Questions dealt with planning for a possible influenza pandemic; postgraduate medical education; accommodation for Peers and staff during the refurbishment of 2 Millbank, which is due to begin in July; and the confidence that universities have in A-levels. The National Insurance Contributions Bill was brought up from the House of Commons and read a first time.

The order of commitment relating to the Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill was discharged - as no amendments have been proposed.

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill had its third reading - and has been sent to the House of Commons. The committee stage of the Climate Change Bill was completed. The European Communities (Finance) Bill was given its second reading. Approval was given to the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc)(Amendment) Order 2008 and the Representation of the People (Scotland)(Amendment) Regulations 2008.

The House adjourned at 9.27pm

The Employment Bill was considered in Grand Committee.