Competition Bill [Lords] — General Exclusions — 8 Jul 1998

I beg to move amendment No. 69, in page 53, line 38, leave out 'which'.

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Alan Haselhurst):

With this, it will be convenient to discuss Government amendments Nos. 70 to 72, 11, 16, 26, 15, 28 to 32, and 38.

I beg to move amendment No. 6, in page 53, leave out lines 44 to 49.

Mr. Deputy Speaker:

With this, it will be convenient to discuss amendment No. 51, in page 54, line 37, leave out from beginning of line to end of line 6 on page 55.

It being Ten o'clock, the debate stood adjourned.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business),

That, at this day's sitting, the Competition Bill [Lords] may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.-- [Mr. Betts.]

Question agreed to.

As amended (in the Standing Committee), again considered.

Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.

Question put, That the amendment be made:--

The House divided: Ayes 117, Noes 291.

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