§ Lord CarterMy Lords, although there is no formal time limit to today's debate, the usual channels suggest that if there is the usual allowance for the Front Bench speakers and if the Back-Bench speakers limit their speeches to a maximum length of eight minutes, the debate should conclude between 8 and 8.30 p.m. Of course if any Peer wants to speak for less than eight minutes that will not attract any criticism from any Bench.
Your Lordships will also he aware that there is an important National Health Service order which follows the debate on working practices of the House.