New Clause 12 — Restrictions relating to petitions and ballots

Orders of the Day — Education Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 11:00 pm on 6 February 2002.

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'After section 106 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 there is inserted—

"106A Restrictions relating to petitions and ballots

Where a petition of parents has been initiated, or a ballot held, and no change to admissions arrangements has been agreed, no further ballot may take place within a period of six years from the initiation of the petition.".'.—[Mr. Damian Green.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Motion made, and Question put, That the clause be added to the Bill:—

The House divided: Ayes 184, Noes 293.

Division number 160 Orders of the Day — Education Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — New Clause 12 — Restrictions relating to petitions and ballots

Aye: 184 MPs

No: 293 MPs

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Question accordingly negatived.