HC Deb 25 February 1997 vol 291 cc195-6

Amendment proposed: No. 1, in page 184, line 34, leave out subsection (5).—[Mr. Peter Ainsworth.]

6.33 pm
Mr. John McFall (Dumbarton)

We agree with the provisions of the Bill, and it is a welcome measure, but I would like the Minister to explain why the amendment was tabled. What is its aim? Who has he consulted? What are its implications?

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. George Kynoch

This amendment removes the privilege amendment that was inserted in another place.

Amendment agreed to.

Clause 278, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Schedules 1 to 18 agreed to.

Bill, as amended, reported; read the Third time, and passed, with an amendment.