Parliamentary Hours (Hansard, 9 September 2003)

HC Deb 09 September 2003 vol 410 c369W 369W

§ Mr. Ben Chapman
To ask the Leader of the House if he will make a statement on changes to the sitting hours of the House. [128480]

§ Mr. Hain
In October last year a majority of Members voted to alter the sitting hours so that the House now sits from 11.30 am on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Standing Orders were changed for the rest of this Parliament, which will allow us a sufficient period to make a considered judgment on the effect of the changes.