HC Deb 04 April 2001 vol 366 cc394-5

  1. 13.—(1) This paragraph applies if—
    1. (a) a Motion for the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) has been stood over to seven o'clock; but
    2. (b) proceedings to which this Order applies have begun before then.
    1. (2) Proceedings on that Motion shall stand postponed until the conclusion of those proceedings.
  2. 14.—(1) No Motion shall be made to alter the order in which any proceedings on either of the Bills are taken.
    1. (2) No dilatory Motion with respect to, or in the course of, proceedings to which this Order applies shall be made except by a Minister of the Crown; and the Question on any such Motion shall be put forthwith.
    2. (3) No debate shall be permitted on any Motion to recommit either of the Bills (whether as a whole or otherwise), and the Speaker shall put forthwith any Question necessary to dispose of the Motion, including the Question on any amendment.
  3. 15. Standing Order No. 82 (Business Committee) shall not apply to this Order.

  1. 16.—(1) The Question on any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order shall be put forthwith.
    1. (2) Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) shall apply to any proceedings to which this Order applies.
    2. (3) If the House is adjourned, or the sitting is suspended, before the time at which any proceedings are to be brought to a conclusion under this Order, no notice shall be required of a Motion made by a Minister of the Crown for varying or supplementing the provisions of this Order.
  2. 17. Proceedings to which this Order applies shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.—[Mr. Straw.]