HC Deb 07 August 1980 vol 990 cc814-25

Lords amendments considered.

4.55 pm
Mr. Bruce Millan (Glasgow, Craigton)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. It might be for the convenience of the House if, before we start discussion of the detailed amendments, the Minister could give us some exact indication of what the Government intend to do to ensure that there is a provision in the Bill similar to that in the Housing Bill discussed yesterday. We have had a speech about it, but discussion of this matter is not announced for the week that we cone back from the Summer Recess. There will be difficulty unless the Government can give an assurance in the interim period that amending legislation will come forward. I think that it would be sensible if the Bill were not implemented until the amending legislation is enacted.

I ask for three assurances: first that the amending legislation will come forward in the overspill period; secondly, that there will be no interregnum so that the amending legislation will be applied right from the start of the implementation of the Bill; thirdly, that we shall be consulted about the exact wording before the Bill is published. If that can be done, I am sure that the Bill can proceed with extreme rapidity through this House and another place since all are agreed that it should be so.

Mr. Speaker

Order. Yesterday I allowed something that was not within order and I shall allow the same today because I believe it is in the interests of the House. However, this kind of question should normally come at a different stage in our proceedings.

The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. George Younger)

Perhaps I could reply to the right hon. Member for Glasgow, Craigton (Mr. Millan) after I have formerly moved the amendments, if that is acceptable.

Mr. Millan

indicated assent.

  1. Clause 1
      2. cc815-6
    1. SECURE TENANT'S RIGHT TO PURCHASE 309 words
  2. Clause 2
      3. c816
    1. PROCEDURE 246 words
  3. Clause 4
      4. c817
    1. CONDITIONS OF SALE 80 words
  4. Clause 5
      5. c817
    1. LOANS 74 words
  5. Clause 13
      6. c817
    1. SUCCESSION TO SECURE TENANCY 56 words
    2. Clause 17
        3. c818
      1. VARIATION OF TERMS OF SECURE TENANCIES 57 words
    3. Clause 19
        4. c818
      1. RE-POSSESSION 97 words
    4. Clause 23
        5. cc818-9
      1. LANDLORD'S CONSENT TO WORK 94 words
    5. Clause 27
        6. c819
      1. PUBLICATION OF RULES 49 words
    6. Clause 30
        7. cc819-20
      1. LOCAL AUTHORITY HOME LOAN INTEREST RATES 236 words
    7. Clause 31
      8. c820
    8. LOCAL AUTHORITY INDEMNITIES FOR BULDING SOCIETIES ETC. 95 words
  6. Clause 34
      7. cc820-2
    1. SHORT TENANCIES 510 words
  7. Clause 37
      8. c822
    1. LIMITS ON RENT INCREASES 71 words
  8. New clause A
      9. cc822-3
    1. AMENDMENT OF RESERVE AND AUXILIARY FORCES (PROTECTION OF CIVIL INTERESTS) ACT 1951 449 words
  9. New Clause B
    10. cc823-5
  10. EXTENSION OF RENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1971 TO CROWN TENANTS OF CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS ETC. 622 words
  11. Clause 41
      12. c825
    1. AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS I AND 86 OF THE RENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1971 45 words
  12. Clause 45
      13. cc825-6
    1. DETERMINATION OF FAIR RENT 216 words
  13. Clause 48
      14. c826
    1. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION 47 words
  14. Clause 51
      15. c826
    1. FURNISHED LETTINGS BY CERTAIN BODIES NOT TO BE PART VII CONTRACTS 84 words
    2. Clause 61
        3. cc827-8
      1. RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF DWELLING-HOUSE SUBJECT TO REGULATED TENANCY 464 words
    3. Clause 63
        4. c828
      1. INCREASES IN PENALTIES FOR OFFENCES RELATING TO HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION 99 words
    4. New Clause C
        5. cc828-30
      1. DISCRETION OF COURT IN CASES RELATING TO INSTALMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENTS 772 words
    5. Schedule 2
        6. c831
      1. GROUNDS FOR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF DWELLING-HOUSES LET UNDER SECURE TENANCIES. 60 words
    6. Schedule 5
        7. c831
      1. REPEALS 115 words
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