HC Deb 24 April 1989 vol 151 cc730-3

`In section 63(3) of the Social Security Act 1986 for "(c) or (d) above" there shall be substituted "(c), (d) or, in any Order having effect on or after 1st April 1990, (f), (child benefit), above".'—[Mr. Raison.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:—

The House divided: Ayes 194, Noes 294.

Division No. 171] [7.56 pm
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Evans, John (St Helens N)
Adams, Allen (Paisley N) Ewing, Mrs Margaret (Moray)
Anderson, Donald Faulds, Andrew
Archer, Rt Hon Peter Fearn, Ronald
Armstrong, Hilary Field, Frank (Birkenhead)
Ashley, Rt Hon Jack Fields, Terry (L'pool B G'n)
Ashton, Joe Flannery, Martin
Banks, Tony (Newham NW) Flynn, Paul
Barnes, Harry (Derbyshire NE) Foot, Rt Hon Michael
Barnes, Mrs Rosie (Greenwich) Foster, Derek
Barron, Kevin Foulkes, George
Battle, John Fraser, John
Beckett, Margaret Fyfe, Maria
Beith, A. J. Galbraith, Sam
Benn, Rt Hon Tony Galloway, George
Bennett, A. F. (D'nt'n & R'dish) Garrett, John (Norwich South)
Benyon, W. Garrett, Ted (Wallsend)
Bermingham, Gerald Gilmour, Rt Hon Sir Ian
Bidwell, Sydney Gordon, Mildred
Blair, Tony Graham, Thomas
Blunkett, David Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Boyes, Roland Grocott, Bruce
Bradley, Keith Hardy, Peter
Bray, Dr Jeremy Hattersley, Rt Hon Roy
Brown, Gordon (D'mline E) Haynes, Frank
Brown, Ron (Edinburgh Leith) Healey, Rt Hon Denis
Buchan, Norman Henderson, Doug
Buckley, George J. Hicks, Robert (Cornwall SE)
Callaghan, Jim Hinchliffe, David
Campbell, Menzies (Fife NE) Hogg, N. (C'nauld & Kilsyth)
Campbell, Ron (Blyth Valley) Holland, Stuart
Campbell-Savours, D. N. Home Robertson, John
Carlile, Alex (Mont'g) Hood, Jimmy
Clark, Dr David (S Shields) Howell, Rt Hon D. (S'heath)
Clarke, Tom (Monklands W) Howells, Dr. Kim (Pontypridd)
Clwyd, Mrs Ann Hoyle, Doug
Cohen, Harry Hughes, John (Coventry NE)
Cook, Robin (Livingston) Hughes, Robert (Aberdeen N)
Corbett, Robin Hughes, Roy (Newport E)
Corbyn, Jeremy Hughes, Sean (Knowsley S)
Critchley, Julian Hughes, Simon (Southwark)
Crowther, Stan Illsley, Eric
Cryer, Bob Ingram, Adam
Cummings, John Janner, Greville
Cunningham, Dr John Johnston, Sir Russell
Dalyell, Tam Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald
Darling, Alistair Kellett-Bowman, Dame Elaine
Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli) Kennedy, Charles
Davis, Terry (B'ham Hodge H'l) Kilfedder, James
Dixon, Don Kinnock, Rt Hon Neil
Dobson, Frank Kirkwood, Archy
Doran, Frank Knox, David
Duffy, A. E. P. Lamond, James
Dunwoody, Hon Mrs Gwyneth Leighton, Ron
Dykes, Hugh Lester, Jim (Broxtowe)
Eadie, Alexander Lestor, Joan (Eccles)
Lewis, Terry Reid, Dr John
Lofthouse, Geoffrey Richardson, Jo
Loyden, Eddie Robertson, George
McAllion, John Robinson, Geoffrey
McAvoy, Thomas Rogers, Allan
McCrindle, Robert Rooker, Jeff
Macdonald, Calum A. Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
McKay, Allen (Barnsley West) Ruddock, Joan
McKelvey, William Sedgemore, Brian
McLeish, Henry Shaw, Sir Giles (Pudsey)
Maclennan, Robert Sheerman, Barry
Madden, Max Sheldon, Rt Hon Robert
Madel, David Skinner, Dennis
Mahon, Mrs Alice Smith, Andrew (Oxford E)
Marek, Dr John Smith, C. (Isl'ton & F'bury)
Marlow, Tony Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S)
Marshall, David (Shettleston) Snape, Peter
Martlew, Eric Soley, Clive
Maxton, John Spearing, Nigel
Meale, Alan Squire, Robin
Meyer, Sir Anthony Steinberg, Gerry
Michie, Bill (Sheffield Heeley) Strang, Gavin
Michie, Mrs Ray (Arg'l & Bute) Straw, Jack
Mitchell, Austin (G't Grimsby) Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Moonie, Dr Lewis Thompson, Jack (Wansbeck)
Morgan, Rhodri Townsend, Cyril D. (B'heath)
Morley, Elliott Wall, Pat
Morris, Rt Hon A. (W'shawe) Wallace, James
Morris, Rt Hon J. (Aberavon) Walters, Sir Dennis
Murphy, Paul Wareing, Robert N.
Nellist, Dave Welsh, Andrew (Angus E)
Oakes, Rt Hon Gordon Wigley, Dafydd
O'Brien, William Williams, Rt Hon Alan
Parry, Robert Wilson, Brian
Patchett, Terry Winnick, David
Pendry, Tom Wise, Mrs Audrey
Pike, Peter L. Wray, Jimmy
Radice, Giles Young, David (Bolton SE)
Raison, Rt Hon Timothy Young, Sir George (Acton)
Randall, Stuart
Rathbone, Tim Tellers for the Ayes:
Redmond, Martin Mrs. Llin Golding and
Rees, Rt Hon Merlyn Mr. Ray Powell.
NOES
Adley, Robert Brown, Michael (Brigg & amp;Cl't's)
Aitken, Jonathan Browne, John (Winchester)
Alexander, Richard Bruce, Ian (Dorset South)
Alison, Rt Hon Michael Budgen, Nicholas
Allason, Rupert Burns, Simon
Amery, Rt Hon Julian Burt, Alistair
Amess, David Butcher, John
Amos, Alan Butler, Chris
Arbuthnot, James Butterfill, John
Arnold, Jacques (Gravesham) Carlisle, John, (Luton N)
Arnold, Tom (Hazel Grove) Carlisle, Kenneth (Lincoln)
Ashby, David Carrington, Matthew
Aspinwall, Jack Carttiss, Michael
Baker, Rt Hon K. (Mole Valley) Cash, William
Baker, Nicholas (Dorset N) Channon, Rt Hon Paul
Batiste, Spencer Chapman, Sydney
Bellingham, Henry Clark, Hon Alan (Plym'th S'n)
Bendall, Vivian Clark, Dr Michael (Rochford)
Bennett, Nicholas (Pembroke) Clark, Sir W. (Croydon S)
Bevan, David Gilroy Clarke, Rt Hon K. (Rushcliffe)
Bitten, Rt Hon John Colvin, Michael
Blackburn, Dr John G. Conway, Derek
Blaker, Rt Hon Sir Peter Coombs, Anthony (Wyre F'rest)
Body, Sir Richard Coombs, Simon (Swindon)
Bonsor, Sir Nicholas Cope, Rt Hon John
Boscawen, Hon Robert Couchman, James
Boswell, Tim Cran, James
Bottomley, Peter Currie, Mrs Edwina
Bottomley, Mrs Virginia Curry, David
Boyson, Rt Hon Dr Sir Rhodes Davies, Q. (Stamf'd & Spald'g)
Braine, Rt Hon Sir Bernard Davis, David (Boothferry)
Brandon-Bravo, Martin Day, Stephen
Brazier, Julian Devlin, Tim
Bright, Graham Dickens, Geoffrey
Brooke, Rt Hon Peter Dicks, Terry
Dorrell, Stephen Latham, Michael
Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James Lawrence, Ivan
Dover, Den Lawson, Rt Hon Nigel
Dunn, Bob Lee, John (Pendle)
Evans, David (Welwyn Hatf'd) Leigh, Edward (Gainsbor'gh)
Evennett, David Lennox-Boyd, Hon Mark
Fallon, Michael Lightbown, David
Favell, Tony Lilley, Peter
Fenner, Dame Peggy Lloyd, Sir Ian (Havant)
Field, Barry (Isle of Wight) Lloyd, Peter (Fareham)
Finsberg, Sir Geoffrey Lord, Michael
Fishburn, John Dudley Luce, Rt Hon Richard
Forman, Nigel Lyell, Sir Nicholas
Forsyth, Michael (Stirling) MacKay, Andrew (E Berkshire)
Forth, Eric Maclean, David
Fowler, Rt Hon Norman McLoughlin, Patrick
Fox, Sir Marcus McNair-Wilson, Sir Michael
Franks, Cecil McNair-Wilson, P. (New Forest)
Freeman, Roger Major, Rt Hon John
French, Douglas Malins, Humfrey
Fry, Peter Mans, Keith
Gale, Roger Maples, John
Gill, Christopher Marland, Paul
Glyn, Dr Alan Marshall, John (Hendon S)
Goodlad, Alastair Marshall, Michael (Arundel)
Goodson-Wickes, Dr Charles Martin, David (Portsmouth S)
Gorman, Mrs Teresa Maude, Hon Francis
Gorst, John Mawhinney, Dr Brian
Gow, Ian Maxwell-Hyslop, Robin
Grant, Sir Anthony (CambsSW) Mellor, David
Greenway, John (Ryedale) Miller. Sir Hal
Gregory, Conal Miscampbell, Norman
Griffiths, Peter (Portsmouth N) Mitchell, Andrew (Gedling)
Grist, Ian Mitchell, Sir David
Ground, Patrick Moate, Roger
Grylls, Michael Monro, Sir Hector
Gummer, Rt Hon John Selwyn Montgomery, Sir Fergus
Hague, William Moore, Rt Hon John
Hamilton, Hon Archie (Epsom) Morrison, Rt Hon P (Chester)
Hamilton, Neil (Tatton) Moss, Malcolm
Hampson, Dr Keith Moynihan, Hon Colin
Hanley, Jeremy Mudd, David
Hannam,John Neale, Gerrard
Hargreaves, A. (B'ham H'll Gr') Needham, Richard
Hargreaves, Ken (Hyndburn) Nelson, Anthony
Harris, David Neubert, Michael
Hawkins, Christopher Newton, Rt Hon Tony
Hayes, Jerry Nicholls, Patrick
Hayward, Robert Nicholson, David (Taunton)
Heathcoat-Amory, David Nicholson, Emma (Devon West)
Heddle, John Norris, Steve
Heseltine, Rt Hon Michael Onslow, Rt Hon Cranley
Hicks, Mrs Maureen (Wolv' NE) Oppenheim, Phillip
Higgins, Rt Hon Terence L. Page, Richard
Hill, James Paice, James
Hind, Kenneth Patnick, Irvine
Hogg, Hon Douglas (Gr'th'm) Patten, Chris (Bath)
Holt, Richard Patten, John (Oxford W)
Hordern, Sir Peter Pattie, Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey
Howard, Michael Pawsey, James
Howarth, Alan (Strat'd-on-A) Porter, Barry (Wirral S)
Howarth, G. (Cannock & B'wd) Porter, David (Waveney)
Howell, Ralph (North Norfolk) Portillo, Michael
Hughes, Robert G. (Harrow W) Powell, William (Corby)
Hunt, David (Wirral W) Price, Sir David
Hunter, Andrew Raffan, Keith
Hurd, Rt Hon Douglas Redwood, John
Irvine, Michael Rhodes James, Robert
Jack, Michael Riddick, Graham
Janman, Tim Ridley, Rt Hon Nicholas
Jones, Robert B (Herts W) Ridsdale, Sir Julian
Key, Robert Rifkind, Rt Hon Malcolm
King, Roger (B'ham N'thfield) Roberts, Wyn (Conwy)
Kirkhope, Timothy Roe, Mrs Marion
Knapman, Roger Rossi, Sir Hugh
Knight, Greg (Derby North) Rost, Peter
Knight, Dame Jill (Edgbaston) Rowe, Andrew
Knowles, Michael Rumbold, Mrs Angela
Lamont, Rt Hon Norman Ryder, Richard
Lang, Ian Sackville, Hon Tom
Sainsbury, Hon Tim Thompson, D. (Calder Valley)
Scott, Nicholas Thompson, Patrick (Norwich N)
Shaw, David (Dover) Thornton, Malcolm
Shaw, Sir Michael (Scarb') Thurnham, Peter
Shelton, Sir William Townend, John (Bridlington)
Shephard, Mrs G. (Norfolk SW) Tracey, Richard
Shepherd, Colin (Hereford) Tredinnick, David
Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge) Trippier, David
Shersby, Michael Twinn, Dr Ian
Sims, Roger Vaughan, Sir Gerard
Skeet, Sir Trevor Viggers, Peter
Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick) Waddington, Rt Hon David
Smith, Tim (Beaconsfield) Wakeham, Rt Hon John
Soames, Hon Nicholas Waldegrave, Hon William
Speed, Keith Walden, George
Speller, Tony Walker, Bill (T'side North)
Spicer, Sir Jim (Dorset W) Walker, Rt Hon P. (W'cester)
Spicer, Michael (S Worcs) Waller, Gary
Stanbrook, Ivor Ward, John
Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John Wardle, Charles (Bexhill)
Steen, Anthony Warren, Kenneth
Stern, Michael Watts, John
Stevens, Lewis Wheeler, John
Stewart, Allan (Eastwood) Whitney, Ray
Stewart, Andy (Sherwood) Widdecombe, Ann
Stewart, Rt Hon Ian (Herts N) Wilshire, David
Stokes, Sir John Wolfson, Mark
Stradling Thomas, Sir John Wood, Timothy
Sumberg, David Woodcock, Mike
Summerson, Hugo Yeo, Tim
Tapsell, Sir Peter
Taylor, John M (Solihull) Tellers for the Noes:
Taylor, Teddy (S'end E) Mr. Tristan Garel-Jones and
Thatcher, Rt Hon Margaret Mr. Tony Durant.

Question accordingly negatived.

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