Opposition Day — 16th Allotted Day – in the House of Commons at 9:49 pm on 30 June 2008.
That the draft Appeals from the Upper Tribunal to the Court of Appeal Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4th June, be approved.
That the draft First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4th June, be approved.
That the draft Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 4th June, be approved.— [Mr. Watts.]
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