§ Mr. Douglas Hogg (Sleaford and North Hykeham)On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Before we come to the business of the House, will you provide some clarification as to the significance of the business motion? As I understand it, the debate can continue until 7 o'clock or later—that is the effect of the two motions on the Order Paper. Am I right in supposing that, if the debate on the business motions continued until 7 o'clock or later, the votes on the substantive motions would then be taken immediately, without any discussion of the merits of the substantive motions?
§ Mr. SpeakerThe right hon. and learned Gentleman is quite right. That would be the case.