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§ Mr. SpeakerI have a short statement to make about arrangements for the debate on the motion for the Ajournment which will follow the passing of the Consolidated Fund Bill on Monday 12 March, to which the Leader of the House has frequently drawn attention this afternoon.
Members should submit their subjects to my office not later than 9 am on Wednesday 7 March. A list showing the subjects and times will be published later that day. Normally the time allocated will not exceed one and a half hours, but I propose to exercise a discretion to allow one or two debates to continue for rather longer, up to a maximum of three hours.
Where identical or similar subjects have been entered by different hon. Members whose names are drawn in the ballot, only the first name will be shown on the list. As some debates may not last the full time allotted to them, it is the responsibility of hon. Members to keep in touch with developments if they are not to miss their turn.