The House met at half-past Two o'clock.

1    Banking Bill,—Mr Roger Gale reported from the Banking Bill Committee, That it had gone through the Bill and made Amendments thereunto.

Memoranda (reported on 21st October and 11th and 13th November) to be printed.

Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee, to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [170].

Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.

2    Political Parties and Elections Bill,—Sir Nicholas Winterton reported certain Memoranda from the Political Parties and Elections Bill Committee.

Memoranda to lie upon the Table and to be printed.

3    Northern Ireland Grand Committee,—Mr Peter Atkinson reported from the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, That it had considered the matter of organised crime in Northern Ireland, referred to it on 6th November.

Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee to lie upon the Table.

4    Message from the Lords,—A Message was brought from the Lords as follows:

The Lords agree, without Amendment, to certain Amendments made by this House to the Climate Change Bill [Lords]; they agree to an Amendment made by this House with an Amendment, to which they desire the concurrence of this House; they agree to an Amendment made by this House, with Amendments in lieu of the words so left out of the Bill, to which they desire the concurrence of this House; and they disagree to certain other Amendments made by this House, but propose Amendments in lieu thereof, to which they desire the concurrence of this House.

The Lords have agreed to the Planning Bill, with Amendments, to which they desire the concurrence of this House.

5    Climate Change Bill,—Lords Amendments in lieu of, or to, certain Commons Amendments to the Climate Change Bill [Lords] printed pursuant to Standing Orders Nos. 57A (Bills brought from the Lords) and 78 (Lords amendments) on 17th November [Bill 169].

6    Planning Bill,—Lords Amendments to the Planning Bill to be considered to-morrow; and to be printed [Bill 171].

Ordered, That the Explanatory Notes relating to the Lords Amendments to the Planning Bill be printed [Bill 171-EN].

7    Torture (Damages) Bill [Lords],—The Torture (Damages) Bill [Lords] was read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time on Tuesday 25th November and to be printed [Bill 172].

8    Energy Bill [Ways and Means] (No. 2),—Resolved, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Energy Bill, it is expedient to authorise the levying of charges by virtue of the Act by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority in connection with payments relating to the renewable generation of heat.—(Mr Mike O'Brien.)

9    Energy Bill (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Energy Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 22nd January 2008 (Energy Bill (Programme))—

Consideration of Lords Amendments

1. Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion relating to Energy Bill [Ways and Means] (No. 2).

Subsequent stages

2. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any further question being put.

3. The proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.

10    Energy Bill,—The House, according to Order, proceeded to consider the Lords Amendments to the Energy Bill.

Lords Amendments Nos. 1 to 41 were agreed to.

Lords Amendment No. 42.

An Amendment ((a)) was proposed to the Lords Amendment, in line, 11, to leave out the word 'may' and insert the words 'shall within 12 months of Royal Assent', instead thereof.—(Alan Simpson.)

And the Question being proposed, That the Amendment be made:—The Amendment was, by leave of the House, withdrawn.

Another Amendment ((b)) was proposed to the Lords Amendment, in line 14, to leave out the words 'financial incentives' and insert the word 'payment', instead thereof.—(Charles Hendry.)

And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made;

Tellers for the Ayes, Jeremy Wright, James Duddridge: 220.

Tellers for the Noes, Helen Jones, Ms Dawn Butler: 288.

Amendment ((g)) was made to the Lords Amendment.

Another Amendment ((f)) was proposed to the Lords Amendment, in line 76, to leave out the words 'with an electrical capacity of 50 kilowatts or less'.—(Charles Hendry.)

And the Question being put, That the Amendment be made;

Tellers for the Ayes, Jeremy Wright, James Duddridge: 222.

Tellers for the Noes, Helen Jones, Ms Dawn Butler: 286.

The Lords Amendment, as amended, was agreed to, the Commons being willing to waive their privileges in respect of the Lords Amendment.

Lords Amendments Nos. 43 to 64, were agreed to, the Commons being willing to waive their privileges in respect of the Lords Amendments Nos. 43, 44, 55 to 57 and 63.

Lords Amendment No. 65.

An Amendment ((a)) was proposed to the Lords Amendment, in line 3, to leave out the word 'may' and insert the words 'shall within 12 months of Royal Assent', instead thereof.—(Alan Simpson.)

And the Question being proposed, That the Amendment be made:—The Amendment was, by leave of the House, withdrawn.

The Lords Amendment was agreed to, the Commons being willing to waive their privileges in respect of the Lords Amendment.

Lords Amendments Nos. 66 to 105 were agreed to, the Commons being willing to waive their privileges in respect of Lords Amendment No. 86.

Title accordingly amended, as follows: A Bill to make provision relating to gas importation and storage; to make provision in relation to electricity generated from renewable sources; to make provision relating to electricity transmission; to make provision about payments to small-scale generators of low-carbon electricity; to make provision about the decommissioning of energy installations and wells; to make provision about the management and disposal of waste produced during the operation of nuclear installations; to make provision relating to petroleum licences; to make provision about third party access to oil and gas infrastructure and modifications of pipelines; to make provision about reports relating to energy matters; to make provision about the duties of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority; to make provision about payments in respect of the renewable generation of heat; to make provision relating to gas meters and electricity meters and provision relating to electricity safety; to make provision about the security of equipment, software and information relating to nuclear matters; and for connected purposes.

11    Climate Change Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2),—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions), That the following provisions shall apply to the Climate Change Bill [Lords] for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 9th June 2008 (Climate Change Bill [Lords] (Programme)):

Consideration of Lords Message

1. Any Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

2. Proceedings on that Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion two hours after their commencement at this day's sitting.

Subsequent stages

3. Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put.

4. Proceedings on any further Message shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.

12    Climate Change Bill [Lords],—The House, pursuant to Order [this day], proceeded to consider the Lords Amendments in lieu of, or to, certain of the Amendments made by this House to the Climate Change Bill [Lords].

Resolved, That this House does not insist on its Amendment No. 7 and agrees with Lords Amendments Nos. 7A and 7B in lieu thereof.—(Joan Ruddock.)

Resolved, That this House agrees with Lords Amendments Nos.17A and 17B in lieu of the words left out of the Bill by its Amendment No. 17.—(Joan Ruddock.)

Resolved, That this House agrees with Lords Amendment No. 43A to its Amendment No. 43.—(Joan Ruddock.)

Resolved, That this House does not insist on its Amendment No. 48 and agrees with Lords Amendment No. 48A in lieu thereof, the Commons being willing to waive its privileges in respect of the Lords Amendment.—(Joan Ruddock.)

13    Local Loans,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Local Loans (Increase of Limit) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 15th October, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.

14    International Immunities and Privileges,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft International Organization for Migration (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 23rd October, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.

15    European Communities,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) (2006 International Tropical Timber Agreement) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 23rd October, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.

16    Civil Contingencies,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), That the draft Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Amendment of List of Responders) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 29th October, be approved—(Mr Dave Watts):—It was agreed to.

17    'Debate Europe' and Communicating Europe in Partnership,—A Motion was made, and the Question being put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees), That this House takes note of Commission documents 13829/07 and Addenda 1 to 3 (Communicating Europe in Partnership) and 8163/08 (Debate Europe); recognises the importance of communicating effectively with European citizens; and welcomes the measures taken to further improve the co-ordination of the European Union's work on communicating with the public—(Mr Dave Watts);

Tellers for the Ayes, Ms Diana R. Johnson, Mr Dave Watts: 305.

Tellers for the Noes, James Duddridge, Jeremy Wright: 127.

18    Public Petition,—A Public Petition from David Head, residents of Daws Heath, Hadleigh, Thundersley and others relating to planning and development (Essex) was presented and read.

19    Adjournment.

Subject: NHS services for secondary breast cancer patients (Mrs Linda Riordan).

Resolved, That this House do now adjourn.—(Ms Diana R. Johnson.)

And accordingly, the House, having continued to sit till two minutes to Nine o'clock, adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 8.58 p.m.

Michael J. Martin

Speaker

Mr Speaker will take the Chair at half-past Eleven o'clock.

APPENDIX I

Papers presented or laid upon the Table:

Papers subject to Affirmative Resolution:

1    Companies,—Draft Companies (Disclosure of Address) Regulations 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum and Impact Assessment [by Command] [Mr Pat McFadden].

Papers subject to Negative Resolution:

2    Income Tax,—Taxation of Pension Schemes (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2990), dated 17th November 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Ian Pearson].

3    Local Government,—Case Tribunals (England) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2938), dated 13th November 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Hazel Blears].

4    Pensions,—Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2942), dated 13th November 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Mr Secretary Hutton].

5    Private International Law,—Law Applicable to Non-Contractual Obligations (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2986), dated 12th November 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Secretary Jack Straw].

6    Taxes,—Taxes (Fees for Payment by Internet) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2991), dated 17th November 2008 [by Act], with an Explanatory Memorandum [by Command] [Stephen Timms].

Other Paper:

7    Severn Bridges,—Report and Accounts for Severn River Crossing plc for 2007 [by Act] [Secretary Geoff Hoon].

APPENDIX II

Reports from Select Committees

1    Business and Enterprise,—(1) Departmental Annual Report and Scrutiny of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Fourteenth Report from the Business and Enterprise Committee, with a Memorandum; to be printed, with the Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee relating to the Report [No. 1116]; and

(2) Pub Companies: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Committee; to be printed [No. 1183-i]

[Peter Luff].

2    Culture, Media and Sport,—Commercial Operations of the BBC: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee; to be printed [No. 1166-ii] [Mr John Whittingdale].

3    Defence,—Defence Equipment: (1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Defence Committee; to be printed [No. 1198-i]; and

(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published

[Mr James Arbuthnot].

4    Environmental Audit,—Reducing CO2 and other emissions from shipping:

(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Environmental Audit Committee; to be printed [No. 1117-iii]; and

(2) Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published

[Joan Walley].

5    Home Affairs,—Monitoring of UK Border Agency: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 1192-i] [Keith Vaz].

6    Human Rights,—(1) UN Disability Rights Convention: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Joint Committee on Human Rights; to be printed [1204-i];

(2) Human Rights issues relating to the Home Office: Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published;

(3) Pre-legislative scrutiny: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published; and

(4) Use of restraint in secure training centres: Memorandum laid before the Committee; to be published

[Mr Andrew Dismore].

7    International Development,—DFID and China: Minutes of Evidence taken before the International Development Committee; to be printed [No. 596-iii] [Malcolm Bruce].

8    Justice,—Justice Reinvestment: Minutes of Evidence taken before the Justice Committee; to be printed [No. 425-ix] [Sir Alan Beith].

9    Treasury,—Banking Crisis: (1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Treasury Committee; to be printed [No. 1167-iii]; and

(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee; to be published

[John McFall].

10    Welsh Affairs,—The provision of cross-border public services for Wales:

(1) Minutes of Evidence taken before the Welsh Affairs Committee; to be printed [No. 401-xv]; and

(2) Memoranda laid before the Committee, to be published

[Dr Hywel Francis].

[W.H., No. 106]

Minutes of Proceedings of the Sitting in Westminster Hall

The sitting began at half-past Nine o'clock.

Subjects:

Government policy on people with strokes (Mr Graham Allen).

Regional broadcasting (Paul Rowen).

Consular support to UK nationals and the case of April Nord (Mr Eric Illsley).

Digital broadcasting and the use of relays in West Dorset (Mr Oliver Letwin).

Mobility component of disability living allowance (Mr Martin Caton).

Resolved, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mark Tami.)

And accordingly the sitting was adjourned till to-morrow.

[Adjourned at 1.51 p.m.

Sir Alan Haselhurst

Deputy Speaker