§ (1) This order applies in relation to any Committee to be appointed to draw up Reasons after proceedings have been brought to a conclusion in accordance with a programme order.
§ (2) The Speaker shall put forthwith the question on any motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a Committee to draw up Reasons and the appointment of its chairman.
§ (3) The Committee shall report before the conclusion of the sitting at which it is appointed.
§ (4) Proceedings in the Committee shall be brought to a conclusion not later than half an hour after their commencement.
§ (5) For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (4), the Chairman shall—
- (a) first put forthwith any question which has been proposed from the Chair and not yet decided; and
- (b) then put forthwith successively questions on motions which may be made by a Minister of the Crown for assigning a Reason for disagreeing with the Lords in any of their Amendments.
§ (6) The proceedings of the Committee shall be reported without any further question being put.