Thursday, 9 April 1987
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Order. I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts: 1. Animals (Scotland) Act 19872. Broadcasting...
Orders for Second Reading read.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will initiate a study on the long-term effects of toxic waste in Lough Neagh.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met the chairman of the Eastern health board to discuss accident and emergency services in Belfast.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what meetings he has had with the Irish Government since their general election.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on his policy towards the future of electricity generation in Northern Ireland.
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what reports he has received from the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary regarding murders of members of the terrorist organisation...
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has yet received proposals from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive concerning district heating schemes on the Cromac estate, and the...
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on cross-border security in the Province.
asked the Prime Minister if she will list her official engagements for Thursday 9 April 1987.
May I ask the Leader of the House to state the Business for the week after the Easter Adjournment?
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the future defence requirement for support helicopters and the orders that I intend to place with Westland plc. The services...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 20, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 20, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
Ordered, That the Colleges of Education (Scotland) Regulations 1987 (S.I., 1987, No. 309), be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.;—[Mr. Malone.]
As amended (in the Standing Committee), considered.
'(1) Within twelve months of the enactment of this Act, the practice of poinding and warrant sales in connection with domestic debt shall be completely abolished and the Secretary of State shall...
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 5, line 1, leave out from first 'arrestment' to 'has' in line 2.
I beg to move amendment No. 4, in page 25, line 25, leave out from 'except' to end of line 27 and insert 'in the case where an auction room or suitable alternative premises is not available in...
I beg to move amendment No. 5, in page 37, line 16, after 'recalled', insert 'or abandoned by the creditor.'.
I beg to move amendment No. 6, in page 37, line 38, after '(1)' insert 'Subject to subsection 6(a) below'.
I beg to move amendment No. 14, in page 57, line 23, at end insert 'or'.
I beg to move, amendment No. 17, in page 73, line 41, after first 'debt', insert '(other than an auction under section 23(5) of the Conveyancing (Scotland) Act 1924)'.
Considered in Committee.
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 1, line 15, after 'and', insert `subject to subsection (1A) below,'.
I beg to move amendment No. 5, in page 4, line 15, after 'period', insert 'which are not renewable' Liverpool pilots have been concerned that their licences, which are renewed annually, may be...
Mr. Spicer: I beg to move amendment No. 16, in page 5, line 24, after 'above', insert 'who is not already employed by it under such a contract'. In a few ports, again in Orkney and Shetland,...
I beg to move amendment No. 22, in page 6, line 15, after 'employment' insert 'or contract of services'.
I beg to move amendment No. 32, in page 7, line 17, leave out 'is satisfied that it is suitable for use as a pilot boat' and insert 'complies with regulations for such boats made by the Secretary...
I beg to move amendment No. 33, in page 7, line 37, after 'apply' insert `to ships of less than 20 metres in length or'.
Ordered, That, at this day's sitting, the Pilotage Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour. —[Mr. Neubert.]
Again considered in Committee.
I beg to move amendment No. 38, in page 8, line 11, leave out 'shall' and insert 'may'.
Amendment propose: No. 41, in page 9, line 31, at end insert `or the ship does not arrive or depart at the notified time,. —[Mr. Michael Spicer.]
Amendments made: No. 46, in page 11, line 12, after `authority', insert— `(cc) there is any person who carries on harbour operations in a harbour (within the meaning of the Harbours Act...
Amendments made: No. 48, in page 11, line 49, after '(c)', insert `, (cc).'
I beg to move amendment No. 51, in page 14, line 14, leave out 'a ship or'.
Amendments made, No. 54, in page 18, line 8, leave out `the relevant' and insert 'any'.
Amendment proposed, No. 66, in page 19, line 37, at beginning insert '(a)'. —(Mr. Michael Spicer.]
Amendments made, No. 72, in page 21, line 40, after second `to', insert 'or for the benefit of.
Amendments made, No. 78, in page 26, line 8, at end insert 'and any order made under section 1(3) or (4) of this Act by virtue of the said section 13'.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Lightbown]
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