Progress made towards meeting the 78 recommendations made in 2002 by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding children’s rights in the United Kingdom; the proposed withdrawal of the Watford Junction to Gatwick Airport rail service; progress made in preventing the transport of live horses for slaughter across national boundaries; and the Bluetongue disease - were the subject of questions.

The Two major debates were on the Government’s consultation paper on War Powers and Treaties (Cm 7239); and on the case for the setting up of a Women’s Justice Board. Some delegated legislation was approved. The House rose at 5.39pm.

The Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill was given its second day of consideration in Grand Committee.