HC Deb 25 March 2003 vol 402 cc228-32

'.(1) Where a Part 1 warrant has been issued in connection with conduct which would not constitute an offence under the law of the relevant part of the United Kingdom, that warrant must be referred to the Secretary of State, who must make a decision separate to any decision of the appropriate judge as to whether extradition to the requesting country would be proper in all the circumstances.

(2) The Secretary of State must make an annual report to both Houses of Parliament on the cases in which he has exercised his discretion as set out in subsection (1) above and the reasons for the exercise of his discretion in each case.'.—[Mr. Hawkins.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Motion made, and Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:—

The House divided: Ayes 180, Noes 302.

Division No. 132] [4:46 pm
AYES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Cash, William
Allan, Richard Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet)
Amess, David
Ancram, rh Michael Chidgey, David
Arbuthnot, rh James Chope, Christopher
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Clarke, rh Kenneth (Rushcliffe)
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey
Bacon, Richard Collins, Tim
Baker, Norman Cormack, Sir Patrick
Barker, Gregory Cotter, Brian
Baron, John (Billericay) Cran, James (Beverley)
Beith, rh A. J. Curry, rh David
Bellingham, Henry Davey, Edward (Kingston)
Bercow, John Davis, rh David (Haltemprice & Howden)
Beresford, Sir Paul
Blunt, Crispin Djanogly, Jonathan
Boswell, Tim Doughty, Sue
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Duncan, Alan (Rutland)
Bottomley, rh Virginia (SW Surrey) Duncan, Peter (Galloway)
Duncan Smith, rh Iain
Brady, Graham Evans, Nigel
Brake, Tom (Carshalton) Fabricant, Michael
Brazier, Julian Field, Mark (Cities of London & Westminster)
Brooke, Mrs Annette L.
Browning, Mrs Angela Flight, Howard
Bruce, Malcolm Flook, Adrian
Burnett, John Forth, rh Eric
Burns, Simon Foster, Don (Bath)
Burnside, David Fox, Dr. Liam
Burstow, Paul Francois, Mark
Cable, Dr. Vincent Gale, Roger (N Thanet)
Calton, Mrs Patsy George, Andrew (St. Ives)
Cameron, David Gibb, Nick (Bognor Regis)
Carmichael, Alistair Goodman, Paul
Gray, James (N Wilts) Prisk, Mark (Hertford)
Grayling, Chris Randall, John
Green, Damian (Ashford) Redwood, rh John
Green, Matthew (Ludlow) Rendel, David
Greenway, John Robathan, Andrew
Hague, rh William Robertson, Hugh (Faversham & M-Kent)
Hammond, Philip
Hancock, Mike Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Harvey, Nick Roe, Mrs Marion
Hawkins, Nick Rosindell, Andrew
Hayes, John (S Holland) Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Heald, Oliver Sanders, Adrian
Heath, David Sayeed, Jonathan
Heathcoat-Amory, rh David Selous, Andrew
Hendry, Charles Shephard, rh Mrs Gillian
Hogg, rh Douglas Shepherd, Richard
Horam, John (Orpington) Simpson, Keith (M-Norfolk)
Howard, rh Michael Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns & Kincardine)
Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot)
Hunter, Andrew Smyth, Rev. Martin (Belfast S)
Jack, rh Michael Soames, Nicholas
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Jenkin, Bernard Spicer, Sir Michael
Johnson, Boris (Henley) Spink, Bob (Castle Point)
Keetch, Paul Spring, Richard
Key, Robert (Salisbury) Stanley, rh Sir John
Kirkbride, Miss Julie Streeter, Gary
Kirkwood, Sir Archy Stunell, Andrew
Knight, rh Greg (E Yorkshire) Swayne, Desmond
Lansley, Andrew Swire, Hugo (E Devon)
Laws, David (Yeovil) Tapsell, Sir Peter
Leigh, Edward Taylor, Ian (Esher)
Letwin, rh Oliver Taylor, John (Solihull)
Lewis, Dr. Julian (New Forest E) Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Liddell-Grainger, Ian Taylor, Dr. Richard (Wyre F)
Lidington, David Taylor, Sir Teddy
Lilley, rh Peter Thurso, John
Loughton, Tim Tonge, Dr. Jenny
Luff, Peter (M-Worcs) Tredinnick, David
McIntosh, Miss Anne Trend, Michael
Mackay, rh Andrew Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Maclean, rh David Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
McLoughlin, Patrick Tyrie, Andrew
Malins, Humfrey Waterson, Nigel
Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury & Atcham) Watkinson, Angela
Webb, Steve (Northavon)
Maude, rh Francis Whittingdale, John
May, Mrs Theresa Wiggin, Bill
Mercer, Patrick Wilkinson, John
Moore, Michael Willetts, David
Moss, Malcolm Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Murrison, Dr. Andrew Wilshire, David
Norman, Archie Winterton, Ann (Congleton)
Oaten, Mark (Winchester) Winterton, Sir Nicholas (Macclesfield)
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Öpik, Lembit Yeo, Tim (S Suffolk)
Osborne, George (Tatton) Young, rh Sir George
Ottaway, Richard Younger-Ross, Richard
Page, Richard
Paice, James Tellers for the Ayes:
Paterson, Owen Mr. Mark Hoban and
Pickles, Eric Mr. Robert Syms
NOES
Abbott, Ms Diane Banks, Tony
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Battle, John
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov'try NE) Beckett, rh Margaret
Alexander, Douglas Benn, Hilary
Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E) Benton, Joe (Bootle)
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Darwen) Blackman, Liz
Blears, Ms Hazel
Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary Blizzard, Bob
Atkins, Charlotte Blunkett, rh David
Austin, John Borrow, David
Bailey, Adrian Bradley, rh Keith (Withington)
Baird, Vera Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin)
Bradshaw, Ben Gapes, Mike (Ilford S)
Brennan, Kevin Gerrard, Neil
Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E Wallsend) Gibson, Dr. Ian
Godsiff, Roger
Brown, Russell (Dumfries) Goggins, Paul
Bryant, Chris Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Buck, Ms Karen Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Burden, Richard Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Burnham, Andy Hamilton, David (Midlothian)
Cairns, David Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Hanson, David
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Havard, Dai (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney)
Casale, Roger
Caton, Martin Healey, John
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg) Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Challen, Colin Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Hendrick, Mark
Chaytor, David Hepburn, Stephen
Clapham, Michael Heppell, John
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Hermon, Lady
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Hesford, Stephen
Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Chryston) Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia
Heyes, David
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Hill, Keith (Streatham)
Clwyd, Ann (Cynon V) Hinchliffe, David
Coaker, Vernon Hope, Phil (Corby)
Coffey, Ms Ann Hopkins, Kelvin
Cohen, Harry Howarth, rh Alan (Newport E)
Coleman, Iain Howarth, George (Knowsley N & Sefton E)
Connarty, Michael
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Howells, Dr. Kim
Cooper, Yvette Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Corbyn, Jeremy Humble, Mrs Joan
Corston, Jean Hurst, Alan (Braintree)
Cousins, Jim Hutton, rh John
Cranston, Ross Iddon, Dr. Brian
Crausby, David Illsley, Eric
Cruddas, Jon Ingram, rh Adam
Cryer, Ann (Keighley) Irranca-Davies, Huw
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead & Highgate)
Cunningham, rh Dr. Jack (Copeland)
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Cunningham, Jim (Coventry S) Jamieson, David
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Jenkins, Brian
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire, Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn Hatfield)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
David, Wayne Jones, Helen (Warrington N)
Davidson, Ian Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
Davies, rh Denzil (Llanelli) Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S)
Davis, rh Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Jowell, rh Tessa
Dawson, Hilton Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W)
Dean, Mrs Janet Kaufman, rh Gerald
Dhanda, Parmjit Keen, Alan (Feltham)
Dismore, Andrew Keen, Ann (Brentford)
Dobbin, Jim (Heywood) Kemp, Fraser
Dobson, rh Frank Kidney, David
Donohoe, Brian H. Kilfoyle, Peter
Doran, Frank King, Andy (Rugby)
Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W) King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green & Bow)
Drew, David (Stroud)
Drown, Ms Julia Kumar, Dr. Ashok
Dunwoody, Mrs Gwyneth Ladyman, Dr. Stephen
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston) Lammy, David
Edwards, Huw Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Ellman, Mrs Louise Lazarowicz, Mark
Ewing, Annabelle Levitt, Tom (High Peak)
Farrelly, Paul Lewis, Ivan (Bury S)
Fisher, Mark Lewis, Terry (Worsley)
Fitzpatrick, Jim Liddell, rh Mrs Helen
Flynn, Paul (Newport W) Linton, Martin
Follett, Barbara Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C)
Foster, rh Derek Llwyd, Elfyn
Foster, Michael (Worcester) Lucas, Ian (Wrexham)
Francis, Dr. Hywel Luke, Iain (Dundee E)
Lyons, John (Strathkelvin) Ryan, Joan (Enfield N)
McAvoy, Thomas Salter, Martin
McCafferty, Chris Savidge, Malcolm
McCartney, rh Ian Sawford, Phil
McDonagh, Siobhain Sedgemore, Brian
MacDonald, Calum Shaw, Jonathan
McDonnell, John Sheerman, Barry
MacDougall, John Sheridan, Jim
McGuire, Mrs Anne Shipley, Ms Debra
McIsaac, Shona Singh, Marsha
McKechin, Ann Smith, rh Andrew (Oxford E)
MacShane, Denis Smith, rh Chris (Islington S & Finsbury)
McWilliam, John
Mahmood, Khalid Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
Mahon, Mrs Alice
Mallaber, Judy Smith, Jacqui (Redditch)
Mann, John (Bassetlaw) Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Marris, Rob (Wolverh'ton SW) Soley, Clive
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Southworth, Helen
Marshall, David (Glasgow Shettleston) Spellar, rh John
Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Steinberg, Gerry
Martlew, Eric Stewart, David (Inverness E & Lochaber)
Milburn, rh Alan
Miliband, David Stinchcombe, Paul
Miller, Andrew Stoate, Dr. Howard
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Strang, rh Dr. Gavin
Moffatt, Laura Stuart, Ms Gisela
Morgan, Julie Sutcliffe, Gerry
Morris, rh Estelle Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Mountford, Kali Taylor, rh Ann (Dewsbury)
Mudie, George Taylor, Dari (Stockton S)
Mullin, Chris Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Munn, Ms Meg Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck) Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Timms, Stephen
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Tipping, Paddy
Norris, Dan (Wansdyke) Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) Touhig, Don (Islwyn)
Olner, Bill Trickett, Jon
O'Neill, Martin Truswell, Paul
Organ, Diana Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Owen, Albert Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown)
Palmer, Dr. Nick
Perham, Linda Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Picking, Anne Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Pickthall, Colin Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S)
Pike, Peter (Burnley) Vaz, Keith (Leicester E)
Pollard, Kerry Vis, Dr. Rudi
Pond, Chris (Gravesham) Walley, Ms Joan
Pope, Greg (Hyndburn) Ward, Claire
Pound, Stephen Wareing, Robert N.
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E)
Weir, Michael
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) White, Brian
Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Dinefwr) Whitehead, Dr. Alan
Wicks, Malcolm
Primarolo, rh Dawn Williams, rh Alan (Swansea W)
Prosser, Gwyn Williams, Betty (Conwy)
Purchase, Ken Williams, Hywel (Caernarfon)
Purnell, James Wills, Michael
Quinn, Lawrie Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Rammell, Bill
Rapson, Syd (Portsmouth N) Wishart, Pete
Raynsford, rh Nick Wood, Mike (Batley)
Reed, Andy (Loughborough) Woodward, Shaun
Robertson, Angus (Moray) Wright, Anthony D. (Gt Yarmouth)
Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
Wright, David (Telford)
Robinson, Geoffrey (Coventry NW) Wright Tony (Cannock)
Wyatt, Derek
Rooney, Terry
Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) Tellers for the Noes:
Roy, Frank (Motherwell) Gillian Merron and
Ruddock, Joan Mr. Nick Ainger

Question accordingly negatived.

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