Scotland Bill

Baroness D'Souza Excerpts

Thursday 2nd February 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Wallace of Tankerness]

I concur with the noble and learned Lord and perhaps we will have a bigger attendance, although that should not in any way diminish the quality of the contributions we have had this evening, because these are important issues. With these words, perhaps we can confirm that Clause 17 will not stand part of the Bill.

[The Lord Speaker (Baroness D'Souza)]

My Lords, for the avoidance of doubt the Question is that Clause 17 stand part of the Bill. As many as are of that opinion will say Content; the contrary Not-Content.

[Noble Lords]

Not Content.

[The Lord Speaker]

The Not-Contents have it.

Clause 17 disagreed.

Amendments 40 and 41 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.

[The Lord Speaker]

In Clause 18, Amendments 42 and 43 not moved?

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock]

Not moved.

[The Lord Speaker]

The Question is that Clause 18 stand part of the Bill. As many as are of that opinion will say Content.

[Noble Lords]

Content.

--- Later in debate ---

[The Lord Speaker]

The contrary Not-Content. The Contents have it.

Clause 18 agreed.