Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [ Lords] (Money)

Bill Presented — Dementia Strategy Bill – in the House of Commons at 3:15 pm on 17 March 2010.

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Queen's recommendation signified.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52)(1)(a),

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [ Lords], it is expedient to authorise-

(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under the Act, and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.- (Mr. Watts.)

Question agreed to.

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