HC Deb 26 March 2003 vol 402 cc367-75

'(1) In paragraph 8 of Schedule 3 to the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 (c.32) (disqualification for membership of district policing partnership) for subparagraph (2) substitute— (2) A person is disqualified for being an independent member of a DPP if—

  1. (a) he has been convicted in Northern Ireland or elsewhere of any offence and has had passed on him a sentence of imprisonment or detention, and
  2. (b) the relevant period has not ended.
(3) The relevant period is the period of five years beginning with the person's discharge in respect of the offence. (4) For the purposes of subparagraph (3) the following are to be treated as the discharge of a person (whether or not his release is subject to conditions) —
  1. (a) his release on licence;
  2. (b) his release in pursuance of a grant of remission.
(5) Subparagraph (4) does not apply in relation to the release of a person in respect of an offence if he is required to return to prison or detention for a further period in respect of the offence. (6) Subject to subparagraph (7), the reference in subparagraph (2) to a sentence of imprisonment or detention does not include a suspended sentence. (7) Subparagraph (6) does not apply in relation to a suspended sentence that has been ordered to take effect. (8) In this paragraph "suspended sentence" means a sentence of imprisonment or detention that is ordered not to take effect unless the conditions specified in the order are met.

(2) Subsection (1) comes into force in accordance with provision made by the Secretary of State by order.'.—[Jane Kennedy.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

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

The House divided: Ayes 312, Noes 189.

Division No. 138] [5:04pm
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Cairns, David
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Calton, Mrs Patsy
Ainger, Nick Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth)
Alexander, Douglas Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge)
Allan, Richard Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V)
Allen, Graham Caplin, Ivor
Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E) Carmichael, Alistair
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Darwen) Caton, Martin
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg)
Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary Challen, Colin
Atherton, Ms Candy Chapman, Ben (Wirral S)
Atkins, Charlotte Chaytor, David
Austin, John Chidgey, David
Bailey, Adrian Clapham, Michael
Baird, Vera Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough)
Baker, Norman Clark, Dr. Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands)
Banks, Tony
Barron, rh Kevin Clark, Paul (Gillingham)
Battle, John Clarke, rh Charles (Norwich S)
Beckett, rh Margaret Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Chryston)
Begg, Miss Anne
Beith, rh A. J. Clarke, Tony (Northampton S)
Berry, Roger Clwyd, Ann (Cynon V)
Blackman, Liz Coaker, Vernon
Blears, Ms Hazel Coffey, Ms Ann
Blizzard, Bob Coleman, Iain
Borrow, David Connarty, Michael
Bradley, rh Keith (Withington) Cook, Frank (Stockton N)
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Cooper, Yvette
Bradshaw, Ben Corbyn, Jeremy
Brake, Tom (Carshalton) Corston, Jean
Brennan, Kevin Cotter, Brian
Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E Wallsend) Cousins, Jim
Cranston, Ross
Bruce, Malcolm Cruddas, Jon
Bryant, Chris Cryer, Ann (Keighley)
Buck, Ms Karen Cunningham, Jim (Coventry S)
Burden, Richard Cunningham, Tony (Workington)
Burgon, Colin Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire
Burnham, Andy Dalyell, Tam
Burstow, Paul Davey, Edward (Kingston)
Byers, rh Stephen Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
Cable, Dr. Vincent David, Wayne
Davidson, Ian Hurst Alan (Braintree)
Davies, rh Denzil (Llanelli) Hutton, rh John
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Iddon, Dr. Brian
Davis, rh Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Illsley, Eric
Dawson, Hilton Irranca-Davies, Huw
Dean, Mrs Janet Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead & Highgate)
Dhanda, Parmjit
Dismore, Andrew Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Dobbin, Jim (Heywood) Jamieson, David
Dobson, rh Frank Jenkins, Brian
Donohoe, Brian H. Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
Doran, Frank Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Doughty, Sue Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak)
Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W) Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S)
Drew, David (Stroud) Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W)
Drown, Ms Julia Kaufman, rh Gerald
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston) Keeble, Ms Sally
Edwards, Huw Keen, Alan (Feltham)
Efford, Clive Keen, Ann (Brentford)
Ellman, Mrs Louise Keetch, Paul
Ennis, Jeff (Barnsley E) Kemp, Fraser
Etherington, Bill Kennedy, Jane (Wavertree)
Ewing, Annabelle Kidney, David
Fisher, Mark Kilfoyle, Peter
Fitzpatrick, Jim King, Andy (Rugby)
Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green & Bow)
Flint Caroline
Flynn, Paul (Newport W) Kirkwood, Sir Archy
Follett, Barbara Knight, Jim (S Dorset)
Foster, rh Derek Kumar, Dr. Ashok
Foster, Don (Bath) Ladyman, Dr. Stephen
Foster, Michael (Worcester) Lamb, Norman
Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings & Rye) Lammy, David
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Francis, Dr. Hywel Laws, David (Yeovil)
Gapes, Mike (Ilford S) Lazarowicz, Mark
Gardiner, Barry Lepper, David
George, Andrew (St. Ives) Leslie, Christopher
Gerrard, Neil Levitt, Tom (High Peak)
Gibson, Dr. Ian Lewis, Ivan (Bury S)
Gidley, Sandra Liddell, rh Mrs Helen
Gilroy, Linda Linton, Martin
Godsiff, Roger Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C)
Goggins, Paul Llwyd, Elfyn
Green, Matthew (Ludlow) Lucas, Ian (Wrexham)
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) Luke, Iain (Dundee E)
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) Lyons, John (Strathkelvin)
Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) McAvoy, Thomas
Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale) McCafferty, Chris
Hall, Patrick (Bedford) McCartney, rh Ian
Hamilton, David (Midlothian) McDonagh, Siobhain
Hanson, David MacDonald, Calum
Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart) McDonnell, John
Harvey, Nick MacDougall, John
Havard, Dai (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney) McIsaac, Shona
McKechin, Ann
Healey, John McKenna, Rosemary
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N) Mackinlay, Andrew
Henderson, Ivan (Harwich) McNamara, Kevin
Hendrick, Mark McNulty, Tony
Hepburn, Stephen MacShane, Denis
Hesford, Stephen McWalter, Tony
Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia McWilliam, John
Heyes, David Mallaber, Judy
Hill, Keith (Streatham) Mallon, Seamus
Hinchliffe, David Mendelson, rh Peter
Holmes, Paul Mann, John (Bassetlaw)
Hope, Phil (Corby) Marris, Rob (Wolverh'ton SW)
Hopkins, Kelvin Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S)
Howarth, rh Alan (Newport E) Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury & Atcham)
Howarth, George (Knowsley N & Sefton E)
Marshall, David (Glasgow Shettleston)
Hughes, Beverley (Stretford & Urmston)
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S)
Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N) Marshall-Andrews, Robert
Humble, Mrs Joan Martlew, Eric
Meale, Alan (Mansfield) Singh, Marsha
Michael, rh Alun Smith, rh Chris (Islington S & Finsbury)
Milburn, rh Alan
Miliband, David Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
Miller, Andrew
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Moffatt, Laura Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns & Kincardine)
Moore, Michael
Morgan, Julie Soley, Clive
Morley, Elliot Southworth, Helen
Morris, rh Estelle Spellar, rh John
Mountford, Kali Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Mudie, George Steinberg, Gerry
Mullin, Chris Stevenson, George
Munn, Ms Meg Stewart, David (Inverness E & Lochaber)
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood)
Murphy, rh Paul (Torfaen) Stinchcombe, Paul
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Stoate, Dr. Howard
Norris, Dan (Wansdyke) Strang, rh Dr. Gavin
Oaten, Mark (Winchester) Stuart, Ms Gisela
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Stunell, Andrew
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) Sutcliffe, Gerry
O'Hara, Edward Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Olner, Bill Taylor, rh Ann (Dewsbury)
O'Neill, Martin Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Öpik, Lembit Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Organ, Diana Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Owen, Albert Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Palmer, Dr. Nick Thurso, John
Perham, Linda Timms, Stephen
Picking, Anne Tipping, Paddy
Pickthall, Colin Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
Pike, Peter (Burnley) Tonge, Dr. Jenny
Plaskitt, James Trickett, Jon
Pollard, Kerry Truswell, Paul
Pond, Chris (Gravesham) Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Pope, Greg (Hyndburn) Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown)
Pound, Stephen
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Dinefwr) Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S)
Primarolo, rh Dawn Vis, Dr. Rudi
Prosser, Gwyn Walley, Ms Joan
Purchase, Ken Ward, Claire
Purnell, James Wareing, Robert N.
Quin, rh Joyce Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E)
Quinn, Lawrie Watts, David
Raynsford, rh Nick Webb, Steve (Northavon)
Reed, Andy (Loughborough) Weir, Michael
Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute) White, Brian
Rendel, David Whitehead, Dr. Alan
Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland) Wicks, Malcolm
Williams, rh Alan (Swansea W)
Roche, Mrs Barbara Williams, Betty (Conwy)
Rooney, Terry Williams, Hywel (Caernarfon)
Ross, Ernie (Dundee W) Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Ruane, Chris Winnick, David
Ruddock, Joan Wishart, Pete
Russell, Bob (Colchester) Wood, Mike (Batley)
Ryan, Joan (Enfield N) Woodward Shaun
Salmond, Alex Woolas, Phil
Salter, Martin Wray, James (Glasgow Baillieston)
Sanders, Adrian
Sarwar, Mohammad Wright, Anthony D. (Gt Yarmouth)
Savidge, Malcolm
Sawford, Phil Wright, David (Telford)
Sedgemore, Brian Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Shaw, Jonathan Wyatt, Derek
Sheerman, Barry Younger-Ross, Richard
Sheridan, Jim
Shipley, Ms Debra Tellers for the Ayes:
Simon, Siôn (B'ham Erdington) Mr. John Heppell and
Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S) Gillian Merron
NOES
Beggs, Roy (E Antrim) Robinson, Peter (Belfast E)
Burnside, David Smyth, Rev. Martin (Belfast S)
Campbell, Gregory (E Lond'y) Trimble, rh David
Donaldson, Jeffrey M.
Hermon, Lady Tellers for the Noes:
Hunter, Andrew Mr. Nigel Dodds and
Paisley, Rev. Ian Mrs. Iris Robinson
Division No. 139] [5:18 pm
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Barron, rh Kevin
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Battle, John
Ainger, Nick Beckett, rh Margaret
Alexander, Douglas Begg, Miss Anne
Allen, Graham Berry, Roger
Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E) Blackman, Liz
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Darwen) Blears, Ms Hazel
Blizzard, Bob
Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary Borrow, David
Atherton, Ms Candy Bradley, rh Keith (Withington)
Atkins, Charlotte Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin)
Austin, John Bradshaw, Ben
Bailey, Adrian Brennan, Kevin
Baird, Vera Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E Wallsend)
Banks, Tony
Bryant, Chris Foster, rh Derek
Buck, Ms Karen Foster, Michael (Worcester)
Burden, Richard Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings & Rye)
Burgon, Colin
Burnham, Andy Francis, Dr. Hywel
Byers, rh Stephen Gapes, Mike (Ilford S)
Cairns, David Gardiner, Barry
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Gerrard, Neil
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Gibson, Dr. Ian
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Gilroy, Linda
Caplin, Ivor Godsiff, Roger
Caton, Martin Goggins, Paul
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg) Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Challen, Colin Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Chaytor, David Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Clapham, Michael Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Hamilton, David (Midlothian)
Clark, Dr. Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Hanson, David
Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart)
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Havard, Dai (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney)
Clarke, rh Charles (Norwich S)
Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Chryston) Healey, John
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Clwyd, Ann (Cynon V) Hendrick, Mark
Coaker, Vernon Hepburn, Stephen
Coffey, Ms Ann Hesford, Stephen
Coleman, Iain Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia
Connarty, Michael Heyes, David
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Hill, Keith (Streatham)
Cooper, Yvette Hinchliffe, David
Corbyn, Jeremy Hope, Phil (Corby)
Corston, Jean Hopkins, Kelvin
Cousins, Jim Howarth, rh Alan (Newport E)
Cranston, Ross Howarth, George (Knowsley N & Sefton E)
Cruddas, Jon
Cryer, Ann (Keighley) Hughes, Beverley (Stretford & Urmston)
Cunningham, Jim (Coventry S)
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Humble, Mrs Joan
Dalyell, Tam Hurst, Alan (Braintree)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W) Hutton, rh John
David, Wayne Iddon, Dr. Brian
Davidson, Ian Illsley, Eric
Davies, rh Denzil (Llanelli) Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead & Highgate)
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C)
Davis, rh Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Dawson, Hilton Jamieson, David
Dean, Mrs Janet Jenkins, Brian
Dhanda, Parmjit Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
Dismore, Andrew Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Dobbin, Jim (Heywood) Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak)
Dobson, rh Frank Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S)
Donohoe, Brian H. Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W)
Doran, Frank Kaufman, rh Gerald
Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W) Keeble, Ms Sally
Drew, David (Stroud) Keen, Alan (Feltham)
Drown, Ms Julia Keen, Ann (Brentford)
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garsron) Kemp, Fraser
Edwards, Huw Kennedy, Jane (Wavertree)
Efford, Clive Kidney, David
Ellman, Mrs Louise Kilfoyle, Peter
Ennis, Jeff (Barnsley E) King, Andy (Rugby)
Etherington, Bill King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green & Bow)
Fisher, Mark
Fitzpatrick, Jim Knight, Jim (S Dorset)
Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna Kumar, Dr. Ashok
Flint, Caroline Ladyman, Dr. Stephen
Flynn, Paul (Newport W) Lammy, David
Follett, Barbara Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Lazarowicz, Mark
Lepper, David
Leslie, Christopher
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S)
Linton, Martin
Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C) Quin, rh Joyce
Lucas, Ian (Wrexham) Quinn, Lawrie
Luke, Iain (Dundee E) Raynsford, rh Nick
Lyons, John (Strathkelvin) Reed, Andy (Loughborough)
McAvoy, Thomas Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
McCabe, Stephen
McCafferty, Chris Roche, Mrs Barbara
McCartney, rh Ian Rooney, Terry
McDonagh, Siobhain Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
MacDonald, Calum Ruane, Chris
McDonnell, John Ruddock, Joan
MacDougall, John Ryan, Joan (Enfield N)
McIsaac, Shona Salter, Martin
McKechin, Ann Sarwar, Mohammad
McKenna, Rosemary Savidge, Malcolm
Mackinlay, Andrew Sawford, Phil
McNamara, Kevin Sedgemore, Brian
McNulty, Tony Shaw, Jonathan
MacShane, Denis Sheerman, Barry
McWalter, Tony Sheridan, Jim
McWilliam, John Shipley, Ms Debra
Mallaber, Judy Simon, Siôn (B'ham Erdington)
Mallon, Seamus Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
Mandelson, rh Peter Singh, Marsha
Mann, John (Bassetlaw) Smith, rh Chris (Islington S & Finsbury)
Marris, Rob (Wolverh'ton SW)
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
Marshall, David (Glasgow Shettleston)
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Soley, Clive
Marshall-Andrews, Robert Spellar, rh John
Martlew, Eric Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Meale, Alan (Mansfield) Steinberg, Gerry
Michael, rh Alun Stevenson, George
Milburn, rh Alan Stewart, David (Inverness E & Lochaber)
Miliband, David
Miller, Andrew Stinchcornbe, Paul
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Stoate, Dr. Howard
Moffatt, Laura Stuart, Ms Gisela
Morgan, Julie Sutcliffe, Gerry
Morley, Elliot Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Morris, rh Estelle Taylor, rh Ann (Dewsbury)
Mountford, Kali Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Mudie, George Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Mullin, Chris Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Munn, Ms Meg Timms, Stephen
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Tipping, Paddy
Murphy, rh Paul (Torfaen) Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Tricked, Jon
Norris, Dan (Wansdyke) Truswell, Paul
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown)
O'Hara, Edward
Olner, Bill Turner, Neil (Wigan)
O'Neill, Martin Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Organ, Diana Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S)
Owen, Albert Vis, Dr. Rudi
Palmer, Dr. Nick Walley, Ms Joan
Perham, Linda Ward, Claire
Picking, Anne Wareing, Robert N.
Pickthall, Colin Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E)
Pike, Peter (Burnley) Watts, David
Plaskitt, James White, Brian
Pollard, Kerry Whitehead, Dr. Alan
Pond, Chris (Gravesham) Wicks, Malcolm
Pope, Greg (Hyndburn) Williams, rh Alan (Swansea W)
Pound, Stephen Williams, Betty (Conwy)
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Winnick, David
Wood, Mike (Batley)
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) Woodward, Shaun
Primarolo, rh Dawn Woolas, Phil
Prosser, Gwyn Wray, James (Glasgow Baillieston)
Purchase, Ken
Purnell, James Wright, Anthony D. (Gt Yarmouth)
Wright, David (Telford) Tellers for the Ayes:
Wright, Tony (Cannock) Mr. John Heppell and
Wyatt, Derek Gillian Merron
NOES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Green, Damian (Ashford)
Allan, Richard Green, Matthew (Ludlow)
Ancram, rh Michael Greenway, John
Arbuthnot, rh James Grieve, Dominic
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Gummer, rh John
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Hague, rh William
Bacon, Richard Hawkins, Nick
Baker, Norman Hayes, John (S Holland)
Barker, Gregory Heath, David
Baron, John (Billericay) Heathcoat-Amory, rh David
Beggs, Roy (E Antrim) Hendry, Charles
Beith, rh A.J. Hermon, Lady
Bellingham, Henry Hoban, Mark (Fareham)
Bercow, John Holmes, Paul
Beresford, Sir Paul Horam, John (Orpington)
Blunt, Crispin Howard, rh Michael
Boswell, Tim Hunter, Andrew
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Jack, rh Michael
Brady, Graham Jackson, Robert (Wantage)
Brake, Tom (Carshalton) Jenkin, Bernard
Brazier, Julian Johnson, Boris (Henley)
Browning, Mrs Angela Keetch, Paul
Bruce, Malcolm Key, Robert (Salisbury)
Burns, Simon Kirkbride, Miss Julie
Burnside, David Kirkwood, Sir Archy
Burstow, Paul Knight, rh Greg (E Yorkshire)
Cable, Dr. Vincent Lait, Mrs Jacqui
Calton, Mrs Patsy Lamb, Norman
Cameron, David Lansley, Andrew
Campbell, Gregory (E Lond'y) Laws, David (Yeovil)
Carmichael, Alistair Leigh, Edward
Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet) Letwin, rh Oliver
Lewis, Dr. Julian (New Forest E)
Chidgey, David Liddell-Grainger, Ian
Chope, Christopher Lidington, David
Clarke, rh Kenneth (Rushcliffe) Loughton, Tim
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey Luff, Peter (M-Worcs)
Collins, Tim McIntosh, Miss Anne
Conway, Derek Mackay, rh Andrew
Cormack, Sir Patrick Maclean, rh David
Cotter, Brian McLoughlin, Patrick
Curry, rh David Matins, Humfrey
Davey, Edward (Kingston) Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury & Atcham)
Davies, Quentin (Grantham & Stamford)
Mates, Michael
Davis, rh David (Haltemprice & Howden) Mawhinney, rh Sir Brian
May, Mrs Theresa
Djanogly, Jonathan Mitchell, Andrew (Sutton Coldfield)
Dodds, Nigel
Donaldson, Jeffrey M. Moore, Michael
Doughty, Sue Murrison, Dr. Andrew
Duncan, Alan (Rutland) Norman, Archie
Duncan, Peter (Galloway) Oaten, Mark (Winchester)
Duncan Smith, rh Iain O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Evans, Nigel Öpik, Lembit
Ewing, Annabelle Osborne, George (Tatton)
Fabricant, Michael Ottaway, Richard
Field, Mark (Cities of London & Westminster) Page, Richard
Paice, James
Flight, Howard Paisley, Rev. Ian
Flook, Adrian Paterson, Owen
Forth, rh Eric Pickles, Eric
Foster, Don (Bath) Portillo, rh Michael
Fox, Dr. Liam Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Dinefwr)
George, Andrew (St. Ives)
Gibb, Nick (Bognor Regis) Prisk, Mark (Hertford)
Gidley, Sandra Redwood, rh John
Gillan, Mrs Cheryl Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute)
Gray, James (N Wilts) Rendel, David
Grayling, Chris Robathan, Andrew
Robertson, Hugh (Faversham & M-Kent) Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Taylor, Sir Teddy
Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry) Thomas, simon (Ceredigion)
Robinson, Mrs Iris (Strangford) Thurso, John
Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) Tonge, Dr. Jenny
Roe, Mrs Marion Trend, Michael
Rosindell, Andrew Trimble, rh David
Ruffley, David Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Salmond, Alex Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
Sanders, Adrian Tyrie, Andrew
Sayeed, Jonathan Waterson, Nigel
Selous, Andrew Watkinson, Angela
Shephard, rh Mrs Gillian Webb, Steve (Northavon)
Weir, Michal
Shepherd, Richard Whittingdale, John
Simpson, Keith (M-Norfolk) Widdecombe, rh Miss Ann
Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns & Kincardine) Wiggin, Bill
Wilkinson, John
Smyth, Rev. Martin (Belfast S) Willetts, David
Soames, Nicholas Williams, Hywel (Caernarfon)
Spicer, Sir Michael Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Spink, Bob (Castle Point) Winterton, Ann (Congleton)
Winterton, Sir Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Spring, Richard
Steen, Anthony Wishart, Pete
Stunell, Andrew Yeo, Tim (S Suffolk)
Swayne, Desmond Young, rh Sir George
Swire, Hugo (E Devon) Younger-Ross, Richard
Syms, Robert
Tapsell, Sir Peter Tellers for the Ayes:
Taylor, Ian (Esher) Mr. Mark Francois and
Taylor, John (Solihull) Mr. David Wilshire

Question accordingly agreed to.

Clause read a Second time.

Amendment proposed to the proposed new clause: (b) Leave out lines 20 to 27 —[Mr. Quentin Davies.]

Question put, That the amendment be made:—

The House divided: Ayes 187, Noes 321.

Division No. 140] [5:30 pm
AYES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet)
Allan, Richard
Arbuthnot, rh James Chidgey, David
Atkinson, David (Bour'mth E) Chope, Christopher
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Clarke, rh Kenneth (Rushcliffe)
Bacon, Richard Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey
Baker, Norman Collins, Tim
Barker, Gregory Conway, Derek
Baron, John (Billericay) Cormack, Sir Patrick
Beggs, Roy (E Antrim) Cotter, Brian
Beith, rh A.J. Curry, rh David
Bellingham, Henry Davey, Edward (Kingston)
Bercow, John Davies, Quentin (Grantham & Stamford)
Beresford, Sir Paul
Blunt, Crispin Davis, rh David (Haltemprice & Howden)
Boswell, Tim
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Djanogly, Jonathan
Brady, Graham Dodds, Nigel
Brake, Tom (Carshalton) Donaldson, Jeffrey M.
Brazier, Julian Duncan, Alan (Rutland)
Browning, Mrs Angela Duncan, Peter (Galloway)
Bruce, Malcolm Duncan Smith, rh Iain
Burnett, John Evans, Nigel
Burns, Simon Fabricant, Michael
Field, Mark (Cities of London & Westminster)
Burnside, David
Burstow, Paul Flight, Howard
Cable, Dr. Vincent Flook, Adrian
Calton, Mrs Patsy Forth, rh Eric
Cameron, David Foster, Don (Bath)
Campbell, Gregory (E Lond'y) Fox, Dr. Liam
Carmichael, Alistair George, Andrew (St. Ives)
Gibb, Nick (Bognor Regis) Paice, James
Gidley, Sandra Paisley, Rev. Ian
Gillen, Mrs Cheryl Paterson, Owen
Gray, James (N Wilts) Pickles, Eric
Grayling, Chris Portillo, rh Michael
Green, Damian (Ashford) Prisk, Mark (Hertford)
Green, Matthew (Ludlow) Redwood, rh John
Greenway, John Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute)
Grieve, Dominic Rendel, David
Gummer, rh John Robathan, Andrew
Hague, rh William Robertson, Hugh (Faversham & M-Kent)
Hammond, Philip
Harvey, Nick Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Hawkins, Nick Robinson, Mrs Iris (Strangford)
Hayes, John (S Holland) Robinson, Peter (Belfast E)
Heath, David Roe, Mrs Marion
Heathcoat-Amory, rh David Rosindell, Andrew
Hendry, Charles Ruffley, David
Hermon, Lady Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Hoban, Mark (Fareham) Sanders, Adrian
Hogg, rh Douglas Sayeed, Jonathan
Holmes, Paul Selous, Andrew
Horam, John (Orpington) Shephard, rh Mrs Gillian
Howard, rh Michael Shepherd, Richard
Hughes, Simon (Southwark N) Simpson, Keith (M-Norfolk)
Hunter, Andrew Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns & Kincardine)
Jack, rh Michael
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) Smyth, Rev. Martin (Belfast S)
Jenkin, Bernard Soames, Nicholas
Johnson, Boris (Henley) Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Keetch, Paul Spicer, Sir Michael
Kennedy, rh Charles (Ross Skye & Inverness) Spink, Bob (Castle Point)
Spring, Richard
Key, Robert (Salisbury) Steen, Anthony
Kirkbride, Miss Julie Stunell, Andrew
Kirkwood, Sir Archy Swayne, Desmond
Knight, rh Greg (E Yorkshire) Swire, Hugo (E Devon)
Lait, Mrs Jacqui Syms, Robert
Lamb, Norman Tapsell, Sir Peter
Lansley, Andrew Taylor, Ian (Esher)
Laws, David (Yeovil) Taylor, John (Solihull)
Leigh, Edward Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Letwin, rh Oliver Taylor, Sir Teddy
Lewis, Dr. Julian (New Forest E) Thurso, John
Liddell-Grainger, Ian Trend, Michael
Lidington, David Trimble, rh David
Loughton, Tim Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Luff, Peter (M-Worcs) Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
McIntosh, Miss Anne Tyrie, Andrew
Mackay, rh Andrew Waterson, Nigel
Maclean, rh David Watkinson, Angela
McLoughlin, Patrick Webb, Steve (Northavon)
Malins, Humfrey Whittingdale, John
Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury & Atcham) Widdecombe, rh Miss Ann
Wiggin, Bill
Mates, Michael Wilkinson, John
Mawhinney, rh Sir Brian Willetts, David
May, Mrs Theresa Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Mitchell, Andrew (Sutton Coldfield) Willis, Phil
Winterton, Ann (Congleton)
Moore, Michael Winterton, Sir Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Murrison, Dr. Andrew
Norman, Archie Yeo, Tim (S Suffolk)
Oaten, Mark (Winchester) Young, rh Sir George
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury) Younger-Ross, Richard
Öpik, Lembit
Osborne, George (Tatton) Tellers for the Ayes:
Ottaway, Richard Mr. Mark Francois and
Page, Richard Mr. David Wilshire
NOES
Abbott, Ms Diane Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E)
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Darwen)
Ainger, Nick
Alexander, Douglas Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary
Allen, Graham Atherton, Ms Candy
Atkins, Charlotte Donohoe, Brian H.
Austin, John Doran, Frank
Bailey, Adrian Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W)
Baird, Vera Drew, David (Stroud)
Banks, Tony Drown, Ms Julia
Barron, rh Kevin Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Battle, John Edwards, Huw
Beckett, rh Margaret Efford, Clive
Begg, Miss Anne Ellman, Mrs Louise
Berry, Roger Ennis, Jeff (Barnsley E)
Blackman, Liz Etherington, Bill
Blears, Ms Hazel Ewing, Annabelle
Blizzard, Bob Fisher, Mark
Borrow, David Fitzpatrick, Jim
Bradley, rh Keith (Withington) Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Flint, Caroline
Bradshaw, Ben Flynn, Paul (Newport W)
Brennan, Kevin Follett, Barbara
Brown, rh Gordon (Dunfermline E) Foster, rh Derek
Foster, Michael (Worcester)
Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E Wallsend) Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings & Rye)
Bryant, Chris Francis, Dr. Hywel
Buck, Ms Karen Gapes, Mike (Ilford S)
Burden, Richard Gardiner, Barry
Burgon, Colin Gerrard, Neil
Burnham, Andy Gibson, Dr. Ian
Byers, rh Stephen Gilroy, Linda
Cairns, David Godsiff, Roger
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Goggins, Paul
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Caplin, Ivor Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Caton, Martin Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg) Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Challen, Colin Hamilton, David (Midlothian)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Hanson, David
Chaytor, David Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart)
Clapham, Michael Havard, Dai (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney)
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough)
Clark, Dr. Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Healey, John
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Henderson, Ivan (Harwich)
Clarke, rh Charles (Norwich S) Hendrick, Mark
Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Chryston) Hepburn, Stephen
Hesford, Stephen
Clarke, Tony (Northampton S) Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia
Clwyd, Ann (Cynon V) Heyes, David
Coaker, Vernon Hill, Keith (Streatham)
Coffey, Ms Ann Hinchliffe, David
Coleman, Iain Hope, Phil (Corby)
Connarty, Michael Hopkins, Kelvin
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Howarth, rh Alan (Newport E)
Cooper, Yvette Howarth, George (Knowsley N & Sefton E)
Corbyn, Jeremy
Corston, Jean Hughes, Beverley (Stretford & Urmston)
Cousins, Jim
Cranston, Ross Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Cruddas, Jon Humble, Mrs Joan
Cryer, Ann (Keighley) Hurst, Alan (Braintree)
Cunningham, Jim (Coventry S) Hutton, rh John
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Iddon, Dr. Brian
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Illsley, Eric
Dalyell, Tam Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead & Highgate)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
David, Wayne Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Davidson, Ian Jamieson, David
Davies, rh Denzil (Llanelli) Jenkins, Brian
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
Davis, rh Terry (B'ham Hodge H) Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Dawson, Hilton Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak)
Dean, Mrs Janet Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S)
Dhanda, Parmjit Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W)
Dismore, Andrew Kaufman:, rh Gerald
Dobbin, Jim (Heywood) Keeble, Ms Sally
Dobson, rh Frank Keen, Alan (Feltham)
Keen, Ann (Brentford) Owen, Albert
Kennedy, Jane (Wavertree) Palmer, Dr. Nick
Kidney, David Perham, Linda
Kilfoyle, Peter Pickthall, Colin
King, Andy (Rugby) Pike, Peter (Burnley)
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green & Bow) Plaskitt, James
Pollard, Kerry
Knight Jim (S Dorset) Pond, Chris (Gravesham)
Kumar, Dr Ashok Pope, Greg (Hyndburn)
Laclyman, Dr. Stephen Pound, Stephen
Larmmy, David Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Lazarowicz, Mark Prentice, Gordon (Pendle)
Lepper, David Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Dinefwr)
Leslie, Christopher
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Primarolo, rh Dawn
Liddell, rh Mrs Helen Prosser, Gwyn
Linton, Martin Purchase, Ken
Lloyd, Tony (Manchester C) Purnell, James
Llwyd, Elfyn Quin, rh Joyce
Lucas, Ian (Wrexham) Quinn, Lawrie
Luke, Iain (Dundee E) Raynsford, rh Nick
Lyons, John (Strathkelvin) Reed, Andy (Loughborough)
McAvoy, Thomas Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
McCabe, Stephen
McCafferty, Chris Roche, Mrs Barbara
McCartney, rh Ian Rooney, Terry
Mc Donagh, Siobhain Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
MacDonald, Calum Ruane, Chrs
McDonnell, John Ruddock, Joan
MacDougall, John Ryan, Joan (Enfield N)
McFall, John Salmond, Alex
Mc Isaac, Shona Salter, Martin
Mc Kechin, Ann Sarwar, Mohammad
McKenna, Rosemary Savidge, Malcolm
Mackinlay, Andrew Sawford, Phil
McNamara, Kevin Sedgemore, Brian
McNulty, Tony Shaw, Jonathan
MacShane, Denis Sheerman, Barry
McWalter, Tony Sheridan, Jim
McWilliam, John Shipley, Ms Debra
Mallaber, Judy Simon, Siôn (B'ham Erdington)
Mallon, Seamus Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S)
Mandelson, rh Peter Singh, Marsha
Mann, John (Bassetlaw) Smith, rh Chris (Islington S & Finsbury)
Marris, Rob (Wolverh'ton SW)
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
Marshall, David (Glasgow Shettleston)
Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Marshall, ,Jim (Leicester S) Soley, Clive
Marshall-Andrews, Robert Spellar, rh John
Martlew, Eric Starkey, Dr Phyllis
Meale, Alan (Mansfield) Steinberg, Gerry
Michael, rh Alun Stevenson, George
Milburn, rh Alan Stewart, David (Inverness E & Lochaber)
Miliband, David
Miller, Andrew Stinchcombe, Paul
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Stoate, Dr. Howard
Moffatt, Laura Strang, rh Dr. Gavin
Morgan, Julie Stuart, Ms Gisela
Morley, Elliot Sutcliffe, Gerry
Morris, rh Estelle Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Mountford, Kali Taylor, rh Ann (Dewsbury)
Mudie, George Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Mullin, Chris Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Munn, Ms Meg Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Murphy, rh Paul (Torfaen) Timms, Stephen
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Tipping, Paddy
Norris, Dan (Wansdyke) Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Trickett, Jon
O'Hara, Edward Truswell, Paul
Olner, Bill Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
O'Neill, Martin Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown)
Organ, Diana
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Twigg, Derek (Halton) Winnick, David
Twigg, Stephen (Enfield) Wishart, Pete
Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S) Wood, Mike (Batley)
Vis, Dr. Rudi Woodward, Shaun
Walley, Ms Joan Woolas, Phil
Ward, Claire Wray, James (Glasgow Baillieston)
Wreing, Robert N.
Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E) Wright Anthony D. (Gt Yarmouth)
Watts, David
Weir, Michael Wright, David (Telford)
White, Brian Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Whitehead, Dr. Alan Wyatt, Derek
Wicks, Malcolm
Williams, rh Alan (Swansea W) Tellers for the Noes:
Williams, Betty (Conwy) Mr. John Heppell and
Williams, Hywel (Caernarfon) Gillian Merron

Question accordingly negatived.

Clause added to the Bill.

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