House of Lords Journal

All statutory instruments laid before the House are accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum presented by command of Her Majesty, unless otherwise indicated.

Command Paper

The following paper was presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:

Contingent Liability—Minute from the Ministry of Defence concerning a contingent liability in respect of preparations for the Olympic Games. () (—)

Affirmative Instrument

The following instrument was laid before the House for approval by resolution:

Draft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2012, laid under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998.

Negative Instrument

The following instrument was laid before the House:

Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012, laid under the Health Act 2006. (1536)

Papers not subject to Parliamentary Proceedings

The following papers were laid before the House:

1 Report and Accounts for 2011–12 of the Export Credits Guarantee Department, laid under the Export and Investment Guarantees Act 1991.

2 Report and Accounts for 2011–12 of the Financial Services Authority, laid under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

3 Report and Accounts for 2011–12 of the Legal Services Board, laid under the Legal Services Act 2007.

4 Report and Accounts for 2011–12 of the Office for Budget Responsibility, laid under the Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011.

5 (1) Report and Accounts for 2011–12 of the South East England Development Agency. (2) Report and Accounts for 2011–12 of the East Midlands Development Agency. ()laid under the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998.