House of Commons debates
Friday, 15 July 1994

• Preamble (0 speeches)
  The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
• Prayers (0 speeches)
  [MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
• Petitions (0 speeches)
  • Sorting Office (Abbey Wood) (1 speech)
    I have a petition which was signed over the past weekend by more than 1,800 residents of Abbey Wood who are concerned that cost cutting has been put before public service. The petition Sheweth...
  • Toxocariasis (1 speech)
    I have the privilege to present a petition on behalf of my constituent Mrs. Debbie March, whose son Eric was blinded as a result of toxocariasis. He is one of about 100 children who suffer from...
• Orders of the Day — Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Pollution) Bill (0 speeches)
  Lords amendments considered.
  • Clause 1 (42 speeches)
    SALVAGE CONVENTION, 1989 TO HAVE FORCE OF LAW
  • Clause 3 (0 speeches)
  • Amendments as to Powers of Implementation (1 speech)
    Lords amendment: No. 2, in page 2, line 43, leave out from ("section") to ("shall") and insert— ("(a) may make provision corresponding to the provision authorised for an Order by paragraphs...
  • Clause 4 (0 speeches)
  • Prevention of Pollution from Ships: Further Power to Implement International Agreements (3 speeches)
    Lords amendment: No. 3, in page 3, line 22, at end insert— ("and provision authorising the making of regulations authorises the amendment or revocation of regulations made by virtue of...
  • Clause 5 (0 speeches)
  • Liability and Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage: 1992 Protocols (4 speeches)
    Lords amendment: No. 4, in page 3, line 37, leave out from beginning to ("and") in line 42 and insert— (a) the word "1984" shall be omitted from the section 4A(1) of the 1974 Act and the...
• Orders of the Day — Disabled People (Consultation) (49 speeches)
  11 am
• Orders of the Day — Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Bill [Lords] (22 speeches)
  Not amended (in the Standing Committee), considered; reported. without amendment.
• Orders of the Day — Marriage Bill (30 speeches)
  Not amended (in the Standing Committee), considered; reported, without amendment.
• Orders of the Day — Sale of Goods (Amendment) Bill [Lords] (5 speeches)
  As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered; reported, without amendment.
• Orders of the Day — Sports (Discrimination) Bill (3 speeches)
  Order read for consideration, as amended (in the Standing Committee).
• Orders of the Day — Energy Conservation Bill (0 speeches)
  Not amended(in the Standing Committee), further considered.
  • New clause 2 (0 speeches)
  • Commencement (4 speeches)
    'This Act, except sections 4 and 5, shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and different days may be appointed for different provisions, different...
• Orders of the Day — Remaining Private Members' Bills (0 speeches)
  • Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill (1 speech)
    Order read for further consideration, as amended (in the Standing Committee).
  • Assistance for Local Authority Leaseholders Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Water Charges (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Public Records (Amendment) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Social Security Regulations (Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Trade Descriptions (Amendment) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Marriage (Amendment) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Hereditary Peers (Democratic Rights) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Homicide (Defence of Provocation) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Contaminated Land (Remediation) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Horses (Protective Headgear for Young Riders) (Amendment) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Tampons (Safety) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Regulation of Diet Industry Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Nursery Education (Assessment of Need) Bill (1 speech)
    Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Second Reading [18 February].
  • Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Freedom to Roam (Access to the Countryside) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Children Act 1989 (Prohibition of Corporal Punishment) Amendment Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Fine Defaulters (Restriction of Power to Imprison) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Treasure Bill [Lords] (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Pardon for Soldiers of the Great War Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Water (Domestic Disconnections) Bill (1 speech)
    Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Second Reading [25 February].
  • Public Conveniences (No. 2) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Unfair Dismissal (Insolvency of Employer) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Trade Boycotts Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
  • Public Inquiries (Improved Procedures) Bill (1 speech)
    Order for Second Reading read.
• Orders of the Day — Business of the House (4 speeches)
  Ordered,That, at the sitting on Tuesday 19th July, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 14 (Exempted business), the Speaker shall put the Questions on the Motions in the names of...
• Orders of the Day — Palestinian Refugees (Lebanon) (6 speeches)
  Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Robert G. Hughes.]