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MADAM SPEAKER put forthwith the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion relating to further expenditure, pursuant to Order [26 November].
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Motion made, and Question proposed,
That this House welcomes the new spending plans set out in the Budget statement presented by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30th November; congratulates Her Majesty's Government on its policy of reducing the share of national income taken by the public sector; welcomes the contribution which is being made by firm control of public spending to reducing the PSBR, so providing conditions for sustainable recovery; supports the increased spending planned in priority areas and the pressure being applied to the Government's own costs; and commends the Government's determination to maintain sound public finances and improve value for the taxpayers' money.—[Mr. MacKay.]
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Amendment proposed to the Question, to leave out from "House" to the end of the Question and to add instead thereof:
'notes the real cuts in the Government's new spending plans set out in the Budget statement presented by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30th November 1993 resulting from the complete inadequacy of the Government's economic policies which have failed to produce either high employment or sustainably high rates of growth; regrets the absence of any strategy for using public investment to help generate growth and employment; condemns the unacceptable cuts to key public services and public investment programmes, while forcing public sector workers to pay the price of the Government's economic failure; and condemns the betrayal of election pledges which will see public spending plans cut below this year's level in real terms both next year and the year after, will slash transport and housing programmes, cut the employment budget and support for local authorities, and sharply reduce unemployment benefit, invalidity benefit and the Government's contribution to sick pay, so increasing poverty.'.—[Mr. Derek Foster.]
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Question put, That the amendment be made:—
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The House divided: Ayes 288, Noes 331.
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| Division No. 13] |
[10.58 pm |
| AYES |
| Abbott, Ms Diane |
Corbyn, Jeremy |
| Adams, Mrs Irene |
Corston, Ms Jean |
| Ainger, Nick |
Cousins, Jim |
| Allen, Graham |
Cox, Tom |
| Alton, David |
Cryer, Bob |
| Anderson, Donald (Swansea E) |
Cummings, John |
| Anderson, Ms Janet (Ros'dale) |
Cunliffe, Lawrence |
| Armstrong, Hilary |
Cunningham, Jim (Covy SE) |
| Ashton, Joe |
Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr John |
| Austin-Walker, John |
Dafis, Cynog |
| Barnes, Harry |
Darling, Alistair |
| Barron, Kevin |
Davies, Bryan (Oldham C'tral) |
| Battle, John |
Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli) |
| Bayley, Hugh |
Davies, Ron (Caerphilly) |
| Beckett, Rt Hon Margaret |
Davis, Terry (B'ham, H'dge H'l) |
| Beith, Rt Hon A. J. |
Denham, John |
| Bell, Stuart |
Dewar, Donald |
| Benn, Rt Hon Tony |
Dixon, Don |
| Bennett, Andrew F. |
Dobson, Frank |
| Benton, Joe |
Donohoe, Brian H. |
| Bermingham, Gerald |
Dowd, Jim |
| Berry, Dr. Roger |
Dunnachie, Jimmy |
| Betts, Clive |
Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth |
| Blair, Tony |
Eagle, Ms Angela |
| Blunkett, David |
Eastham, Ken |
| Boateng, Paul |
Enright, Derek |
| Boyes, Roland |
Etherington, Bill |
| Bradley, Keith |
Evans, John (St Helens N) |
| Bray, Dr Jeremy |
Ewing, Mrs Margaret |
| Brown, Gordon (Dunfermline E) |
Fatchett, Derek |
| Brown, N. (N'c'tle upon Tyne E) |
Faulds, Andrew |
| Bruce, Malcolm (Gordon) |
Field, Frank (Birkenhead) |
| Burden, Richard |
Fisher, Mark |
| Byers, Stephen |
Flynn, Paul |
| Caborn, Richard |
Foster, Rt Hon Derek |
| Callaghan, Jim |
Foster, Don (Bath) |
| Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) |
Foulkes, George |
| Campbell, Menzies (Fife NE) |
Fraser, John |
| Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) |
Fyfe, Maria |
| Canavan, Dennis |
Galbraith, Sam |
| Cann, Jamie |
Galloway, George |
| Carlile, Alexander (Montgomry) |
Gapes, Mike |
| Chisholm, Malcolm |
Garrett, John |
| Clapham, Michael |
George, Bruce |
| Clark, Dr David (South Shields) |
Gerrard, Neil |
| Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) |
Godman, Dr Norman A. |
| Clarke, Tom (Monklands W) |
Godsiff, Roger |
| Clelland, David |
Golding, Mrs Llin |
| Coffey, Ann |
Gordon, Mildred |
| Cohen, Harry |
Graham, Thomas |
| Connarty, Michael |
Grant, Bernie (Tottenham) |
| Cook, Frank (Stockton N) |
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) |
| Cook, Robin (Livingston) |
Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) |
| Corbett, Robin |
Grocott, Bruce |
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| Gunnell, John |
Michie, Mrs Ray (Argyll Bute) |
| Hain, Peter |
Milburn, Alan |
| Hall, Mike |
Miller, Andrew |
| Hanson, David |
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) |
| Hardy, Peter |
Moonie, Dr Lewis |
| Harman, Ms Harriet |
Morgan, Rhodri |
| Harvey, Nick |
Morley, Elliot |
| Hattersley, Rt Hon Roy |
Morris, Rt Hon A. (Wy'nshawe) |
| Henderson, Doug |
Morris, Estelle (B'ham Yardley) |
| Heppell, John |
Morris, Rt Hon J. (Aberavon) |
| Hill, Keith (Streatham) |
Mowlam, Marjorie |
| Hinchliffe, David |
Mudie, George |
| Hoey, Kate |
Mullin, Chris |
| Hogg, Norman (Cumbernauld) |
Murphy, Paul |
| Home Robertson, John |
Oakes, Rt Hon Gordon |
| Hood, Jimmy |
O'Brien, Michael (N W'kshire) |
| Hoon, Geoffrey |
O'Brien, William (Normanton) |
| Howarth, George (Knowsley N) |
O'Hara, Edward |
| Howells, Dr. Kim (Pontypridd) |
Olner, William |
| Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) |
O'Neill, Martin |
| Hughes, Robert (Aberdeen N) |
Orme, Rt Hon Stanley |
| Hughes, Roy (Newport E) |
Paisley, Rev Ian |
| Hughes, Simon (Southwark) |
Parry, Robert |
| Hume, John |
Patchett, Terry |
| Hutton, John |
Pendry, Tom |
| Illsley, Eric |
Pickthall, Colin |
| Ingram, Adam |
Pike, Peter L. |
| Jackson, Glenda (H'stead) |
Pope, Greg |
| Jackson, Helen (Shef'ld, H) |
Powell, Ray (Ogmore) |
| Jamieson, David |
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lew'm E) |
| Janner, Greville |
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) |
| Johnston, Sir Russel |
Prescott, John |
| Jones, Barry (Alyn and D'side) |
Primarolo, Dawn |
| Jones, Ieuan Wyn (Ynys Môn) |
Purchase, Ken |
| Jones, Lynne (B'ham S O) |
Quin, Ms Joyce |
| Jones, Martyn (Clwyd, SW) |
Radice, Giles |
| Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham) |
Randall, Stuart |
| Jowell, Tessa |
Raynsford, Nick |
| Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald |
Redmond, Martin |
| Keen, Alan |
Reid, Dr John |
| Kennedy, Jane (Lpool Brdgn) |
Rendel, David |
| Khabra, Piara S. |
Richardson, Jo |
| Kilfoyle, Peter |
Robertson, George (Hamilton) |
| Kinnock, Rt Hon Neil (Islwyn) |
Robinson, Geoffrey (Co'try NW) |
| Kirkwood, Archy |
Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) |
| Leighton, Ron |
Roche, Mrs. Barbara |
| Lestor, Joan (Eccles) |
Rogers, Allan |
| Lewis, Terry |
Rooker, Jeff |
| Litherland, Robert |
Rooney, Terry |
| Livingstone, Ken |
Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) |
| Lloyd, Tony (Stretford) |
Rowlands, Ted |
| Llwyd, Elfyn |
Ruddock, Joan |
| Loyden, Eddie |
Salmond, Alex |
| Lynne, Ms Liz |
Sedgemore, Brian |
| McAllion, John |
Sheerman, Barry |
| McAvoy, Thomas |
Sheldon, Rt Hon Robert |
| McCrea, Rev William |
Shore, Rt Hon Peter |
| Macdonald, Calum |
Short, Clare |
| McFall, John |
Simpson, Alan |
| McGrady, Eddie |
Skinner, Dennis |
| McKelvey, William |
Smith, Andrew (Oxford E) |
| Mackinlay, Andrew |
Smith, C. (Isl'ton S & F'sbury) |
| McLeish, Henry |
Smith Rt Hon John (M'kl'ds E) |
| Maclennan, Robert |
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent) |
| McMaster, Gordon |
Snape, Peter |
| McNamara, Kevin |
Soley, Clive |
| McWilliam, John |
Spearing, Nigel |
| Madden, Max |
Spellar, John |
| Maddock, Mrs Diana |
Squire, Rachel (Dunfermline W) |
| Mahon, Alice |
Steel, Rt Hon Sir David |
| Mendelson, Peter |
Steinberg, Gerry |
| Marek, Dr John |
Steinberg, George |
| Marshall, David (Shettleston) |
Stott, Roger |
| Marshall, Jim (Leicester, S) |
Strang, Dr. Gavin |
| Martin, Michael J. (Springburn) |
Straw, Jack |
| Martlew, Eric |
Taylor, Mrs Ann (Dewsbury) |
| Maxton, John |
Taylor, Matthew (Truro) |
| Meacher, Michael |
Thompson, Jack (Wansbeck) |
| Michael, Alun |
Tipping, Paddy |
| Michie, Bill (Sheffield Heeley) |
Turner, Dennis |
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| Tyler, Paul |
Williams, Alan W (Carmarthen) |
| Vaz, Keith |
Wilson, Brian |
| Walker, Rt Hon Sir Harold |
Winnick, David |
| Wallace, James |
Wise, Audrey |
| Walley, Joan |
Worthington, Tony |
| Wardell, Gareth (Gower) |
Wright, Dr Tony |
| Wareing, Robert N |
Young, David (Bolton SE) |
| Watson, Mike |
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| Welsh, Andrew |
Tellers for the Ayes: |
| Wicks, Malcolm |
Mr. Alan Meale and |
| Wigley, Dafydd |
Mr. Jon Owen Jones. |
| Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Sw'n W) |
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| NOES |
| Ainsworth, Peter (East Surrey) |
Couchman, James |
| Aitken, Jonathan |
Cran, James |
| Alexander, Richard |
Currie, Mrs Edwina (S D'by'ire) |
| Alison, Rt Hon Michael (Selby) |
Curry, David (Skipton & Ripon) |
| Allason, Rupert (Torbay) |
Davis, David (Boothferry) |
| Amess, David |
Day, Stephen |
| Ancram, Michael |
Deva, Nirj Joseph |
| Arbuthnot, James |
Devlin, Tim |
| Arnold, Jacques (Gravesham) |
Dickens, Geoffrey |
| Arnold, Sir Thomas (Hazel Grv) |
Dicks, Terry |
| Ashby, David |
Dorrell, Stephen |
| Aspinwall, Jack |
Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James |
| Atkins, Robert |
Dover, Den |
| Atkinson, David (Bour'mouth E) |
Duncan, Alan |
| Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) |
Duncan-smith, Iain |
| Baker, Nicholas (Dorset North) |
Dunn, Bob |
| Baldry, Tony |
Durant, Sir Anthony |
| Banks, Matthew (Southport) |
Dykes, Hugh |
| Banks, Robert (Harrogate) |
Eggar, Tim |
| Bates, Michael |
Elletson, Harold |
| Batiste, Spencer |
Emery, Rt Hon Sir Peter |
| Beggs, Roy |
Evans, David (Welwyn Hatfield) |
| Bellingham, Henry |
Evans, Jonathan (Brecon) |
| Bendall, Vivian |
Evans, Nigel (Ribble Valley) |
| Beresford, Sir Paul |
Evans, Roger (Monmouth) |
| Biffen, Rt Hon John |
Evennett, David |
| Blackburn, Dr John G. |
Faber, David |
| Bonsor, Sir Nicholas |
Fabricant, Michael |
| Booth, Hartley |
Fairbairn, Sir Nicholas |
| Boswell, Tim |
Fenner, Dame Peggy |
| Bottomley, Peter (Eltham) |
Field, Barry (Isle of Wight) |
| Bottomley, Rt Hon Virginia |
Fishburn, Dudley |
| Bowden, Andrew |
Forman, Nigel |
| Bowis, John |
Forsyth, Michael (Stirling) |
| Boyson, Rt Hon Sir Rhodes |
Forsythe, Clifford (Antrim S) |
| Brandreth, Gyles |
Forth, Eric |
| Brazier, Julian |
Fowler, Rt Hon Sir Norman |
| Bright, Graham |
Fox, Dr Liam (Woodspring) |
| Brooke, Rt Hon Peter |
Fox, Sir Marcus (Shipley) |
| Browning, Mrs. Angela |
Freeman, Rt Hon Roger |
| Bruce, Ian (S Dorset) |
French, Douglas |
| Budgen, Nicholas |
Fry, Peter |
| Burns, Simon |
Gale, Roger |
| Burt, Alistair |
Gallie, Phil |
| Butcher, John |
Gardiner, Sir George |
| Butler, Peter |
Garel-Jones, Rt Hon Tristan |
| Butterfill, John |
Garnie, Edward |
| Carlisle, John (Luton North) |
Gill, Christopher |
| Carlisle, Kenneth (Lincoln) |
Gillan, Cheryl |
| Carrington, Matthew |
Goodlad, Rt Hon Alastair |
| Carttiss, Michael |
Goodson-Wickes, Dr Charles |
| Cash, William |
Gorman, Mrs Teresa |
| Channon, Rt Hon Paul |
Gorst, John |
| Chapman, Sydney |
Grant, Sir A. (Cambs SW) |
| Churchill, Mr |
Greenway, Hary (Ealing N) |
| Clappison, James |
Greenway, John (Ryedala) |
| Clark, Dr Michael (Rochford) |
Griffiths, Peter (Portsmouth, N) |
| Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Ruclif) |
Grylls, Sir Michael |
| Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey |
Gummer, Rt Hon John Selwyn |
| Coe, Sebastian |
Hague, William |
| Colvin, Michael |
Hamilton, Rt Hon Archie (Epsom) |
| Congdon, David |
Hamilton, Neil (Tatton) |
| Coombs, Anthony (Wyre For'st) |
Hampson, Dr Keith |
| Coombs, Simon (Swindon) |
Hanley, Jeremy |
| Cope, Rt Hon Sir John |
Hannam, Sir John |
| Cormack, Patrick |
Hargreaves, Andrew |
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| Harris, David |
Mitchell, Andrew (Gedling) |
| Haselhurst, Alan |
Mitchell, Sir David (Hants NW) |
| Hawkins, Nick |
Moate, Sir Roger |
| Hawksley, Warren |
Molyneaux, Rt Hon James |
| Hayes, Jerry |
Monro, Sir Hector |
| Heald, Oliver |
Montgomery, Sir Fergus |
| Heathcoat-Amory, David |
Moss, Malcolm |
| Hendry, Charles |
Needham, Richard |
| Heseltine, Rt Hon Michael |
Nelson, Anthony |
| Hicks, Robert |
Neubert, Sir Michael |
| Higgins, Rt Hon Sir Terence L. |
Newton, Rt Hon Tony |
| Hill, James (Southampton Test) |
Nicholls, Patrick |
| Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas (G'tham) |
Nicholson, David (Taunton) |
| Horam, John |
Nicholson, Emma (Devon West) |
| Hordern, Rt Hon Sir Peter |
Norris, Steve |
| Howard, Rt Hon Michael |
Onslow, Rt Hon Sir Cranley |
| Howarth, Alan (Strat'rd-on-A) |
Oppenheim, Phillip |
| Howell, Rt Hon David (G'dford) |
Ottaway, Richard |
| Howell, Sir Ralph (N Norfolk) |
Page, Richard |
| Hughes Robert G. (Harrow W) |
Paice, James |
| Hunt, Rt Hon David (Wirral W) |
Patnick, Irvine |
| Hunt, Sir John (Ravensbourne) |
Patten, Rt Hon John |
| Hunter, Andrew |
Pattie, Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey |
| Hurd, Rt Hon Douglas |
Pawsey, James |
| Jack, Michael |
Peacock, Mrs Elizabeth |
| Jackson, Robert (Wantage) |
Pickles, Eric |
| Jenkin, Bernard |
Porter, Barry (Wirral S) |
| Jessel, Toby |
Porter, David (Waveney) |
| Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey |
Portillo, Rt Hon Michael |
| Jones, Gwilym (Cardiff N) |
Powell, William (Corby) |
| Jones, Robert B. (W Hertfdshr) |
Rathbone, Tim |
| Jopling, Rt Hon Michael |
Redwood, Rt Hon John |
| Kellett-Bowman, Dame Elaine |
Renton, Rt Hon Tim |
| Key, Robert |
Richards, Rod |
| Kilfedder, Sir James |
Riddick, Graham |
| Kirkhope, Timothy |
Robathan, Andrew |
| Knapman, Roger |
Roberts, Rt Hon Sir Wyn |
| Knight, Mrs Angela (Erewash) |
Robertson, Raymond (Ab'd'n S) |
| Knight, Greg (Derby N) |
Robertson, Mark (Somerton) |
| Knight, Dame Jill (Bir'm E'st'n) |
Roe, Mrs Marion (Broxbourne) |
| Knox, Sir David |
Ross, William (E Londonderry) |
| Kynoch, George (Kincardine) |
Rowe, Andrew (Mid Kent) |
| Lait, Mrs Jacqui |
Rumbold, Rt Hon Dame Angela |
| Lamont, Rt Hon Norman |
Ryder, Rt Hon Richard |
| Lang, Rt Hon Ian |
Sackville, Tom |
| Lawrence, Sir Ivan |
Sainsbury, Rt Hon Tim |
| Legg, Barry |
Scott, Rt Hon Nicholas |
| Leigh, Edward |
Shaw, David (Dover) |
| Lennox-Boyd, Mark |
Shaw, Sir Giles (Pudsey) |
| Lester, Jim (Broxtowe) |
Shephard, Rt Hon Gillian |
| Lidington, David |
Shepherd, Colin (Hereford) |
| Lightbown, David |
Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge) |
| Lilley, Rt Hon Peter |
Shersby, Michael |
| Lloyd, Peter (Fareham) |
Sims, Roger |
| Lord, Michael |
Skeet, Sir Trevor |
| Luff, Peter |
Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick) |
| Lyell, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas |
Smith, Tim (Beaconsfield) |
| MacGregor, Rt Hon John |
Smyth, Tim (Beaconsfield) |
| MacKay, Andrew |
Soames, Nicholas |
| Maclean, David |
Speed, Sir Keith |
| McLoughlin, Patrick |
Spencer, Sir Derek |
| McNair-Wilson, Sir Patrick |
Spicer, Sir James (W Dorset) |
| Madel, David |
Spicer, Michael (S Worcs) |
| Maginnis, Ken |
Spink, Dr Robert |
| Maitland, Lady Olga |
Spring, Richard |
| Major, Rt Hon John |
Sproat, Iain |
| Malone, Gerald |
Squire, Robin (Hornchurch) |
| Mans, Keith |
Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John |
| Marland, Paul |
Steen, Anthony |
| Marlow, Tony |
Stephen, Michael |
| Marshall, John (Hendon S) |
Stern, Michael |
| Marshall, Sir Michael (Arundel) |
Stewart, Allan |
| Martin, David (Portsmouth S) |
Streeter, Gary |
| Mates, Michael |
Sumberg, David |
| Mawhinney, Dr Brian |
Sweeney, Walter |
| Mayhew, Rt Hon Sir Patrick |
Sykes, John |
| Mellor, Rt Hon David |
Tapsell, Sir Peter |
| Merchant, Piers |
Taylor, Ian (Esher) |
| Milligan, Stephen |
Taylor, Rt Hon John D. (Strgfd) |
| Mills, Iain |
Taylor, John M. (Solihull) |
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| Taylor, Sir Teddy (Southend, E) |
Wardle, Charles (Bexhill) |
| Temple-Morris, Peter |
Waterson, Nigel |
| Thomason, Roy |
Watts, John |
| Thompson, Sir Donald (C'er V) |
Wells, Bowen |
| Thompson, Patrick (Norwich N) |
Wheeler, Rt Hon Sir John |
| Thornton, Sir Malcolm |
Whitney, Ray |
| Thurnham, Peter |
Whittingdale, John |
| Townend, John (Bridlington) |
Widdecombe, Ann |
| Townsend, Cyril D. (Bexl'yh'th) |
Wiggin, Sir Jerry |
| Tracey, Richard |
Willetts, David |
| Tredinnick, David |
Wilshire, David |
| Trend, Michael |
Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton) |
| Trimble, David |
Winterton, Nicholas (Macc'f'ld) |
| Trotter, Neville |
Wolfson, Mark |
| Vaughan, Sir Gerard |
Wood, Timothy |
| Viggers, Peter |
Yeo, Tim |
| Waldegrave, Rt Hon William |
Young, Rt Hon Sir George |
| Walden, George |
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| Walker, A. Cecil (Belfast N) |
Tellers for the Noes: |
| Walker, Bill (N Tayside) |
Mr. Michael Brown and |
| Waller, Gary |
Mr. Derek Conway. |
| Ward, John |
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Question accordingly negatived.
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Main Question put:—
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The House divided: Ayes 332, Noes 284.
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| Division 14] |
[11.13 |
| AYES |
| Ainsworth, Peter (East Surrey) |
Carrington, Matthew |
| Aitken, Jonathan |
Carttiss, Michael |
| Alexander, Richard |
Cash, William |
| Alison, Rt Hon Michael (Selby) |
Channon, Rt Hon Paul |
| Allason, Rupert (Torbay) |
Chapman, Sydney |
| Amass, David |
Churchill, Mr |
| Ancram, Michael |
Clappison, James |
| Arbuthnot, James |
Clark, Dr Michael (Rochford) |
| Arnold, Jacques (Gravesham) |
Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Ruclif) |
| Arnold, Sir Thomas (Hazel Grv) |
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey |
| Ashby, David |
Coe, Sebastian |
| Aspinwall, Jack |
Colvin, Michael |
| Atkins, Robert |
Congdon, David |
| Atkinson, David (Bour'mouth E) |
Coombs, Anthony (Wyre For'st) |
| Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) |
Coombs, Simon (Swindon) |
| Baker, Nicholas (Dorset North) |
Cope, Rt Hon Sir John |
| Baldry, Tony |
Cormack, Patrick |
| Banks, Matthew (Southport) |
Couchman, James |
| Banks, Robert (Harrogate) |
Cran, James |
| Bates, Michael |
Currie, Mrs Edwins (S D'by'ire) |
| Batiste, Spencer |
Curry, David (Skipton & Ripon) |
| Beggs, Roy |
Davis, David (Boothferry) |
| Bellingham, Henry |
Day, Stephen |
| Bendall, Vivian |
Deva, Nirj Joseph |
| Beresford, Sir Paul |
Devlin, Tim |
| Biffen, Rt Hon John |
Dickens, Geoffrey |
| Blackburn, Dr John G. |
Dicks, Terry |
| Bonsor, Sir Nicholas |
Dorrell, Stephen |
| Booth, Hartley |
Douglas-Hamilton, Lord James |
| Boswell, Tim |
Dover, Den |
| Bottomley, Peter (Eltham) |
Duncan, Alan |
| Bottomley, Rt Hon Virginia |
Duncan-Smith, Iain |
| Bowden, Andrew |
Dunn, Bob |
| Bowis, John |
Durant, Sir Anthony |
| Boyson, Rt Hon Sir Rhodes |
Dykes, Hugh |
| Brandreth, Gyles |
Eggar, Tim |
| Brazier, Julian |
Elletson, Harold |
| Bright, Graham |
Emery, Rt Hon Sir Peter |
| Brooke, Rt Hon Peter |
Evans, David (Welwyn Hatfield) |
| Brown, M. (Brigg & Cl'thorpes) |
Evans, Jonathan (Brecon) |
| Browning, Mrs. Angela |
Evans, Nigel (Ribble Valley) |
| Bruce, Ian (S Dorset) |
Evans, Roger (Monmouth) |
| Budgen, Nicholas |
Evennett, David |
| Burns, Simon |
Faber, David |
| Burt, Alistair |
Fabricant, Michael |
| Butcher, John |
Fairbairn, Sir Nicholas |
| Butler, Peter |
Fenner, Dame Peggy |
| Butterfill, John |
Field, Barry (Isle of Wight) |
| Carlisle, John (Luton North) |
Fishburn, Dudley |
| Carlisle, Kenneth (Lincoln) |
Forman, Nigel |
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| Forsyth, Michael (Stirling) |
Lennox-Boyd, Mark |
| Forsythe, Clifford (Antrim S) |
Lester, Jim (Broxtowe) |
| Forth, Eric |
Lidington, David |
| Fowler, Rt Hon Sir Norman |
Lightbown, David |
| Fox, Dr Liam (Woodspring) |
Lilley, Rt Hon Peter |
| Fox, Sir Marcus (Shipley) |
Lloyd, Peter (Fareham) |
| Freeman, Rt Hon Roger |
Lord, Michael |
| French, Douglas |
Luff, Peter |
| Fry, Peter |
Lyell, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas |
| Gale, Roger |
MacGregor, Rt Hon John |
| Gallie, Phil |
Maclean, David |
| Gardiner, Sir George |
McLoughlin, Patrick |
| Garel-Jones, Rt Hon Tristan |
McNair-Wilson, Sir Patrick |
| Garnier, Edward |
Madel, David |
| Gill, Christopher |
Maginnis, Ken |
| Gillen, Cheryl |
Maitland, Lady Olga |
| Goodlad, Rt Hon Alastair |
Major, Rt Hon John |
| Goodson-Wickes, Dr Charles |
Malone, Gerald |
| Gorman, Mrs Teresa |
Mans, Keith |
| Gorst, John |
Marland, Paul |
| Grant, Sir A. (Cambs SW) |
Marlow, Tony |
| Greenway, Harry (Ealing N) |
Marshall, John (Hendon S) |
| Greenway, John (Ryedale) |
Marshall, Sir Michael (Arundel) |
| Griffiths, Peter (Portsmouth, N) |
Martin, David (Portsmouth S) |
| Grylls, Sir Michael |
Mates, Michael |
| Gummer, Rt Hon John Selwyn |
Mawhinney, Dr Brian |
| Hague, William |
Mayhew, Rt Hon Sir Patrick |
| Hamilton, Neil (Tatton) |
Mellor, Rt Hon David |
| Hampson, Dr Keith |
Merchant, Piers |
| Hanley, Jeremy |
Milligan, Stephen |
| Hannam, Sir John |
Mills, Iain |
| Hargreaves, Andrew |
Mitchell, Andrew (Gedling) |
| Harris, David |
Mitchell, Sir David (Hants NW) |
| Haselhurst, Alan |
Moate, Sir Roger |
| Hawkins, Nick |
Molyneaux, Rt Hon James |
| Hawksley, Warren |
Monro, Sir Hector |
| Hayes, Jerry |
Montgomery, Sir Fergus |
| Heald, Oliver |
Moss, Malcolm |
| Heathcoat-Amory, David |
Needham, Richard |
| Hendry, Charles |
Nelson, Anthony |
| Heseltine, Rt Hon Michael |
Neubert, Sir Michael |
| Hicks, Robert |
Newton, Rt Hon Tony |
| Higgins, Rt Hon Sir Terence L. |
Nicholls, Patrick |
| Hill, James (Southampton Test) |
Nicholson, David (Taunton) |
| Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas (G'tham) |
Nicholson, Emma (Devon West) |
| Horam, John |
Norris, Steve |
| Hordern, Rt Hon Sir Peter |
Onslow, Rt Hon Sir Cranley |
| Howard, Rt Hon Michael |
Oppenheim, Phillip |
| Howarth, Alan (Strat'rd-on-A) |
Ottaway, Richard |
| Howell, Rt Hon David (G'dford) |
Page, Richard |
| Howell, Sir Ralph (N Norfolk) |
Paice, James |
| Hughes Robert G. (Harrow W) |
Patnick, Irvine |
| Hunt, Rt Hon David (Wirral W) |
Pattie, Rt Hon John |
| Hunt, Sir John (Ravensbourne) |
Pattie, Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey |
| Hunter, Andrew |
Pawsey, James |
| Hurd, Rt Hon Douglas |
Peacock, Mrs Elizabeth |
| Jack, Michael |
Pickles, Eric |
| Jackson, Robert (Wantage) |
Porter, Barry (Wirral S) |
| Jenkin, Bernard |
Porter, David (Waveney) |
| Jessel, Toby |
Portillo, Rt Hon Michael |
| Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey |
Powell, William (Corby) |
| Jones, Gwilym (Cardiff N) |
Rathbone, Tim |
| Jones, Robert B. (W Hertfdshr) |
Redwood, Rt Hon John |
| Jopling, Rt Hon Michael |
Renton, Rt Hon Tim |
| Kellett-Bowman, Dame Elaine |
Richards, Rod |
| Key, Robert |
Riddick, Graham |
| Kilfedder, Sir James |
Robathan, Andrew |
| Kirkhope, Timothy |
Roberts, Rt Hon Sir Wyn |
| Knapman, Roger |
Robertson, Raymond (Ab'd'n S) |
| Knight, Mrs Angela (Erewash) |
Robinson, Mark (Somerton) |
| Knight, Greg (Derby N) |
Roe, Mrs Marion (Broxbourne) |
| Knight, Dame Jill (Bir'm E'st'n) |
Ross, William (E Londonderry) |
| Knox, Sir David |
Rowe, Andrew (Mid Kent) |
| Kynoch, George (Kincardine) |
Rumbold, Rt Hon Dame Angela |
| Lait, Mrs Jacqui |
Ryder, Rt Hon Richard |
| Lamont, Rt Hon Norman |
Sackville, Tom |
| Lang, Rt Hon Ian |
Sainsbury, Rt Hon Tim |
| Lawrence, Sir Ivan |
Scott, Rt Hon Nicholas |
| Legg, Barry |
Shaw, David (Dover) |
| Leigh, Edward |
Shaw, Sir Giles (Pudsey) |
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| Shephard, Rt Hon Gillian |
Townend, John (Bridlington) |
| Shepherd, Colin (Hereford) |
Townsend, Cyril D. (Bexl'yh'th) |
| Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge) |
Tracey, Richard |
| Shersby, Michael |
Tredinnick, David |
| Sims, Roger |
Trend, Michael |
| Skeet, Sir Trevor |
Trimble, David |
| Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick) |
Trotter, Neville |
| Smith, Tim (Beaconsfield) |
Twinn, Dr Ian |
| Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S) |
Vaughan, Sir Gerard |
| Soames, Nicholas |
Viggers, Peter |
| Speed, Sir Keith |
Waldegrave, Rt Hon William |
| Spencer, Sir Derek |
Walden, George |
| Spicer, Sir James (W Dorset) |
Walker, A. Cecil (Belfast N) |
| Spicer, Michael (S Worcs) |
Walker, Bill (N Tayside) |
| Spink, Dr Robert |
Waller, Gary |
| Spring, Richard |
Ward, John |
| Sproat, Iain |
Wardle, Charles (Bexhill) |
| Squire, Robin (Hornchurch) |
Waterson, Nigel |
| Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John |
Watts, John |
| Steen, Anthony |
Wells, Bowen |
| Stephen, Michael |
Wheeler, Rt Hon Sir John |
| Stern, Michael |
Whitney, Ray |
| Stewart, Allan |
Whittingdale, John |
| Streeter, Gary |
Widdecombe, Ann |
| Sumberg, David |
Wiggin, Sir Jerry |
| Sweeney, Walter |
Willetts, David |
| Sykes, John |
Wilshire, David |
| Tapsell, Sir Peter |
Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton) |
| Taylor, Ian (Esher) |
Winterton, Nicholas (Macc'f'ld) |
| Taylor, Rt Hon John D. (Strgfd) |
Wolfson, Mark |
| Taylor, John M. (Solihull) |
Wood, Timothy |
| Taylor, Sir Teddy (Southend, E) |
Yeo, Tim |
| Temple-Morris, Peter |
Young, Rt Hon Sir George |
| Thomason, Roy |
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| Thompson, Sir Donald (C'er V) |
Tellers for the Ayes: |
| Thompson, Patrick (Norwich N) |
Mr. Andrew McKay and |
| Thornton, Sir Malcolm |
Mr. Derek Conway. |
| Thurnham, Peter |
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| NOES |
| Abbott, Ms Diane |
Carlile, Alexander (Montgomry) |
| Adams, Mrs Irene |
Chisholm, Malcolm |
| Ainger, Nick |
Clapham, Michael |
| Allen, Graham |
Clark, Dr David (South Shields) |
| Alton, David |
Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) |
| Anderson, Donald (Swansea E) |
Clarke, Tom (Monklands W) |
| Anderson, Ms Janet (Ros'dale) |
Clelland, David |
| Armstrong, Hilary |
Coffey, Ann |
| Ashton, Joe |
Cohen, Harry |
| Austin-Walker, John |
Connarty, Michael |
| Barnes, Harry |
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) |
| Barron, Kevin |
Cook, Robin (Livingston) |
| Battle, John |
Corbett, Robin |
| Bayley, Hugh |
Corbyn, Jeremy |
| Beckett, Rt Hon Margaret |
Corston, Ms Jean |
| Beith, Rt Hon A. J. |
Cousins, Jim |
| Bell, Stuart |
Cox, Tom |
| Benn, Rt Hon Tony |
Cryer, Bob |
| Bennett, Andrew F. |
Cummings, John |
| Benton, Joe |
Cunliffe, Lawrence |
| Bermingham, Gerald |
Cunningham, Jim (Covy SE) |
| Berry, Dr. Roger |
Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr John |
| Betts, Clive |
Dafis, Cynog |
| Blair, Tony |
Darling, Alistair |
| Blunkett, David |
Davies, Bryan (Oldham C'tral) |
| Boateng, Paul |
Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli) |
| Boyes, Roland |
Davis, Ron (Caerphilly) |
| Bradley, Keith |
Davis, Terry (B'ham, H'dge H'l) |
| Bray, Dr Jeremy |
Denham, John |
| Brown, Gordon (Dunfermline E) |
Dewar, Donald |
| Brown, N. (N'c'tle upon Tyne E) |
Dixon, Don |
| Burden, Richard |
Dobson, Frank |
| Byers, Stephen |
Donohoe, Brian H. |
| Caborn, Richard |
Dowd, Jim |
| Callaghan, Jim |
Dunnachie, Jimmy |
| Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) |
Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth |
| Campbell, Menzies (Fife NE) |
Eagle, Ms Angela |
| Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) |
Eastham, Ken |
| Canavan, Dennis |
Enright, Derek |
| Cann, Jamie |
Etherington, Bill |
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| Evans, John (St Helens N) |
Jones, Ieuan Wyn (Ynys Môn |
| Ewing, Mrs Margaret |
Jones, Lynne (B'ham S O) |
| Fatchett, Derek |
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd, SW) |
| Faulds, Andrew |
Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham) |
| Field, Frank (Birkenhead) |
Jowell, Tessa |
| Fisher, Mark |
Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald |
| Flynn, Paul |
Keen, Alan |
| Foster, Rt Hon Derek |
Kennedy, Jane (Lpool Brdgn) |
| Foster, Don (Bath) |
Khabra, Piara S. |
| Foulkes, George |
Kilfoyle, Peter |
| Fraser, John |
Kinnock, Rt Hon Neil (Islwyn) |
| Fyfe, Maria |
Kirkwood, Archy |
| Galbraith, Sam |
Leighton, Ron |
| Galloway, George |
Lestor, Joan (Eccles) |
| Gapes, Mike |
Lewis, Terry |
| Garrett, John |
Litherland, Robert |
| George, Bruce |
Livingstone, Ken |
| Gerrard, Neil |
Lloyd, Tony (Stretford) |
| Godman, Dr Norman A. |
Llwyd, Elfyn |
| Godsiff, Roger |
Loyden, Eddie |
| Golding, Mrs Llin |
Lynne, Ms Liz |
| Gordon, Mildred |
McAllion, John |
| Graham, Thomas |
McAvoy, Thomas |
| Grant, Bernie (Tottenham) |
McCrea, Rev William |
| Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) |
Macdonald, Calum |
| Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) |
McFall, John |
| Grocott, Bruce |
McGrady, Eddie |
| Gunnell, John |
McKelvey, William |
| Hain, Peter |
MacKinlay, Andrew |
| Hall, Mike |
McLeish, Henry |
| Hanson, David |
Maclennan, Robert |
| Hardy, Peter |
McMaster, Gordon |
| Harman, Ms Harriet |
McNamara, Kevin |
| Harvey, Nick |
McWilliam, John |
| Hattersley, Rt Hon Roy |
Madden, Max |
| Henderson, Doug |
Maddock, Mrs Diana |
| Heppell, John |
Mahon, Alice |
| Hill, Keith (Streatham) |
Mandelson, Peter |
| Hinchliffe, David |
Marek, Dr John |
| Hoey, Kate |
Marshall, Jim (Leicester, S) |
| Hogg, Norman (Cumbernauld) |
Marshall, Jim (Leicester, S) |
| Home Robertson, John |
Martin, Michael J. (Springburn) |
| Hood, Jimmy |
Martlew, Eric |
| Hoon, Geoffrey |
Maxton, John |
| Howarth, George (Knowsley N) |
Meacher, Michael |
| Howells, Dr. Kim (Pontypridd) |
Michael, Alun |
| Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) |
Michie, Bill (Sheffield Heeley) |
| Hughes, Robert (Aberdeen N) |
Michie, Mrs Ray (Argyll Bute) |
| Hughes, Roy (Newport E) |
Milburn, Alan |
| Hughes, Simon (Southwark) |
Miller, Andrew |
| Hume, John |
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) |
| Hutton, John |
Moonie, Dr Lewis |
| Illsley, Eric |
Morgan, Rhodri |
| Ingram, Adam |
Morley, Elliot |
| Jackson, Glenda (H'stead) |
Morris, Rt Hon A. (Wy'nshawe) |
| Jackson, Helen (Shef'ld, H) |
Morris, Estelle (B'ham Yardley) |
| Jamieson, David |
Morris, Rt Hon J. (Aberavon) |
| Janner, Greville |
Mowlam, Marjorie |
| Johnston, Sir Russell |
Mudie, George |
| Jones, Barry (Alyn and D'side) |
Mullin, Chris |
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| Murphy, Paul |
Simpson, Alan |
| Oakes, Rt Hon Gordon |
Skinner, Dennis |
| O'Brien, Michael (N W'kshire) |
Smith, Andrew (Oxford E) |
| O'Brien, William (Normanton) |
Smith, C. (Isl'ton S & F'sbury) |
| O'Hara, Edward |
Smith, Rt Hon John (M'kl'ds E) |
| Olner, William |
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent) |
| O'Neill, Martin |
Snape, Peter |
| Orme, Rt Hon Stanley |
Soley, Clive |
| Paisley, Rev Ian |
Spearing, Nigel |
| Parry, Robert |
Spellar, John |
| Patchett, Terry |
Squire, Rachel (Dunfermline W) |
| Pendry, Tom |
Steel, Rt Hon Sir David |
| Pickthall, Colin |
Steinberg, Gerry |
| Pike, Peter L. |
Stevenson, George |
| Pope, Greg |
Strang, Dr. Gavin |
| Powell, Ray (Ogmore) |
Straw, Jack |
| Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lew'm E) |
Taylor, Mrs Ann (Dewsbury) |
| Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) |
Taylor, Matthew (Truro) |
| Prescott, John |
Thompson, Jack (Wansbeck) |
| Primarolo, Dawn |
Tipping, Paddy |
| Purchase, Ken |
Turner, Dennis |
| Quin, Ms Joyce |
Tyler, Paul |
| Radice, Giles |
Vaz, Keith |
| Randall, Stuart |
Walker, Rt Hon Sir Harold |
| Raynsford, Nick |
Wallace, Joan |
| Redmond, Martin |
Walley, Joan |
| Reid, Dr John |
Wardell, Gareth (Gower) |
| Rendel, David |
Wareing, Robert N |
| Richardson, Jo |
Watson, Mike |
| Robertson, George (Hamilton) |
Welsh, Andrew |
| Robinson, Geoffrey (Co'try NW) |
Wicks, Malcolm |
| Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) |
Wigley, Dafydd |
| Roche, Mrs. Barbara |
Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Sw'n W) |
| Rogers, Allan |
Williams, Alan W (Carmarthen) |
| Rooker, Jeff |
Wilson, Brian |
| Rooney, Terry |
Winnick, David |
| Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) |
Wise, Audrey |
| Rowlands, Ted |
Worthington, Tony |
| Ruddock, Joan |
Wright, Dr Tony |
| Salmond, Alex |
Young, David (Bolton SE) |
| Sedgemore, Brian |
|
| Sheerman, Barry |
Tellers for the Noes: |
| Shore, Rt Hon Peter |
Mr. Alan Meale and |
| Short, Clare |
Mr. Jon Owen Jones |
§
Question accordingly agreed to.
§
Resolved,
That this House welcomes the new spending plans set out in the Budget statement presented by Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30th November; congratulates Her Majesty's Government on its policy of reducing the share of national income taken by the public sector; welcomes the contribution which is being made by firm control of public spending to reducing the PSBR, so providing conditions for sustainable recovery; supports the increased spending planned in priority areas and the pressure being applied to the Government's own costs; and commends the Government's determination to maintain sound public finance and improve value for the taxpayers' money.