HC Deb 03 February 1887 vol 310 c535
MR. J. W. LOWTHER (Cumberland, Penrith)

I beg to give notice that when the Rules of Procedure come on for discussion, and when the Rule No. 9, dealing with the Address in answer to the Speech from the Throne, is under discussion, I shall move to add to the Rule the following words:— The Question on the Motion for the Address to Her Majesty to convey the thanks of the House for Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, at the opening of the Session, shall be put on the same day as that on which the Motion is made, and not later than half-past Twelve of the clock at night, unless an Amendment shall have been previously proposed. That, after all Amendments on the Address have been decided, the Motion for the Address shall be put forthwith, and decided without debate.

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