HC Deb 11 June 1998 vol 313 cc1284-5

1.—(1) Proceedings in Committee of the whole House shall be completed at two sittings.

(2) The following proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion, unless previously concluded, in accordance with the following table:

Proceedings Time, after commencement of proceedings in Committee at the first sitting, at which proceedings to be concluded.
Amendments up to page 2, line 22. 2 hours
Amendments up to page 2, line 47, other than amendments inserting words at the end of line 47. 4 hours
Amendments inserting words at end of line 47. 5 hours
Remaining proceedings on Clause 3 and proceedings on Clauses 4 to 7. 6½ hours

(3) Proceedings in Committee shall be brought to a conclusion, unless previously concluded, 3 hours after the commencement of proceedings in Committee at the second sitting.

(4) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings in Committee for any part of the periods of—

  1. (a) 6½ hours, at the first sitting, and
  2. (b) 3 hours, at the second sitting,
which fall after Ten o'clock.