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'(1) In considering the seriousness of an offence which falls under the category of "hate crime" as set out in subsection (2), the court—

  1. (a) must treat that fact as an aggravating factor (that is to say, a factor that increases the seriousness of the offence), and
  2. (b) must state in open court that the offence was so aggravated.

(2) An offence is to be considered a hate crime for the purposes of section if—

  1. )a) at the time of committing the offence, or immediately before or after doing so, the offender demonstrates towards the victim of the offence hostility based on the victim's actual or perceived race, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation; or
  2. (b) the offence is motivated (wholly or partly) by hostility towards people on the basis of their race, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

(3) In this section "race" may be defined by reference to race, colour, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins.'.—[Mr. Heath.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

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

The House divided: Ayes 53, Noes 326.

Division No. 209] [5:28 pm
AYES
Allan, Richard Kennedy, rh Charles (Ross Skye & Inverness)
Baker, Norman
Barrett, John Kirkwood, Sir Archy
Beggs, Roy (E Antrim) Lamb, Norman
Beith, rh A. J. Laws, David (Yeovil)
Breed, Colin Llwyd, Elfyn
Brooke, Mrs Annette L. Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury & Atcham
Bruce, Malcolm
Burnett, John Moore, Michael
Burnside, David Oaten, Mark (Winchester)
Burstow, Paul Öpik, Lembit
Cable, Dr. Vincent Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Dinefwr)
Calton, Mrs Patsy
Campbell, rh Menzies (NE Fife) Pugh, Dr. John
Carmichael, Alistair Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute)
Chidgey, David Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Cotter, Brian Sanders, Adrian
Davey, Edward (Kingston) Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns & Kincardine)
Doughty, Sue
Foster, Don (Bath) Smyth, Rev. Martin (Belfast S)
George, Andrew (St. Ives) Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Gidley, Sandra Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Green, Matthew (Ludlow) Thurso, John
Harris, Dr. Evan (Oxford W & Abingdon) Tonge, Dr. Jenny
Trimble, rh David
Harvey, Nick Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
Heath, David Younger-Ross, Richard
Hermon, Lady
Holmes, Paul Tellers for the Ayes:
Hughes, Simon (Southwark N) Mr. Andrew Stunell and
Keetch, Paul Tom Brake
NOES
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Atherton, Ms Candy
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov'try NE) Atkins, Charlotte
Alexander, Douglas Bailey, Adrian
Allen, Graham Baird, Vera
Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E) Banks, Tony
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Darwen) Barnes, Harry
Barren, rh Kevin
Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary Battle, John
Bayley, Hugh Dhanda, Parmjit
Beard, Nigel Dismore, Andrew
Begg, Miss Anne Dobbin, Jim (Heywood)
Benn, Hilary Dobson, rh Frank
Bennett, Andrew Dodds, Nigel
Benton, Joe (Bootle) Doran, Frank
Berry, Roger Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W)
Best, Harold Drew, David (Stroud)
Blackman, Liz Drown, Ms Julia
Blears, Ms Hazel Eagle, Angela (Wallasey)
Blizzard, Bob Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Blunkett, rh David Efford, Clive
Boateng, rh Paul Ellman, Mrs Louise
Borrow, David Ennis, Jeff (Barnsley E)
Bradley, rh Keith (Withington) Etherington, Bill
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Field, rh Frank (Birkenhead)
Bradshaw, Ben Fisher, Mark
Brennan, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Jim
Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E Wallsend) Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna
Flint, Caroline
Bryant, Chris Flynn, Paul (Newport W)
Buck, Ms Karen Follett, Barbara
Burden, Richard Foster, rh Derek
Burgon, Colin Foster, Michael (Worcester)
Byers, rh Stephen Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings & Rye)
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth)
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Foulkes, rh George
Campbell, Gregory (E Lond'y) Gapes, Mike (Ilford S)
Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V) Gardiner, Barry
Caplin, Ivor Gerrard, Neil
Casale, Roger Gibson, Dr. Ian
Caton, Martin Gilroy, Linda
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg) Godsiff, Roger
Challen, Colin Goggins, Paul
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Chaytor, David Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Clapham, Michael Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Grogan, John
Clark, Dr. Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Hamilton, David (Midlothian)
Clarke, rh Charles (Norwich S) Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Chryston) Hanson, David
Harman, rh Ms Harriet
Clelland, David Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart)
Clwyd, Ann (Cynon V) Havard, Dai (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney)
Coaker, Vernon
Coffey, Ms Ann Healey, John
Cohen, Harry Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Coleman, Iain Hendrick, Mark
Colman, Tony Heppell, John
Connarty, Michael Hesford, Stephen
Cook, rh Robin (Livingston) Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia
Cooper, Yvette Heyes, David
Corbyn, Jeremy Hill, Keith (Streatham)
Corston, Jean Hinchliffe, David
Cousins, Jim Hodge, Margaret
Cox, Tom (Tooting) Hoey, Kate (Vauxhall)
Cranston, Ross Hood, Jimmy (Clydesdale)
Crausby, David Hope, Phil (Corby)
Cruddas, Jon Hopkins, Kelvin
Cryer, Ann (Keighley) Howarth, George (Knowsley N & Sefton E)
Cryer, John (Hornchurch)
Cunningham, rh Dr. Jack (Copeland) Hughes, Beverley (Stretford & Urmston)
Cunningham, Jim (Coventry S) Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Humble, Mrs Joan
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Hurst, Alan (Braintree)
Dalyell, Tam Hutton, rh John
Darling, rh Alistair Iddon, Dr. Brian
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W) Irranca-Davies, Huw
David, Wayne Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead & Highgate)
Davies, rh Denzil (Llanelli)
Dawson, Hilton Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Dean, Mrs Janet Jamieson, David
Denham, rh John Johnson, Alan (Hull W)
Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn Hatfield) Palmer, Dr. Nick
Pearson, Ian
Jones, Helen (Warrington N) Perham, Linda
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) Picking, Anne
Jones, Kevan (N Durham) Pickthall, Colin
Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak) Pike, Peter (Burnley)
Jowell, rh Tessa Plaskitt, James
Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W) Pond, Chris (Gravesham)
Kaufman, rh Gerald Pope, Greg (Hyndburn)
Keen, Ann (Brentford) Pound, Stephen
Kemp, Fraser Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E)
Kidney, David
Kilfoyle, Peter Primarolo, rh Dawn
King, Andy (Rugby) Prosser, Gwyn
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green & Bow) Purchase, Ken
Quin, rh Joyce
Knight, Jim (S Dorset) Quinn, Lawrie
Kumar, Dr. Ashok Rammell, Bill
Ladyman, Dr. Stephen Rapson, Syd (Portsmouth N)
Lammy, David Raynsford, rh Nick
Lawrence, Mrs Jackie Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland)
Laxton, Bob (Derby N)
Lazarowicz, Mark Robinson, Geoffrey (Coventry NW)
Lepper, David
Levitt, Tom (High Peak) Robinson, Peter (Belfast E)
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Roche, Mrs Barbara
Lewis, Terry (Worsley) Rooney, Terry
Liddell, rh Mrs Helen Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
Linton, Martin Ruane, Chris
Love, Andrew Ruddock, Joan
Lucas, Ian (Wrexham) Russell, Ms Christine (City of Chester)
Luke, lain (Dundee E)
McCabe, Stephen Ryan, Joan (Enfield N)
McCafferty, Chris Salter, Martin
McCartney, rh Ian Sarwar, Mohammad
McDonagh, Siobhain Savidge, Malcolm
McDonnell, John Sawford, Phil
MacDougall, John Sedgemore, Brian
Mclsaac, Shona Shaw, Jonathan
McKechin, Ann Sheerman, Barry
McKenna, Rosemary Sheridan, Jim
Mackinlay, Andrew Shipley, Ms Debra
McNamara, Kevin Singh, Marsha
MacShane, Denis Smith, Angela (Basildon)
Mactaggart, Fiona Smith, rh Chris (Islington S & Finsbury)
McWalter, Tony
McWilliam, John Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
Mahon, Mrs Alice
Mallaber, Judy Smith, Jacqui (Redditch)
Mann, John (Bassetlaw) Smith, John (Glamorgan)
Marris, Rob (Wolverh'ton SW) Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Soley, Clive
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Southworth, Helen
Martlew, Eric Spellar, rh John
Meacher, rh Michael Squire, Rachel
Merron, Gillian Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Michael, rh Alun Stevenson, George
Miliband, David Stewart, David (Inverness E & Lochaber)
Miller, Andrew
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Stinchcombe, Paul
Moffatt, Laura Stoate, Dr. Howard
Mole, Chris Strang, rh Dr. Gavin
Moonie, Dr. Lewis Stringer, Graham
Morley, Elliot Sutcliffe, Gerry
Mountford, Kali Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Mudie, George Taylor, rh Ann (Dewsbury)
Mullin, Chris Taylor, Dari (Stockton S)
Munn, Ms Meg Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck) Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Norris, Dan (Wansdyke) Timms, Stephen
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Tipping, Paddy
Olner, Bill Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
O'Neill, Martin Touhig, Don (Islwyn)
Organ, Diana Trickett, Jon
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Truswell, Paul
Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE) Williams, rh Alan (Swansea W)
Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown) Winnick, David
Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Twigg, Derek (Halton) Woodward, Shaun
Twigg, Stephen (Enfield) Worthington, Tony
Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S) Wray, James (Glasgow Baillieston)
Vaz, Keith (Leicester E)
Vis, Dr. Rudi Wright, Anthony D. (Gt Yarmouth)
Walley, Ms Joan Wright David (Telford)
Wareing. Robert N. Wrignt Tony (Cannock)
Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E) Wyatt, Derek
Watts, David
White, Brian Tellers for the Noes:
Whitehead, Dr. Alan Mr. Phil Woolas and
Wicks, Malcolm Mr. Nick Ainger

Question accordingly negatived.

Amendment proposed: No. 67, in page 81, line 8, leave out Clause 140.—[Mr. Grieve.]

The House divided: Ayes 197, Noes 320.

Division No. 210] [5:42 pm
AYES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Davis, rh David (Haltemprice & Howden)
Allan, Richard
Amess, David Djanogly, Jonathan
Ancram, rh Michael Dodds, Nigel
Arbuthnot, rh James Doughty, Sue
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Duncan, Alan (Rutland)
Baker, Norman Duncan Smith, rh lain
Baldry, Tony Evans, Nigel
Barker, Gregory Fabricant, Michael
Baron, John (Billericay) Fallon, Michael
Barrett, John Field, Mark (Cities of London & Westminster)
Beggs, Roy (E Antrim)
Beith, rh A. J. Flight, Howard
Bellingham, Henry Flook, Adrian
Bercow, John Forth, rh Eric
Beresford, Sir Paul Foster, Don (Bath)
Blunt, Crispin Fox, Dr. Liam
Boswell, Tim Francois, Mark
Brady, Graham Gale, Roger (N Thanet)
Brake, Tom (Carshalton) Garnier, Edward
Brazier, Julian George, Andrew (St. Ives)
Breed, Colin Gibb, Nick (Bognor Regis)
Brooke, Mrs Annette L. Gidley, Sandra
Browning, Mrs Angela Goodman, Paul
Bruce, Malcolm Gray, James (N Wilts)
Burnett, John Grayling, Chris
Burns, Simon Green, Damian (Ashford)
Burnside, David Green, Matthew (Ludlow)
Burstow, Paul Greenway, John
Butterfill, John Grieve, Dominic
Cable, Dr. Vincent Gummer, rh John
Calton, Mrs Patsy Hague, rh William
Cameron, David Hammond, Philip
Campbell, Gregory (E Lond'y) Harris, Dr. Evan (Oxford W & Abingdon)
Campbell, rh Menzies (NE Fife)
Carmichael, Alistair Harvey, Nick
Cash, William Hawkins, Nick
Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Barnet) Hayes, John (S Holland)
Heald, Oliver
Chidgey, David Heath, David
Chope, Christopher Heathcoat-Amory, rh David
Clappison, James Hendry, Charles
Clarke, rh Kenneth (Rushcliffe) Hermon, Lady
Collins, Tim Hogg, rh Douglas
Conway Derek Holmes, Paul
Cormack, Sir Patrick Horam, John (Orpington)
Cotter, Brian Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot)
Curry, rh David Hughes, Simon (Southwark N)
Davies, Ouentin (Grantham & Stamford) Hunter, Andrew
Jack, rh Michael
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) Roe, Mrs Marion
Jenkin, Bernard Rosindell, Andrew
Johnson, Boris (Henley) Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Keetch, Paul Sanders, Adrian
Kennedy, rh Charles (Ross Skye & Inverness) Sayeed, Jonathan
Selous, Andrew
Key, Robert (Salisbury) Shephard, rh Mrs Gillian
Kirkwood, Sir Archy Shepherd, Richard
Knight, rh Greg (E Yorkshire) Simmonds, Mark
Laing, Mrs Eleanor Simpson, Keith (M-Norfolk)
Lait, Mrs Jacqui Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns & Kincardine)
Lamb, Norman
Lansley, Andrew Smyth, Rev. Martin (Belfast S)
Laws, David (Yeovil) Soames, Nicholas
Letwin, rh Oliver Spicer, Sir Michael
Lewis, Dr. Julian (New Forest E) Spink, Bob (Castle Point)
Liddell-Grainger, Ian Spring, Richard
Lilley, rh Peter Stanley, rh Sir John
Llwyd, Elfyn Steen, Anthony
Loughton, Tim Streeter, Gary
Luff, Peter (M-Worcs) Stunell, Andrew
Mackay, rh Andrew Swayne, Desmond
Maclean, rh David Swire, Hugo (E Devon)
McLoughlin, Patrick Syms, Robert
Malins, Humfrey Taylor, lan (Esher)
Maples, John Taylor, John (Solihull)
Mates, Michael Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Maude, rh Francis Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Mawhinney, rh Sir Brian Thurso, John
Tonge, Dr. Jenny
May, Mrs Theresa Tredinnick, David
Mercer, Patrick Trimble, rh David
Moore, Michael Turner Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Moss, Malcolm Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
Murrison, Dr. Andrew Tyrie, Andrew
Norman, Archie Viggers Peter
Oaten, Mark (Winchester) Walter Robert
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury) Waterson, Nigel
Öpik, Lembit Watkinson, Angela
Ottaway, Richard Whittingdale, John
Page, Richard Widdecombe, rh Miss Ann
Paice, James Wiggin, Bill
Paterson, Owen Wilkinson, John
Pickles, Eric Willetts, David
Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Dinefwr) Willis, Phil
Wilshire, David
Prisk, Mark (Hertford) Winterton, Ann (Congleton)
Pugh, Dr. John Winterton, Sir Nicholas (Macclesfield)
Randall, John
Redwood, rh John Yeo, Tim (S Suffolk)
Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute) Young, rh Sir George
Robathan, Andrew Younger-Ross, Richard
Robertson, Hugh (Faversham & M-Kent)
Tellers for the Ayes:
Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry) Mr. Mark Hoban and
Robinson, Peter (Belfast E) Mrs. Cheryl Gillan
NOES
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Beard, Nigel
Ainger, Nick Begg, Miss Anne
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov'try NE) Benn, Hilary
Alexander, Douglas Bennett, Andrew
Allen, Graham Benton, Joe (Bootle)
Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E) Berry, Roger
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Darwen) Best, Harold
Blackman, Liz
Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary Blears, Ms Hazel
Atherton, Ms Candy Blizzard, Bob
Atkins, Charlotte Boateng, rh Paul
Bailey, Adrian Borrow, David
Baird, Vera Bradley, rh Keith (Withington)
Banks, Tony Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin)
Barnes, Harry Bradshaw, Ben
Barron, rh Kevin Brennan, Kevin
Battle, John Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E Wallsend)
Bayley, Hugh
Bryant, Chris Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings & Rye)
Buck, Ms Karen
Burden, Richard Foulkes, rh George
Burgon, Colin Gapes, Mike (Ilford S)
Byers, rh Stephen 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
Casale, Roger Goggins, Paul
Caton, Martin Griffiths, Jane (Reading E)
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg) Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S)
Challen, Colin Griffiths, Win (Bridgend)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Grogan, John
Chaytor, David Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale)
Clapham, Michael Hall, Patrick (Bedford)
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Hamilton, David (Midlothian)
Clark, Dr. Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands) Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE)
Hanson, David
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Harman, rh Ms Harriet
Clarke, rh Charles (Norwich S) Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart)
Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Chryston) Havard, Dai (Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney)
Clelland, David Healey, John
Clwyd, Ann (Cynon V) Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N)
Coaker, Vernon Hendrick, Mark
Coffey, Ms Ann Heppell, John
Cohen, Harry Hesford, Stephen
Coleman, Iain Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia
Colman, Tony Heyes, David
Connarty, Michael Hill, Keith (Streatham)
Cook, rh Robin (Livingston) Hinchliffe, David
Cooper, Yvette Hodge, Margaret
Corbyn, Jeremy Hoey, Kate (Vauxhall)
Corston, Jean Hood, Jimmy (Clydesdale)
Cousins, Jim Hope, Phil (Corby)
Cox, Tom (Tooting) Hopkins, Kelvin
Cranston, Ross Howarth, George (Knowsley N & Sefton E)
Crausby, David
Cruddas, Jon Hughes, Beverley (Stretford & Urmston)
Cryer, Ann (Keighley)
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Cunningham, rh Dr. Jack (Copeland) Humble, Mrs Joan
Hurst, Alan (Braintree)
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Hutton, rh John
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Iddon, Dr. Brian
Dalyell, Tam Irranca-Davies, Huw
Darling, rh Alistair Jackson, Glenda (Hampstead & Highgate)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
David, Wayne Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
Davies, rh Denzil (Llanelli) Jamieson, David
Dean, Mrs Janet Johnson, Alan (Hull W)
Denham, rh John Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn Hatfield)
Dhanda, Parmjit
Dismore, Andrew Jones, Helen (Warrington N)
Dobbin, Jim (Heywood) Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
Dobson, rh Frank Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Doran, Frank Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak)
Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W) Jowell, rh Tessa
Drew, David (Stroud) Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W)
Drown, Ms Julia Kaufman, rh Gerald
Eagle, Angela (Wallasey) Keen, Ann (Brentford)
Eagle, Maria (L 'pool Garston) Kemp, Fraser
Efford, Clive Kidney, David
Ellman, Mrs Louise Kilfoyle, Peter
Ennis, Jeff (Barnsley E) King, Andy (Rugby)
Etherington, Bill King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green & Bow)
Field, rh Frank (Birkenhead)
Fisher, Mark Knight, Jim (S Dorset)
Fitzpatrick, Jim Kumar, Dr. Ashok
Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna Ladyman, Dr. Stephen
Flint, Caroline Lammy, David
Flynn, Paul (Newport W) Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Follett, Barbara Laxton, Bob (Derby N)
Foster, rh Derek Lazarowicz, Mark
Foster, Michael (Worcester) Lepper, David
Levitt, Tom (High Peak) Roche, Mrs Barbara
Lewis, Ivan (Bury S) Rooney, Terry
Lewis, Terry (Worsley) Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
Liddell, rh Mrs Helen Ruane, Chris
Linton, Martin Ruddock, Joan
Love, Andrew Russell, Ms Christine (City of Chester)
Lucas, Ian (Wrexham)
Luke, lain (Dundee E) Salter, Martin
McCabe, Stephen Sarwar, Mohammad
McCafferty, Chris Savidge, Malcolm
McCartney, rh Ian Sawford, Phil
McDonagh, Siobhain Sedgemore, Brian
McDonnell, John Shaw, Jonathan
MacDougall, John Sheerman, Barry
McIsaac, Shona Sheridan, Jim
McKechin, Ann Shipley, Ms Debra
McKenna, Rosemary Singh, Marsha
Mackinlay, Andrew Smith, Angela (Basildon)
McNamara, Kevin Smith, rh Chris (Islington S & Finsbury)
MacShane, Denis
Mactaggart, Fiona Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe & Lunesdale)
McWalter, Tony
McWilliam, John Smith, Jacqui (Redditch)
Mahon, Mrs Alice Smith, John (Glamorgan)
Mallaber, Judy Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Mandelson, rh Peter Soley, Clive
Mann, John (Bassetlaw) Southworth, Helen
Marris, Rob (Wolverh'ton SW) Spellar, rh John
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Squire, Rachel
Marshall, Jim (Leicester S) Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Martlew, Eric Stevenson, George
Meacher, rh Michael Stewart, David (Inverness E & Lochaber)
Merron, Gillian
Michael, rh Alun Stinchcombe, Paul
Miller, Andrew Stoate, Dr. Howard
Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby) Strang, rh Dr. Gavin
Moffatt, Laura Stringer, Graham
Mole, Chris Sutcliffe, Gerry
Moonie, Dr. Lewis Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Morley, Elliot Taylor, rh Ann (Dewsbury)
Mountford, Kali Taylor, Dari (Stockton S)
Mudie, George Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Mullin, Chris Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Munn, Ms Meg Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck) Timms, Stephen
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Tipping, Paddy
Norris, Dan (Wansdyke) Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Touhig, Don (Islwyn)
Olner, Bill Trickett, Jon
O'Neill, Martin Truswell, Paul
Organ, Diana Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown)
Palmer, Dr. Nick
Pearson, Ian Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Perham, Linda Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Picking, Anne Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Pickthall, Colin Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S)
Pike, Peter (Burnley) Vaz, Keith (Leicester E)
Plaskitt, James Vis, Dr. Rudi
Pond, Chris (Gravesham) Walley, Ms Joan
Pope, Greg (Hyndburn) Wareing, Robert N.
Pound, Stephen Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E)
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Watts, David
White, Brian
Primarolo, rh Dawn Whitehead, Dr. Alan
Prosser, Gwyn Wicks, Malcolm
Purchase, Ken Williams, rh Alan (Swansea W)
Quin, rh Joyce Winnick, David
Quinn, Lawrie Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Rammell, Bill
Rapson, Syd (Portsmouth N) Woodward, Shaun
Raynsford, rh Nick Worthington, Tony
Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland) Wray, James (Glasgow Baillieston)
Robinson, Geoffrey (Coventry NW) Wright, Anthony D. (Gt Yarmouth)
Wright, David (Telford) Tellers for the Noes:
Wright, Tony (Cannock) Mr. Phil Woolas and
Wyatt, Derek Joan Ryan

Question accordingly negatived.

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER then proceeded to put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that hour.

Government amendments agreed to.

5.57 pm
Mr. Bercow

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I am very conscious that the proceedings of the House are not exactly box office across the country. Nevertheless, a significant number of people attend to them in one way or another, in one place or another. I wonder whether you would be good enough to confirm that the reason why you have just had to go through that ludicrous charade is that we have not had time to debate the new clauses and amendments, and that the reason for that is the absurdity of the Government's truncation of the debate in the form of the ludicrous programme motion to which we were subjected yesterday.

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Michael Lord)

I would say to the hon. Gentleman that I am simply doing what the House has asked me to do.

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