§ Monday, 13 December 2004.
§ The Committee met at half past three of the clock.
§ [The DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (Viscount Allenby of Megiddo) in the Chair.]
§ The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Viscount Allenby of Megiddo)Before the Minister moves that the first order be considered, it may be helpful to say a word about the procedure for today's Grand Committee. Our proceedings are essentially the same as those of the House. Noble Lords will speak standing; all noble Lords are free to attend and participate; and the proceedings will be reported in Hansard in the usual way.
§ As we are in Committee, Members may speak more than once on any Motion.
§ I should, however, make it clear to noble Lords that this Committee is charged only to consider orders, not to approve or not approve them. The Motion to approve will be moved in the Chamber in the usual way.
§ The main difference between our proceedings and the proceedings on the Floor of the House is that the House has agreed that there shall be no Divisions in a Grand Committee. Any Motion on which agreement cannot be reached should be withdrawn.
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- Financial Provisions (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 4,383 words