HC Deb 10 January 2001 vol 360 c1212

That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will appoint as Electoral Commissioners:

  1. (1) Pamela Joan Gordon for the period of four years;
  2. (2) Sir Neil William David McIntosh KBE for the period of four years;
  3. (3) Johnathon Glyn Mathias for the period of five years;
  4. (4) Sukhminder Karamjit Singh CBE for the period of five years;
  5. (5) James Samuel Younger for the period of six years; and
  6. (6) Graham John Zellick for the period of five years;
and that Her Majesty will appoint James Samuel Younger to be the chairman of the Electoral Commission for the period of six years. The House divided: Ayes 486, Noes 4.

Division No. 44]
AYES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Brown, Rt Hon Nick (Newcastle E)
Ainsworth, Robert (Cov'try NE) Brown, Russell (Dumfries)
Alexander, Douglas Browne, Desmond
Allan, Richard Browning, Mrs Angela
Allen, Graham Bruce, Ian (S Dorset)
Amess, David Bruce, Malcolm (Gordon)
Ancram, Rt Hon Michael Buck, Ms Karen
Anderson, Rt Hon Donald (Swansea E) Burgon, Colin
Burnett, John
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale) Burns, Simon
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Burstow, Paul
Ashton, Joe Butterfill, John
Atherton, Ms Candy Cable, Dr Vincent
Atkins, Charlotte Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth)
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge)
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies (NE Fife)
Austin, John
Bailey, Adrian Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V)
Baker, Norman Campbell-Savours, Dale
Baldly, Tony Caplin, Ivor
Banks, Tony Casale, Roger
Barnes, Harry Caton, Martin
Barron, Kevin Chapman, Ben (Wirral S)
Battle, John Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet)
Bayley, Hugh
Beard, Nigel Chidgey, David
Begg, Miss Anne Chope, Christopher
Beggs, Roy Clapham, Michael
Bell, Stuart (Middlesbrough) Clappison, James
Benn, Hilary (Leeds C) Clark, Rt Hon Dr David (S Shields)
Benn, Rt Hon Tony (Chesterfield) Clark, Dr Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands)
Bennett, Andrew F
Bercow, John Clark, Dr Michael (Rayleigh)
Bermingham, Gerald Clarke, Charles (Norwich S)
Berry, Roger Clarke, Eric (Midlothian)
Best, Harold Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge)
Betts, Clive Clarke, Tony (Northampton S)
Blair, Rt Hon Tony Clelland, David
Blears, Ms Hazel Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey
Blizzard, Bob Clwyd, Ann
Blunt, Crispin Coaker, Vernon
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul Coffey, Ms Ann
Boswell, Tim Coleman, Iain
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Collins, Tim
Bottomley, Rt Hon Mrs Virginia Colman, Tony
Bradley, Keith (Withington) Connarty, Michael
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Cooper, Yvette
Brady, Graham Corbett, Robin
Brake, Tom Cormack, Sir Patrick
Brand, Dr Peter Corston, Jean
Brazier, Julian Cox, Tom
Brinton, Mrs Helen Cran, James
Brooke, Rt Hon Peter Cranston, Ross
Crausby, David Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley) Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Grocott, Bruce
Cummings, John Gummer, Rt Hon John
Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr Jack (Copeland) Hague, Rt Hon William
Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S) Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Curry, Rt Hon David Hamilton, Rt Hon Sir Archie
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Dalyell, Tam Hammond, Philip
Darling, Rt Hon Alistair Hancock, Mike
Darvill, Keith Hanson, David
Davey, Edward (Kingston) Harman, Rt Hon Ms Harriet
Davidson, Ian Harris, Dr Evan
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Harvey, Nick
Davies, Quentin (Grantham) Hawkins, Nick
Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice) Hayes, John
Davis, Rt Hon Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Heald, Oliver
Healey, John
Dawson, Hilton Heath, David (Somerton & Frome)
Day, Stephen Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Denham, John Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Dismore, Andrew Hendrick, Mark
Dobbin, Jim Hepburn, Stephen
Dobson, Rt Hon Frank Heppell, John
Donaldson, Jeffrey Hesford, Stephen
Donohoe, Brian H Hill, Keith
Doran, Frank Hinchliffe, David
Dowd, Jim Hoey, Kate
Drown, Ms Julia Hope, Phil
Duncan, Alan Hopkins, Kelvin
Eagle, Angela (Wallasey) Horam, John
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston) Howarth, Rt Hon Alan (Newport E)
Edwards, Huw Howells, Dr Kim
Efford, Clive Hoyle, Lindsay
Ellman, Mrs Louise Hughes, Ms Beverley (Stretford)
Ennis, Jeff Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Etherington, Bill Hughes, Simon (Southwark N)
Evans, Nigel Humble, Mrs Joan
Fallon, Michael Hutton, John
Fearn, Ronnie Iddon, Dr Brian
Field, Rt Hon Frank Illsley, Eric
Fitzpatrick, Jim Ingram, Rt Hon Adam
Flight, Howard Jackson, Ms Glenda (Hampstead)
Flint, Caroline Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Flynn, Paul Jamieson, David
Follett, Barbara Jenkin, Bemard
Foster, Rt Hon Derek Jenkins, Brian
Foster, Don (Bath) Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle)
Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings) Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn Hatfield)
Foster, Michael J (Worcester)
Foulkes, George Johnson, Smith, Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey
Fowler, Rt Hon Sir Norman
Fox, Dr Liam Jones, Rt Hon Barry (Alyn)
Fraser, Christopher Jones, Helen (Warrington N)
Gale, Roger Jones, Ieuan Wyn (Ynys Môn)
Galloway, George Jones, Ms Jenny (Wolverh'ton SW)
Gapes, Mike
Gardiner, Barry Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
Garnier, Edward Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S)
George, Andrew (St Ives) Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham)
Gerrard, Neil Joyce, Eric
Gibb, Nick Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald
Gibson, Dr Ian Keeble, Ms Sally
Gidley, Sandra Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston)
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth)
Gilroy, Mrs Linda Keetch, Paul
Godsiff, Roger Kelly, Ms Ruth
Goggins, Paul Kemp, Fraser
Golding, Mrs Llin Kennedy, Rt Hon Charles (Ross Skye & Inverness W)
Gordon, Mrs Eileen
Gray, James Kennedy, Jane (Wavertree)
Green, Damian Key, Robert
Greenway, John Khabra, Piara S
Grieve, Dominic Kidney, David
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) Kilfoyle, Peter
King, Andy (Rugby & Kenilworth) Morley, Elliot
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Morris, Rt Hon Ms Estelle (B'ham Yardley)
King, Rt Hon Tom (Bridgwater)
Kingham, Ms Tess Morris, Rt Hon Sir John (Aberavon)
Kirkbride, Miss Julie
Ladyman, Dr Stephen Moss, Malcolm
Laing, Mrs Eleanor Mountford, Kali
Lait, Mrs Jacqui Mudie, George
Lansley, Andrew Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck)
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Murphy, Jim (Eastwood)
Laxton, Bob Murphy, Rt Hon Paul (Torfaen)
Leigh, Edward Norman, Archie
Lepper, David Norris, Dan
Leslie, Christopher Oaten, Mark
Letwin, Oliver O'Brien, Bill (Normanton)
Levitt, Tom O'Brien, Mike (N Warks)
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) O'Hara, Eddie
Lewis, Dr Julian (New Forest E) O'Neill Martin
Lewis, Terry (Worsley) Öpik, Lembit
Liddell, Rt Hon Mrs Helen Organ, Mrs Diana
Lidington, David Ottaway, Richard
Livsey, Richard Page, Richard
Lloyd, Rt Hon Sir Peter (Fareham) Pearson, Ian
Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C) Perham, Ms Linda
Llwyd, Elfyn Pickles, Eric
Lock, David Pickthall, Colin
Loughton, Tim Pike, Peter L
Love, Andrew Plaskitt, James
Luff, Peter Pond, Chris
McAvoy, Thomas Pope, Greg
McCabe, Steve Portillo, Rt Hon Michael
McCartney, Rt Hon Ian (Makerfield) Pound, Stephen
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
McDonagh, Siobhain Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
Macdonald, Calum Primarolo, Dawn
McDonnell, John Prior, David
McFall, John Prosser, Gwyn
MacGregor, Rt Hon John Purchase, Ken
McGuire, Mrs Anne Quin, Rt Hon Ms Joyce
McIntosh, Miss Anne Quinn, Lawrie
McIsaac, Shona Radice, Rt Hon Giles
MacKay, Rt Hon Andrew Rammell, Bill
Mackinlay, Andrew Randall, John
Maclean, Rt Hon David Rapson, Syd
Maclennan, Rt Hon Robert Raynsford, Nick
McLoughlin, Patrick Redwood, Rt Hon John
McNamara, Kevin Reed, Andrew (Loughborough)
McNulty, Tony Reid, Rt Hon Dr John (Hamilton N)
MacShane, Denis Rendel, David
Mactaggart, Fiona Robathan, Andrew
McWalter, Tony Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
McWilliam, John
Madel, Sir David Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Mallaber, Judy Roe, Mrs Marion (Broxbourne)
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Rogers, Allan
Marshall, David (Shettleston) Rooker, Rt Hon Jeff
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Rooney, Terry
Marshall-Andrews, Robert Ros, Ernie (Dundee W)
Martlew, Eric Rowe, Andrew (Faversham)
Maxton, John Roy, Frank
Ruane, Chris
May, Mrs Theresa Ruffley, David
Meacher, Rt Hon Michael Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Meale, Alan Russell, Ms Christine (Chester)
Merron, Gillian Ryan, Ms Joan
Michael, Rt Hon Alun St Aubyn, Nick
Michie, Bill (Shef'ld Heeley) Salter, Martin
Michie, Mrs Ray (Argyll & Bute) Sanders, Adrian
Milburn, Rt Hon Alan Sarwar, Mohammad
Miller, Andrew Savidge, Malcolm
Mitchell, Austin Sawford, Phil
Moffatt, Laura Sayeed, Jonathan
Moonie, Dr Lewis Sedgemore, Brian
Moore, Michael Short, Rt Hon Clare
Morgan, Ms Julie (Cardiff N) Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
Simpson, Keith (Mid-Norfolk) Streeter, Gary
Singh, Marsha Stringer, Graham
Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E) Stuart, Ms Gisela
Smith, Angela (Basildon) Stunell, Andrew
Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S) Sutcliffe, Gerry
Smith, Miss Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale) Swayne, Desmond
Syms, Robert
Smith, Jacqui (Redditch) Tapsell, Sir Peter
Smith, John (Glamorgan) Taylor, Rt Hon Mrs Ann (Dewsbury)
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns) Taylor, Ms Dari (Stockton S)
Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S) Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Soames, Nicholas Taylor, Ian (Esher & Walton)
Soley, Clive Taylor, John M (Solihull)
Southworth, Ms Helen Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Spellar, John Temple-Morris, Peter
Spelman, Mrs Caroline Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Spring, Richard Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
Squire, Ms Rachel Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John Tipping, Paddy
Starkey, Dr Phyllis Todd, Mark
Steen, Anthony Touhig, Don
Steinberg, Gerry Tredinnick, David
Stevenson, George Trickett, Jon
Stewart, David (Inverness E) Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Stoate, Dr Howard Turner, Dr George (NW Norfolk)
Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Straw, Rt Hon Jack Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Tyler, Paul Widdecombe, Rt Hon Miss Ann
Tynan, Bill Wigley, Rt Hon Dafydd
Tyrie, Andrew Wilkinson, John
Vaz, Keith Willetts, David
Viggers, Peter Williams, Alan W (E Carmarthen)
Vis, Dr Rudi Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy)
Walley, Ms Joan Wills, Michael
Walter, Robert Wilshire, David
Ward, Ms Claire Wilson, Brian
Wareing, Robert N Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Wood, Mike
Waterson, Nigel Woodward, Shaun
Watts, David Worthington, Tony
Webb, Steve Wray, James
Welsh, Andrew Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
White, Brian Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Whitehead, Dr Alan Wyatt, Derek
Whitney, Sir Raymond Yeo, Tim
Whittingdale, John Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Wicks, Malcolm
NOES
Body, Sir Richard Ross, William (E Lond'y)
Forth, Rt Hon Eric Wells, Bowen

Question accordingly agreed to.