HC Deb 21 October 1998 vol 317 c1293

Ordered,

That the following provisions shall apply to the Human Rights Bill [Lords]:—

  1. 1. The proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall be completed at this day's sitting.
  2. 2. The proceedings on consideration mentioned in the first column shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the time mentioned in the second column:
New Clauses up to and including New Clause 2 1½hours after commencement
New Clause 3 2½hours after commencement
Amendments up to the end of line 24 on page 1 3 hours after commencement
Amendments up to the end of line 29 on page 7 4½ hours after commencement
Remaining amendments 6 hours after commencement
  1. 3. The proceedings on Third Reading shall, if not concluded, be brought to a conclusion 7 hours after commencement.
  2. 4. In paragraphs 2 and 3 "commencement" means commencement of the proceedings on the Motion for this resolution.
  3. 5. Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to proceedings on consideration and Third Reading for any part of the period of 7 hours mentioned in paragraph 3 which falls after 10 o'clock.
  4. 6. Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply to proceedings on the Bill.
  5. 7. For the purpose of concluding any proceedings which are to be brought to a conclusion at a time appointed by this Order—
    1. (1) The Speaker shall put forthwith the following Questions (but no others)—
      1. (a) any Question already proposed from the Chair;
      2. (b) any Question necessary to bring to a decision a Question so proposed (including in the case of a new Clause which has been read a second time, the Question that the Clause be added to the Bill);
      3. (c) the Question on any amendment moved or Motion made by a Minister of the Crown; and
      4. (d) any other Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded.
    2. (2) Proceedings under sub-paragraph (1) shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to sittings of the House and may be decided, though opposed, at any hour.—[Mr. Robert Ainsworth.]