Robert (Harrogate) |
Chapman, Sir Sydney |
| Bates, Michael |
Churchill, Mr |
| Batiste, Spencer |
Clappison, James |
| Bellingham, Henry |
Clark, Dr Michael (Rochf'd) |
| Bendall, Vivian |
Clarke, Kenneth (Rushdiffe) |
| Beresford, Sir Paul |
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey |
| Biffen, John |
Coe, Sebastian |
| Body, Sir Richard |
Colvin, Michael |
| Bonsor, Sir Nicholas |
Congdon, David |
| Booth, Hartley |
Conway, Derek |
| Boswell, Tim |
Coombs, Anthony (Wyre F) |
| Bottomley, Peter (Eltham) |
Coombs, Simon (Swindon) |
| Bottomley, Mrs Virginia |
Cope, Sir John |
| Bowden, Sir Andrew |
Cormack, Sir Patrick |
| Bowis, John |
Couchman, James |
| Boyson, Sir Rhodes |
Cran, James |
| Brandreth, Gyles |
Currie, Mrs Edwina |
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| Curry, David |
Howard, Michael |
| Davies, Quentin (Stamf'd) |
Howell, David (Guildf'd) |
| Davis, David (Boothferry) |
Howell, Sir Ralph (N Norfolk) |
| Day, Stephen |
Hughes, Robert G (Harrow W) |
| Deva, Nirj Joseph |
Hunt, David (Wirral W) |
| Devlin, Tim |
Hunt, Sir John (Ravensb'ne) |
| Dicks, Terry |
Hunter, Andrew |
| Dorrell, Stephen |
Hurd, Douglas |
| Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James |
Jack, Michael |
| Dover, Den |
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) |
| Duncan, Alan |
Jenkin, Bernard (Colchester N) |
| Duncan Smith, Iain |
Jessel, Toby |
| Dunn, Bob |
Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey |
| Durant, Sir Anthony |
Jones, Gwilym (Cardiff N) |
| Dykes, Hugh |
Jones, Robert B (W Herts) |
| Eggar, Tim |
Jopling, Michael |
| Elletson, Harold |
Kellett-Bowman, Dame Elaine |
| Emery, Sir Peter |
Key, Robert |
| Evans, David (Welwyn Hatf'ld) |
King, Tom |
| Evans, Jonathan (Brecon) |
Kirkhope, Timothy |
| Evans, Nigel (Ribble V) |
Knight, Mrs Angela (Erewash) |
| Evans, Roger (Monmouth) |
Knight, Greg (Derby N) |
| Evennett, David |
Knight, Dame Jill (Edgbaston) |
| Faber, David |
Knox, Sir David |
| Fabricant, Michael |
Kynoch, George |
| Fenner, Dame Peggy |
Lait, Mrs Jacqui |
| Field, Barry (Isle of Wight) |
Lamont, Norman |
| Fishburn, Dudley |
Lang, Ian |
| Forman, Nigel |
Lawrence, Sir Ivan |
| Forsyth, Michael (Stirling) |
Legg, Barry |
| Forth, Eric |
Leigh, Edward |
| Fowler, Sir Norman |
Lennox-Boyd, Sir Mark |
| Fox, Dr Liam (Woodspring) |
Lester, Sir Jim (Broxtowe) |
| Fox, Sir Marcus (Shipley) |
Lidington, David |
| Freeman, Roger |
Lilley, Peter |
| French, Douglas |
Lloyd, Sir Peter (Fareham) |
| Fry, Sir Peter |
Lord, Michael |
| Gale, Roger |
Luff, Peter |
| Gallie, Phil |
Lyell, Sir Nicholas |
| Gardiner, Sir George |
MacGregor, John |
| Garnier, Edward |
MacKay, Andrew |
| Gill, Christopher |
Maclean, David |
| Gillan, Mrs Cheryl |
McLoughlin, Patrick |
| Goodlad, Alastair |
McNair-Wilson, Sir Patrick |
| Goodson-Wickes, Dr Charles |
Madel, Sir David |
| Gorman, Mrs Teresa |
Maitland, Lady Olga |
| Gorst, Sir John |
Malone, Gerald |
| Grant, Sir Anthony (SW Cambs) |
Mans, Keith |
| Greenway, Harry (Eating N) |
Marland, Paul |
| Greenway, John (Ryedale) |
Marlow, Tony |
| Griffiths, Peter (Portsmouth N) |
Marshall, John (Hendon S) |
| Grylls, Sir Michael |
Marshall, Sir Michael (Arundel) |
| Gummer, John |
Martin, David (Portsmouth S) |
| Hague, William |
Mates, Michael |
| Hamilton, Sir Archibald |
Mawhinney, Dr Brian |
| Hamilton, Neil (Tatton) |
Mayhew, Sr Patrick |
| Hampson, Dr Keith |
Mellor, David |
| Hanley, Jeremy |
Merchant, Piers |
| Hannam, Sir John |
Mills, Iain |
| Hargreaves, Andrew |
Mitchell, Andrew (Gedling) |
| Harris, David |
Mitchell, Sir David (NW Hants) |
| Haselhurst, Sir Alan |
Moate, Sir Roger |
| Hawkins, Nick |
Monro, Sir Hector |
| Hawksley, Warren |
Montgomery, Sir Fergus |
| Hayes, Jerry |
Moss, Malcolm |
| Heald, Oliver |
Needham, Richard |
| Heath, Sir Edward |
Nelson, Anthony |
| Heathcoat-Amory, David |
Neubert, Sir Michael |
| Hendry, Charles |
Newton, Tony |
| Heseltine, Michael |
Nicholls, Patrick |
| Hicks, Sir Robert |
Nicholson, David (Taunton) |
| Higgins, Sir Terence |
Norris, Steve |
| Hill, Sir James (Southampton Test) |
Onslow, Sir Cranley |
| Hogg, Douglas (Grantham) |
Oppenheim, Phillip |
| Horam, John |
Page, Richard |
| Hordern, Sir Peter |
Paice, James |
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| Patnick, Sir Irvine |
Streeter, Gary |
| Patten, John |
Sumberg, David |
| Pattie, Sir Geoffrey |
Sweeney, Walter |
| Pawsey, James |
Sykes, John |
| Peacock, Mrs Elizabeth |
Tapsell, Sir Peter |
| Pickles, Eric |
Taylor, Ian (Esher) |
| Porter, David |
Taylor, John M (Solihull) |
| Portillo, Michael |
Taylor, Sir Teddy |
| Powell, William (Corby) |
Temple-Morris, Peter |
| Rathbone, Tim |
Thomason, Roy |
| Redwood, John |
Thompson, Sir Donald (Calder V) |
| Renton, Tim |
Thompson, Patrick (Norwich N) |
| Richards, Rod |
Thomton, Sir Malcolm |
| Riddick, Graham |
Townend, John (Bridlington) |
| Rifkind, Malcolm |
Townsend, Cyril D (Bexl'yh'th) |
| Robathan, Andrew |
Tracey, Richard |
| Roberts, Sir Wyn |
Tredinnick, David |
| Robertson, Raymond S (Ab'd'n S) |
Trend, Michael |
| Robinson, Mark (Somerton) |
Trotter, Neville |
| Roe, Mrs Marion |
Twinn, Dr Ian |
| Rowe, Andrew |
Vaughan, Sir Gerard |
| Rumbold, Dame Angela |
Viggers, Peter |
| Ryder, Richard |
Waldegrave, William |
| Sackville, Tom |
Walden, George |
| Sainsbury, Sir Timothy |
Walker, Bill (N Tayside) |
| Shaw, David (Dover) |
Waller, Gary |
| Shaw, Sir Giles (Pudsey) |
Ward, John |
| Shephard, Mrs Gillian |
Wardle, Charles (Bexhill) |
| Shepherd, Sir Colin (Henef'd) |
Waterson, Nigel |
| Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge) |
Watts, John |
| Shersby, Sir Michael |
Wells, Bowen |
| Sims, Sir Roger |
Wheeler, Sir John |
| Skeet, Sir Trevor |
Whitney, Ray |
| Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick) |
Whittingdale, John |
| Smith, Tim (Beaconsf'ld) |
Widdecombe, Miss Ann |
| Soames, Nicholas |
Wiggin, Sir Jerry |
| Speed, Sir Keith |
Wilkinson, John |
| Spencer, Sir Derek |
Willetts, David |
| Spicer, Sir Jim (W Dorset) |
Wilshire, David |
| Spicer, Sir Michael (S Worcs) |
Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton) |
| Spink, Dr Robert |
Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesf'ld) |
| Spring, Richard |
Wolfson, Mark |
| Sproat, Iain |
Wood, Timothy |
| Squire, Robin (Hornchurch) |
Yeo, Tim |
| Stanley, Sir John |
Young, Sir George |
| Steen, Anthony |
|
| Stephen, Michael |
Tellers for the Noes: |
| Stern, Michael |
Mr. Roger Knapman and |
| Stewart, Allan |
Mr. Richard Ottaway. |
§
Question accordingly negatived.
§
Main Question put:—
§
The House divided: Ayes 312, Noes 306.
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| Division No. 23] |
[11.17 pm |
| AYES |
| Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) |
Banks, Matthew (Southport) |
| Aitken, Jonathan |
Banks, Robert (Harrogate) |
| Alexander, Richard |
Batiste, Spencer |
| Alison, Michael (Selby) |
Bellingham, Henry |
| Allason, Rupert (Torbay) |
Bendall, Vivian |
| Amess, David |
Beresford, Sir Paul |
| Ancram, Michael |
Biffen, John |
| Arbuthnot, James |
Body, Sir Richard |
| Arnold, Jacques (Gravesham) |
Bonsor, Sir Nicholas |
| Ashby, David |
Booth, Hartley |
| Aspinwall, Jack |
Boswell, Tim |
| Atkins, Robert |
Bottomley, Peter (Eltham) |
| Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) |
Bottomley, Mrs Virginia |
| Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) |
Bowden, Sir Andrew |
| Baker, Kenneth (Mole V) |
Bowis, John |
| Baker, Nicholas (N Dorset) |
Boyson, Sir Rhodes |
| Baldry, Tony |
Brandreth, Gyles |
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| Brazier, Julian |
Gill, Christopher |
| Bright, Sir Graham |
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl |
| Brooke, Peter |
Goodlad, Alastair |
| Brown, Michael (Brigg Cl'thorpes) |
Goodson-Wickes, Dr Charles |
| Browning, Mrs Angela |
Gorman, Mrs Teresa |
| Bruce, Ian (S Dorset) |
Gorst, Sir John |
| Budgen, Nicholas |
Grant, Sir Anthony (SW Cambs) |
| Burns, Simon |
Greenway, Harry (Ealing N) |
| Butt, Alistair |
Greenway, John (Ryedale) |
| Butcher, John |
Griffiths, Peter (Portsmouth N) |
| Butler, Peter |
Grylls, Sir Michael |
| Butterfill, John |
Gummer, John |
| Carlisle, John (Luton N) |
Hague, William |
| Carlisle, Sir Kenneth (Linc'n) |
Hamilton, Sir Archibald |
| Carrington, Matthew |
Hamilton, Neil (Tatton) |
| Carttiss, Michael |
Hampson, Dr Keith |
| Cash, William |
Hanley, Jeremy |
| Channon, Paul |
Hannam, Sir John |
| Chapman, Sir Sydney |
Hargreaves, Andrew |
| Churchill, Mr |
Harris, David |
| Clappison, James |
Haselhurst, Sir Alan |
| Clark, Dr Michael (Rochf'd) |
Hawkins, Nick |
| Clarke, Kenneth (Rushcliffe) |
Hawksley, Warren |
| Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey |
Hayes, Jerry |
| Coe, Sebastian |
Heald, Oliver |
| Colvin, Michael |
Heath, Sir Edward |
| Congdon, David |
Heathcoat-Amory, David |
| Conway, Derek |
Hendry, Charles |
| Coombs, Anthony (Wyre F) |
Heseltine, Michael |
| Coombs, Simon (Swindon) |
Hicks, Sir Robert |
| Cope, Sir John |
Higgins, Sir Terence |
| Cormack, Sir Patrick |
Hill, Sir James (Southampton Test) |
| Couchman, James |
Hogg, Douglas (Grantham) |
| Cran, James |
Horam, John |
| Currie, Mrs Edwina |
Hordern, Sir Peter |
| Curry, David |
Howard, Michael |
| Davies, Quentin (Stamf'd) |
Howell, David (Guildf'd) |
| Davis, David (Boothferry) |
Howell, Sir Ralph (N Norfolk) |
| Day, Stephen |
Hughes, Robert G (Harrow W) |
| Deva, Nirj Joseph |
Hunt, David (Wirral W) |
| Devlin, Tim |
Hunt, Sir John (Ravensb'ne) |
| Dicks, Terry |
Hunter, Andrew |
| Dorrell, Stephen |
Jack, Michael |
| Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James |
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) |
| Dover, Den |
Jenkin, Bernard (Colchester N) |
| Duncan, Alan |
Jessel, Toby |
| Duncan Smith, Iain |
Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey |
| Dunn, Bob |
Jones, Gwilym (Cardiff N) |
| Durant, Sir Anthony |
Jones, Robert B (W Herts) |
| Dykes, Hugh |
Jopling, Michael |
| Eggar, Tim |
Kellett-Bowman, Dame Elaine |
| Elletson, Harold |
Key, Robert |
| Emery, Sir Peter |
King, Tom |
| Evans, David (Welwyn Hatf'ld) |
Kirkhope, Timothy |
| Evans, Jonathan (Brecon) |
Knight, Mrs Angela (Erewash) |
| Evans, Nigel (Ribble V) |
Knight, Greg (Derby N) |
| Evans, Roger (Monmouth) |
Knight, Dame Jill (Edgbaston) |
| Evennett, David |
Knox, Sir David |
| Faber, David |
Kynoch, George |
| Fabricant, Michael |
Lait, Mrs Jacqui |
| Fenner, Dame Peggy |
Lamont, Norman |
| Field, Barry (Isle of Wight) |
Lang, Ian |
| Fishburn, Dudley |
Lawrence, Sir Ivan |
| Forman, Nigel |
Legg, Barry |
| Forsyth, Michael (Stirling) |
Leigh, Edward |
| Forth, Eric |
Lennox-Boyd, Sir Mark |
| Fowler, Sir Norman |
Lester, Sir Jim (Broxtowe) |
| Fox, Dr Liam (Woodspring) |
Lidington, David |
| Fox, Sir Marcus (Shipley) |
Lilley, Peter |
| Freeman, Roger |
Lloyd, Sir Peter (Fareham) |
| French, Douglas |
Lord, Michael |
| Fry, Sir Peter |
Luff, Peter |
| Gale, Roger |
Lyell, Sir Nicholas |
| Gallie, Phil |
MacGregor, John |
| Gardiner, Sir George |
MacKay, Andrew |
| Garnier, Edward |
Maclean, David |
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| McLoughlin, Patrick |
Sims, Sir Roger |
| McNair-Wilson, Sir Patrick |
Skeet, Sir Trevor |
| Madel, Sir David |
Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick) |
| Maitland, Lady Olga |
Smith, Tim (Beaconsf'ld) |
| Malone, Gerald |
Soames, Nicholas |
| Mans, Keith |
Speed, Sir Keith |
| Marland, Paul |
Spencer, Sir Derek |
| Marlow, Tony |
Spicer, Sir Jim (W Dorset) |
| Marshall, John (Hendon S) |
Spicer, Sir Michael (S Worcs) |
| Marshall, Sir Michael (Arundel) |
Spink, Dr Robert |
| Martin, David (Portsmouth S) |
Spring, Richard |
| Mates, Michael |
Sproat, Iain |
| Mayhew, Sir Patrick |
Squire, Robin (Hornchurch) |
| Mellor, David |
Stanley, Sir John |
| Merchant, Piers |
Steen, Anthony |
| Mills, Iain |
Stephen, Michael |
| Mitchell, Andrew (Gedling) |
Stern, Michael |
| Mitchell, Sir David (NW Hants) |
Stewart, Allan |
| Moate, Sir Roger |
Streeter, Gary |
| Monro, Sir Hector |
Sumberg, David |
| Montgomery, Sir Fergus |
Sweeney, Walter |
| Moss, Malcolm |
Sykes, John |
| Needham, Richard |
Tapsell, Sir Peter |
| Nelson, Anthony |
Taylor, Ian (Esher) |
| Neubert, Sir Michael |
Taylor, John M (Solihull) |
| Newton, Tony |
Temple-Morris, Peter |
| Nicholls, Patrick |
Thomason, Roy |
| Nicholson, David (Taunton) |
Thompson, Sir Donald (Calder V) |
| Norris, Steve |
Thompson, Patrick (Norwich N) |
| Onslow, Sir Cranley |
Thornton, Sir Malcolm |
| Oppenheim, Phillip |
Townend, John (Bridlington) |
| Ottaway, Richard |
Townsend, Cyril D (Bexl'yh'th) |
| Page, Richard |
Tracey, Richard |
| Paice, James |
Tredinnick, David |
| Patnick, Sir Irvine |
Trend, Michael |
| Patten, John |
Trotter, Neville |
| Pattie, Sir Geoffrey |
Twinn, Dr Ian |
| Pawsey, James |
Vaughan, Sir Gerard |
| Peacock, Mrs Elizabeth |
Viggers, Peter |
| Pickles, Eric |
Walden, George |
| Porter, David |
Walker, Bill (N Tayside) |
| Portillo, Michael |
Waller, Gary |
| Powell, William (Corby) |
Ward, John |
| Rathbone, Tim |
Wardle, Charles (Bexhill) |
| Redwood, John |
Waterson, Nigel |
| Renton, Tim |
Watts, John |
| Richards, Rod |
Wells, Bowen |
| Riddick, Graham |
Wheeler, Sir John |
| Rifkind, Malcolm |
Whitney, Ray |
| Robathan, Andrew |
Whittingdale, John |
| Roberts, Sir Wyn |
Widdecombe, Miss Ann |
| Robertson, Raymond S (Ab'd'n S) |
Wiggin, Sir Jerry |
| Robinson, Mark (Somerton) |
Wilkinson, John |
| Roe, Mrs Marion |
Willetts, David |
| Rowe, Andrew |
Wilshire, David |
| Rumbold, Dame Angela |
Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton) |
| Ryder, Richard |
Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesf'ld) |
| Sackville, Tom |
Wolfson, Mark |
| Sainsbury, Sir Timothy |
Wood, Timothy |
| Shaw, David (Dover) |
Yeo, Tim |
| Shaw, Sir Giles (Pudsey) |
Young, Sir George |
| Shephard, Mrs Gillian |
|
| Shepherd, Sir Colin (Heref'd) |
Tellers for the Ayes: |
| Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge) |
Mr. Michael Bates and |
| Shersby, Sir Michael |
Mr. Roger Knapman. |
| NOES |
| Abbott, Ms Diane |
Ashdown, Paddy |
| Adams, Mrs Irene |
Ashton, Joseph |
| Ainger, Nick |
Austin-Walker, John |
| Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE) |
Banks, Tony (Newham NW) |
| Allen, Graham |
Barnes, Harry |
| Alton, David |
Barron, Kevin |
| Anderson, Donald (Swansea E) |
Battle, John |
| Anderson, Ms Janet (Ros'dale) |
Bayley, Hugh |
| Armstrong, Ms Hilary |
Beckett, Mrs Margaret |
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| Beith, AJ |
Foster, Derek |
| Bell, Stuart |
Foster, Don (Bath) |
| Benn, Tony |
Foulkes, George |
| Bennett, Andrew F |
Fraser, John |
| Bermingham, Gerald |
Fyfe, Mrs Maria |
| Berry, Roger |
Galbraith, Sam |
| Betts, Clive |
Galloway, George |
| Blair, Tony |
Gapes, Mike |
| Blunkett, David |
Garrett, John |
| Boateng, Paul |
George, Bruce |
| Boyes, Roland |
Gerrard, Neil |
| Bradley, Keith |
Gilbert, Dr John |
| Bray, Dr Jeremy |
Godman, Dr Norman A |
| Brown, Gordon (Dunfermline E) |
Godsiff, Roger |
| Brown, Nicholas (Newcastle E) |
Golding, Mrs Llin |
| Bruce, Malcolm (Gordon) |
Gordon, Ms Mildred |
| Burden, Richard |
Graham, Thomas |
| Byers, Stephen |
Grant, Bernie (Tottenham) |
| Caborn, Richard |
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) |
| Callaghan, Jim |
Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) |
| Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) |
Grocott, Bruce |
| Campbell, Menzies (Fife NE) |
Gunnell, John |
| Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) |
Hain, Peter |
| Campbell-Savours, D N |
Hall, Mike |
| Canavan, Dennis |
Hanson, David |
| Cann, Jamie |
Hardy, Peter |
| Carlile, Alex (Montgomery) |
Harman, Ms Harriet |
| Chidgey, David |
Harvey, Nick |
| Chisholm, Malcolm |
Hattersley, Roy |
| Church, Ms Judith |
Henderson, Doug |
| Clapham, Michael |
Hendron, Dr Joe |
| Clark, Dr David (S Shields) |
Heppell, John |
| Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) |
Hill, Keith (Streatham) |
| Clarke, Tom (Monklands W) |
Hinchliffe, David |
| Clelland, David |
Hodge, Ms Margaret |
| Clwyd, Mrs Ann |
Hoey, Miss Kate |
| Coffey, Ms Ann |
Hogg, Norman (Cumbernauld) |
| Cohen, Harry |
Home Robertson, John |
| Connarty, Michael |
Hood, Jimmy |
| Cook, Frank (Stockton N) |
Hoon, Geoffrey |
| Cook, Robin (Livingston) |
Howarth, Alan (Stratf'd-on-A) |
| Corbyn, Jeremy |
Howarth, George (Knowsley N) |
| Corston, Ms Jean |
Howells, Dr Kim |
| Cousins, Jim |
Hoyle, Doug |
| Cox, Tom |
Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) |
| Cummings, John |
Hughes, Robert (Ab'd'n N) |
| Cunliffe, Lawrence |
Hughes, Roy (Newport E) |
| Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try SE) |
Hughes, Simon (Southwark) |
| Cunningham, Dr John |
Hume, John |
| Cunningham, Ms R (Perth Kinross) |
Hutton, John |
| Dafis, Cynog |
Illsley, Eric |
| Dalyell, Tam |
Ingram, Adam |
| Darling, Alistair |
Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampsf'd) |
| Davidson, Ian |
Jackson, Mrs Helen (Hillsborough) |
| Davies, Bryan (Oldham C) |
Jamieson, David |
| Davies, Chris (Littleborough) |
Jenkins, Brian D (SE Staffs) |
| Davies, Denzil (Llanelli) |
Johnston, Sir Russell |
| Davies, Ron (Caerphilly) |
Jones, Barry (Alyn & D'side) |
| Davis, Terry (B'ham Hodge H) |
Jones, Ieuan Wyn (Ynys Môn) |
| Denham, John |
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) |
| Dewar, Donald |
Jones, Dr L (B'ham Selly Oak) |
| Dixon, Don |
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd SW) |
| Dobson, Frank |
Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham) |
| Donohoe, Brian H |
Jowell, Ms Tessa |
| Dowd, Jim |
Kaufman, Gerald |
| Dunnachie, Jimmy |
Keen, Alan |
| Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth |
Kennedy, Charles (Ross C & S) |
| Eagle, Ms Angela |
Kennedy, Mrs Jane (Broadgreen) |
| Eastham, Ken |
Khabra, Piara S |
| Etherington, Bill |
Kilfoyle, Peter |
| Evans, John (St Helens N) |
Kirkwood, Archy |
| Ewing, Mrs Margaret |
Lestor, Miss Joan (Eccles) |
| Faulds, Andrew |
Lewis, Terry |
| Field, Frank (Birkenhead) |
Liddell, Mrs Helen |
| Fisher, Mark |
Litherland, Robert |
| Flynn, Paul |
Livingstone, Ken |
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| Lloyd, Tony (Stretf'd) |
Quin, Ms Joyce |
| Llwyd, Elfyn |
Radice, Giles |
| Loyden, Eddie |
Randall, Stuart |
| Lynne, Ms Liz |
Raynsford, Nick |
| McAllion, John |
Reid, Dr John |
| McAvoy, Thomas |
Rendel, David |
| McCartney, Ian (Makerf'ld) |
Robertson, George (Hamilton) |
| McCartney, Robert (N Down) |
Robinson, Geoffrey (Cov'try NW) |
| McCrea, Rev William |
Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) |
| Macdonald, Calum |
Roche, Mrs Barbara |
| McFall, John |
Rogers, Allan |
| McGrady, Eddie |
Rooker, Jeff |
| McKelvey, William |
Rooney, Terry |
| Mackinlay, Andrew |
Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) |
| McLeish, Henry |
Rowlands, Ted |
| Maclennan, Robert |
Ruddock, Ms Joan |
| McMaster, Gordon |
Salmond, Alex |
| McNamara, Kevin |
Sedgemore, Brian |
| MacShane, Denis |
Sheerman, Barry |
| McWilliam, John |
Sheldon, Robert |
| Madden, Max |
Shore, Peter |
| Maddock, Mrs Diana |
Short, Ms Clare |
| Mahon, Mrs Alice |
Simpson, Alan |
| Mallon, Seamus |
Skinner, Dennis |
| Mandelson, Peter |
Smith, Andrew (Oxford E) |
| Marek, Dr John |
Smith, Chris (Islington S) |
| Marshall, David (Shettleston) |
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent) |
| Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) |
Snape, Peter |
| Martin, Michael J (Springbum) |
Soley, Clive |
| Martlew, Eric |
Spearing, Nigel |
| Maxton, John |
Spellar, John |
| Meacher, Michael |
Squire, Ms R (Dunfermline W) |
| Meale, Alan |
Steinberg, Gerry |
| Michael, Alun |
Stevenson, George |
| Michie, Bill (Shef'ld Heeley) |
Stott, Roger |
| Michie, Mrs Ray (Argyll Bute) |
Strang, Dr Gavin |
| Milburn, Alan |
Straw, Jack |
| Miller, Andrew |
Sutcliffe, Gerry |
| Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) |
Taylor, Mrs Ann (Dewsbury) |
| Moonie, Dr Lewis |
Taylor, Matthew (Truro) |
| Morgan, Rhodri |
Thompson, Jack (Wansbeck) |
| Morley, Elliot |
Thurnham, Peter |
| Morris, Alfred (Wy'nshawe) |
Timms, Stephen |
| Morris, Ms Estelle (B'ham Yardley) |
Tipping, Paddy |
| Morris, John (Aberavon) |
Touhig, Don |
| Mowlam, Ms Marjorie |
Trickett, Jon |
| Mudie, George |
Tyler, Paul |
| Mullin, Chris |
Vaz, Keith |
| Murphy, Paul |
Walker, Sir Harold |
| Nicholson, Miss Emma (W Devon) |
Wallace, James |
| Oakes, Gordon |
Walley, Ms Joan |
| O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) |
Wandell, Gareth (Gower) |
| O'Brien, William (Normanton) |
Wareing, Robert N |
| O'Hara, Edward |
Watson, Mike |
| Olner, Bill |
Welsh, Andrew |
| O'Neill, Martin |
Wicks, Malcolm |
| Orme, Stanley |
Wigley, Dafydd |
| Paisley, Rev Ian |
Williams, Alan (Swansea W) |
| Parry, Robert |
Williams, Alan W (Carmarthen) |
| Pearson, Ian |
Wilson, Brian |
| Pendry, Tom |
Winnick, David |
| Pickthall, Colin |
Wise, Mrs Audrey |
| Pike, Peter L |
Worthington, Tony |
| Pope, Greg |
Wray, Jimmy |
| Powell, Sir Raymond (Ogmore) |
Wright, Dr Tony |
| Prentice, Mrs B (Lewisham E) |
Young, David (Bolton SE) |
| Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) |
|
| Prescott, John |
Tellers for the Noes: |
| Primarolo, Ms Dawn |
Mr. Joe Benton and |
| Purchase, Ken |
Mr. Dennis Turner. |
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Question accordingly agreed to.
§
Resolved,
That this House welcomes the new public expenditure plans announced by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget speech on 26th November; congratulates Her Majesty's Government on maintaining firm control of public spending while increasing resources for key priority services including the health service, education and law and order; supports the Government's continuing progress in improving efficiency and controlling the costs of government; and applauds its plans to tackle fraud and evasion.