HC Deb 07 February 2001 vol 362 c1047

That the draft Companies (EU Political Expenditure) Exemption Order 2001, which was laid before this House on 17th January, be approved.

The House divided: Aves 329, Noes 7.

Division No. 108]
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Clarke, Charles (Norwich S)
Adams, Mrs Irene (Paisley N) Clarke, Eric (Midlothian)
Ainger, Nick Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge)
Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE) Clarke, Tony (Northampton S)
Allan, Richard Clelland, David
Allen, Graham Coaker, Vernon
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale) Cohen, Harry
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Colman, Tony
Ashton, Joe Connarty, Michael
Atherton, Ms Candy Cook, Frank (Stockton N)
Bailey, Adrian Cooper, Yvette
Baker, Norman Corbett, Robin
Ballard, Jackie Corbyn, Jeremy
Barnes, Harry Corston, Jean
Barron, Kevin Cotter, Brian
Battle, John Cousins, Jim
Bayley, Hugh Cox, Tom
Beard, Nigel Cranston, Ross
Beckett, Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Crausby, David
Beith, Rt Hon A J Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley)
Bell, Martin (Tatton) Cryer, John (Hornchurch)
Bell, Stuart (Middlesbrough) Cummings, John
Benn, Rt Hon Tony (Chesterfield) Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S)
Bennett, Andrew F Dalyell, Tam
Berry, Roger Darvill, Keith
Betts, Clive Davey, Edward (Kingston)
Blackman, Liz Davies, Geraint (Croydon C)
Blears, Ms Hazel Davies, Rt Hon Ron (Caerphilly)
Blizzard, Bob Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice)
Blunkett, Rt Hon David Dean, Mrs Janet
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul Denham, John
Borrow, David Dismore, Andrew
Bradley, Keith (Withington) Dobbin, Jim
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Dobson, Rt Hon Frank
Bradshaw, Ben Doran, Frank
Brake, Tom Dowd, Jim
Brand, Dr Peter Drew, David
Brinton, Mrs Helen Drown, Ms Julia
Brown, Rt Hon Nick (Newcastle E) Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth
Brown, Russell (Dumfries) Eagle, Angela (Wallasey)
Browne, Desmond Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Burden, Richard Edwards, Huw
Burnett, John Efford, Clive
Burstow, Paul Ellman, Mrs Louise
Byers, Rt Hon Stephen Ennis, Jeff
Cable, Dr Vincent Fearn, Ronnie
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Fitzpatrick, Jim
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna
Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies Flint, Caroline
(NE Fife) Foster, Don (Bath)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Campbell-Savours, Dale Foster, Michael J (Worcester)
Caplin, Ivor Foulkes, George
Casale, Roger Galloway, George
Caton, Martin Gapes, Mike
Cawsey, Ian Gardiner, Barry
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) George, Andrew (St Ives)
Chaytor, David Gibson, Dr Ian
Clapham, Michael Gidley, Sandra
Clark, Rt Hon Dr David (S Shields) Gill, Christopher
Clark, Dr Lynda Godman, Dr Norman A
(Edinburgh Pentlands) Goggins, Paul
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Golding, Mrs Llin
Gordon, Mrs Eileen Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S)
Greenway, John Marshall, David (Shettleston)
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) Marshall, Jim (Leicester S)
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) Martlew, Eric
Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) Maxton, John
Grocott, Bruce Meale, Alan
Hain, Peter Merron, Gillian
Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale) Michael, Rt Hon Alun
Hall, Patrick (Bedford) Michie, Bill (Shef'ld Heeley)
Hancock, Mike Michie, Mrs Ray (Argyll & Bute)
Hanson, David Miller, Andrew
Harman, Rt Hon Ms Harriet Moffatt, Laura
Harris, Dr Evan Moonie, Dr Lewis
Healey, John Moore, Michael
Heath, David (Somerton & Frome) Moran, Ms Margaret
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Hendrick, Mark Morgan, Alasdair (Galloway)
Hepburn, Stephen Morgan, Ms Julie (Cardiff N)
Heppell, John Morley, Elliot
Hesford, Stephen Morris, Rt Hon Ms Estelle
Hill, Keith (B'ham Yardley)
Hinchliffe, David Morris, Rt Hon Sir John
Hodge, Ms Margaret (Aberavon)
Hoey, Kate Mowlam, Rt Hon Marjorie
Hoon, Rt Hon Geoffrey Mudie, George
Hopkins, Kelvin Mullin, Chris
Howarth, George (Knowsley N) Murphy, Jim (Eastwood)
Howells, Dr Kim Naysmith, Dr Doug
Hoyle, Lindsay Norris, Dan
Hughes, Ms Beverley (Stretford) Oaten, Mark
Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) O'Brien, Bill (Normanton)
Hughes, Simon (Southwark N) O'Brien, Mike (N Walks)
Iddon, Dr Brian O'Hara, Eddie
Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampstead) Olner, Bill
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough) Öpik, Lembit
Jamieson, David Organ, Mrs Diana
Johnson, Miss Melanie Osborne, Ms Sandra
(Welwyn Hatfield) Palmer, Dr Nick
Jones, Helen (Warrington N) Pearson, Ian
Jones, leuan Wyn (Ynys Môn) Perham, Ms Linda
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) Pickthall, Colin
Jones, Dr Lynne (Selly Oak) Pike, Peter L
Keeble, Ms Sally Plaskitt, James
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) Pollard, Kerry
Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth) Pond, Chris
Kelly, Ms Ruth Pope, Greg
Kennedy, Rt Hon Charles Pound, Stephen
(Ross Skye & Inverness W) Powell, Sir Raymond
Kennedy, Jane (Wavertree) Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Ladyman, Dr Stephen Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
Lammy, David Primarolo, Dawn
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Prosser, Gwyn
Laxton, Bob Purchase, Ken
Lepper, David Quin, Rt Hon Ms Joyce
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Radice, Rt Hon Giles
Lewis, Terry (Worsley) Rapson, Syd
Liddell, Ftt Hon Mrs Helen
Livsey, Richard Raynsford, Nick
Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C) Reed, Andrew (Loughborough)
Rendel, David
Llwyd, Elfyn Robertson, John
Lock, David (Glasgow Anniesland)
Love Andrew
McAvoy, Thomas Robinson, Geoffrey (Cov'try NW)
McCabe, Steve Roche, Mrs Barbara
McCafferty, Ms Chris Rogers, Allan
Macdonald, Calum Rooker, Rt Hon Jeff
McDonnell, John Rooney, Terry
McGuire, Mrs Anne Ruane, Chris
McIsaac, Shona Ruddock, Joan
McKenna, Mrs Rosemary Russell, Bob (Colchester)
McNulty, Tony Russell, Ms Christine (Chester)
Mactaggart, Fiona Salter, Martin
McWilliam, John Sanders, Adrian
Mahon, Mrs Alice Savidge, Malcolm
Mallaber, Judy Sawford, Phil
Mandelson, Rt Hon Peter Sheerman, Barry
Sheldon, Rt Hon Robert Stringer, Graham
Short, Rt Hon Clare Stuart, Ms Gisela
Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S) Stunell, Andrew
Skinner, Dennis Sutcliffe, Gerry
Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E) Taylor, Rt Hon Mrs Ann
Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S) (Dewsbury)
Smith, Miss Geraldine Taylor, Ms Dari (Stockton S)
(Morecambe & Lunesdale) Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Smith, John (Glamorgan) Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns) Temple—Morris, Peter
Soley, Clive Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
Spellar, John Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Squire, Ms Rachel Timms, Stephen
Steinberg, Gerry Tipping, Paddy
Stevenson, George Todd, Mark
Stewart, David (Inverness E) Tonge, Dr Jenny
Stewart, Ian (Eccles) Touhig, Don
Stinchcombe, Paul Trickett, Jon
Stoate, Dr Howard Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin Turner, Dr Desmond (Kemptown)
Turner, Dr George (NW Norfolk) Williams, Rt Hon Alan
Turner, Neil (Wigan) (Swansea W)
Twigg, Derek (Halton) Wlliams, Alan W (E Carmarthen)
Tyler, Paul Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy)
Tynan, Bill Willis, Phil
Vis, Dr Rudi Wills, Michael
Ward, Ms Claire Winnick, David
Wareing, Robert N Woodward, Shaun
Watts, David Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
White, Brian Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Wicks, Malcolm Wyatt, Derek
Wigley, Rt Hon Dafydd
NOES
Beggs, Roy Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S)
Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli) Taylor, Sir Teddy
Donaldson, Jeffrey Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Hunter, Andrew

Question accordingly agreed to.