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

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Postal Services Bill, it is expedient to authorise-

(1) the imposition of charges to corporation tax and stamp duty land tax in connection with the restructuring of the Royal Mail group,

(2) the making of provision in connection with the restructuring of the Royal Mail Pension Plan,

(3) the imposition of charges on providers of postal services and users of such services by the Office of Communications, and

(4) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund. -(Mr Newmark.)

Question agreed to.