HC Deb 20 December 2000 vol 360 c506

That it is expedient that a Joint Committee of both Houses be appointed to consider tax simplification bills, and in particular to consider whether each bill committed to it preserves the effect of the existing law, subject to any minor changes which may be desirable.

The House divided: Ayes 520, Noes 4.

Division No. 19]
AYES
Ainger, Nick Bercow, John
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Berry, Roger
Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE) Best, Harold
Alexander, Douglas Betts, Clive
Allan, Richard Blackman, Liz
Allen, Graham Blair, Rt Hon Tony
Ancram, Rt Hon Michael Blears, Ms Hazel
Anderson, Donald (Swansea E) Blizzard, Bob
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale) Blunkett, Rt Hon David
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James Blunt, Crispin
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Boateng, Rt Hon Paul
Ashton, Joe Body, Sir Richard
Atherton, Ms Candy Borrow, David
Atkins, Charlotte Boswell, Tim
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W)
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Bradley, Keith (Withington)
Austin, John Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin)
Bailey, Adrian Bradshaw, Ben
Baker, Norman Brady, Graham
Baldry, Tony Brake, Tom
Banks, Tony Brand, Dr Peter
Barnes, Harry Brazier, Julian
Battle, John Breed, Colin
Bayley, Hugh Brinton, Mrs Helen
Beard, Nigel Brooke, Rt Hon Peter
Beckett, Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Browning, Mrs Angela
Begg, Miss Anne Bruce, Ian (S Dorset)
Beggs, Roy Bruce, Malcolm (Gordon)
Beith, Rt Hon A J Buck, Ms Karen
Bell, Martin (Tatton) Burden, Richard
Benn, Hilary (Leeds C) Burgon, Colin
Benn, Rt Hon Tony (Chesterfield) Burnett, John
Bennett, Andrew F Burns, Simon
Benton, Joe Burstow, Paul
Butler, Mrs Christine Doran, Frank
Butterfill, John Dowd, Jim
Cable, Dr Vincent Drew, David
Caborn, Rt Hon Richard Drown, Ms Julia
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Duncan, Alan
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth
Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies (NE Fife) Eagle, Angela (Wallasey)
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Edwards, Huw
Campbell-Savours, Dale Efford, Clive
Cann, Jamie Ellman, Mrs Louise
Caplin, Ivor Etherington, Bill
Casale, Roger Evans, Nigel
Caton, Martin Fabricant, Michael
Cawsey, Ian Fallon, Michael
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Fearn, Ronnie
Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet) Field, Rt Hon Frank
Fisher, Mark
Chaytor, David Fitzpatrick, Jim
Chidgey, David Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna
Chope, Christopher Flight, Howard
Clapham, Michael Flint, Caroline
Clappison, James Flynn, Paul
Clark, Rt Hon Dr David (S Shields) Follett, Barbara
Clark, Dr Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Foster, Don (Bath)
Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Foster, Michael J (Worcester)
Clarke, Charles (Norwich S) Foulkes, George
Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) Fowler, Rt Hon Sir Norman
Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Rushcliffe) Fox, Dr Liam
Fraser, Christopher
Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge) Gale, Roger
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Gapes, Mike
Clelland, David Gardiner, Barry
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey Garnier, Edward
Clwyd, Ann George, Andrew (St Ives)
Coaker, Vernon Gerrard, Neil
Coffey, Ms Ann Gibb, Nick
Coleman, Iain Gibson, Dr Ian
Collins, Tim Gidley, Sandra
Colman, Tony Gillan, Mrs Cheryl
Cooper, Yvette Gilroy, Mrs Linda
Corbett, Robin Godman, Dr Norman A
Corbyn, Jeremy Godsiff, Roger
Corston, Jean Goggins, Paul
Cotter, Brian Golding, Mrs Llin
Cousins, Jim Gordon, Mrs Eileen
Cox, Tom Gray, James
Cran, James Green, Damian
Cranston, Ross Greenway, John
Crausby, David Grieve, Dominic
Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley) Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Cummings, John Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S) Grocott, Bruce
Curry, Rt Hon David Grogan, John
Curtis—Thomas, Mrs Claire Gummer, Rt Hon John
Dalyell, Tam Hague, Rt Hon William
Darling, Rt Hon Alistair Hain, Peter
Darvill, Keith Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Davey, Edward (Kingston) Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W) Hamilton, Rt Hon Sir Archie
Davidson, Ian Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Hammond, Philip
Davies, Quentin (Grantham) Hancock, Mike
Davies, Rt Hon Ron (Caerphilly) Hanson, David
Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice) Harman, Rt Hon Ms Harriet
Davis, Rt Hon Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Harris, Dr Evan
Harvey, Nick
Dawson, Hilton Hawkins, Nick
Day, Stephen Heald, Oliver
Dean, Mrs Janet Healey, John
Denham, John Heath, David (Somerton & Frome)
Dismore, Andrew Heathcoat-Amory, Rt Hon David
Dobson, Rt Hon Frank Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Donaldson, Jeffrey Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Hendrick, Mark Levitt, Tom
Hepburn, Stephen Lewis, Ivan (Bury S)
Heppell, John Lewis, Dr Julian (New Forest E)
Hesford, Stephen Liddell, Rt Hon Mrs Helen
Hewitt, Ms Patricia Lidington, David
Hill, Keith Lilley, Rt Hon Peter
Hinchliffe, David Lirtton, Martin
Hodge, Ms Margaret Livsey, Richard
Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C)
Hood, Jimmy Llwyd, Elfyn
Hoon, Rt Hon Geoffrey Lock, David
Hope, Phil Loughton, Tim
Horam, John Love, Andrew
Howard, Rt Hon Michael Luff, Peter
Howarth, Rt Hon Alan (Newport E) Lyell, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas
Howarth, George (Knowsley N) McAvoy, Thomas
Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot) McCabe, Steve
Howells, Dr Kim McCafferty, Ms Chris
Hoyle, Lindsay McCartney, Rt Hon Ian (Makerfield)
Hughes, Ms Beverley (Stretford)
Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) McDonagh, Siobhain
Hughes, Simon (Southwark N) McFall, John
Humble, Mrs Joan MacGregor, Rt Hon John
Hurst, Alan McIsaac, Shona
Hutton, John MacKay, Rt Hon Andrew
Iddon, Dr Brian McKenna, Mrs Rosemary
Illsley, Eric Mackinlay, Andrew
Ingram, Rt Hon Adam Maclean, Rt Hon David
Jack, Rt Hon Michael Maclennan, Rt Hon Robert
Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampstead) McLoughlin, Patrick
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough) McNulty, Tony
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) MacShane, Denis
Jamieson, David Mactaggart, Fiona
Jenkin, Bernard McWalter, Tony
Jenkins, Brian McWilliam, John
Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn Hatfield) Madel, Sir David
Mahon, Mrs Alice
Johnson Smith, Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Major, Rt Hon John
Malins, Humfrey
Jones, Rt Hon Barry (Alyn) Mallaber, Judy
Jones, Mrs Fiona (Newark) Mandelson, Rt Hon Peter
Jones, Helen (Warrington N) Maples, John
Jones, Ms Jenny (Wolverh'ton SW) Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S)
Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury)
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) Marshall, Jim (Leicester S)
Jones, Dr Lynne (Selly Oak) Martlew, Eric
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S) Mates, Michael
Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham) Maude, Rt Hon Francis
Jowell, Rt Hon Ms Tessa Maxton, John
Keeble, Ms Sally May, Mrs Theresa
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) Meale, Alan
Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth) Merron, Gillian
Keetch, Paul Michael, Rt Hon Alun
Kelly, Ms Ruth Michie, Bill (Shefld Heeley)
Key, Robert Milburn, Rt Hon Alan
Khabra, Piara S Miller, Andrew
Kidney, David Moffatt, Laura
Kilfoyle, Peter Moonie, Dr Lewis
King, Andy (Rugby & Kenilworth) Moore, Michael
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Morgan, Alasdair (Galloway)
King, Rt Hon Tom (Bridgwater) Morgan, Ms Julie (Cardiff N)
Kingham, Ms Tess Motley, Elliot
Kirkbride, Miss Julie Morris, Rt Hon Ms Estelle (B'ham Yardley)
Kirkwood, Archy
Kumar, Dr Ashok Morris, Rt Hon Sir John (Aberavon)
Ladyman, Dr Stephen
Laing, Mrs Eleanor Moss, Malcolm
Lait, Mrs Jacqui Mountford, Kali
Lammy, David Mowlam, Rt Hon Marjorie
Lansley, Andrew Mudie, George
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Mullin, Chris
Laxton, Bob Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck)
Leigh, Edward Murphy, Rt Hon Paul (Torfaen)
Lepper, David Naysmith, Dr Doug
Leslie, Christopher Norman, Archie
Letwin, Oliver Norris, Dan
Oaten, Mark Soley, Clive
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Southworth, Ms Helen
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) Spellar, John
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury) Spring, Richard
O'Hara, Eddie Squire, Ms Rachel
Olner, Bill Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John
Öpik, Lembit Starkey, Dr Phyllis
Organ, Mrs Diana Steinberg, Gerry
Ottaway, Richard Stevenson, George
Page, Richard Stewart, David (Inverness E)
Paice, James Stoate, Dr Howard
Palmer, Dr Nick Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Pearson, Ian Straw, Rt Hon Jack
Perham, Ms Linda Streeter, Gary
Pickles, Eric Stuart, Ms Gisela
Pickthall, Colin Sutcliffe, Gerry
Pike, Peter L Swayne, Desmond
Plaskitt, James Syms, Robert
Pollard, Kerry Taylor, Rt Hon Mrs Ann (Dewsbury)
Pond, Chris
Pope, Greg Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Portillo, Rt Hon Michael Taylor, Ian (Esher & Walton)
Pound, Stephen Taylor, John M (Solihull)
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) Taylor, Sir Teddy
Prescott, Rt Hon John Temple-Morris, Peter
Primarolo, Dawn Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Prior, David Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
Prosser, Gwyn Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Purchase, Ken Thompson, William
Quinn, Lawrie Timms, Stephen
Radice, Rt Hon Giles Tipping, Paddy
Randall, John Todd, Mark
Rapson, Syd Tonge, Dr Jenny
Raynsford, Nick Touhig, Don
Reed, Andrew (Loughborough) Townend, John
Robathan, Andrew Tredinnick, David
Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry) Trend, Michael
Roche, Mrs Barbara Trimble, Rt Hon David
Roe, Mrs Marion (Broxbourne) Truswell, Paul
Rogers, Allan Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Rooker, Rt Hon Jeff Turner, Dr Desmond (Kemptown)
Rooney, Terry Turner, Dr George (NW Norfolk)
Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Ruane, Chris Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Ruddock, Joan Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Ruffley, David Tyler, Paul
Russell, Bob (Colchester) Tynan, Bill
Russell, Ms Christine (Chester) Tyrie, Andrew
Ryan, Ms Joan Vaz, Keith
St Aubyn, Nick Viggers, Peter
Salter, Martin Vis, Dr Rudi
Sanders, Adrian Walley, Ms Joan
Savidge, Malcolm Walter, Robert
Sawford, Phil Ward, Ms Claire
Sayeed, Jonathan Wareing, Robert N
Sedgemore, Brian Waterson, Nigel
Shaw, Jonathan Watts, David
Sheerman, Barry Webb, Steve
Sheldon, Rt Hon Robert White, Brian
Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian Whitehead, Dr Alan
Shipley, Ms Debra Whitney, Sir Raymond
Short, Rt Hon Clare Whittingdale, John
Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S) Wicks, Malcolm
Simpson, Keith (Mid-Norfolk) Widdecombe, Rt Hon Miss Ann
Singh, Marsha Wigley, Rt Hon Dafydd
Skinner, Dennis Wilkinson, John
Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E) Willetts, David
Smith, Angela (Basildon) Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Swansea W)
Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S)
Smith, Miss Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale) Williams, Alan W (E Carmarthen)
Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy)
Smith, Jacqui (Redditch) Willis, Phil
Smith, John (Glamorgan) Wills, Michael
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent) Wilshire, David
Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns) Winnick, David
Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton) Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield) Wright, Tony (Cannnock)
Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Wood, Mike Wyatt, Derek
Woodward, Shaun Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Worthington, Tony
NOES
Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli) Hunter, Andrew
Forth, Rt Hon Eric McIntosh, Miss Anne

Question accordingly agreed to.

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