HC Deb 25 January 2000 vol 343 cc159-83

As amended in the Standing Committee, considered.

4.11 pm
Mr. Alan Duncan (Rutland and Melton)

On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I notice, as will the House, that new clause 1 has not been selected. In no way do I challenge your ruling, Madam Speaker, or ask for an explanation because, by convention, no such explanation is provided. Given that the new clause would have covered an important part of the Bill having a significant bearing on interlocking legislation between here and the European Union, I seek your confirmation that the new clause as tabled would have fallen within the long title of the Bill.

Madam Speaker

I do not usually give explanations, but it was totally beyond the scope of the Bill.

Mr. Nick St. Aubyn (Guildford)

Further to that point of order, Madam Speaker. Will you confirm that no precedent is set in this instance, in that the proposed new clause was not considered because there is a draft European Union directive in circulation that conflicts with it?

Madam Speaker

Order. There will be no explanation of my selection of amendments. Either the hon. Member intends to move the motion or not. Is he moving the motion?

Mr. St. Aubyn

I will be happy to move the motion, Madam Speaker. I believe that my hon. Friend will be here shortly. [Laughter.] I support the motion with him.

  1. New Clause 3
      2. cc159-70
    1. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN 5,915 words
  2. Clause 6
      3. cc170-2
    1. PROVISION OF CRYPTOGRAPHY SUPPORT SERVICES 1,066 words
  3. Clause 7
      4. cc172-3
    1. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND RELATED CERTIFICATES 594 words
  4. Clause 13
      5. cc174-83
    1. PROHIBITION ON KEY ESCROW REQUIREMENTS 4,828 words
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