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Seafarers' Wages Bill (HL). Committee stage second sitting.

Clause 7, discussed with amendments, Government amendments, clause 8, Government new clause 2 (Imposition of surcharges: failure to provide declaration in time), Government new clause 3(Imposition of surcharges: in-year declaration that is prospective only), and Government new clause 4 (Imposition of surcharges: operating inconsistently with declaration). Clauses 7 and 8 agreed to as amended. Clause 9, discussed with amendments, Government amendments, and new clause 6 (Detention of vessels for failure to pay surcharge). Amendment negatived on division (6 votes to 10). Government amendment agreed to with clause 9 agreed to as amended. Clause 10 agreed to. Clause 11 agreed to as amended. Amendment to clause 12 negatived on division (7 votes to 10). Clause 12 agreed to. Clauses 13 to 15 agreed to as amended. Government new clauses 1 to 4 agreed to. New clause 5 (Implementation and monitoring), discussed with new clause 7 (Report: remuneration of seafarers), negatived on division (7 votes to 10). New clause 8 negatived on division (7 votes to 10). New clause 9 (Directors of companies operating services to which this Act applies: personal liability for non-compliance of operator) debated and withdrawn. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 229). Written evidence reported to the House.