§ (1) This order applies for the purpose of bringing proceedings on consideration and Third Reading to a conclusion in accordance with a programme order.
§ (2) The Speaker shall put forthwith the following questions (but no others)—
- (a) any question already proposed from the Chair;
- (b) any question necessary to bring to a decision a question so proposed;
- (c) the question on any amendment, new clause or new schedule selected by the Speaker for separate division;
- (d) the question on any amendment moved or motion made by a Minister of the Crown;
- (e) any other question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded.
§ (3) On a motion made for a new clause or a new schedule, the Speaker shall put only the question that the clause or schedule be added to the Bill.
§ (4) If two or more questions would fall to be put under paragraph (2)(d) on successive amendments moved or motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the Speaker shall instead put a single question in relation to those amendments or motions.