HC Deb 01 March 2004 vol 418 cc704-8

Amendment proposed: No. 93, in page 11, line 25, at end insert— '(5A) A party to the Tribunal's decision may apply within 7 days to the High Court or, in Scotland, to the Court of Session for review of the Tribunal's decision on the ground that the Tribunal made an error of law. 5B) Where an application is made under this subsectionߞ

  1. (a)it shall be determined by a single judge by reference only to written submissions, unless the court on receiving such submissions is of the opinion that there are exceptional reasons for an oral hearing;
  2. (b)the judge may affirm or reverse the Tribunal's decision, or remit for rehearing to the Tribunal;
  3. (c)if, in any application to the High Court, the judge thinks that the application had no merit he shall issue a certificate under this paragraph.

(5C) Where the High Court or in Scotland the Court of Session affirms or reverses a review under this section a party to the review may bring an appeal as a point of law within 7 daysߞ

  1. (a) where the original decision was that of a judge of the Court of Session in Scotland to the Inner House of that Court; or
  2. (b) in any other case, to the Court of Appeal.

(5D) An appeal under subsection (5C) may be brought only with the permission ofߞ

  1. (a) the court that made it, or
  2. (b) the court referred to in subsection (5C)(a) or (b) if the High Court or Court of Session in Scotland refuses permission.

(5E) An application made under subsection (5D)(b) must be made within 7 days of the refusal of permission to appeal by the High court of Appeal.'—[Mr. Grieve.]

Question put, That the amemendment be made:—

The House divided: Ayes 188,Noes 310.

Division No. 64] [9.14 pm
AYES
Ainsworth, Peter (E Surrey) Duncan, Peter (Galloway)
Allan, Richard Duncan Smith, rh lain
Amess, David Evans, Nigel
Arbuthnot, rh James Ewing, Annabelle
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Fabricant, Michael
Bacon, Richard Fallon, Michael
Baker, Norman Field, Mark (Cities of London &
Baldry, Tony Westminster)
Barker, Gregory Fisher, Mark
Baron, John (Billericay) Flook, Adrian
Barrett, John Forth, rh Eric
Beith, rh A. J. Foster, Don (Bath)
Bellingham, Henry Gale, Roger (N Thanet)
Blunt, Crispin Gamier, Edward
Boswell, Tim George, Andrew (St. Ives)
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Gibb, Nick (Bognor Regis)
Brady, Graham Gidley, Sandra
Brake, Tom (Carshalton) Gillan, Mrs Cheryl
Brazier, Julian Goodman, Paul
Breed, Colin Gray, James (N Wilts)
Brooke, Mrs Annette L. Grayling, Chris
Browning, Mrs Angela Green, Damian (Ashford)
Burnett, John Green, Matthew (Ludlow)
Burns, Simon Greenway, John
Burnside, David Grieve, Dominic
Burstow, Paul Gummer, rh John
Burt, Alistair Hammond, Philip
Butterfill, Sir John Hancock, Mike
Cable, Dr. Vincent Harris, Dr. Evan (Oxford W &
Cameron, David Abingdon)
Campbell, rh Sir Menzies (NE Harvey, Nick
Fife) Hawkins, Nick
Carmichael, Alistair Hayes, John (S Holland)
Cash, William Heald, Oliver
Chapman, Sir Sydney (Chipping Heath, David
Barnet) Heathcoat-Amory, rh David
Chidgey, David Hendry, Charles
Chope, Christopher Hoban, Mark (Fareham)
Clappison, James Hogg, rh Douglas
Clarke, rh Kenneth (Rushcliffe) Holmes, Paul
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey Horam, John (Orpington)
Collins, Tim Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot)
Conway, Derek Hughes, Simon (Southwark N)
Cotter, Brian Hunter, Andrew
Davey, Edward (Kingston) Jack, rh Michael
Davis, rh David (Haltemprice & Jackson, Robert (Wantage)
Howden) Jenkin, Bernard
Djanogly, Jonathan Johnson, Boris (Henley)
Dorrell, rh Stephen Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham)
Doughty, Sue Keetch, Paul
Duncan, Alan (Rutland) Key, Robert (Salisbury)
Kirkbride, Miss Julie Russell, Bob (Colchester)
Kirkwood, Sir Archy Salmond, Alex
Knight, rh Greg (E Yorkshire) Sanders, Adrian
Lait, Mrs Jacqui Sayeed, Jonathan
Lamb, Norman Shepherd, Richard
Lansley, Andrew Simmonds, Mark
Laws, David (Yeovil) Spelman, Mrs Caroline
Letwin, rh Oliver Spicer, Sir Michael
Lewis, Dr. Julian (New Forest E) Spink, Bob (Castle Point)
Liddell-Grainger, Ian Stanley, rh Sir John
Lidington, David Steen, Anthony
Lilley, rh Peter Streeter, Gary
Llwyd, Elfyn Stunell, Andrew
Loughton, Tim Swayne, Desmond
Luff, Peter (M- Worcs) Swire, Hugo (EDevon)
Mcintosh, Miss Anne Syms, Robert
Mackay, rh Andrew Tapsell, Sir Peter
Maclean, rh David Taylor, Ian (Esher)
McLoughlin, Patrick Taylor, John (Solihull)
Malins, Humfrey Taylor, Dr. Richard (Wyre F)
Maples, John Taylor, Sir Teddy
Mawhinney, rh Sir Brian Teather, Sarah
May, Mrs Theresa Thurso, John
Moore, Michael Tonge, Dr. Jenny
Moss, Malcolm Tredinnick, David
Murrison, Dr. Andrew Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Norman, Archie Tyler, Paul (N Cornwall)
Oaten, Mark (Winchester) Tyrie, Andrew
O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury) Viggers, Peter
Öpik, Lembit Waterson, Nigel
Osborne, George (Tatton) Watkinson, Angela
Ottaway, Richard Webb, Steve (Northavon)
Page, Richard Weir, Michael
Paice, James Whittingdale, John
Paterson, Owen Wiggin, Bill
Pickles, Eric Williams, Hywel (Caernarfon)
Price, Adam (E Carmarthen & Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Dinefwr) Willis, Phil
Prisk, Mark (Hertford) Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Pugh, Dr. John (Macclesfield)
Randall, John Wishart, Pete
Redwood, rh John Yeo, Tim (S Suffolk)
Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute) Young, rh Sir George
Rendel, David Younger-Ross, Richard
Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Robinson, Mrs Iris (Strangford) Tellers for the Ayes:
Rosindell, Andrew Hugh Robertson and
Ruffley, David Mr. Mark Francois
NOES
Adams, Irene (Paisley N) Blears, Ms Hazel
Ainger, Nick Blizzard, Bob
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov'try NE) Blunkett, rh David
Alexander, Douglas Boateng, rh Paul
Allen, Graham Borrow, David
Anderson, rh Donald (Swansea E) Bradley, rh Keith (Withington)
Anderson, Janet (Rossendale & Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin)
Darwen) Bradshaw, Ben
Armstrong, rh Ms Hilary Brennan, Kevin
Atherton, Ms Candy Brown, rh Nicholas (Newcastle E
Austin, John Wallsend)
Bailey, Adrian Brown, Russell (Dumfries)
Banks, Tony Browne, Desmond
Barron, rh Kevin Bryant, Chris
Battle, John Burden, Richard
Bayley, Hugh Burgon, Colin
Beard, Nigel Burnham, Andy
Beckett, rh Margaret Byers, rh Stephen
Begg, Miss Anne Caborn, rh Richard
Bell, Sir Stuart Cairns, David
Benn, rh Hilary Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth)
Benton, Joe (Booth) Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge)
Berry, Roger Campbell, Ronnie (Blyth V)
Betts, Clive Casale, Roger
Blackman, Liz Caton, Martin
Cawsey, Ian (Brigg) Hendrick, Mark
Challen, Colin Hepburn, Stephen
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Heppell, John
Chaytor, David Hermon, Lady
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Hesford, Stephen
Clark, Dr. Lynda (Edinburgh Hewitt, rh Ms Patricia
Pentlands) Heyes. David
Clark, Paul (Gillingham) Hood, Jimmy (Clydesdale)
Clarke, rh Charles (Norwich S) Hoon, rh Geoffrey
Clarke, rh Tom (Coatbridge & Hope, Phil (Corby)
Chryston) Howarth, rh Alan (Newport E)
Clelland, David Howarth, George (Knowsley N &
Coaker, Vernon Sefton E)
Coffey, Ms Ann Hoyle, Lindsay
Colman, Tony Hughes, Beverley (Stretford &
Cook, Frank (Stockton N) Urmston)
Cook, rh Robin (Livingston) Hughes, Kevin (Doncaster N)
Cooper, Yvette Humble, Mrs Joan
Cranston, Ross Hurst, Alan (Braintree)
Crausby, David Hutton, rh John
Cruddas, Jon Iddon, Dr. Brian
Cryer, Ann (Keighley) lllsley, Eric
Cryer, John (Hornchurch) Ingram, rh Adam
Cummings, John Irranca-Davies, Huw
Cunningham, rh Dr. Jack Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough)
(Copeland) Jamieson, David
Cunningham, Jim (Coventry S) Jenkins, Brian
Cunningham, Tony (Workington) Johnson, Alan (Hull W)
Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn
Dalyell, Tarn Hatfield)
Davey, Valerie (Bristol W) Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C)
David, Wayne Jones, Kevan (N Durham)
Davies, Geraint (Croydon C) Jones, Martyn (ClwydS)
Dean, Mrs Janet Jowell, rh Tessa
Dhanda, Parmjit Joyce, Eric (Falkirk W)
Dobbin, Jim (Heywood) Kaufman, rh Gerald
Dobson, rh Frank Keeble, Ms Sally
Donohoe, Brian H. Keen, Alan (Feltham)
Doran, Frank Kelly, Ruth (Bolton W)
Dowd, Jim (Lewisham W) Khabra, Piara S.
Drew, David (Stroud) Kidney, David
Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston) Kilfoyle, Peter
Efford, Clive King, Andy (Rugby)
Ennis, Jeff (Barnsley E) King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green &
Etherington, Bill Bow)
Farrelly, Paul Knight, Jim (S Dorset)
Field, rh Frank (Birkenhead) Kumar, Dr. Ashok
Fitzpatrick, Jim Ladyman, Dr. Stephen
Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna Lammy, David
Flint, Caroline Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Flynn, Paul (Newport W) Laxton, Bob (Derby N)
Foster, rh Derek Lazarowicz, Mark
Foster, Michael (Worcester) Lepper, David
Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings & Leslie, Christopher
Rye) Liddell, rh Mrs Helen
Foulkes, rh George Linton, Martin
Francis, Dr. Hywel Love, Andrew
Gapes, Mike (llfordS) Lucas, Ian (Wrexham)
Gardiner, Barry Lyons, John (Strathkelvin)
George, rh Bruce (Walsall S) McAvoy, Thomas
Gibson, Dr. Ian McCabe, Stephen
Gilroy, Linda McCartney, rh Ian
Godsiff, Roger McDonagh, Siobhain
Goggins, Paul MacDonald, Calum
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) MacDougall, John
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) McGuire, Mrs Anne
Grogan, John Mclsaac, Shona
Hain, rh Peter McKechin, Ann
Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale) McKenna, Rosemary
Hamilton, David (Midlothian) Mackinlay, Andrew
Hanson, David McNulty, Tony
Harman, rh Ms Harriet MacShane, Denis
Harris, Tom (Glasgow Cathcart) Mactaggart, Fiona
Healey, John McWalter, Tony
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N) McWilliam, John
Henderson, Ivan (Harwich) Mahmood, Khalid
Mallaber, Judy Russell, Ms Christine (City of
Mandelson, rh Peter Chester)
Mann, John (Bassetlaw) Ryan, Joan (Enfield N)
Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S) Salter, Martin
Marshall, David (Glasgow Savidge, Malcolm
Shettleston) Shaw, Jonathan
Martlew, Eric Sheerman, Barry
Meale, Alan (Mansfield) Sheridan, Jim
Merron, Gillian Simon, Sion (B'ham Erdington)
Michael, rh Alun Skinner, Dennis
Milburn, rh Alan Smith, rh Andrew (Oxford E)
Miliband, David Smith, Angela (Basildon)
Miller, Andrew Smith, Geraldine (Morecambe &
Moffatt, Laura Lunesdale)
Mole, Chris Smith, Jacqui (Redditch)
Moonie, Dr. Lewis Smith, Llew (Blaenau Gwent)
Moran, Margaret Squire, Rachel
Morley, Elliot Starkey, Dr. Phyllis
Morris, rh Estelle Steinberg, Gerry
Mountford, Kali Stewart, David (Inverness E &
Mullin, Chris Lochaber)
Munn, Ms Meg Stewart, Ian (Eccles)
Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck) Stinchcombe, Paul
Murphy, Jim (Eastwood) Stoate, Dr. Howard
Naysmith, Dr. Doug Strang, rh Dr. Gavin
O'Brien, Bill (Normanton) Straw, rh Jack
O'Brien, Mike (N Warks) Stringer, Graham
O'Hara, Edward Stuart, Ms Gisela
Olner, Bill Sutcliffe, Gerry
Organ, Diana Tami, Mark (Alyn)
Osborne, Sandra (Ayr) Taylor, Dari (Stockton S)
Owen, Albert Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Palmer, Dr. Nick Thomas, Gareth (Harrow W)
Pearson, Ian Timms, Stephen
Perham, Linda Tipping, Paddy
Picking, Anne Todd, Mark (S Derbyshire)
Pickthall, Colin Touhig, Don (Islwyn)
Pike, Peter (Burnley) Trickett, Jon
Plaskitt, James Turner, Dennis (Wolverh'ton SE)
Pollard, Kerry Turner, Dr. Desmond (Brighton Kemptown)
Pond, Chris (Gravesham) Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Pope, Greg (Hyndburn) Twigg, Derek (Halton)
Pound, Stephen Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham Tynan, Bill (Hamilton S)
E) Walley, Ms Joan
Prentice, Gordon (Pendle) Ward, Claire
Prescott, rh John Watson, Tom (W Bromwich E)
Primarolo, rh Dawn Watts, David
Prosser, Gwyn White, Brian
Purchase, Ken Whitehead, Dr. Alan
Purnell, James Wicks, Malcolm
Quinn, Lawrie Williams, Betty (Conwy)
Rapson, Syd (Portsmouth N) Wills, Michael
Raynsford, rh Nick Winnick, David
Reed, Andy (Loughborough) Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster
Reid, rh Dr. John (Hamilton N & C)
Bellshill) Woolas, Phil
Robertson, John (Glasgow Worthington, Tony
Anniesland) Wright, Anthony D. (Gt
Robinson, Geoffrey (Coventry Yarmouth)
NW) Wright, David (Telford)
Rooney, Terry Wyatt, Derek
Ross, Ernie (Dundee W)
Roy, Frank (Motherwell) Tellers for the Noes:
Ruane, Chris Mr. Fraser Kemp and
Ruddock, Joan Charlotte Atkins

Question accordingly negatived.

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