UK Parliament — House of Commons

Fragment ID:#189

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Most recent appearance

1971 — 16th July (a)

if at any time after one o'clock on the House being counted it shall appear that forty Members are not present, the business under consideration shall stand over until the next sitting of the House, and the House shall stand adjourned;

First appearance

1927 — 21st December

On Fridays the house shall stand adjourned if at any time after one of the clock on the house being counted it shall appear that forty members are not present.