HC Deb 28 January 2002 vol 379 cc37-80

GENERAL

Amendment proposed: No. 1, in page 2, line 24, leave out "2003" and insert "2004".—[Mr. Beith.]

Question put, That the amendment be made:—

The House divided: Ayes 157, Noes 261.

Division No.143] [6.40 pm
AYES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet)
Amess, David
Ancram, Rt Hon Michael Chope, Christopher
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James Clappison, James
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Rushcliffe)
Bacon, Richard
Baker, Norman Clifton—Brown, Geoffrey
Baldry, Tony Collins, Tim
Baron, John Cotter, Brian
Beith, Rt Hon A J Cran, James
Bercow, John Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice)
Beresford, Sir Paul Djanogly, Jonathan
Blunt, Crispin Dorrell, Rt Hon Stephen
Boswell, Tim Duncan, Alan(Rutland & Melton)
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Evans, Nigel
Bottomley, Rt Hon Virginia Fabricant, Michael
Brady, Graham Field, Mark(Cities of London)
Brake, Tom Flight, Howard
Brazier, Julian Flook, Adrian
Breed, Colin Forth, Rt Hon Eric
Brooke, Mrs Annette L Francois, Mark
Browning, Mrs Angela Gale, Roger
Burstow, Paul Garnier, Edward
Burt, Alistair Gibb, Nick
Butterfill, John Gidley, Sandra
Cable, Dr Vincent Gillan, Mrs Cheryl
Calton, Mrs Patsy Goodman, Paul
Cameron, David Gray, James
Cash, William Grayling, Chris
Green, Damian (Ashford) Osborne, George (Tatton)
Greenway, John Ottaway, Richard
Grieve, Dominic Paice, James
Gummer, Rt Hon John Pugh, DrJohn
Hague, Rt Hon William Randall, John
Hammond, Philip Rendel, David
Harvey, Nick Robathan, Andrew
Hayes, John Robertson, Hugh (Faversham)
Heald, Oliver Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Heath, David Rosindell, Andrew
Heathcoat—Amory, Rt Hon David Sanders, Adrian
Hendry, Charles Sayeed, Jonathan
Hermon, Lady Selous, Andrew
Hoban, Mark Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian
Holmes, Paul Shepherd, Richard
Horam, John Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns)
Howard, Rt Hon Michael Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S)
Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot) Soames, Nicholas
Hunter, Andrew Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Jack, Rt Hon Michael Spicer, Sir Michael
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) Spring, Richard
Jenkin, Bernard Streeter, Gary
Johnson, Boris (Henley) Stunell, Andrew
Key Robert Swayne, Desmond
key, Robert Syms, Robert
Kirkbnde, Miss Julie Tapsell, Sir Peter
Laing, Mrs Eleanor Taylor, John (Solihull)
Lamb, Norman Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Lansley, Andrew Taylor Sir Teddy
Laws, David Tonge, Dr Jenny
Leigh, Edward Tredinnick, David
Letwin, Oliver Trend, Michael
Lewis, Dr Julian (New Forest E) Turner Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Liddell—Grainger, Ian Tyler, Paul
Lidington, David Viggers, Peter
Lilley, Rt Hon Peter Walter, Robert
Llwyd, Elfyn Waterson, Nigel
Luff, Peter Watkinson, Angela
McIntosh, Miss Anne Webb, Steve
MacKay, Rt Hon Andrew Whittingdale, John
Maclean, Rt Hon David Wiggin, Bill
McLoughlin, Patrick Wilkinson, John
Malins, Humfrey Willetts, David
Maude, Rt Hon Francis Wilshire, David
Mawhinney, Rt Hon Sir Brian Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton)
May, Mrs Theresa Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Mercer, Patrick Yeo, Tim
Moore, Michael Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Moss, Malcolm Younger-Ross, Richard
Murrison, Dr Andrew
Norman, Archie Tellers for the Ayes:
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury) Bob Russell and John Thurso.
Öpik, Lembit
NOES
Abbott, Ms Diane Bradley, Rt Hon Keith (Withington)
Ainger, Nick Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin)
Allen, Graham Bradshaw, Ben
Anderson, Rt Hon Donald (Swansea E) Brennan, Kevin
Brown, Rt Hon Nicholas (Newcastle E & Wallsend)
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary
Atherton, Ms Candy Brown, Russell (Dumfries)
Atkins, Charlotte Bryant, Chris
Austin, John Buck, Ms Karen
Bailey, Adrian Burden, Richard
Baird, Vera Burgon, Colin
Banks, Tony Burnham, Andy
Barron, Kevin Byers, Rt Hon Stephen
Battle, John Cairns, David
Benn, Hilary Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth)
Berry, Roger Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge)
Betts, Clive Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V)
Blackman, Liz Caplin, Ivor
Blears, Ms Hazel Casale, Roger
Blizzard, Bob Cawsey, Ian
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul Challen, Colin
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Howarth, George (Knowsley N)
Clapham, Michael Hoyle, Lindsay
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Humble, Mrs Joan
Clark, Dr Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Illsley, Eric
Ingram, Rt Hon Adam
Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge) Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead)
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Clelland, David Jamieson, David
Clwyd, Ann Jenkins, Brian
Coaker, Vernon Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle)
Coffey, Ms Ann Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Coleman, Iain Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak)
Connarty, Michael Jowell, Rt Hon Tessa
Cook, Rt Hon Robin (Livingston) Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald
Cooper, Yvette Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston)
Cranston, Ross Kelly, Ruth
Crausby, David Khabra, Piara S
Cruddas, Jon Kidney, David
Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley) Kilfoyle, Peter
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green)
Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S) Knight, Jim (S Dorset)
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Kumar, Dr Ashok
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W) Ladyman, Dr Stephen
Davidson, Ian Lammy, David
Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli) Laxton, Bob
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Lazarowicz, Mark
Davis, Rt Hon Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Lepper, David
Leslie, Christopher
Dawson, Hilton Levitt, Tom
Dean, Mrs Janet Linton, Martin
Denham, Rt Hon John Lloyd, Tony
Dismore, Andrew Lucas, Ian
Dobbin, Jim McAvoy, Thomas
Dobson, Rt Hon Frank McCabe, Stephen
Doran, Frank McCafferty, Chris
Dowd, Jim McCartney, Rt Hon Ian
Drew, David McDonagh, Siobhain
Drown, Ms Julia MacDonald, Calum
Eagle, Angela (Wallasey) McDonnell, John
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston) MacDougall, John
Efford, Clive McGuire, Mrs Anne
Ellman, Mrs Louise McIsaac, Shona
Etherington, Bill Mackinlay, Andrew
Farrelly, Paul McNulty, Tony
Field, Rt Hon Frank (Birkenhead) Mactaggart, Fiona
Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna Mahon, Mrs Alice
Flint, Caroline Mallaber, Judy
Flynn, Paul Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S)
Follett, Barbara Marshall, Jim (Leicester S)
Foster, Rt Hon Derek Marshall—Andrews, Robert
Foster, Michael (Worcester) Martlew, Eric
Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings) Merron, Gillian
Galloway, George Milburn, Rt Hon Alan
George, Rt Hon Bruce (Walsall S) Miliband, David
Gerrard, Neil Miller, Andrew
Gibson, Dr Ian Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby)
Gilroy, Linda Moffatt, Laura
Godsiff, Roger Mole, Chris
Goggins, Paul Moonie, Dr Lewis
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) Moran, Margaret
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) Morley, Elliot
Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE) Mudie, George
Hanson, David Mullin, Chris
Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart) Munn, Ms Meg
Havard, Dai Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck)
Healey, John Naysmith, Dr Doug
Hepburn, Stephen Norris, Dan
Heppell, John O'Brien, Bill (Normanton)
Heyes, David O'Hara, Edward
Hill, Keith Olner, Bill
Hinchliffe, David O'Neill, Martin
Hodge, Margaret Organ, Diana
Hoon, Rt Hon Geoffrey Palmer, Dr Nick
Hope, Phil Pearson, Ian
Hopkins, Kelvin Perham, Linda
Howarth, Rt Hon Alan (Newport E) Pickthall, Colin
Pike, Peter Stinchcombe, Paul
Plaskitt, James Stoate, Dr Howard
Pollard, Kerry Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Pope, Greg Stuart, Ms Gisela
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Sutcliffe, Gerry
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) Tami, Mark
Prescott, Rt Hon John Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Quin, Rt Hon Joyce Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
Quinn, Lawrie Timms, Stephen
Rapson, Syd Touhig, Don
Raynsford, Rt Hon Nick Truswell, Paul
Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland) Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Roche, Mrs Barbara Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Rooney, Terry Tynan, Bill
Ross, Ernie Vaz, Keith
Roy Frank Vis, Dr Rudi
Ruddock, Joan Walley, Ms Joan
Russell, Ms Christine (Chester) Ward, Ms Claire
Salter, Martin Wareing, Robert N
Sarwar, Mohammad Watson, Tom
Savidge, Malcolm Watts, David
Sawford, Phil White, Brian
Sedaemore Brian Whitehead, DrAlan
Shaw,Jonathan Wicks, Malcolm
Shipley, Ms Debra Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Swansea W)
Simon, Siôn Wills, Michael
Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S) Winnick, David
Skinner, Dennis Woodward, Shaun
Smith, Angela (Basildon) Woolas, Phil
Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S) Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
Smith, Jacqui (Redditch) Wright, David (Telford)
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent) Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Soley, Clive Wyatt, Derek
Squire, Rachel
Steinberg, Gerry Tellers for the Noes:
Stevenson, George Mr. Fraser Kemp and Jim Fitzpatrick.
Stewart, Ian (Eccles)

Question accordingly negatived.

Order for Third Reading read.

6.52 pm
Mr. Leslie

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

In the vast amount of time that we have for Third Reading, I wish to point out that the Bill is a modest yet important measure, designed to re-establish good practice in the budget-making process in a small area of policy—the funding of emergency planning preparation in local authorities throughout England and Wales. It does not specify the sums of money to be allocated in the next financial year for civil defence grant; it is concerned solely with the mechanism and framework for doing so, allowing Ministers legally to set a grant in the first place.

We are endeavouring to re-establish a fair and equitable means to distribute the grant; that is the Bill's precise remit. However, it also provides a number of useful opportunities to pay tribute, as Opposition Members have done, to the sterling work of emergency planning officers the length and breadth of the country. In Committee and on Report, we considered questions of finance and money. Following the Merseyside legal challenge, which caused the demand-led system to be imposed, the Government now estimate that the level for this financial year and the next will settle at about £18.6 million, up from £14 million in the previous financial year.

I was pleased to announce in a parliamentary answer last Wednesday that following negotiations, we have completed our consideration of what is necessary and affordable. We have decided to maintain the total grant at about this year's level, currently estimated at £18.6 million, which is a satisfactory outcome to negotiations. We are looking at maintaining the 28 per cent. increase on the figure of £14 million for the previous financial year. Fears voiced earlier of cuts have proved groundless. The next stage is to decide how the grant will be distributed and what formula is to be used.

Much attention has focused on the discretion given to Ministers in the Bill, and I have sought to give assurances about those provisions. I have written to Committee members giving examples of legislation in which different formulae are applied to local authorities; I have also provided information about the formulae that might be applied in the distribution of grant. I can reassure the House that powers in the Bill are not unprecedented, will be used reasonably and will be based on rational judgments.

I am minded to use a formula to distribute civil defence grant, and anticipate that it will build on the one used most recently; I am still working on the details with officials. We will shortly be able to consult the Local Government Association in a genuine but rapid round of consultation; I am eager that local authorities should know their allocations as soon as possible. An emergency planning review is under way; assumptions have altered, and threats have changed since the Civil Defence Act 1948, which is no longer an adequate foundation. We need to bring civil defence functions more within the delivery of mainstream local government services. We aim to co-operate closely and develop our plans with local authorities and other representative bodies.

Future comprehensive reform may aim at improving the consistency of approach across the country and promoting best practice. Partnership and community leadership by local authorities is extremely important. Life in the United Kingdom is normally prosperous, peaceful and calm, but we always need to guard against those abnormal and rare threats which may endanger the life of the community, including the hazards of major accidents; the ravages of natural disasters; and the consequences of a deliberate hostile attack.

The Bill provides the means to fund part of that battle—advanced planning and preparation for civil contingencies at the local level. It may seem a technical measure, but it is essential that the whole nation is ready to cope with whatever eventualities befall us. Our debate today has highlighted the dedication and value of those involved in day-to-day civil contingency planning. I am glad that, should the circumstances ever arise, there are people with a wealth of skill and ability throughout the country who are ready, willing and able to deal with emergencies. It is for the sake of continuing a national strategic approach to civil defence funding that I commend the Bill to the House.

6.57 pm
Mr. Beith

The Bill is not needed because the figure for the next financial year has already been announced. If the Bill is used, it could result in some emergency planning authorities getting less money in the coming year than they did this year. The matter could, and should, be dealt with when the Government's civil defence review is completed and legislation is introduced to implement it.

6.57 pm
Mr. Collins

There are 34 county emergency planning officers in England and Wales; no fewer than 24 have expressed strong opposition to the Bill. Patrick Cunningham, chief emergency planning officer for Durham and Darlington, says: We are crying out for positive legislation". However, all that officers are getting is "negative legislation" which, Mr. Cunningham says, sends the wrong message at the wrong time. Other professionals on whom we and our constituents rely for protection in a national emergency have variously described the Bill as a disaster, a disgrace and peculiarly ill-timed. It is the wrong legislation at the wrong time; we will oppose it.

Question put, That the Bill be now read the Third time:—

The House divided: Ayes 262, Noes 155.

Division No.144] [6.58 pm
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Clelland, David
Ainger, Nick Coaker, Vernon
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov'try NE) Coffey, Ms Ann
Allen, Graham Coleman, Iain
Anderson, Rt Hon Donald (Swansea E) Connarty, Michael
Cook, Rt Hon Robin (Livingston)
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Cooper, Yvette
Atherton, Ms Candy Cranston, Ross
Atkins, Charlotte Crausby, David
Austin, John Cruddas, Jon
Bailey, Adrian Cryer, Mrs Ann (Keighley)
Baird, Vera Cryer, John (Hornchurch)
Banks, Tony Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S)
Barron, Kevin Cunningham, Tony (Workington)
Battle, John Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
Benn, Hilary Davidson, Ian
Berry, Roger Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli)
Betts, Clive Davies, Geraint (Croydon C)
Blackman, Liz Davis, Rt Hon Terry (B'ham Hodge H)
Blears, Ms Hazel
Blizzard, Bob Dawson, Hilton
Bradley, Rt Hon Keith (Withington) Dean, Mrs Janet
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Denham, Rt Hon John
Bradsnaw, Ben Dismore, Andrew
Brennan, Kevin Dobbin, Jim
Brown, Rt Hon Nicholas (Newcastle E & Wallsend) Dobson, Rt Hon Frank
Doran, Frank
Brown, Russell (Dumfries) Dowd, Jim
Bryant, Chris Drew, David
Buck, Ms Karen Drown, Ms Julia
Burden, Richard Eagle, Angela (Wallasey)
Burgon, Colin Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Burnham, Andy Efford, Clive
Byers, Rt Hon Stephen Ellman, Mrs Louise
Cairns, David Etherington, Bill
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Farrelly, Paul
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Field, Rt Hon Frank (Birkenhead)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna
Caplin, Ivor Flint, Caroline
Casale, Roger Flynn, Paul
Cawsey, Ian Follett, Barbara
Challen, Colin Foster, Rt Hon Derek
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Foster, Michael (Worcester)
Clapham, Michael Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Galloway, George
Clark, Dr Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) George, Rt Hon Bruce (Walsall S)
Gerrard, Neil
Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge) Gibson, Dr Ian
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Gilroy, Linda
Godsiff, Roger Miller, Andrew
Goggins, Paul Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby)
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) Moffatt, Laura
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) Mole, Chris
Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE) Moonie, Dr Lewis
Hanson, David Moran, Margaret
Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart) Morley, Elliot
Havard, Dai Mudie, George
Healey, John Mullin, Chris
Hepburn, Stephen Munn, Ms Meg
Heppell, John Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck)
Heyes, David Naysmith, Dr Doug
Hill, Keith Norris, Dan
Hinchliffe, David O'Brien, Bill (Normanton)
Hodge, Margaret O'Hara, Edward
Hoon, Rt Hon Geoffrey Olner, Bill
Hope, Phil O'Neill, Martin
Hopkins, Kelvin Organ, Diana
Howarth, Rt Hon Alan (Newport E) Palmer, Dr Nick
Howarth, George (Knowsley N) Pearson, Ian
Howells, Dr Kim Perham, Linda
Hoyle, Lindsay Pickthall, Colin
Humble, Mrs Joan Pike, Peter
Illsley, Eric Plaskitt, James
Ingram, Rt Hon Adam Pollard, Kerry
Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead) Pope, Greg
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough) Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Jamieson, David Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
Jenkins, Brian Quin, Rt Hon Joyce
Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle) Quinn, Lawrie
Jones, Kevan (N Durham) Rapson, Syd
Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak) Raynsford, Rt Hon Nick
Jowell, Rt Hon Tessa Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) Roche, Mrs Barbara
Kelly, Ruth Rooney, Terry
Khabra, Piara S Ross, Ernie
Kidney, David Roy, Frank
Kilfoyle, Peter Ruddock, Joan
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Russell, Ms Christine (Chester)
Knight, Jim (S Dorset) Salter, Martin
Kumar, Dr Ashok Sarwar, Mohammad
Ladyman, Dr Stephen Savidge, Malcolm
Lammy, David Sawford, Phil
Laxton, Bob Sedgemore, Brian
Lazarowicz, Mark Shaw, Jonathan
Lepper, David Shipley, Ms Debra
Leslie, Christopher Simon, Siôn
Levitt, Tom Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
Linton, Martin Skinner, Dennis
Lloyd, Tony Smith, Angela (Basildon)
Lucas, Ian Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S)
McAvoy, Thomas Smith, Jacqui (Redditch)
McCabe, Stephen Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
McCafferty, Chris Soley, Clive
McCartney, Rt Hon Ian Squire, Rachel
McDonagh, Siobhain Steinberg, Gerry
MacDonald, Calum Stevenson, George
McDonnell, John Stewart, Ian (Eccles)
MacDougall, John Stinchcombe, Paul
McGuire, Mrs Anne Stoate, Dr Howard
McIsaac, Shona Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Mackinlay, Andrew Stuart, Ms Gisela
McNulty, Tony Sutcliffe, Gerry
Mactaggart, Fiona Tami, Mark
Mahon, Mrs Alice Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Mallaber, Judy Thomas, Gareth R (Harrow W)
Marris, Rob Timms, Stephen
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Touhig, Don
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Truswell, Paul
Marshall—Andrews, Robert Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Martlew, Eric Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Meacher, Rt Hon Michael Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Merron, Gillian Tynan, Bill
Milburn, Rt Hon Alan Vaz, Keith
Miliband, David Vis, Dr Rudi
Walley, Ms Joan Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Wareing, Robert N Woodward, Shaun
Watson, Tom Woolas, Phil
Watts, David Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
White, Brian Wright, David (Telford)
Whitehead, Dr Alan Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Wicks, Malcolm Wyatt, Derek
Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Swansea W)
Tellers for the Ayes:
Wills, Michael Mr. Fraser Kemp and Jim Fitzpatrick.
Winnick, David
NOES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Hayes, John
Amess, David Heald, Oliver
Ancram, Rt Hon Michael Heath, David
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James Heathcoat—Amory, Rt Hon David
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Hendry, Charles
Bacon, Richard Hermon, Lady
Baker, Norman Hoban, Mark
Baldry, Tony Holmes, Paul
Baron, John Horam, John
Beith, Rt Hon A J Howard, Rt Hon Michael
Bercow, John Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot)
Beresford, Sir Paul Hunter, Andrew
Blunt, Crispin Jack, Rt Hon Michael
Boswell, Tim Jackson, Robert (Wantage)
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Jenkin, Bernard
Bottomley, Rt Hon Virginia Johnson, Boris (Henley)
Brady, Graham Key, Robert
Brake, Tom Kirkbride, Miss Julie
Breed, Colin Laing, Mrs Eleanor
Brooke, Mrs Annette L Lamb, Norman
Browning, Mrs Angela Lansley, Andrew
Burstow, Paul Laws, David
Burt, Alistair Leigh, Edward
Butterfill, John Letwin, Oliver
Calton, Mrs Patsy Lewis, Dr Julian (New Forest E)
Cameron, David Liddell—Grainger, Ian
Cash, William Lidington, David
Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet) Lilley, Rt Hon Peter
Llwyd, Elfyn
Chope, Christopher Luff, Peter
Clappison, James McIntosh, Miss Anne
Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Rushcliffe) MacKay, Rt Hon Andrew
Maclean, Rt Hon David
Clifton—Brown, Geoffrey McLoughlin, Patrick
Collins, Tim Malins, Humfrey
Cormack, Sir Patrick Maude, Rt Hon Francis
Cotter, Brian Mawhinney, Rt Hon Sir Brian
Cran, James May, Mrs Theresa
Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice) Mercer, Patrick
Djanogly, Jonathan Moore, Michael
Dorrell, Rt Hon Stephen Moss, Malcolm
Duncan, Alan (Rutland & Melton) Murrison, Dr Andrew
Evans, Nigel Norman, Archie
Fabricant, Michael O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Field, Mark (Cities of London) Öpik, Lembit
Flook, Adrian Osborne, George (Tatton)
Forth, Rt Hon Eric Ottaway, Richard
Francois, Mark Paice, James
Gale, Roger Pugh, Dr John
Garnier, Edward Rendel, David
Gibb, Nick Robathan, Andrew
Gidley, Sandra Robertson, Hugh (Faversham)
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Goodman, Paul Rosindell, Andrew
Gray, James Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Grayling, Chris Sanders, Adrian
Green, Damian (Ashford) Sayeed, Jonathan
Greenway, John Selous, Andrew
Grieve, Dominic Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian
Gummer, Rt Hon John Shepherd, Richard
Hague, Rt Hon William Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns)
Hammond, Philip Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S)
Harvey, Nick Soames, Nicholas
Spelman, Mrs Caroline Walter, Robert
Spicer, Sir Michael Waterson, Nigel
Spring, Richard Watkinson, Angela
Streeter, Gary Webb, Steve
Stunell, Andrew Whittingdale, John
Swayne, Desmond Wiggin, Bill
Syms, Robert Wilkinson, John
Taylor, John (Solihull) Willetts, David
Wilshire David
Taylor, Matthew (Truro) Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton)
Taylor, Sir Teddy Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Thurso, John Yeo, Tim
Tonge, Dr Jenny Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Tredinnick, David Younger—Ross, Richard
Trend, Michael
Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight) Tellers for the Noes:
Tyler, Paul Mr. John Randall and Mr. Julian Brazier.
Viggers, Peter

Question accordingly agreed to.

Bill read the Third time, and passed.

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  1. Civil Defence (Grant) Bill 7 words
    1. cc37-63
    2. New Clause 1 14,255 words
    3. cc63-71
    4. Clause 1 4,435 words, 1 division
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