HL Deb 08 November 1999 vol 606 cc1214-5

46 Clause 60, leave out Clause 60.

The Commons disagreed to this amendment for the following reason—

46A Because it would alter the financial arrangements made by the Commons, and the Commons do not offer any further Reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed sufficient

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do not insist on their Amendment No. 46 to which the Commons have disagreed for their reason numbered 46A.

Moved, That the House do not insist on their Amendment No 46 to which the Commons have disagreed for their reason numbered 46A. —(Baroness Hollis of Heigham.)

Lord Higgins

My Lords, we debated this matter at considerable length at earlier stages of the Bill. We certainly remain of the view that the arguments that we put forward then are justified. None the less, I think it is right that the Commons should concentrate on the two Motions which we have just passed. Therefore, I do not wish to oppose what the noble Baroness has just said.

On Question, Motion agreed to.