HC Deb 05 June 2000 vol 351 cc110-7

Lords amendment: No. 180, after clause 149, to insert the following new clause—Market abuse: behaviour conforming with City Code—

("CHAPTER IIA

POLICIES RELATING TO TAKEOVER REGULATION

.—(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Authority is authorised to include in the code issued under section 110 a statement that behaviour of a person which is in conformity with the City Code does not amount to market abuse.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of behaviour which satisfies the condition in section 109(2)(a).

(3) statement made under subsection (1) may include such conditions and limitations as the Authority considers appropriate, including conditions and limitations specifying the behaviour and the persons covered by the statement.

(4) The Authority may at any time alter or replace any statement made under subsection (1).

(5) If a person behaves in a way which fulfils the requirements of any statement included pursuant to subsection (1) in the code issued under section 110, that behaviour of his is to be taken, for the purposes of this Act, as not amounting to market abuse.

(6) In this section— behaviour of a person which is in conformity with the City Code" means behaviour of a person which in the opinion of the Panel conforms with the responsibilities imposed on that person by the City Code; the opinion of the Panel" includes any revised opinion formed by the Panel as a result of any further consideration; City Code" means the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers issued by the Panel as applied by the Panel and as amended from time to time by the Panel; the Panel" means the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers.")

Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with the Lords in the said amendment.—[Mr. Jamieson.]

The House divided: Ayes 304, Noes 110.

Division No. 213] [9.35 pm
AYES
Adams, Mrs Irene (Paisley N) Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr Jack
Ainger, Nick (Copeland)
Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE) Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S)
Alexander, Douglas Darvill, Keith
Allen, Graham Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale) Davidson, Ian
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli)
Ashdown, Rt Hon Paddy Davies, Geraint (Croydon C)
Atherton, Ms Candy Dawson, Hilton
Austin, John Dean, Mrs Janet
Battle, John Denham, John
Bayley, Hugh Dismore, Andrew
Beard, Nigel Dobbin, Jim
Beckett, Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Donohoe, Brian H
Begg, Miss Anne Doran, Frank
Bell, Martin (Tatton) Dowd, Jim
Benn, Hilary (Leeds C) Drew, David
Benn, Rt Hon Tony (Chesterfield) Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Bennett, Andrew F Edwards, Huw
Benton, Joe Efford, Clive
Bermingham, Gerald Ellman, Mrs Louise
Berry, Roger Ennis, Jeff
Best, Harold Field, Rt Hon Frank
Blackman, Liz Fisher, Mark
Blears, Ms Hazel Fitzpatrick, Jim
Blizzard, Bob Fitzsimons, Mrs Loma
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Borrow, David Foster, Michael J (Worcester)
Bradley, Keith (Withington) Foulkes, George
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Galloway, George
Bradshaw, Ben Gapes, Mike
Brinton, Mrs Helen Gardiner, Barry
Brown, Russell (Dumfries) George, Bruce (Walsall S)
Buck, Ms Karen Gerrard, Neil
Burgon, Colin Gibson, Dr Ian
Burstow, Paul Godman, Dr Norman A
Butler, Mrs Christine Godsiff, Roger
Byers, Rt Hon Stephen Goggins, Paul
Cabom, Rt Hon Richard Golding, Mrs Llin
Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies Gordon, Mrs Eileen
(NE Fife) Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Campbell-Savours, Dale Grocott, Bruce
Cann, Jamie Grogan, John
Caplin, Ivor Gunnell, John
Casale, Roger Hain, Peter
Caton, Martin Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Clapham, Michael Hanson, David
Clark, Rt Hon Dr David (S Shields) Harman, Rt Hon Ms Harriet
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Heal, Mrs Sylvia
Clarke, Charles (Norwich S) Healey, John
Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) Heath, David (Somerton & Frome)
Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge) Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Heppell, John
Clelland, David Hinchliffe, David
Clwyd, Ann Hodge, Ms Margaret
Coffey, Ms Ann Hoey, Kate
Coleman, lain Hoon, Rt Hon Geoffrey
Connarty, Michael Hope, Phil
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Hopkins, Kelvin
Corbett, Robin Howarth, George (Knowsley N)
Cotter, Brian Howells, Dr Kim
Cousins, Jim Hughes, Ms Beverley (Stretford)
Crausby, David Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley) Humble, Mrs Joan
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Hurst, Alan
Cummings, John Hutton, John
Iddon, Dr Brian Olner, Bill
Illsley, Eric O'Neill, Martin
Ingram, Rt Hon Adam Öpik, Lembit
Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampstead) Organ, Mrs Diana
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough) Palmer, Dr Nick
Jamieson, David Pearson, Ian
Jenkins, Brian Pendry, Tom
Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle) Perham, Ms Linda
Johnson, Miss Melanie Pickthall, Colin
(Welwyn Hatfield) Pike, Peter L
Jones, Rt Hon Barry (Alyn) Plaskitt, James
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) Pollard, Kerry
Jones, Dr Lynne (Selly Oak) Pond, Chris
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S) Pope, Greg
Keeble, Ms Sally Pound, Stephen
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth) Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
Keetch, Paul Prescott, Rt Hon John
Kemp, Fraser Purchase, Ken
Khabra, Piara S Quin, Rt Hon Ms Joyce
Kidney, David Quinn, Lawrie
Kilfoyle, Peter Reed, Andrew (Loughborough)
King, Andy (Rugby & Kenilworth) Reid, Rt Hon Dr John (Hamilton N)
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Rendel, David
Kirkwood, Archy Roche, Mrs Barbara
Ladyman, Dr Stephen Rooker, Rt Hon Jeff
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Rooney, Terry
Laxton, Bob Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
Lepper, David Rowlands, Ted
Leslie, Christopher Roy, Frank
Levitt, Tom Ruddock, Joan
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Linton, Martin Russell, Ms Christine (Chester)
Llwyd, Elfyn Ryan, Ms Joan
Lock, David Salter, Martin
Love, Andrew Sanders, Adrian
McAvoy, Thomas Sarwar, Mohammad
McCabe, Steve Savidge, Malcolm
McCartney, Rt Hon Ian Sawford, Phil
(Makerfield) Sedgemore, Brian
McDonagh, Siobhain Shaw, Jonathan
Macdonald, Calum Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
McDonnell, John Singh, Marsha
McGuire, Mrs Anne Skinner, Dennis
Mclsaac, Shona Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E)
McKenna, Mrs Rosemary Smith, Angela (Basildon)
McNamara, Kevin Smith, John (Glamorgan)
McNulty, Tony Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Mactaggart, Fiona Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns)
McWilliam, John Soley, Clive
Mahon, Mrs Alice Southworth, Ms Helen
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Spellar, John
Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury) Squire, Ms Rachel
Martlew, Eric Steinberg, Gerry
Maxton, John Stewart, Ian (Eccles)
Meacher, Rt Hon Michael Stoate, Dr Howard
Michael, Rt Hon Alun Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Michie, Bill (Shef'ld Heeley) Stringer, Graham
Miller, Andrew Stunell, Andrew
Moffatt, Laura Sutcliffe, Gerry
Moonie, Dr Lewis Swinney, John
Moran, Ms Margaret Taylor, Rt Hon Mrs Ann
Morley, Elliot (Dewsbury)
Morris, Rt Hon Ms Estelle Taylor, Ms Dari (Stockton S)
(B'ham Yardley) Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Morris, Rt Hon Sir John Temple-Morris, Peter
(Aberavon) Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
Mountford, Kali Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Mowlam, Rt Hon Marjorie Timms, Stephen
Mudie, George Tipping, Paddy
Mullin, Chris Todd, Mark
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Touhig, Don
Murphy, Rt Hon Paul (Torfaen) Trickett, Jon
Naysmith, Dr Doug Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Oaten, Mark Turner, Dr Desmond (Kemptown)
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) Turner, Dr George (NW Norfolk)
Turner, Neil (Wigan) Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy)
Twigg, Derek (Halton) Willis, Phil
Twigg, Stephen (Enfield) Wills, Michael
Tyler, Paul Winnick, David
Tynan, Bill Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Walley, Ms Joan Wood, Mike
Ward, Ms Claire Woodward, Shaun
Wareing, Robert N Woolas, Phil
White, Brian Worthington, Tony
Whitehead, Dr Alan Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
Wicks, Malcolm
Williams, Rt Hon Alan Tellers for the Ayes:
(Swansea W) Mr. Clive Betts and
Williams, Alan W (E Carmarthen) Mr. Mike Hall.
NOES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Lyell, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James MacGregor, Rt Hon John
Baldry, Tony McIntosh, Miss Anne
Bercow, John Maclean, Rt Hon David
Beresford, Sir Paul McLoughlin, Patrick
Blunt, Crispin Madel, Sir David
Boswell, Tim Mates, Michael
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Maude, Rt Hon Francis
Bottomley, Rt Hon Mrs Virginia Mawhinney, Rt Hon Sir Brian
Brady, Graham May, Mrs Theresa
Brazier, Julian Moss, Malcolm
Brooke, Rt Hon Peter Nicholls, Patrick
Browning, Mrs Angela O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Bruce, Ian (S Dorset) Ottaway, Richard
Bums, Simon Page, Richard
Butterfill, John Paice, James
Cash, William Paterson, Owen
Clappison, James Pickles, Eric
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey Portillo, Rt Hon Michael
Collins, Tim Randall, John
Cran, James Redwood, Rt Hon John
Davies, Quentin (Grantham) Robathan, Andrew
Day, Stephen Robertson, Laurence
Duncan Smith, lain Roe, Mrs Marion (Broxbourne)
Evans, Nigel Rowe, Andrew (Faversham)
Faber, David Ruffley, David
Fabricant, Michael Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian
Fallon, Michael Shepherd, Richard
Flight, Howard Simpson, Keith (Mid-Norfolk)
Forth, Rt Hon Eric Soames, Nicholas
Fowler, Rt Hon Sir Norman Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Fox, Dr Liam Spicer, Sir Michael
Fraser, Christopher Spring, Richard
Gale, Roger Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John
Gill, Christopher Steen, Antnony
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl Swayne, Desmond
Gray, James Syms, Robert
Grieve, Dominic Tapsell, Sir Peter
Hammond, Philip Taylor, Ian (Esher & Walton)
Hawkins, Nick Taylor, John M (Solihull)
Heald, Oliver Tredinnick David
Heathcoat-Amory, Rt Hon David Trend, Michael
Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas Tyrie, Andrew
Horam, John Viggers, Peter
Howard, Rt Hon Michael Walter, Robert
Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot) Wells, Bowen
Jack, Rt Hon Michael Whitney, Sir Raymond
Jenkin, Bernard Whittingdale, John
Key, Robert Widdecombe, Rt Hon Miss Ann
King, Rt Hon Tom (Bridgwater) Willetts, David
Lansley, Andrew Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton)
Leigh, Edward Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Letwin, Oliver Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Lewis, Dr Julian (New Forest E)
Lidington, David Tellers for the Noes:
Lloyd, Rt Hon Sir Peter (Fareham) Mrs. Eleanor Laing and
Loughton, Tim Mr. Peter Luff.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Motion made, and Question put, That amendment (a) in lieu of Lords amendment No. 180 be made.— [Mr. Timms.]

The House divided: Ayes 302, Noes 110.

Division No. 214] [9.48 pm
AYES
Adams, Mrs Irene (Paisley N) Cummings, John
Ainger, Nick Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr Jack (Copeland)
Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE)
Alexander, Douglas Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S)
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale) Darvill, Keith
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
Ashdown, Rt Hon Paddy Davidson, Ian
Atherton, Ms Candy Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli)
Austin, John Davies, Geraint (Croydon C)
Battle, John Dawson, Hilton
Bayley, Hugh Dean, Mrs Janet
Beard, Nigel Denham, John
Beckett, Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Dismore, Andrew
Begg, Miss Anne Dobbin, Jim
Bell, Martin (Tatton) Donohoe, Brian H
Benn, Hilary (Leeds C) Doran, Frank
Benn, Rt Hon Tony (Chesterfield) Dowd, Jim
Bennett, Andrew F Drew, David
Benton, Joe Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Bermingham, Gerald Edwards, Huw
Berry, Roger Efford, Clive
Best, Harold Ellman, Mrs Louise
Blackman, Liz Ennis, Jeff
Blears, Ms Hazel Field, Rt Hon Frank
Blizzard, Bob Fisher, Mark
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul Fitzpatrick, Jim
Borrow, David Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Bradley, Keith (Withington) Foster, Michael J (Worcester)
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Foulkes, George
Bradshaw, Ben Galloway, George
Brinton, Mrs Helen Gapes, Mike
Brown, Russell (Dumfries) Gardiner, Barry
Buck, Ms Karen Gerrard, Neil
Burgon, Colin Gibson, Dr Ian
Burstow, Paul Godman, Dr Norman A
Butler, Mrs Christine Godsiff, Roger
Byers, Rt Hon Stephen Goggins, Paul
Caborn, Rt Hon Richard Golding, Mrs Llin
Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies (NE Fife) Gordon, Mrs Eileen
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Campbell-Savours, Dale Grocott, Bruce
Cann, Jamie Grogan, John
Caplin, Ivor Gunnell, John
Casale, Roger Hain, Peter
Caton, Martin Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Clapham, Michael Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Clark, Rt Hon Dr David (S Shields) Hanson, David
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Harman, Rt Hon Ms Harriet
Clarke, Charles (Norwich S) Harvey, Nick
Clarke, Eric (Midlothian) Heal, Mrs Sylvia
Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge) Healey, John
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Heath, David (Somerton & Frome)
Clelland, David Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Clwyd, Ann Heppell, John
Coffey, Ms Ann Hinchliffe, David
Coleman, lain Hodge, Ms Margaret
Connarty, Michael Hoey, Kate
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Hoon, Rt Hon Geoffrey
Corbett, Robin Hope, Phil
Cotter, Brian Hopkins, Kelvin
Cousins, Jim Howarth, George (Knowsley N)
Crausby, David Howells, Dr Kim
Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley) Hughes, Ms Beverley (Stretford)
Cryer, John (Homchurch) Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Humble, Mrs Joan Naysmith, Dr Doug
Hurst, Alan O'Brien, Mike (N Warks)
Hutton, John Olner, Bill
Iddon, Dr Brian O'Neill, Martin
Illsley, Eric Öpik, Lembit
Ingram, Rt Hon Adam Organ, Mrs Diana
Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampstead) Palmer, Dr Nick
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough) Pearson, Ian
Jamieson, David Pendry, Tom
Jenkins, Brian Perham, Ms Linda
Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle) Pickthall, Colin
Johnson, Miss Melanie Pike, Peter L
(Welwyn Hatfield) Plaskitt, James
Jones, Rt Hon Barry (Alyn) Pollard, Kerry
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) Pond, Chris
Jones, Dr Lynne (Selly Oak) Pope, Greg
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S) Pound, Stephen
Keeble, Ms Sally Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth) Prescott, Rt Hon John
Keetch, Paul Purchase, Ken
Kemp, Fraser Quin, Rt Hon Ms Joyce
Khabra, Piara S Quinn, Lawrie
Kidney, David Reed, Andrew (Loughborough)
Kilfoyle, Peter Reid, Rt Hon Dr John (Hamilton N)
King, Andy (Rugby & Kenilworth) Rendel, David
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Roche, Mrs Barbara
Kirkwood, Archy Rooker, Rt Hon Jeff
Ladyman, Dr Stephen Rooney, Terry
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Ross, Emie (Dundee W)
Laxton, Bob Rowlands, Ted
Lepper, David Roy, Frank
Leslie, Christopher Ruddock, Joan
Levitt, Tom Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Russell, Ms Christine (Chester)
Linton, Martin Ryan, Ms Joan
Llwyd, Elfyn Salter, Martin
Lock, David Sanders, Adrian
Love, Andrew Sarwar, Mohammad
McAvoy, Thomas Savidge, Malcolm
McCabe, Steve Sawford, Phil
McCartney, Rt Hon Ian Sedgemore, Brian
(Makerfield) Shaw, Jonathan
McDonagh, Siobhain Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
Macdonald, Calum Singh, Marsha
McDonnell, John Skinner, Dennis
McGuire, Mrs Anne Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E)
McIsaac, Shona Smith, Angela (Basildon)
McKenna, Mrs Rosemary Smith, John (Glamorgan)
McNamara, Kevin Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
McNulty, Tony Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns)
Mactaggart, Fiona Soley, Clive
McWilliam, John Southworth, Ms Helen
Mahon, Mrs Alice Spellar, John
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Squire, Ms Rachel
Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury) Steinberg, Gerry
Martlew, Eric Stewart, Ian (Eccles)
Maxton, John Stoate, Dr Howard
Meacher, Rt Hon Michael Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Michael, Rt Hon Alun Stringer, Graham
Michie, Bill (Shef'ld Heeley) Stunell, Andrew
Miller, Andrew Sutcliffe, Gerry
Moffatt, Laura Swinney, John
Moonie, Dr Lewis Taylor, Rt Hon Mrs Ann
Moran, Ms Margaret (Dewsbury)
Morley, Elliot Taylor, Ms Dari (Stockton S)
Morris, Rt Hon Ms Estelle Taylor, David (NW Leics)
(B'ham Yardley) Temple-Morris, Peter
Morris, Rt Hon Sir John Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
(Aberavon) Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Mountford, Kali Timms, Stephen
Mowlam, Rt Hon Marjorie Tipping, Paddy
Mudie, George Todd, Mark
Mullin, Chris Touhig, Don
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Trickett, Jon
Murphy, Rt Hon Paul (Torfaen) Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Turner, Dr Desmond (Kemptown) Williams, Alan W (E Carmarthen)
Turner, Dr George (NW Norfolk) Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy)
Turner, Neil (Wigan) Willis, Phil
Twigg, Derek (Halton) Wills, Michael
Twigg, Stephen (Enfield) Winnick, David
Tyler, Paul Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Tynan, Bill Wood, Mike
Walley, Ms Joan Woodward, Shaun
Ward, Ms Claire Woolas, Phil
Wareing, Robert N Worthington, Tony
White, Brian Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
Whitehead, Dr Alan
Wicks, Malcolm Tellers for the Ayes:
Williams, Rt Hon Alan Mr. Clive Betts and
(Swansea W) Mr. Graham Allen.
NOES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) MacGregor, Rt Hon John
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James Mclntosh, Miss Anne
Baldry, Tony Maclean, Rt Hon David
Bercow, John McLoughlin, Patrick
Beresford, Sir Paul Madel, Sir David
Blunt, Crispin Mates, Michael
Boswell, Tim Maude, Rt Hon Francis
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Mawhinney, Rt Hon Sir Brian
Bottomley, Rt Hon Mrs Virginia May, Mrs Theresa
Brady, Graham Moss, Malcolm
Brazier, Julian O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Brooke, Rt Hon Peter Ottaway, Richard
Browning, Mrs Angela Page Richard
Bruce, Ian (S Dorset) Paice, James
Burns, Simon Paterson, Owen
Butterfill, John Pickles, Eric
Cash, William Portillo, Rt Hon Michael
Clappison, James Randall, John
Collins, Tim Redwood, Rt Hon John
Cran, James Robathan, Andrew
Davies, Quentin (Grantham) Robertson, Laurence
Day, Stephen Roe Marion (Broxbourne)
Duncan Smith, lain Rowe, Andrew (Faversham)
Evans, Nigel Ruffley, David
Faber, David Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian
Fallon, Michael Shepherd, Richard
Flight Howard Simpson, Keith (Mid-Norfolk)
Forth, Rt Hon Eric Soames, Nicholas
Fowler, Rt Hon Sir Norman Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Fox, Dr Liam Spicer, Sir Michael
Fraser, Christopher Spring, Richard
Gale, Roger Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John
Gill, Christopher Steen, Anthony
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl Swayne, Desmond
Gray, James Syms, Robert
Grieve, Dominic Tapsell, Sir Peter
Hammond, Philip Taylor, Ian (Esher & Walton)
Hawkins, Nick Taylor, John M (Solihull)
Heald, Oliver Taylor, Sir Teddy
Heathcoat-Amory, Rt Hon David Tredinnick, David
Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas Trend, Michael
Horam, John Tyrie, Andrew
Howard, Rt Hon Michael Viggers, Peter
Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot) Walter, Robert
Jack, Rt Hon Michael Wells, Bowen
Jenkin, Bernard Whitney, Sir Raymond
Key, Robert Whittingdale, John
King, Rt Hon Tom (Bridgwater) Widdecombe, Rt Hon Miss Ann
Laing, Mrs Eleanor Willetts, David
Lansley, Andrew Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton)
Leigh, Edward Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Letwin, Oliver Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Lewis, Dr Julian (New Forest E)
Lidington, David Tellers for the Noes:
Lloyd, Rt Hon Sir Peter (Fareham) Mr. Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Loughton, Tim and
Lyell, Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Mr. Peter Luff.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Lords amendment: No. 181 and 182 agred to.

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