UK Parliament — House of Commons

Questions received at the Table Office before half-past two o'clock on a Monday or Tuesday on which the House is sitting may, if so decided by the Member, be put down for oral answer on the following Wednesday or Thursday respectively: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to questions received on the first day of a session nor to questions received on the day on which the House first meets pursuant to Standing Order No. 12 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances).

Questions received at the Table Office on Monday and Tuesday before half-past two of the clock may, if so desired by the Member, be put down for oral answer on the following Wednesday and Thursday respectively: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to questions received on the first day of a session nor to questions received on the day on which the House first meets pursuant to Standing Order No. 117 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances).