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 Papers

The following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty on the dates shown:

1 Defence—Treaty between the United Kingdom and Australia for Defence and Security Cooperation. (11 April) (8603)

2 Sentenced Persons—Treaty between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. (11 April) (8604)

3 Foreign Affairs—Minute from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office concerning the gifting of non-lethal equipment to the Syrian opposition. (15 April) (—)

4 Pay—Report for 2013 of the Low Pay Commission on the National Minimum Wage. (15 April) (8565)

5 Human Rights—Report for 2012 of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Human Rights and Democracy. (15 April) (8593)

6 Police—Government response to the Eleventh Report of the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee on the Independent Police Complaints Commission. (15 April) (8598)

7 Anti-Social Behaviour—Government response to the Twelfth Report of the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee on pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Anti-social Behaviour Bill. (16 April) (8607)

8 Wild Animals in Circuses Bill, Draft—Draft Wild Animals in Circuses Bill with Explanatory Notes and background information. (16 April) (8538)

9 Courts—Fee remissions for the courts and tribunals: Government Consultation document. (18 April) (8608)

Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 70)

The following instruments were laid before the House on the dates shown:

1 Negative Instruments

2 Town and Country Planning (Temporary Stop Notice) (England) (Revocation) Regulations 2013, laid under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 83012 April

3 Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources (Amendment) Regulations 2013, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. 82915 April

4 Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2013, laid under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. 86216 April

5 Syria (European Union Financial Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. 87716 April

6 Late Payment of Commercial Debts (No. 2) Regulations 2013, laid under the European Communities Act 1972. 90819 April

7 Instruments not subject to Parliamentary Proceedings

9 Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2013, laid under the Saint Helena Act 1833. 78616 April

Affirmative Instruments

The following instruments were laid before the House for approval by resolution:

1 Draft Licensing Act 2003 (Descriptions of Entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013, laid under the Licensing Act 2003.

2 Draft National Health Service (Direct Payments) (Repeal of Pilot Schemes Limitation) Order 2013, laid under the National Health Service Act 2006.

Negative Instrument

The following instrument was laid before the House:

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2013, laid under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. (903)

Papers not subject to Parliamentary Proceedings

The following papers were laid before the House:

1 Air Publication 3393 Volume 1 Edition 14 (Officer Commissioning and Terms of Service), laid under the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917.

2 Report and Accounts for 2012 of the Port of London Authority, laid under the Port of London Act 1968.

3 (1) Memorandum of Understanding from HM Treasury between the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England, including the Prudential Regulation Authority, in relation to the supervision of markets and market infrastructure. (2) Memorandum of Understanding from HM Treasury between the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority in relation to the framework within which they will co-operate. (3) Code of Practice from HM Treasury concerning the Relationship between the External Auditor and the Supervisor. laid under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

4 (1) Memorandum of Understanding from HM Treasury concerning International Organisations. (2) Memorandum of Understanding from HM Treasury concerning Financial Crisis Management. laid under the Financial Services Act 2012.