Transport Bill — Parliamentary approval of transfer scheme — 9 May 2000

(2) No such motion shall be moved by or on behalf of the Secretary of State unless at least seven days before the date on which the motion is to be debated by either House of Parliament he has caused a report to be laid before both Houses which--

(a) sets out the progress which has been made in respect of any project for the development of facilities connected with national air traffic services which was commissioned by the transferor before the date on which this Act received Royal Assent; and

(b) confirms that the Treasury have given their consent to the proposed transfer.'.-- [Mr. Dalyell.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Motion made, and Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:--

The House proceeded to a Division.

The House having divided: Ayes 244, Noes 310.

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