§ Madam SpeakerI have a short statement to make. Members will be well aware of the inconvenience arising on many recent occasions from the exceptionally high numbers voting in the same Lobby, and of the time taken to complete Divisions. I believe that there has been some improvement in the past few days, but there may be scope for further amelioration of the problem.
Accordingly, following a recommendation by the Modernisation Committee, a third desk is to be added in each Division Lobby with effect from Monday 30 June, as a short-term solution, at least. I hope that, on the first few occasions, the Whips will be on hand in the Lobbies to assist Members. The Modernisation Committee will monitor progress and study longer-term options.