Official Report of the Northern Ireland Orders Grand Committee (Hansard, 20 July 2004)

§ The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Haskel)

As we rarely debate orders in Grand Committee, 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.

As we are in Committee, Members may speak more than once on any Motion.

I should perhaps make it clear to noble Lords that this Committee is charged only to consider orders, not to approve or disapprove 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 Any Motion on which agreement cannot be reached should be withdrawn.

Perhaps I may also remind noble Lords that if a Division is called in the Chamber, this Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.