Associated British Ports (No. 2) Bill (By Order)

Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 8:03 pm on 11 May 1988.

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Photo of Mr Michael Brown Mr Michael Brown , Brigg and Cleethorpes 8:03, 11 May 1988

I am anxious to make progress, because I am aware that the Bill evokes a certain amount of passion among Opposition Members. I am acutely aware of the fact that many hon. Members wish to catch your eye, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I have a responsibility on behalf of the promoters—and as the hon. Member whose constituency will benefit from the provisions of the Bill—to set out the technical matters that the Bill raises, as well as other matters that may touch on the constituencies of other hon. Members.

Clause 19 requires Associated British Ports to pay all the expenses of the promotion of the Bill and enables it to do so out of revenue. These clauses are standard provisions that are normal in a private Bill.