HL Deb 27 June 1978 vol 394 cc286-90

[Nos. 67 to 96.]

Schedule 5, page 114, line 33, at end insert—

'The Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1974

In Article 2(2) for the definition of "the Juries Officer" substitute the following definitions— division" means a county court division within the meaning of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959; the Juries Officer" in relation to a division means such officer of the Northern Ireland Court Services as the Lord Chancellor may designate to be the Juries Officer for that division.

In Article 4(2) for the words from the beginning to "area who" substitute the words "The Chief Electoral Officer shall arrange to be sent to the Juries Officer for each division a list of those persons selected who reside in the division and the Juries Officer".

In Article 4(3)(b), (6) (where it first occurs) and (9)(c) and Article 5(3) for the word "area" substitute the word "division".

In Articles 4(4) and (5) for the words "Area Provisional Jurors List" substitute the words "list referred to in paragraph (2)".

In Articles 4(5), (6) and (7) and 5(3) and (4) for the word "Area" wherever it occurs substitute the word "Divisional".

In Schedule 2—

(a) at the end of the entry relating to officers of the Northern Ireland Office add the words "and officers of the Lord Chancellor's Office certified by the Lord Chancellor to be so engaged";

(b) after that entry insert— Members of the Northern Ireland Court Service.";

(c) after the entry relating to members and staff of the Police Authority for Northern Ireland insert— Members and staff of the Police Complaints Board for Northern Ireland";

(d) after the entry relating to persons in the Northern Ireland Civil Service insert— The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland and persons appointed to assist him.".'

Page 115, line 30, at end insert—

'The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

In Articles 5, 6(2) and 8(3) for the words "county court or of the High Court" substitute the words "Crown Court".

In Articles 6(4) and 7(2) for the words "Court of Criminal Appeal" wherever they occur substitute the words "Court of Appeal".'

Schedule 6, page 119, line 35, at end insert 'and shall not, in relation to any such person, have power to make any such direction as is referred to in section 71(4)'.

Schedule 7, page 120, line 53, column 3, leave out "4" and insert "14".

Page 123, line 49, at end insert—

"Section 112."

Page 126, line 25, at end insert—

'14 Geo. 6c. 37. The Maintenance Orders Act 1950.' Section 13(2).

Schedule 7, page 126, line 52, after 'sections' insert '30,'

Schedule 7, page 128, line 8, at end insert—

'1977c. 38. The Administration of Justice Act 1977. In Part III of Schedule 2, paragraph 12.'

Schedule 7, page 129, line 13, at end insert—

'14 & 15 Geo. 5c 21 (N.I.) The Industrial Assurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1924. Section 7(1)(c).'

Schedule 7, page 129, line 45, at end insert—

'4 & 5 Geo.6c. 9 (N.I.) The Prevention of Fraud (Investments) Act (Northern Ireland) 1940. Section 4(3).'

Schedule 7, page 130, line 15 leave out 'In section 21(6)' and insert—

'In section 21—

  1. (a) in subsection (1) the word "fees";
  2. (b) in subsection (2), paragraph (b);
  3. (c) in subsection (6)'

Schedule 7, page 130, line 41, column 3, leave out Section 36(2)'

Schedule 7, page 130, leave out line 43 and insert "appointed day," "council," "county," "maintenance and equipment," "Ministry" and "Minister".'

Schedule 7, page 131, column 3, leave out lines 4 to 12 and insert—

Schedule 7, page 131, leave out line 21 and insert—

Schedule 7, page 131, line 34, after (c)' insert 'and (e)(ii).

In section 148 the words from "and all orders as to fees" to "as to costs or fees" and the words "costs and fees".'

Schedule 7, page 131, line 39, at end insert 'and in the definition of "prescribed" the words "or by regulations made under subsection (10) of section one hundred and eight,".'

Schedule 7, page 131, leave out line 41, and insert—

'Schedules 1 and 3.'

Schedule 7, page 132, column 3, leave out line 8 and insert—

'Sections 4 and 5.

In section 7 the words from "so, however, that" to the end.

Section 8.

In section 13(2) the words ", subject to section 3(4),".'

Schedule 7, page 132, leave out lines 12 to 17 and insert—

'In section 23—

  1. (a) subsection (3);
  2. (b) in subsection (7) the words "or (3)" and "and fees";
  3. (c) subsections (8) and (9).

In section 24(a) the word "fees".

In section 25(1) the words "of the Ministry".

Section 25(3).

In section 26(1) the words "and fees".'

Schedule 7, page 132, line 28, at end insert—

'Section 151.

In section 152(1)(b) the words beginning to "section 151(3)".'

Schedule 7, page 132, line 34, at end insert—

'In Schedule 6, the entries relating to the Education Act (Northern Ireland) 1947, the National Assistance Act (Northern Ireland) 1948 and the Road Traffic Act (Northern Ireland) 1955.'

Schedule 7, page 132, line 47, at end insert—

'1968 c. 6 (N.I.) The Insurance Companies Act (Northern Ireland) 1968. Section 55(2). So much of Schedule 5 as relates to section 7(l)(c) of the Industrial Assurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1924.'

Schedule 7, page 133, column 3, leave out lines 19 to 22 and insert—

'Sections 5 to 7.

In section 18 the words "fixed by regulations".

In section 19(1) the words "so fixed".

Section 30.

In section 40(3) the words "and approved by the Ministry of Finance".

In section 43(4)(a) the words "a judge of".

In section 52(1)(b) the words "a judge of" and "judge or".

In sections 52(3), 56(2) and 70(2) the words "a judge of".

Section 62(c).

In section 91 the words "a judge of" where they twice occur and the words "judge or".

In sections 92(1) and 94 the words "a judge of".

In section 113(1) the words "appointed under section 3(2)".

In section 114(1) the words "or regulations".

In section 116(1) the words "a judge of".

Sections 118 and 119.

In section 129(1)—

  1. (a) in the definition of "court" the words "a judge of";
  2. (b) the definitions of "the Minister", "the Ministry" and "regulations".

Section 133(2).'

Schedule 7, page 133, line 27, at end insert—

'1970 c. 2 (N.I.). The Road Traffic Act (Northern Ireland) 1970. Section 87(2).
1971 c. 30 (N.I.). The Payments for Debt (Emergency Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 1971. In section 9(2) the words "a judge of". Section 13(1). Section 14.
In section 17(1) and (2) the words "subject to subsection (3)" Section 17(3).'.

Schedule 7, page 134, line 13, after '1964' insert ', Schedule 2 to the children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968'

Schedule 7, page 134, line 22, leave out from '1959' to end of line 24 and insert', the Magistrates' Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 and the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968'.

Schedule 7, page 134, line 39, after '49' insert ',57(d)'

Schedule 7, page 134, line 48, at end insert—

'S.I. 1975/1503 (N.I. 15). The Social Security pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1975. In Schedule 5, paragraph 4.

Schedule 7, page 134, line 57, at end insert—

'S.I. 1977/1251 (N.I. 18). The Fatal Accidents (Northern Ireland) Order 1977. In Schedule 1, paragraph 4.'

Lord MELCHETT

My Lords, I beg to move that this House doth agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 67 to 96 en bloc. Amendments Nos. 67, 68, 70, 77, 79, 82, 83, 86, 88, 91, 95 and 96 make purely consequential drafting or minor technical changes to the Bill and the remaining Amendments are consequential on Amendments already accepted by your Lordships' House.

Moved, That this House doth agree with the Commons in the said Amendments.—(Lord Melchett.)