Treasury Spending: Grants to Devolved Institutions

I appreciate the hon. Gentleman’s point, and I have every confidence that the defibrillators—I do wish that the hon. Gentleman had not asked me to say that difficult word at this time. I am confident that the important machines to which the hon. Gentleman refers are in perfect working order.

Business of the House

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order 15(1)(a)) ,

That, at this day’s sitting, the Second Reading of the Voyeurism (Offences) (No.2) Bill may be taken, though opposed, at any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply.— (Chris Heaton-Harris.)

Question agreed to.

House of Commons Members’ Fund

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 16(1) ,

That the Rt Hon The Lord Lilley, David Mowat and Ian Blackford be discharged as Trustees of the House of Commons Members’ Fund and Eric Martlew, Peter Grant, Charles Walker and Anne Main be appointed as Trustees in pursuance of Part 1, Section 2 of the House of Commons Members’ Fund Act 2016. —(Andrea Leadsom.)

Question agreed to.

Business without Debate

Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Orders Nos. 59(3) and 90(5)), That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Question agreed to.

Bill accordingly read a Second time.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 9(6),

That the public bill committee to which the Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill stands committed shall:

(1) have the power to send for persons, papers and records, and

(2) have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets. —(Chris Heaton-Harris.)

Question agreed to.

Delegated Legislation