[Sir Michael Lord in the Chair]

– in the House of Commons at 9:30 am on 12 May 2006.

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Photo of Andrew Dismore Andrew Dismore Labour, Hendon 9:30, 12 May 2006

I beg to move, That the House do sit in private.

Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 163 (Motion to sit in private):—

The House divided: Ayes 0, Noes 83.

Division number 230 Correction — [Sir Michael Lord in the Chair]

Aye: 0 MPs

No: 83 MPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

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No: A-Z by last name

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Question accordingly negatived.

Photo of Christopher Chope Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch 9:44, 12 May 2006

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. My right hon. Friend Mr. Forth has asked me to apologise to the House on his behalf for his inability to be here today to resume his Third Reading speech. As some hon. Members may know, he has not been very well over the past few days. Indeed, he has been under the weather, but he assures us that it has nothing to do with climate change.

Mr. Deputy Speaker:

I am not sure whether that is a matter for the Chair or not, but I am sure that we all wish the right hon. Gentleman well; his presence will be greatly missed this Friday.