Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),
Social Security
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Mr Dunne.)
Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Order 2012, which was laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Mr Dunne.)
Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),
Education
That the draft Schools (Specification and Disposal of Articles) Regulations 2012, which were laid before this House on 19 January, be approved.—(Mr Dunne.)
Question agreed to.
European Union documents
Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119(11)),
Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Activities
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 16175/11 and Addenda 1 to 4, relating to a Draft Regulation on the safety of offshore oil and gas prospection, exploration and production activities; supports the Government’s view that the UK has a proven, robust offshore environmental and safety regime; and further supports the Government’s intention to negotiate a legal instrument which ensures that high standards of health and safety and high levels of protection for the environment are maintained across Europe in respect of oil and gas operations, and that any new proposals do not negatively impact upon the present UK regime.—(Mr Dunne.)
The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred until Wednesday 7 March (Standing Order No. 41A).