HC Deb 23 April 2002 vol 384 cc282-6

Motion made, and Question put,

That provision may be made in relation to companies carrying on ring fence trades, as defined in section 502(1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988.

As an Amendment to Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer's proposed Motion (Petroleum extraction activities (companies carrying on ring fence trades)):

Line 2, at end add 'That any such provision shall not have effect until a full economic assessment has been conducted about the impact of any changes to current and future employment and exploration related to North Sea activities.'.

The House divided: Ayes 319, Noes 209.

Division No. 217] [10.53 pm
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Alexander, Douglas
Adams, Mrs Irene (Paisley N) Allen, Graham
Ainger, Nick Anderson, Rt Hon Donald (Swansea E)
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov"try NE)
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Davidson, Ian
Atherton, Ms Candy Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli)
Atkins, Charlotte Dawson, Hilton
Austin, John Dean, Mrs Janet
Bailey, Adrian Denham, Rt Hon John
Baird, Vera Dhanda, Parmjit
Barnes, Harry Dismore, Andrew
Barron, Kevin Dobbin, Jim
Battle, John Dobson, Rt Hon Frank
Bayley, Hugh Donohoe, Brian H
Beard, Nigel Doran, Frank
Beckett, Rt Hon Margaret Dowd, Jim
Begg, Miss Anne Drew, David
Bell, Stuart Eagle, Angela (Wallasey)
Benn, Hilary Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Bennett, Andrew Edwards, Huw
Benton, Joe Efford, Clive
Best, Harold Ellman, Mrs Louise
Betts, Clive Ennis, Jeff
Blackman, Liz Farrelly, Paul
Blears, Ms Hazel Field, Rt Hon Frank (Birkenhead)
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul Fitzpatrick, Jim
Borrow, David Flint, Caroline
Bradley, Rt Hon Keith (Withington) Follett, Barbara
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Foster, Rt Hon Derek
Bradshaw, Ben Foster, Michael (Worcester)
Brennan, Kevin Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Brown, Rt Hon Gordon (Dunfermline E) Foulkes, George
Francis, Dr Hywel
Brown, Russell (Dumfries) Galloway, George
Browne, Desmond Gapes, Mike
Bryant, Chris Gardiner, Barry
Buck, Ms Karen George, Rt Hon Bruce (Walsall S)
Burgon, Colin Gerrard, Neil
Burnham, Andy Gibson, Dr Ian
Caborn, Rt Hon Richard Gilroy, Linda
Cairns, David Godsiff, Roger
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Goggins, Paul
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Caplin, Ivor Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Casale, Roger Grogan, John
Caton, Martin Hain, Rt Hon Peter
Cawsey, Ian Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Challen, Colin Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Hamilton, David (Midlothian)
Chaytor, David Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Clapham, Michael Hanson, David
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Havard, Dai
Clark, Dr Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Healey, John
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge) Hendrick, Mark
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Hepburn, Stephen
Clelland, David Heppell, John
Clwyd, Ann Hill, Keith
Coaker, Vernon Hoey, Kate
Coffey, Ms Ann Hood, Jimmy
Cohen, Harry Hope, Phil
Coleman, lain Hopkins, Kelvin
Colman, Tony Howarth, Rt Hon Alan (Newport E)
Connarty, Michael Howarth, George (Knowsley N)
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Hoyle, Lindsay
Cook, Rt Hon Robin (Livingston) Hughes, Beverley (Stretford)
Corbyn, Jeremy Humble, Mrs Joan
Corston, Jean Hurst, Alan
Cousins, Jim Hutton, Rt Hon John
Cranston, Ross Iddon, Dr Brian
Crausby, David Ingram, Rt Hon Adam
Cruddas, Jon Irranca-Davies, Huw
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S) Jamieson, David
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Jenkins, Brian
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle)
Dalyell, Tam Jones, Helen (Warrington N)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W) Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
David, Wayne Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak) Pond, Chris
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S) Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald Primarolo, Dawn
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) Prosser, Gwyn
Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth) Purchase, Ken
Kemp, Fraser Purnell, James
Khabra, Piara S Quin, Rt Hon Joyce
Kidney, David Quinn, Lawrie
Kilfoyle, Peter Rammell, Bill
King, Andy (Rugby & Kenilworth) Rapson, Syd
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Raynsford, Rt Hon Nick
Knight, Jim (S Dorset) Reed Andy (Loughborough)
Kumar, Dr Ashok Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
Ladyman, Dr Stephen
Lammy, David Robinson, Geoffrey (Cov'try NW)
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Roche Mrs Barbara
Laxton, Bob Rooney, Terry
Lazarowicz, Mark Ross, Ernie
Lepper, David Roy, Frank
Leslie, Christopher Ruane, Chris
Levitt, Tom Ruddock, Joan
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Russell, Ms Christine (Chester)
Lewis, Terry (Worsley) Ryan, Joan
Linton, Martin
Lucas Ian Sarwar, Mohammad
Luke, lain Savidge, Malcolm
Lyons, John Sawford, Phil
McAvoy, Thomas Sedgemore, Brian
McDonagh, Siobhain Shaw, Jonathan
MacDonald, Calum Sheerman, Barry
McDonnell, John Sheridan, Jim
MacDougall, John Simon, Siôn
McFall, John Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
McGuire, Mrs Anne Singh, Marsha
McIsaac, Shona Skinner, Dennis
McKechin, Ann Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E)
McKenna, Rosemary Smith, Angela (Basildon)
Mackinlay, Andrew Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S)
Mactaggart, Fiona Smith, John (Glamorgan)
McWalter, Tony Soley, Clive
Mahmood, Khalid Southworth, Helen
Mahon, Mrs Alice Spellar, Rt Hon John
Mallaber, Judy Squire, Rachel
Mandelson, Rt Hon Peter Starkey, Dr Phyllis
Mann, John Steinberg, Gerry
Marris, Rob Stevenson, George
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Stewart David (lnvemess E)
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Stewart, Ian(Eccles)
Martlew, Eric Stoate, Dr Howard
Meacher, Rt Hon Michael Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Merron Gillian Stringer, Graham
Michael, Rt Hon Alun Stuart, Ms Gisela
Miliband David Sutcliffe, Gerry
Miller, Andrew Tami, Mark
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Taylor, Rt Hon Ann (Dewsbury)
Moffatt, Laura Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Morgan, Julie Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Morley, Elliot
Mullin Chris Timms, Stephen
Munn, Ms Meg Tipping Paddy
Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck) Todd, Mark
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Touhig, Don
Naysmith, Dr Doug Trickett, Jon
Norris, Dan Truswell, Paul
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Olner, Bill Turner, Dr Desmond (Kemptown)
O'Neill, Martin Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Organ, Diana Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Tynan, Bill
Owen, Albert Walley, Ms Joan
Palmer, Dr Nick Ward, Ms Claire
Perham, Linda Wareing, Robert N
Picking, Anne Watson, Tom
Pickthall, Colin Watts, David
Pike, Peter White, Brian
Plaskitt, James Whitehead, Dr Alan
Wicks, Malcolm Worthington, Tony
Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Swansea W) Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
Wright, David (Telford)
Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy) Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Wilson, Brian Wyatt, Derek
Winnick, David
Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C) Tellers for the Ayes:
Woodward, Shaun Mr. Tony McNulty and
Woolas, Phil Mr. Ian Pearson.
NOES
Allan, Richard Francois, Mark
Amess, David Garnier, Edward
Ancram, Rt Hon Michael George, Andrew (St Ives)
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James Gibb, Nick
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Gidley, Sandra
Bacon, Richard Gray, James
Baldry, Tony Grayling, Chris
Barker, Gregory Green, Damian (Ashford)
Baron, John Green, Matthew (Ludlow)
Barrett, John Greenway, John
Beggs, Roy Grieve, Dominic
Bellingham, Henry Gummer, Rt Hon John
Bercow, John Hague, Rt Hon William
Beresford, Sir Paul Hammond, Philip
Blunt, Crispin Harris, Dr Evan (Oxford W)
Boswell, Tim Harvey, Nick
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Hawkins, Nick
Bottomley, Rt Hon Virginia Hayes, John
Brady, Graham Heald, Oliver
Brake, Tom Heath, David
Brazier, Julian Heathcoat-Amory, Rt Hon David
Breed, Colin Hendry, Charles
Brooke, Mrs Annette L Hermon, Lady
Browning, Mrs Angela Hoban, Mark
Burnett, John Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas
Burns, Simon Holmes, Paul
Burnside, David Horam, John
Burstow, Paul Howard, Rt Hon Michael
Burt, Alistair Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot)
Butterfill, John Hughes, Simon (Southwark N)
Cable, Dr Vincent Hunter, Andrew
Calton, Mrs Patsy Jack, Rt Hon Michael
Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies (NE Fife) Jackson, Robert (Wantage)
Jenkin, Bernard
Carmichael, Alistair Johnson, Boris (Henley)
Cash, William Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham)
Chidgey, David Keetch, Paul
Chope, Christopher Key, Robert
Clappison, James Kirkbride, Miss Julie
Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Rushcliffe) Kirkwood, Archy
Knight, Rt Hon Greg (E Yorkshire)
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey Laing, Mrs Eleanor
Conway, Derek Lait, Mrs Jacqui
Cormack, Sir Patrick Lansley, Andrew
Cotter, Brian Laws, David
Curry, Rt Hon David Leigh, Edward
Davey, Edward (Kingston) Liddell-Grainger, Ian
Davies, Quentin (Grantham) Lidington, David
Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice) Lilley, Rt Hon Peter
Djanogly, Jonathan Llwyd, Elfyn
Dodds, Nigel Loughton, Tim
Dorrell, Rt Hon Stephen Luff, Peter
Doughty, Sue McIntosh, Miss Anne
Duncan, Peter (Galloway) MacKay, Rt Hon Andrew
Duncan Smith, Rt Hon lain Maclean, Rt Hon David
Evans, Nigel McLoughlin, Patrick
Ewing, Annabelle Malins, Humfrey
Fabricant, Michael Maples, John
Fallon, Michael Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury)
Field, Mark (Cities of London) Mates, Michael
Flight, Howard Maude, Rt Hon Francis
Flook, Adrian Mawhinney, Rt Hon Sir Brian
Forth, Rt Hon Eric May, Mrs Theresa
Foster, Don (Bath) Mercer, Patrick
Fox, Dr Liam Mitchell, Andrew (Sutton Coldfield)
Moore, Michael Steen, Anthony
Moss, Malcolm Streeter, Gary
Murrison, Dr Andrew Stunell, Andrew
Norman, Archie Swayne, Desmond
Oaten, Mark Swire, Hugo
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury) Syms, Robert
Öpik, Lembit Tapsell, Sir Peter
Osborne, George (Tatton) Taylor, Ian (Esher & Walton)
Ottaway, Richard Taylor, John (Solihull)
Page, Richard Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Paice, James Taylor, Dr Richard (Wyre F)
Paisley, Rev Ian Taylor, Sir Teddy
Paterson, Owen Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Pickles, Eric Thurso, John
Portillo, Rt Hon Michael Tonge Dr Jenny
Price, Adam Tredinnick, David
Prisk, Mark Trend, Michael
Pugh Dr John Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute) Tyler, Paul
Rendel, David Tyrie, Andrew
Robathan, Andrew Viggers, Peter
Robertson, Angus (Moray) Waterson, Nigel
Robertson, Hugh (Faversham) Watkinson, Angela
Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry) Webb, Steve
Robinson, Mrs Iris (Strangford) Weir, Michael
Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) Whittingdale, John
Rosindell, Andrew Widdecombe, Rt Hon Miss Ann
Ruffley, David Wiggin, Bill
Russell Bob (Colchester) Willetts, David
Russell, Bob (Colchester) Williams, Hywel (Caemarfon)
Salmond, Alex Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Sanders, Adrian Willis, Phil
Sayeed, Jonathan Wilshire, David
Selous, Andrew Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton)
Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Simmonds, Mark Wishart Pete
Simpson, Keith (Mid-Norfolk) Yeo, Tim
Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd"ns) Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S) Younger-Ross, Richard
Spicer, Sir Michael
Spink, Bob Tellers for the Noes:
Spring, Richard Mrs. Cheryl Gillan and
Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John Dr. Julian Lewis.

Question accordingly agreed to.