(Except clauses 1, 4, 5, 9, 14, 22, 42, 56, 57, 124, 130 to 135, 138, 139, 148 and 184 and schedules 5, 6, 19 and 25, and any new clauses and schedules tabled by Friday 9th May 2003 relating to excise duty on spirits or R&D tax credits for oil exploration.)
Finance Bill
8:55 am
Mr David Wilshire (Spelthorne, Conservative)
On a point of order, Sir Nicholas. I noted the words ''a tough Chairman'', so it is sensible to inquire whether gentlemen may remove their jackets. I would not wish to offend you on day one.
While raising that point of order, could I, through you, Sir Nicholas, inquire of the Paymaster General whether the significance of the red boxes is that they are Labour boxes, or is she celebrating Bristol City football club and its tragic loss to Cardiff this week?